Cinctured: meaning, definitions and examples
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cinctured
[ ˈsɪŋk.tʃɚd ]
ornamented, surrounded
Cinctured refers to something that is girded or adorned with a belt or similar band. It often implies a decorative or restrictive band that encircles something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cinctured robe hung elegantly on her frame.
- He walked with a cinctured waist, showcasing the craftsmanship of the cloth.
- The statue was cinctured with a golden ribbon.
- The ritual required the priest to wear a cinctured garment.
Translations
Translations of the word "cinctured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cinturado
🇮🇳 कमरबंद
🇩🇪 gürteltier
🇮🇩 dihiasi
🇺🇦 пояснений
🇵🇱 opasany
🇯🇵 帯状の
🇫🇷 ceinturé
🇪🇸 cinturado
🇹🇷 kuşatılmış
🇰🇷 띠의
🇸🇦 مربوط
🇨🇿 opásaný
🇸🇰 opásaný
🇨🇳 束缚的
🇸🇮 opasan
🇮🇸 belti
🇰🇿 белбеулі
🇬🇪 სარტყელზე
🇦🇿 kəmərlə
🇲🇽 ceñido
Etymology
The term 'cinctured' derives from the Latin word 'cinctura', which means a girdle or belt. This Latin term itself comes from 'cingere', meaning to gird or encircle. The evolution of the word reflects the decorative and functional aspects that girdles have held through history. In various cultures, cinctures have not only been practical garments but have also represented status, rank, or affiliation. Over time, as English absorbed terms from Latin and other languages, 'cinctured' emerged to describe items or beings adorned with such encircling bands or belts. The word retains an air of antiquity and formality, often appearing in literary or ceremonial contexts.