Sleuth: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
sleuth
[ sluหฮธ ]
investigation
A detective or investigator who gathers information and clues to solve a mystery or crime.
Synonyms
detective, inspector, investigator
Examples of usage
- The sleuth carefully examined the crime scene for any potential evidence.
- The famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes was known for his keen observation skills.
literature
A fictional character who solves crimes or mysteries in novels, stories, or films.
Synonyms
detective, investigator, sherlock
Examples of usage
- Agatha Christie's Miss Marple is a popular sleuth in the world of mystery novels.
- The young sleuth in the book series uncovered the hidden treasure in the old mansion.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleuth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น detetive
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคธเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Detektiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ detektif
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตะบัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ detektyw
๐ฏ๐ต ๆขๅต (ใใใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉtective
๐ช๐ธ detective
๐น๐ท dedektif
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (tamjeong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ detektiv
๐ธ๐ฐ detektรญv
๐จ๐ณ ไพฆๆข (zhฤntร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ detektiv
๐ฎ๐ธ rannsรณknarmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะณะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแซแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผfษttiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ detective
Word origin
The word 'sleuth' originated in the late 19th century and comes from the Old Norse word 'slรณth', meaning 'trail' or 'track'. It has been used to refer to detectives and investigators, both real and fictional, who follow trails of clues to solve mysteries and crimes. Over time, 'sleuth' has become synonymous with a skilled and resourceful detective in popular culture and literature.