Frecklier: meaning, definitions and examples
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frecklier
[ ˈfrɛkliər ]
appearance, skin
Frecklier is the comparative form of the adjective 'freckly,' which describes skin that has more freckles than usual. Freckles are small, flat, round spots that are usually tan, light brown, or red and often appear on the face, arms, and shoulders due to sun exposure. People with frecklier skin may have a tendency to develop freckles more prominently or have a larger concentration of them compared to others. This term is often used in casual conversation to describe someone's skin in relation to another person's.
Synonyms
freckly, more freckled, spotter.
Examples of usage
- She has a frecklier complexion than her sister.
- His arms became frecklier after the summer vacation.
- The frecklier girl in the class always stood out.
- After spending time in the sun, I noticed my skin looked frecklier.
Translations
Translations of the word "frecklier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com sardas
🇮🇳 ज्यादा तिल
🇩🇪 freckliger
🇮🇩 lebih berbintik
🇺🇦 більш веснянкуватий
🇵🇱 bardziej piegowaty
🇯🇵 そばかすの多い
🇫🇷 plus tacheté
🇪🇸 más pecoso
🇹🇷 daha çilli
🇰🇷 더 많은 주근깨가 있는
🇸🇦 أكثر نمشًا
🇨🇿 více pihovatý
🇸🇰 viac pehavý
🇨🇳 更多雀斑的
🇸🇮 bolj pegast
🇮🇸 freknur
🇰🇿 көп нүктелі
🇬🇪 მეტი ხახუნით
🇦🇿 daha çil
🇲🇽 más pecoso
Etymology
The word 'freckle' originates from the Old English 'freck,' which refers to a speck or spot. This word is believed to have cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch 'frekel,' which also denotes a small spot. The use of 'freckle' to describe skin blemishes has been recorded since the late Middle Ages. Over time, the adjective 'freckly' emerged to describe someone or something that displays a number of freckles. The comparative form 'frecklier' logically follows as a way to amplify the description. Freckles have often been associated with youthfulness and outdoor activities, leading to a cultural perception of them as charming or cute. In modern contexts, freckles are often celebrated in beauty trends and self-acceptance movements, contributing to the usage of the term 'frecklier' in everyday language.