primrose path

prim·rose path

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prim-rohz path, pahth]
- /ˈprɪmˌroʊz pæθ, pɑθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prim-rohz path, pahth]
- /ˈprɪmˌroʊz pæθ, pɑθ/

Definitions of primrose path words

noun primrose path a way of life devoted to irresponsible hedonism, often of a sensual nature: The evangelist exhorted us to avoid the primrose path and stick to the straight and narrow. 1
noun primrose path a course of action that is easy or tempting but hazardous: the primrose path to insolvency. 1
noun primrose path the path of pleasure, self-indulgence, etc. 0
noun primrose path a course of action that is deceptively easy, proper, etc. but that can lead to disaster 0

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Origin of primrose path

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605

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Parts of speech for Primrose path

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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primrose path popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for primrose path

noun primrose path

gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
joyride — a pleasure ride in an automobile, especially when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.

All 2 Synonyms of primrose path

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