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- [mawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɔr təˌfaɪ/
- /ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɔr təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of mortified word
- verb with object mortified to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect. 1
- verb with object mortified to subjugate (the body, passions, etc.) by abstinence, ascetic discipline, or self-inflicted suffering. 1
- verb with object mortified Pathology. to affect with gangrene or necrosis. 1
- verb without object mortified to practice mortification or disciplinary austerities. 1
- verb without object mortified Pathology. to undergo mortification; become gangrened or necrosed. 1
- noun mortified Simple past tense and past participle of mortify. 1
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Origin of mortified
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English mortifien < Middle French mortifier < Late Latin mortificāre “to put to death,” equivalent to Latin morti- (stem of mors) “death” + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Mortified
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preposition
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mortified popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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.
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adjective mortified
- ashamed — If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance.
- embarrassed — Feeling or showing embarrassment.
- humiliated — to cause (a person) a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity; mortify.
- horrified — showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.
- offended — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
Antonyms for mortified
adjective mortified
- proud — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
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