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- [kahr-nuh-vuh l]
- /ˈkɑr nə vəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-nuh-vuh l]
- /ˈkɑr nə vəl/
Definitions of carnivalesque word
- adjective carnivalesque characteristic of, suitable for, or like a carnival 3
- adjective carnivalesque like a carnival, as in being excessive, disordered, chaotic, surreal, vital, etc. 3
- noun carnivalesque a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc. 1
- noun carnivalesque any merrymaking, revelry, or festival, as a program of sports or entertainment: a winter carnival. 1
- noun carnivalesque the season immediately preceding Lent, often observed with merrymaking; Shrovetide. 1
- noun carnivalesque Resembling a carnival. 1
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Origin of carnivalesque
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Italian carnevale, Old Italian carnelevare taking meat away, equivalent to carne flesh (< Latin carnem, accusative of caro) + levare < Latin levāre to lift
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Parts of speech for Carnivalesque
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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determiner
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carnivalesque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
carnivalesque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carnivalesque
adj carnivalesque
- joyous — joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
- peppy — energetic; vigorous; lively.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
- chipper — Chipper means cheerful and lively.
adjective carnivalesque
- celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
- decorated — (often initial capital letter) of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.
Antonyms for carnivalesque
adj carnivalesque
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- sorrowful — full of or feeling sorrow; grieved; sad.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
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