Word of the Day: Twee.
Adjective
1. Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
Example Sentences.
1. "Mary Beth had a fascination with all things twee, such as her wardrobe filled with polka dots and sweater sets."
2. "The floral porcelain tea set was a twee addition to his kitchenware."
3. "Everything in her bedroom had a feminine, twee quality."
Word Origin.
British English, early 20th century
This word is a very recent addition to the English language, stemming from a childish pronunciation of the word "sweet." In 2014, James Parker wrote about the "Twee Revolution" in "The Atlantic."
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Adjective
1. Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
Example Sentences.
1. "Mary Beth had a fascination with all things twee, such as her wardrobe filled with polka dots and sweater sets."
2. "The floral porcelain tea set was a twee addition to his kitchenware."
3. "Everything in her bedroom had a feminine, twee quality."
Word Origin.
British English, early 20th century
This word is a very recent addition to the English language, stemming from a childish pronunciation of the word "sweet." In 2014, James Parker wrote about the "Twee Revolution" in "The Atlantic."
#Word, #Of, #The, #Day,
Word of the Day: Twee.
Adjective
1. Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
Example Sentences.
1. "Mary Beth had a fascination with all things twee, such as her wardrobe filled with polka dots and sweater sets."
2. "The floral porcelain tea set was a twee addition to his kitchenware."
3. "Everything in her bedroom had a feminine, twee quality."
Word Origin.
British English, early 20th century
This word is a very recent addition to the English language, stemming from a childish pronunciation of the word "sweet." In 2014, James Parker wrote about the "Twee Revolution" in "The Atlantic."
#Word, #Of, #The, #Day,
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