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- [im-brohl-yoh]
- /ɪmˈbroʊl yoʊ/
- /ɪmˈbrəʊ.li.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-brohl-yoh]
- /ɪmˈbroʊl yoʊ/
Definitions of imbroglio word
- noun plural imbroglio a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. 1
- noun plural imbroglio an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. 1
- noun plural imbroglio a confused heap. 1
- noun imbroglio An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. 1
- noun imbroglio complicated dispute 1
- countable noun imbroglio An imbroglio is a very confusing or complicated situation. 0
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Origin of imbroglio
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Italian, derivative of imbrogliare to embroil
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Parts of speech for Imbroglio
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imbroglio popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imbroglio
noun imbroglio
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- brouhaha — A brouhaha is an excited and critical fuss or reaction to something.
- quandary — a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
- spat — a pointed rod or bar for thrusting through and holding meat that is to be cooked before or over a fire.
- complication — A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Antonyms for imbroglio
noun imbroglio
- simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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