Meaning of "macilent" in English

"Macilent" is an English word used to describe someone or something that is extremely thin, almost to the point of appearing emaciated or skeletal. The term is often used in a literary or descriptive context to emphasize frailty or gauntness. It captures a sense of weakness or lack of nourishment that is visually evident. When referring to a person, it can indicate an unhealthy thinness. The word carries a connotation of fragility and is typically not used in a positive sense.

Meaning of "macilent" in French

In French, "macilent" carries a similar meaning to its English usage, indicating a state of extreme thinness or leanness. The term suggests an appearance of being excessively thin or undernourished, reflecting frailty or gauntness. Much like in English, it is often used in descriptive contexts to convey a visual representation of someone or something that appears to be unhealthy or frail. The word implies a lack of robustness and is not usually considered complimentary when used to describe a person's physical condition.

Pronunciation of "macilent" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈmæsələnt/

There are no significant dialectical or regional variations in the pronunciation of "macilent" in English. The word is typically pronounced the same across different English-speaking regions, maintaining consistency in its articulation.

Pronunciation of "macilent" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /mɑ.siː.lɑ̃/

In French, "macilent" is pronounced with a nasal vowel, which is characteristic of the language. There are no notable regional variations in its pronunciation, and it is generally articulated consistently across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The macilent figure walked slowly through the alley. (La silhouette macilente marchait lentement dans la ruelle.)
  2. Her macilent appearance worried her friends. (Son apparence macilente inquiétait ses amis.)
  3. He had a macilent frame after the illness. (Il avait une silhouette macilente après la maladie.)
  4. The artist depicted a macilent character in the painting. (L'artiste a représenté un personnage macilent dans le tableau.)
  5. His once robust physique had become macilent. (Son physique autrefois robuste était devenu macilent.)
  6. The macilent horse struggled to stand. (Le cheval macilent avait du mal à se tenir debout.)
  7. Despite his macilent look, he was full of energy. (Malgré son apparence macilente, il était plein d'énergie.)
  8. The macilent trees stood against the harsh winter wind. (Les arbres macilents résistaient au vent froid de l'hiver.)
  9. Her macilent hands held the cup tightly. (Ses mains macilentes tenaient la tasse fermement.)
  10. The doctor was concerned about his macilent body mass. (Le médecin était préoccupé par sa masse corporelle macilente.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "macilent" in English

Synonyms: gaunt, emaciated, scrawny, lean, bony, skeletal, undernourished, haggard.

Antonyms: plump, robust, chubby, stout, well-fed, healthy, fleshy.

Similar Words: thin, slender, frail, attenuated, withered.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "macilent" in French

Synonyms: maigre, squelettique, émacié, décharné, famélique, efflanqué.

Antonyms: rond, dodu, potelé, bien nourri, corpulent.

Similar Words: mince, élancé, fragile, flétri.

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