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- [surn-yoo-uh s, sur-noo-]
- /ˈsɜrn yu əs, ˈsɜr nu-/
- /sˈɜːnjuːəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [surn-yoo-uh s, sur-noo-]
- /ˈsɜrn yu əs, ˈsɜr nu-/
Definitions of cernuous word
- adjective cernuous (of some flowers or buds) drooping 3
- adjective cernuous bending or hanging downward, as a flower or bud 3
- adjective cernuous drooping, as a flower; nodding. 1
- noun cernuous (botany) Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous; drooping; said of a bud, flower, or fruit, or the capsule of a moss. 1
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Origin of cernuous
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin cernuus falling forwards, face down; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Cernuous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cernuous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cernuous
adj cernuous
- nodding — to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- pendulous — hanging down loosely: pendulous blossoms.
- limp — to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
- flaccid — soft and limp; not firm; flabby: flaccid biceps.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
adjective cernuous
- drooping — to sag, sink, bend, or hang down, as from weakness, exhaustion, or lack of support.
Antonyms for cernuous
adj cernuous
- upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
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