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accoladed

|ac-co-lad-ed|

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/ˈækəˌleɪdɪd/

(accolade)

award or honor

Base FormPlural
accoladeaccolades
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accolade' originates from French, specifically the word 'accolade,' where 'accoler' meant 'to embrace.'

Historical Evolution

'accolade' changed from the Old French word 'accolade' and eventually became the modern English word 'accolade.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an embrace or a ceremonial embrace,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an award or honor.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having received an accolade or award.

The accoladed author was invited to speak at the conference.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 07:06