Ogreish: meaning, definitions and examples
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ogreish
[ หoสษกษrษชส ]
describing character
The term 'ogreish' is used to describe someone who has characteristics that are reminiscent of an ogre, often implying that they are brutish, clumsy, or unrefined in behavior or appearance. It can also convey a sense of being intimidating or unpleasant.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His ogreish demeanor scared the children.
- She had an ogreish laugh that echoed through the hall.
- His ogreish personality made it hard for him to make friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "ogreish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ogro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช ogrenartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ ogre
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะณัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ogrowaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใฐใฌใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท ogresque
๐ช๐ธ ogro
๐น๐ท ogre
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ฐ๊ฑฐ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ ogrovskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ogrovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฃไบบ้ญ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ogrejski
๐ฎ๐ธ ogre-lรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะณัาะฐ าฑาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแ แแก แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ogre kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ ogro
Etymology
The word 'ogreish' is derived from the noun 'ogre,' which originates from the French word 'ogre,' used in folklore to describe a mythological creature known for its monstrous and often gruesome nature. The concept of the ogre has its roots in various European legends where it is depicted as a large, terrifying being that preys on humans, especially children. The adjective 'ogreish' evolved to capture the qualities associated with these characters, implying coarseness, cruelty, and an intimidating presence. Over time, the term has been used in literature and popular culture to describe individuals who exhibit similar traits, whether in appearance, behavior, or both.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,796, 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.
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