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- [wel-bawrn]
- /ˈwɛlˈbɔrn/
- /ˈwel.ˈbɔːn/
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- [wel-bawrn]
- /ˈwɛlˈbɔrn/
Definitions of wellborn word
- adjective wellborn born of a good, noble, or highly esteemed family. 1
- noun wellborn (used with a plural verb) wellborn persons collectively (usually preceded by the): the pride and assurance of the wellborn. 1
- noun wellborn Of aristocratic or high-ranking birth. 1
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Origin of wellborn
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English; Old English welboren. See well1, born
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Parts of speech for Wellborn
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wellborn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wellborn
adjective wellborn
- aristocratic — Aristocratic means belonging to or typical of the aristocracy.
- blue blood — If you say that someone has blue blood, you mean that they are from a family that has a high social rank.
- highborn — of high rank by birth.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- patrician — a person of noble or high rank; aristocrat.
Antonyms for wellborn
adjective wellborn
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- aristocratic — Aristocratic means belonging to or typical of the aristocracy.
- undignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
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