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- [dih-zahy-ning]
- /dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ/
- /dɪˈzaɪ.nɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zahy-ning]
- /dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ/
Definitions of designing word
- adjective designing artful and scheming; conniving; crafty 3
- adjective designing that designs, or makes plans, patterns, etc. 3
- adjective designing scheming; crafty; artful 3
- noun designing the art or work of creating designs, patterns, etc. 3
- adjective designing scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty. 1
- adjective designing showing or using forethought. 1
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Origin of designing
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; design + -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Designing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
designing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
designing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for designing
adj designing
- intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- crooked — If you describe something as crooked, especially something that is usually straight, you mean that it is bent or twisted.
- machiavellian — of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.
- scheming — given to making plans, especially sly and underhand ones; crafty.
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
adjective designing
- manipulative — influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.
- crafty — If you describe someone as crafty, you mean that they achieve what they want in a clever way, often by deceiving people.
- conspiring — of or involved in a conspiracy
noun designing
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- outlining — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
- mapping — function
- diagramming — a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
- formulation — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
Antonyms for designing
adj designing
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- unplanned — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
adjective designing
- ingenuous — free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
Top questions with designing
- what is graphic designing?
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