Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [uh-per-i-tiv]
- /əˈpɛr ɪ tɪv/
- /ə.ˈpe.rɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-per-i-tiv]
- /əˈpɛr ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of aperitive word
- abbreviation APERITIVE aperient. 1
- adjective aperitive having a stimulating effect on the appetite. 1
- noun aperitive an aperient. 1
- noun aperitive an appetite stimulant. 1
- noun aperitive (medicine) Tending to open the bowels; aperient. 1
- noun aperitive (medicine) aperient. 0
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Origin of aperitive
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Medieval Latin aperitīvus, variant of Late Latin apertīvus, equivalent to Latin apert- (see aperture) + -īvus -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Aperitive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aperitive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aperitive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aperitive
adj aperitive
- yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.
- tempting — that tempts; enticing or inviting.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- delectable — If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
noun aperitive
adjective aperitive
- savoury — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
- tantalising — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- purgative — purging or cleansing, especially by causing evacuation of the bowels.
Antonyms for aperitive
adj aperitive
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- unappetizing — appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
adjective aperitive
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
See also
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