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Topic: Culture

sensualize

IPA: /ˈsɛnʃuəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsɛnʃuəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more appealing to the senses, especially in a way that is pleasurable or erotic.

Example: The artist aimed to sensualize the experience of viewing her paintings by using vibrant colors and soft textures.

sententious

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is full of wise sayings or moral expressions, often in a way that seems pompous or overly formal.

Example: The speaker's sententious remarks made the audience feel as if they were being lectured rather than inspired.

sententiousness

IPA: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

KK: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being full of meaning or moralizing, often in a pompous or self-righteous way.

Example: His speech was filled with sententiousness, making it hard to enjoy the message he was trying to convey.

sentimentalism

IPA: /ˌsɛntəˈmɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /sɛntəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A tendency to have strong feelings or emotions, often in an exaggerated way, especially in art or literature.

Example: Her sentimentalism was evident in the way she wrote about her childhood memories.

seppuku

IPA: /sɛpˈpuːkuː/

KK: /sɛpˈpuːkuː/

noun

Definition: A traditional form of suicide by cutting open the abdomen, historically performed by samurai in Japan as a way to restore honor.

Example: The samurai chose seppuku to preserve his family's honor after defeat in battle.

sepulcher

IPA: /ˈsɛpəlkər/

KK: /sɛˈpʌlkər/

noun

Definition: A burial place or vault where a dead person is laid to rest, often made of stone.

Example: The ancient sepulcher was discovered during the archaeological dig.

transitive verb

Definition: To place a body in a tomb or grave.

Example: They decided to sepulcher their beloved pet in the backyard.

sepulchral

IPA: /səˈpʌlkrəl/

KK: /səˈpʌlkrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a burial place or suggesting something gloomy and related to death.

Example: The sepulchral tone of the music made everyone feel somber.

sepulchrally

IPA: /səˈpʌl.krə.li/

KK: /sɛˈpʌlkrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to a tomb or burial; often used to describe something that is gloomy or dismal.

Example: The music played sepulchrally, creating an eerie atmosphere in the dark room.

sepulchre

IPA: /səˈpʌlkər/

KK: /sɛˈpʌlkər/

noun

Definition: A burial place or tomb, often used for religious purposes.

Example: The ancient sepulchre was adorned with beautiful carvings and inscriptions.

verb

Definition: To put someone or something in a tomb or burial place.

Example: They decided to sepulchre the ancient king in a grand tomb.

sepulture

IPA: /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃɜr/

KK: /sɛpəlˌtʃʊr/

noun

Definition: A place where someone is buried, often a tomb or grave.

Example: The ancient sepulture was discovered during the archaeological dig.

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