boldly-shaped
|bold-ly-shaped|
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/ˈboʊldli ʃeɪpt/
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/ˈbəʊldli ʃeɪpt/
distinct form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boldly-shaped' originates from the combination of 'boldly' and 'shaped', where 'boldly' comes from Old English 'beald' meaning 'brave' and 'shaped' from Old English 'sceapian' meaning 'to form'.
Historical Evolution
'boldly-shaped' evolved from the Old English words 'beald' and 'sceapian', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'boldly-shaped'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'boldly' meant 'brave' and 'shaped' meant 'to form', but together they evolved to describe something with a striking form.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a distinct and striking form or outline.
The sculpture was boldly-shaped, capturing everyone's attention.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 18:21