Stilettos: meaning, definitions and examples
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stilettos
[ stɪˈletəʊz ]
fashion
High-heeled shoes with a thin, pointed heel, typically worn by women.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| stilettos |
Typically used to describe very high heeled shoes with a thin, sharp heel. Often associated with formal events or fashion-forward outfits.
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| high heels |
Specifically describes shoes where the heel is particularly high. Often used in formal or dressy scenarios.
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| pumps |
Refers to high-heeled shoes that are typically closed-toe and do not have laces or straps. Often worn in professional or formal settings.
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| heels |
A general term for any shoes that have a raised heel. Can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- She strutted into the party wearing a pair of stilettos.
- The model tripped on her stilettos during the fashion show.
Translations
Translations of the word "stilettos" in other languages:
🇵🇹 salto agulha
🇮🇳 स्टिलेटोज़
🇩🇪 Stilettos
🇮🇩 stiletto
🇺🇦 шпильки
🇵🇱 szpilki
🇯🇵 スティレット
🇫🇷 talons aiguilles
🇪🇸 tacones de aguja
🇹🇷 stiletto
🇰🇷 스틸레토
🇸🇦 كعب عالي
🇨🇿 jehlové podpatky
🇸🇰 ihličkové podpätky
🇨🇳 细高跟鞋
🇸🇮 čevlji z visoko peto
🇮🇸 háhæla skór
🇰🇿 биік өкшелі аяқ киім
🇬🇪 მაღალი ქუსლები
🇦🇿 hündür daban ayaqqabılar
🇲🇽 tacones de aguja
Etymology
The term 'stilettos' originated in the 1930s and is derived from the Italian word 'stiletto', which means a small dagger. The design of stiletto heels resembles the sharp, slender blade of a dagger, giving the shoes their name. Stilettos have become a popular fashion choice for women looking to add height and elegance to their outfits.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,793, 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.
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- 35796 pleasurably
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