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- First recorded in 1605鈥�15.
- Combines 补产蝉-鲁, meaning “away,” + the Latin root 迟别谤驳脓谤别, meaning “to clean, wipe.”
EXAMPLES OF ABSTERGENT
- Few people would refuse the abstergent delight of a bath after a day of gardening.
- To the trombonist, music has an abstergent power, clearing his mind of intrusive thoughts.
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Why Dictionary.com chose adulterate
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- First recorded in 1580鈥�90.
- Combines 补诲-鹿鈦�, meaning “with, toward,” + the Latin root alter, meaning “another,” + -补迟别鹿.
EXAMPLES OF ADULTERATE
- Some accused the producer of trying to adulterate the film by adding unnecessary special effects.
- The baker adulterated the cake by adding too much water to the batter.
Sardanapalian
[ sahr-dn-uh-peyl-yuhn ]
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adjective
excessively luxurious or sensual
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- First recorded in 1865鈥�70.
- Refers to the legendary king of Assyria, Sardanapalus, whose court was known for self-indulgence and luxury.
EXAMPLES OF SARDANAPALIAN
- The baron’s life was Sardanapalian, with all the trappings of excess.
- Their vacation to the private island was the epitome of Sardanapalian luxury.
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