messily-furnished
|mes-si-ly-fur-nished|
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/ˈmɛsɪli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˈmɛsɪli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
disorderly furnished
Etymology
'messily-furnished' originates from the English words 'messy' and 'furnished'. 'Messy' comes from the Middle English 'mes', meaning 'disorder', and 'furnished' from the Old French 'furnir', meaning 'to supply'.
'Messy' changed from the Middle English word 'mes' and eventually became the modern English word 'messy'. 'Furnished' evolved from the Old French 'furnir' to the modern English 'furnished'.
Initially, 'messy' meant 'disorder', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'untidy'. 'Furnished' has largely retained its meaning of 'equipped with furniture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a space that is furnished in a disorderly or untidy manner.
The room was messily-furnished, with chairs and tables scattered haphazardly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 02:53