Langimage
English

reliably-crafted

|re-li-a-bly-craft-ed|

B2

🇺🇸

/rɪˈlaɪəbli ˈkræftɪd/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈlaɪəbli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

dependably made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reliably-crafted' originates from the combination of 'reliable' and 'crafted', where 'reliable' comes from the Latin word 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on', and 'crafted' is derived from the Old English 'cræft', meaning 'skill or art'.

Historical Evolution

'reliable' changed from the Latin 'reliabilis' to the modern English 'reliable', and 'crafted' evolved from the Old English 'cræft' to the modern English 'craft'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'reliable' meant 'that may be relied on', and 'crafted' meant 'skill or art', evolving into the current meaning of 'skillfully and dependably made'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

skillfully and dependably made or constructed.

The furniture was reliably-crafted, ensuring it would last for years.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/12 03:59