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sceneries

scen·er·y
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-nuh-ree]
    • /ˈsi nə ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-nuh-ree]
    • /ˈsi nə ri/

Definitions of sceneries word

  • noun plural sceneries the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape. 1
  • noun plural sceneries hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background. 1
  • idioms sceneries chew the scenery, to act melodramatically; overact. 1

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Origin of sceneries

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; scene + -ery

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Parts of speech for Sceneries

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sceneries popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

sceneries usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with sceneries

  • how to draw sceneries of nature?

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