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Cheapened: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheapened

 

[ ˈtʃiːpənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Cheapened is the past tense of cheapen, which means to reduce in value or quality. This can refer to items, experiences, or reputations that have lost worth or prestige. It often carries a negative connotation.

Synonyms

deteriorated, devalued, lowered

Examples of usage

  • The constant sale has cheapened the brand's image.
  • His lies have cheapened his reputation in the community.
  • The mass production of goods has cheapened their perceived value.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheapened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barateado

🇮🇳 सस्ता किया गया

🇩🇪 verbilligt

🇮🇩 dihargai murah

🇺🇦 подешевшав

🇵🇱 tani

🇯🇵 安くなった

🇫🇷 rendu bon marché

🇪🇸 barateado

🇹🇷 ucuzlatılmış

🇰🇷 저렴해진

🇸🇦 رخيص

🇨🇿 ztěžklý

🇸🇰 lacný

🇨🇳 变便宜了

🇸🇮 poceni

🇮🇸 ódýrt

🇰🇿 арзан

🇬🇪 აფასებელი

🇦🇿 ucuzlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 abaratado

Etymology

The word 'cheapen' comes from the Old English 'ceapian', which means to bargain or trade. Over time, this evolved into the Middle English 'chepen', which referred to making something cheaper or reducing its value. The suffix '-en' is commonly used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives in English. The idea of diminishing value or worth has persisted throughout its evolution. The word gained prominence during the 19th century industrialization, as mass production made goods more accessible but often at the cost of quality. Consequently, 'cheapened' has come to signify not just a decrease in monetary value, but also a loss of prestige or desirability associated with various subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,614 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.