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- [rad-l]
- /ˈræd l/
- /ˈræd.l̩d/
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- [rad-l]
- /ˈræd l/
Definitions of raddled word
- abbreviation RADDLED ruddle. 1
- verb with object raddled to color coarsely. 1
- abbreviation RADDLED ruddle. 1
- noun raddled (of a person or their face) showing signs of age or fatigue. 1
- adjective raddled worn, exhausted 1
- adjective raddled (esp of a person) unkempt or run-down in appearance 0
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Origin of raddled
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; v. use of raddle lath < Anglo-French reidele pole, rail of a cart (Old French redelle; compare French ridelle)
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Parts of speech for Raddled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
raddled 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.
According to our data about 75% 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.
raddled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for raddled
adjective raddled
- haggard — having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn: the haggard faces of the tired troops.
- worn — past participle of wear.
- debauched — If you describe someone as debauched, you mean they behave in a way that you think is socially unacceptable, for example because they drink a lot of alcohol or have sex with a lot of people.
- unkempt — not combed: unkempt hair.
- disheveled — hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt: disheveled hair.
Antonyms for raddled
adjective raddled
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
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