IPA: /ˈɡɔːdɪli/
KK: /ˈɡɔːdɪli/
Definition: In a way that is very bright and showy, often to the point of being tasteless or overly flashy.
Example: The room was decorated gaudily, with bright colors and excessive ornaments.
IPA: /ˈɡɔː.dɪ.nəs/
KK: /ˈɡɔːdɪnəs/
Definition: The quality of being excessively bright, showy, or flashy in appearance, often in a way that is considered unattractive or in bad taste.
Example: The gaudiness of the decorations made the room feel overwhelming and uninviting.
IPA: /ˈɡɔːdi/
KK: /ˈɡɔdi/
Definition: Something that is very bright and colorful in a way that is considered to be too much or lacking in good taste.
Example: The decorations at the party were so gaudy that they distracted from the beautiful setting.
Definition: A special meal or celebration, often held annually at a university, where people gather to eat and enjoy entertainment.
Example: The university held its annual gaudy, inviting alumni to celebrate together.
IPA: /ɡeɪdʒ/
KK: /geɪdʒ/
Definition: A tool or standard used to measure or assess something, often in terms of size, amount, or quality.
Example: The mechanic used a gauge to check the tire pressure.
Definition: To measure or assess something accurately, often to determine its size, amount, or capacity.
Example: The engineer used a special tool to gauge the thickness of the metal.
IPA: /ɡeɪdʒd/
KK: /ɡeɪdʒd/
Definition: Adjusted or measured to a specific size or standard.
Example: The tailor gauged the fabric to fit the customer's measurements perfectly.
Definition: To measure or estimate something, often using a specific tool or method.
Example: The engineer gauged the temperature of the metal before proceeding with the experiment.
IPA: /ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
KK: /ɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
Definition: The process of measuring or assessing something, often to determine its size, amount, or quality.
Example: The gauging of the materials was essential for the construction project.
Definition: To measure or estimate something, often to determine its size, amount, or level.
Example: The engineer is gauging the temperature of the machine to ensure it operates safely.
IPA: /ɡɔnt/
KK: /gɔnt/
Definition: Very thin and bony, often because of illness or lack of food.
Example: After months of illness, he looked gaunt and weak.
IPA: /ˈɡɔːntli/
KK: /gɔntli/
Definition: In a way that is thin and bony, often due to suffering or lack of food.
Example: He walked gauntly through the streets, his face showing signs of hunger.
IPA: /ˈɡɔːntnəs/
KK: /gɔntnɪs/
Definition: The state of being very thin and bony, often due to illness or lack of food.
Example: His gauntness was a clear sign that he had been unwell for a long time.
IPA: /ˈɡævəl/
KK: /ˈɡævəl/
Definition: A small hammer-like tool used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or to mark the end of a discussion or sale.
Example: The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Definition: To bring about or force something to happen by using a small hammer, often used in meetings or courts.
Example: The chairman decided to gavel the meeting to a close after the discussion.
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