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accentuating

 

[ əkˈsɛntʃuˌeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To emphasize or make something more noticeable or prominent.

Synonyms

emphasize, highlight, underscore

Examples of usage

  • She was accentuating the importance of teamwork in her speech.
  • The artist used lighting to accentuate the features of the sculpture.
Context #2 | Verb

in fashion

To draw attention to or emphasize a particular feature or aspect, especially in clothing or accessories.

Synonyms

emphasize, highlight, show off

Examples of usage

  • Her belt accentuated her waist.
  • The dress accentuated her curves.

Translations

Translations of the word "accentuating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acentuando

🇮🇳 ज़ोर देकर कहना

🇩🇪 betonend

🇮🇩 menekankan

🇺🇦 акцентуючи

🇵🇱 akcentując

🇯🇵 強調する

🇫🇷 accentuant

🇪🇸 acentuando

🇹🇷 vurgulamak

🇰🇷 강조하는

🇸🇦 مؤكداً

🇨🇿 zdůrazňující

🇸🇰 zdôrazňujúci

🇨🇳 强调

🇸🇮 poudarjajoč

🇮🇸 áhersla

🇰🇿 нақтылай отырып

🇬🇪 გამოკვეთილი

🇦🇿 vurğulamaq

🇲🇽 acentuando

Etymology

The word 'accentuating' comes from the verb 'accentuate', which is derived from the Latin word 'accentuare', meaning 'to mark with an acute accent'. The use of 'accentuate' in English dates back to the 18th century, and it has been used to convey the idea of emphasizing or making something more noticeable ever since.

See also: accent, accentuate, accentuated, accentuation, accentuator.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,779, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.