Circlets: meaning, definitions and examples

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circlets

 

[ หˆsษœหklษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry

A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn around the head as an ornament or a token of rank.

Synonyms

diadem, headband, tiara.

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Word Description / Examples
circlets

Small and simple rings or bands, often used in a decorative context or for traditional ceremonies. They can be made of metal or flowers.

  • The bridesmaids wore delicate floral circlets in their hair
  • Ancient warriors were often depicted with golden circlets around their heads
headband

A flexible band worn around the head, often used in informal or athletic contexts to keep hair in place or absorb sweat.

  • She wore a colorful headband while jogging
  • During the concert, he kept his hair out of his face with a stylish headband
tiara

A decorative, often jeweled, piece typically worn by women during formal events such as pageants, weddings, or high society gatherings. It can symbolize elegance and status.

  • The bride looked stunning with a sparkling tiara on her wedding day
  • At the gala, the princess wore a diamond tiara that caught everyone's attention
diadem

A jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty or high rank, typically used in historical or fantasy settings.

  • The queen's diadem glittered with precious stones
  • In the fantasy novel, the hero discovered a lost diadem with mystical powers

Examples of usage

  • She wore a circlet of diamonds on her wedding day.
  • The queen's circlet sparkled in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A small circular band used in heraldry to surround and enclose a charge.

Synonyms

band, encircling band, ring.

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circlets

Usually refers to small circular objects or pieces, often used in ornamental design or jewelry.

  • She wore delicate circlets in her braided hair.
  • The ancient crown was adorned with gold circlets.
band

A general term for a strip or loop of material, often used for various purposes such as holding things together, or referring to a group of people performing music.

  • He wore a leather band on his wrist.
  • The band played their first concert last night.

Examples of usage

  • The circlet of roses symbolizes love in the coat of arms.
  • The circlet of stars represents the night sky in the crest.

Translations

Translations of the word "circlets" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรญrculos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kreise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lingkaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ™gi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ††

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cercles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรญrculos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daireler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุงุฆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruhy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kruhy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krogi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตาฃะฑะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรญrculos

Etymology

The word 'circlet' originated from Middle English 'cerclet', from Old French 'cercle', which came from Latin 'circulus' meaning 'small ring'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to a small circular band, either as jewelry or in heraldry.

See also: circularity, encircle, encircling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,865, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.