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- [im-pos-cher]
- /ɪmˈpɒs tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pos-cher]
- /ɪmˈpɒs tʃər/
Definitions of imposturous word
- noun imposturous the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others. 1
- noun imposturous deception using an assumed character, identity, or name, as by an impostor. 1
- noun imposturous an instance or piece of fraudulent imposition. 1
- noun imposturous (obsolete) deceitful. 1
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Origin of imposturous
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Late Latin impostūra, equivalent to Latin impost(us) past participle of impōnere (see impostor, impone) + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Imposturous
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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imposturous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
imposturous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imposturous
adj imposturous
- tricky — given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- underhanded — underhand.
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
- sneaky — like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful.
adjective imposturous
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- deceiving — Present participle of deceive.
- deluding — Present participle of delude.
- covered — A covered area is an area that has a roof.
- dissimulated — Simple past tense and past participle of dissimulate.
Antonyms for imposturous
adj imposturous
- 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.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
adjective imposturous
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
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