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dourest

 

[ หˆdaสŠษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing demeanor

The term 'dourest' is an adjective, describing someone who is stern, gloomy, or unfriendly in manner. It is often used to illustrate a person's serious or morose disposition, suggesting a lack of joy or warmth in their personality. This word can also depict situations or atmospheres that feel harsh or uninviting. Typically, 'dourest' conveys an intense degree of somberness or severity that surpasses mere seriousness.

Synonyms

gloomy, grim, morose, serious, stern

Examples of usage

  • He had the dourest expression on his face.
  • The atmosphere in the room was dark and dourest.
  • She delivered the news with a dourest tone.
  • The dourest weather matched his mood perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "dourest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais severo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช derbster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนััƒะฒะพั€ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najsurowszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๅŽณใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus sรฉvรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs severo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์—„๊ฒฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejpล™รญsnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najprรญsnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ไธฅๅŽ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najstroลพji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangastur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n sษ™rt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs severo

Etymology

The word 'dourest' is derived from the Old English word 'dur,' which means 'hard' or 'harsh.' Over the centuries, the term evolved through Middle English, where it took the form 'dour.' The meaning expanded to include not only the sense of physical hardness but also the metaphorical implications of a person's character. The comparative form 'dourest' emphasizes the extent of this grim demeanor. Its usage has been documented in various literary works, often characterizing individuals who project an austere and severe presence. This word has French origins as well, with 'dour' appearing in both Old French and modern French, illustrating a long-standing European linguistic heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,144, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.