Nubile: meaning, definitions and examples
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nubile
[ หnjuหbaษชl ]
marriageable age
The term 'nubile' refers to a young woman who is considered to be of marriageable age, typically implying she is both physically attractive and mature enough for marriage. It is often used in literature and discussions about sociocultural norms surrounding marriage and relationships. The word can carry connotations relating to beauty and desirability within certain contexts.
Synonyms
attracive, eligible, marriageable
Examples of usage
- In traditional societies, a nubile daughter was often seen as a valuable asset.
- The novel depicted the lives of nubile girls in a changing world.
- Nubile young women often faced pressure to marry early.
Translations
Translations of the word "nubile" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nubile
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคฌเคพเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช nubile
๐ฎ๐ฉ nubile
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะฑัะปัะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nubile
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท nubile
๐ช๐ธ nubil
๐น๐ท nubile
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ nubile
๐ธ๐ฐ nubile
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๅฉๅนด้พ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nubile
๐ฎ๐ธ nubile
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝัะฑะธะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nubile
๐ฒ๐ฝ nubil
Etymology
The word 'nubile' originates from the Latin word 'nubilus', which means clouded or veiled, derived from 'nubes', meaning cloud. In its early usages, it referred to a state of being in a soft, delicate condition, likened to the appearance of a cloud. Over time, the meaning shifted to signify a young woman suitable for marriage, encapsulating the notions of youth, beauty, and readiness for domestic life. The morphological journey of 'nubile' can also be seen in its association with pubescence and the onset of womanhood, becoming a term often employed in discussions around cultural expectations and marital prospects. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 'nubile' became more commonly used in literature, especially in contexts that explored themes of love, marriage, and socio-familial structures.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,647, 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.
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