red-letter

red-let·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [red let-er]
- /rɛd ˈlɛt ər/
- /red ˈletə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red let-er]
- /rɛd ˈlɛt ər/

Definitions of red-letter word

adjective red-letter marked by red letters, as festival days in the church calendar. 1
adjective red-letter memorable; especially important or happy: a red-letter day in his life. 1
adjective red-letter designating a memorable or joyous day or event: from the custom of marking holidays on the calendar in red ink 0

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Origin of red-letter

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50

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Parts of speech for Red-letter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Red-letter

red-letter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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

Synonyms for red-letter

adj red-letter

a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
a1 — in good health; physically fit
banner — A banner is a long strip of cloth with something written on it. Banners are usually attached to two poles and carried during a protest or rally.
bodacious — If you say that someone or something is bodacious, you mean that they are very good or impressive.
distingue — having an air of distinction; distinguished.

adjective red-letter

celebrious — (obsolete) famous.
noteworthy — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.

All 14 Synonyms of red-letter