sequined

se·quin

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/

Definitions of sequined word

noun sequined a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes. 1
noun sequined a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat. 1
noun sequined a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535. 1
noun sequined a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478. 1
adjective sequined A sequined piece of clothing is decorated or covered with sequins. 0
adjective sequined adorned with sequins 0

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Origin of sequined

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < French sequin < Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) mint (< Arabic sikkah die, coin) + -ino -ine2

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Parts of speech for Sequined

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sequined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for sequined

adjective sequined

beaded — A beaded dress, cushion, or other object is decorated with beads.
beady — Beady eyes are small, round, and bright.
decorated — (often initial capital letter) of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.
ornamented — (of a character) highly embellished or ornate; altered by embellishment.

All 4 Synonyms of sequined