Gauntly: meaning, definitions and examples
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gauntly
[ ษกษหntli ]
manner of appearance
In a gauntly manner refers to an appearance that is exceedingly thin, often to the point of looking unhealthy or emaciated. This descriptor is frequently used to evoke a sense of vulnerability or distress.
Synonyms
emaciatedly, haggardly, thinly.
Examples of usage
- The soldier moved gauntly across the battlefield.
- She smiled gauntly despite her suffering.
- He looked gauntly under the harsh lighting.
Translations
Translations of the word "gauntly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esquelรฉtico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช dรผnn
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะดะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chudy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท maigre
๐ช๐ธ delgado
๐น๐ท zayฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hubenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chudรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถ็ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ suhi
๐ฎ๐ธ beinlรญtill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาฃััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ delgado
Etymology
The word 'gauntly' is derived from the adjective 'gaunt', which originates from the Middle English term 'gaunt', meaning 'meager, thin, or haggard'. The term has its roots in the Old French word 'gante', which means 'a thin person'. The connotation of gauntness has historically been associated with poverty, illness, and long periods of hardship. As a result, 'gauntly' carries a sense of sorrow or distress, often evoking empathy towards the subject. Over time, the usage of 'gaunt' and its derivatives in literature has painted vivid pictures of characters enduring suffering, deprivation, or loss, establishing a profound emotional connection in the audience.