vignette

vi·gnette

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vin-yet]
- /vɪnˈyɛt/
- /vɪˈnjet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vin-yet]
- /vɪnˈyɛt/

Definitions of vignette word

noun vignette a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter. 1
noun vignette an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border. 1
noun vignette a decorative design representing branches, leaves, grapes, or the like, as in a manuscript. 1
noun vignette any small, pleasing picture or view. 1
noun vignette a small, graceful literary sketch. 1
verb with object vignette Photography. to finish (a picture, photograph, etc.) in the manner of a vignette. 1

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Origin of vignette

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < French: literally, little vine (see vine, -ette); so called from vinelike decorations in early books

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Parts of speech for Vignette

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vignette

vignette popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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".

vignette usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vignette

noun vignette

adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
apercu — outline
apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
character sketch — a brief description or portrayal of a person's character, qualities, etc

All 12 Synonyms of vignette