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²õ´Ç¾±²µ²Ôé

[ swahn-yey ] [ swɑnˈyeɪ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed

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Why Dictionary.com chose ²õ´Ç¾±²µ²Ôé

More about ²õ´Ç¾±²µ²Ôé

  • First recorded in 1915–20.
  • Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.”

EXAMPLES OF SOIGNÉ

  • The ²õ´Ç¾±²µ²Ôé product packaging featured sleek colors and an elegant logo.
  • The bride walked down the aisle in a ²õ´Ç¾±²µ²Ôé gown, perfectly tailored and timeless.
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gobbledegook

[ gob-uhl-dee-gook ] [ ˈgɒb əl diˌgʊk ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

language that is usually hard to understand

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Why Dictionary.com chose gobbledegook

More about gobbledegook

  • First recorded in 1940–45.
  • Coined by a Texas politician based on the noise made by a turkey.

EXAMPLES OF GOBBLEDEGOOK 

  • The contract was filled with so much gobbledegook that I could barely figure out what it was saying.
  • I tried to read the instructions, but the technical jargon was all gobbledegook.
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munificent

[ myoo-nif-uh-suhnt ] [ myuˈnɪf ə sənt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

extremely liberal in giving; very generous

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Why Dictionary.com chose munificent

More about munificent

  • First recorded in 1565–75.
  • From the Latin ³¾Å«²Ô¾±´Ú¾±³¦±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹, meaning “generosity or bountifulness.”

EXAMPLES OF MUNIFICENT 

  • The billionaire was known for her munificent donations to local hospitals.
  • His munificent gift to the charity allowed it to expand its programs to help even more families.
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