Serge: meaning, definitions and examples

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serge

[ sɜːdʒ ]

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person

A person who is serious, quiet, and formal

Synonyms

formal, reserved, serious

Examples of usage

He's a real serge, always focused on work.
She comes across as a serge, but she's actually quite funny.

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fabric

A type of twilled worsted cloth with diagonal lines or ridges on both sides

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

The suit was made of fine serge material.
She wore a dress made of black serge.

Translations

Translations of the word "serge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 serge

🇮🇳 सेर्ज

🇩🇪 Serge

🇮🇩 Serge

🇺🇦 Серж

🇵🇱 Serge

🇯🇵 セルジュ (Seruju)

🇫🇷 Serge

🇪🇸 Serge

🇹🇷 Serge

🇰🇷 세르주 (Sereuju)

🇸🇦 سيرج

🇨🇿 Serge

🇸🇰 Serge

🇨🇳 塞尔日 (Sài'ěr rì)

🇸🇮 Serge

🇮🇸 Serge

🇰🇿 Серж

🇬🇪 სერჟი

🇦🇿 Serj

🇲🇽 Serge

Word origin

The word 'serge' originated from the Latin word 'serica' meaning 'silken' or 'silk cloth'. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century to refer to a type of twilled fabric. Over time, the term 'serge' evolved to also describe a person who is serious and formal in demeanor. Today, 'serge' continues to be used in both contexts, referring to both a type of fabric and a personality trait.