damoclean

Dam·o·cles

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dam-uh-kleez]
- /ˈdæm əˌkliz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dam-uh-kleez]
- /ˈdæm əˌkliz/

Definitions of damoclean word

noun damoclean a flatterer who, having extolled the happiness of Dionysius, tyrant of Syracuse, was seated at a banquet with a sword suspended over his head by a single hair to show him the perilous nature of that happiness. 1
idioms damoclean sword of Damocles, any situation threatening imminent harm or disaster. 1

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Parts of speech for Damoclean

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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damoclean popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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