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- [man-i-kyoo r]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər/
- /ˈmæn.ɪ.kjʊəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-i-kyoo r]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər/
Definitions of manicured word
- noun manicured a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles. 1
- noun manicured a manicurist. 1
- verb with object manicured to take care of (the hands and fingernails); apply manicure treatment to. 1
- verb with object manicured to trim or cut meticulously: to manicure a lawn. 1
- verb without object manicured to give a manicure. 1
- noun manicured Simple past tense and past participle of manicure. 1
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Origin of manicured
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < French < Latin mani- (combining form of manus hand) + cūra care
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Parts of speech for Manicured
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
manicured popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
manicured usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manicured
verb manicured
- filed — Simple past tense and past participle of file.
- shaped — of a definite form, shape, or character (often used in combination): a U -shaped driveway.
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- clipped — Clipped means neatly cut.
- pared — to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of.
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