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arabesque

ar·a·besque
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ar-uh-besk]
    • /ˌær əˈbɛsk/
    • /ˌær.əˈbesk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-uh-besk]
    • /ˌær əˈbɛsk/

Definitions of arabesque word

  • countable noun arabesque An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them. 3
  • countable noun arabesque In art, an arabesque is a design of flowing lines. 3
  • noun arabesque a classical position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and both arms stretched out in one of several conventional poses 3
  • noun arabesque a piece or movement with a highly ornamented or decorated melody 3
  • noun arabesque a type of curvilinear decoration in painting, metalwork, etc, with intricate intertwining leaf, flower, animal, or geometrical designs 3
  • noun arabesque a design of flowing lines 3

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Origin of arabesque

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French < Italian arabesco ornament in Islamic style, literally, Arabian, equivalent to Arab(o) Arab + -esco -esque

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Parts of speech for Arabesque

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

arabesque popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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.

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Synonyms for arabesque

noun arabesque

  • color — the sensation resulting from stimulation of the retina of the eye by light waves of certain lengths
  • wreath — a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.
  • ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
  • trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
  • finery — fine or showy dress, ornaments, etc.

Antonyms for arabesque

noun arabesque

  • plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.

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