Mincing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈmin(t)-siŋ/ minc·ing

Meaning & Definition of Mincing

Mincing (adjective)

  1. affectedly dainty or delicate

Mincing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in simpering, cute

    similar: cute, cutesy, genteel, goody-goody, overrefined, simpering, exaggerated, histrionic, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, theatrical, conventional, formal, impersonal, inflexible, rigid, stiff, stylized, wooden, double-dealing, empty, facile, hollow, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, mealy, mealymouthed, two-faced, unctuous, artful, calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, premeditated, studied, automatic, canned, concocted, fabricated, hokey, labored, manufactured, pat, unauthentic, unreal, unrealistic, affected, artificial, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mechanical, mock, phony, plastic, pretended, pseudo, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, strained, unnatural
    opposite: artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced, authentic, bona fide, real, realistic, right, true, honest, ingenuous, sincere, unpretending, easy, effortless, smooth, extemporaneous, impromptu, impulsive, instinctive, unconscious, unprompted, unrehearsed, unstudied

Mincing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cut into small pieces

    "minced some garlic and added it to the stew"

    similar: chopping, dicing, hashing
    related: chipping, grating, grinding, kibbling, mashing, pureeing, slicing, butchering, carving, dissecting

Related Entry: Mince (verb)

Mince is a different word from Mincing. The synonyms below are for mince, not for mincing.

  1. to cut into small pieces

    "minced some garlic and added it to the stew"

    similar: chop, dice, hash
    related: chip, grate, grind, kibble, mash, puree, slice, butcher, carve, dissect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mincing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mincing:

cute, cutesy, genteel, goody-goody, overrefined, simpering, exaggerated, histrionic, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, theatrical, conventional, formal, impersonal, inflexible, rigid, stiff, stylized, wooden, double-dealing, empty, facile, hollow, hypocritical, insincere, left-handed, mealy, mealymouthed, two-faced, unctuous, artful, calculated, conscious, cultivated, deliberate, premeditated, studied, automatic, canned

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mincing

Words with the opposite meaning of Mincing:

artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced, authentic, bona fide, real, realistic, right, true, honest, ingenuous, sincere, unpretending, easy, effortless, smooth, extemporaneous, impromptu, impulsive, instinctive, unconscious, unprompted, unrehearsed, unstudied

Related Words for Mincing

chipping, grating, grinding, kibbling, mashing, pureeing, slicing, butchering, carving, dissecting

Word Forms of Mincing

Derived words: mincingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Mincing

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Mincing

What does "Mincing" mean?

"Mincing" means affectedly dainty or delicate. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: affectedly dainty or delicate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mincing"?

Other words for "Mincing" include cute, cutesy, genteel, goody-goody, overrefined, simpering, exaggerated and histrionic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mincing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mincing"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mincing". Common alternatives include cute, cutesy, genteel, goody-goody, overrefined, simpering, exaggerated, histrionic, melodramatic and overacted.

What is the opposite of "Mincing"?

Antonyms of "Mincing" include artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned and unforced.

How do you use "Mincing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mincing" in a sentence: "minced some garlic and added it to the stew".

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

"Mincing" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mincing"?

"Mincing" is pronounced /ˈmin(t)-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as minc·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Mincing"?

First known use: 1530.