Aureate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈȯr-ē-ət/ au·re·ate

Meaning & Definition of Aureate

Aureate (adjective)

  1. of a golden color or brilliance
  2. marked by grandiloquent and rhetorical style

Aureate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. full of fine words and fancy expressions

    "the aureate speeches that are traditionally given at graduation ceremonies"

    similar: florid, flowery, grandiloquent, high-flown, high-sounding, highfalutin, magnific, ornate, purple, rhetorical
    related: affected, bloated, fancy-pants, grandiose, inflated, pompous, pretentious, stilted, excessive, flattering, fulsome, boastful, bombastic, elevated, eloquent, lofty, bookish, inkhorn, learned
    near: prosaic, unpoetic, bald, direct, lean, matter-of-fact, plain, plainspoken, simple, spare, stark, straightforward, unadorned, natural, unaffected, unpretentious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aureate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aureate:

florid, flowery, grandiloquent, high-flown, high-sounding, highfalutin, magnific, ornate, purple, rhetorical

Related Words for Aureate

affected, bloated, fancy-pants, grandiose, inflated, pompous, pretentious, stilted, excessive, flattering, fulsome, boastful, bombastic, elevated, eloquent, lofty, bookish, inkhorn, learned

Near Antonyms of Aureate

prosaic, unpoetic, bald, direct, lean, matter-of-fact, plain, plainspoken, simple, spare, stark, straightforward, unadorned, natural, unaffected, unpretentious

Origin & Etymology of Aureate

Middle English aureat, from Medieval Latin aureatus decorated with gold, from Latin aureus

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Aureate

What does "Aureate" mean?

"Aureate" means of a golden color or brilliance. As an adjective, it is defined as: of a golden color or brilliance.

What is another word for "Aureate"?

Other words for "Aureate" include florid, flowery, grandiloquent, high-flown, high-sounding, highfalutin, magnific and ornate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aureate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aureate"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aureate". Common alternatives include florid, flowery, grandiloquent, high-flown, high-sounding, highfalutin, magnific, ornate, purple and rhetorical.

How do you use "Aureate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aureate" in a sentence: "the aureate speeches that are traditionally given at graduation ceremonies".

Is "Aureate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aureate" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Aureate"?

"Aureate" is pronounced /ˈȯr-ē-ət/ and divided into syllables as au·re·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Aureate"?

"Aureate" comes from Middle English aureat, from Medieval Latin aureatus decorated with gold, from Latin aureus. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Aureate" meaning "full of fine words and fancy expressions"?

When "Aureate" (adjective) means full of fine words and fancy expressions, synonyms include florid, flowery, grandiloquent, high-flown, high-sounding and highfalutin.