Sceptred: meaning, definitions and examples

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sceptred

 

[ หˆskษ›p.tษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

royalty, authority

Sceptred refers to the state of possessing a scepter, which is a symbolic staff held by a monarch or deity as a sign of authority and governance. It is often used to indicate that someone has royal power or dignity.

Synonyms

monarchic, royal, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The sceptred king ruled over the vast kingdom.
  • In her hand, she held the sceptred orb of power.
  • The sceptred queen was revered by her subjects.
  • He imagined himself as a sceptred ruler in the realm of dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "sceptred" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cetro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zepter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sceptre

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะฟั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ berล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒ—ใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sceptre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cetro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scepter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆู„ุฌุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพezlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพezlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒๆ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพezlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sceptra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scepter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ceptr

Etymology

The word 'sceptred' originates from the Middle English term 'sceptered,' derived from the Old French 'sceptre' and the Latin 'sceptrum,' which in turn traces back to the Greek 'skeptron.' The concept of a scepter dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was used as a symbol of authority and governance among rulers and deities. The scepter often represents control, power, and legitimacy. Over time, the term evolved to signify not just the physical object but also the status and dignity associated with rulership. In literature and poetry, 'sceptred' has been used to evoke imagery of leadership and sovereignty, indicating a person or office that holds power and influence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,980, 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.