Slurred: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
slurred
[ slษrd ]
speech impairment
Slurred refers to speech that is indistinct and difficult to understand, often due to drunkenness, intoxication, or a medical condition. It can also describe the manner in which words are pronounced, blending together in a way that loses clarity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spoke in a slurred manner after the party.
- Her slurred speech raised concerns about her health.
- The witness's slurred words made it hard to understand his account.
Translations
Translations of the word "slurred" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arrastado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคจเฅ เคฎเฅเค เคฌเคพเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช verwaschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terlambat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทัะพะทัะผัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zamazany
๐ฏ๐ต ใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท flou
๐ช๐ธ borroso
๐น๐ท belirsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฟํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงู ุถ
๐จ๐ฟ nejasnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nejasnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจก็ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nejasen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะปะณัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแฅแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaranlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ borroso
Etymology
The word 'slurred' originates from the Middle English term 'sluren', which meant to speak in a way that blurs the distinction between consonants and vowels. It can be traced back to Old English 'slyrian', which signifies a sense of moving carelessly or slipping. Over time, the usage evolved to specifically refer to patterns of speech that lack clarity or sharpness, often associated with intoxication or certain medical conditions. Additionally, the phonetic quality of slurred speech implies a fluidity that detracts from articulate communication. This linguistic evolution reflects societal observations of speech under different states of mind or physical conditions.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,009, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24006 sandal
- 24007 rattles
- 24008 maladjustment
- 24009 slurred
- 24010 overshadow
- 24011 fennel
- 24012 relapsing
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