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- [oh-puh n mouth d, moutht]
- /ˈoʊ pən maʊðd, maʊθt/
- /ˈəʊpən maʊθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-puh n mouth d, moutht]
- /ˈoʊ pən maʊðd, maʊθt/
Definitions of open-mouthed word
- adjective open-mouthed having the mouth open. 1
- adjective open-mouthed gaping, as with surprise or astonishment. 1
- adjective open-mouthed greedy, ravenous, or rapacious. 1
- adjective open-mouthed clamoring at the sight of game or prey, as hounds. 1
- adjective open-mouthed vociferous or clamorous. 1
- adjective open-mouthed having a wide mouth, as a pitcher or jar. 1
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Origin of open-mouthed
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Open-mouthed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
open-mouthed popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for open-mouthed
adj open-mouthed
- breathless — If you are breathless, you have difficulty in breathing properly, for example because you have been running or because you are afraid or excited.
adjective open-mouthed
- agape — If you describe someone as having their mouth agape, their mouth is open very wide, often because they are very surprised by something.
- mesmerised — to hypnotize.
- mesmerized — to hypnotize.
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