Phonier: meaning, definitions and examples
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phonier
[ หfoสniษr ]
quality assessment
Phonier is a comparative form of the adjective 'phony', which means insincere or fraudulent. It describes someone or something that is more fake or deceitful than another.
Synonyms
artificial, deceptive, less genuine, more fake.
Examples of usage
- His excuses felt phonier than a three-dollar bill.
- She gave a phonier smile than usual.
- The product's advertisement seemed phonier than reality.
Translations
Translations of the word "phonier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น falsificado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคพ
๐ฉ๐ช falscher
๐ฎ๐ฉ palsu
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปััะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ faลszywy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝใฎ
๐ซ๐ท faux
๐ช๐ธ falso
๐น๐ท sahte
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ faleลกnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ faloลกnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ laลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ falskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแงแฃแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saxta
๐ฒ๐ฝ falso
Etymology
The word 'phony' originated in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the earlier word 'phone', which was used to refer to a counterfeit coin. It may also relate to the term 'phony show', which indicated a deceptive performance or act. By the 1900s, the term evolved to describe anything insincere or not genuine, including people's behavior or emotions. The comparative form 'phonier' emerged as a logical extension of the term, allowing for the comparison of levels of deceit or insincerity. Over the years, 'phony' has been widely used in various contexts, from everyday conversation to literature, to criticize authenticity and integrity.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,407, 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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