serenaded

ser·e·nade

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ser-uh-neyd]
- /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/
- /ˌser.əˈneɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-neyd]
- /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/

Definitions of serenaded word

noun serenaded a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady. 1
noun serenaded a piece of music suitable for such performance. 1
noun serenaded serenata (def 2). 1

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Origin of serenaded

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < French sérénade < Italian serenata; see serenata

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Parts of speech for Serenaded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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serenaded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.

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Synonyms for serenaded

verb serenaded

courted — Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
crooned — to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice: to croon to a baby.

noun serenaded

lullabied — Simple past tense and past participle of lullaby.

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