aureately
|au-re-ate-ly|
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/ˈɔrɪətli/
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/ˈɔːrɪətli/
(aureate)
golden; ornate
Etymology
'aureate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aureatus', where 'aurum' meant 'gold'.
'aureatus' entered Medieval/ Late Latin and passed into English (via Middle French/Latin influence) as 'aureate', and the adverbial form 'aureately' developed in Modern English from that adjective.
Initially it meant 'gilded' or 'made of gold', but over time it evolved to mean 'golden in appearance or style' and then metaphorically 'ornate or highly decorated (especially in language)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a golden or gilded manner; richly or elaborately, often describing ornate style of expression or decoration.
The poet wrote aureately, layering images and phrases until the lines seemed to shine.
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Last updated: 2025/11/20 07:09