epithetical

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˌepɪθˈeɾɪkəl/
- /ˌepɪθˈetɪkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌepɪθˈeɾɪkəl/

Definition of epithetical word

noun epithetical Alternative form of epithetic. 1

Just one definition for epithetical

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Parts of speech for Epithetical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Epithetical

epithetical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

epithetical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for epithetical

preposition epithetical

from — (used to specify a starting point in spatial movement): a train running west from Chicago.
about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.
as regards — You can use as regards to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.
concerning — You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about.

adjective epithetical

derogative — lessening; belittling; derogatory.
defamatory — Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
snide — derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner: snide remarks about his boss.
unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.

All 21 Synonyms of epithetical

Antonyms for epithetical

adjective epithetical

complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

All 5 Antonyms of epithetical

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