confidently-formed
|con-fi-dent-ly-formed|
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/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli fɔːrmd/
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/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli fɔːmd/
assuredly shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'confidently-formed' originates from the English word 'confident,' which comes from Latin 'confidere,' meaning 'to trust,' and 'formed,' from Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'
Historical Evolution
'Confidently' evolved from the Latin 'confidere' through Old French 'confident,' and 'formed' from Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'confident' meant 'having trust,' and 'formed' meant 'shaped.' Together, they evolved to mean 'created with assurance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or shaped with assurance and self-reliance.
The artist's confidently-formed sculpture was admired by all.
Synonyms
assuredly-formedself-assuredly-formed
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/12 14:57