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单词 patriotic
释义

patriotic

adjective

pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
patriotically
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  ˌpa-
adverb

Synonyms

  • nationalist
  • nationalistic
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Example Sentences

A patriotic fervor swept the country. hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
Recent Examples on the Web The color palette is also patriotic, with blue and red hues running throughout, and these play to the heritage of the building and place. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Most Americans are not on the far right, yet are patriotic. Clay Routledge, Fortune, 4 July 2022 Moreover, Ladenburg’s Ukrainian community was fiercely patriotic. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 The images are variously goofy, charming, solemn, moving, puzzling, forthright, bizarre, deadpan, upright, offbeat, patriotic, startling, mundane, and, of course, frequently marvelous. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2022 Fireworks and patriotic music will fill the air this weekend as San Antonio marks Independence Day. Austin Taylor, San Antonio Express-News, 1 July 2022 What’s a 4th of July celebration without patriotic music? Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2022 The evening fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. combines patriotic music with fireworks; included with cost of park admission. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2022 Inspire some friendly competition with these creative contests, and be sure to have patriotic prizes on hand for the winners. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

patriotic

adjective

pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
: having or showing love that a person feels for his or her country

patriotic

adjective

as in nationalistic
having or showing love and support for one's country hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nationalistic
  • nationalist
  • passionate
  • ardent
  • fervent
  • true
  • jingoistic
  • loyal
  • faithful
  • chauvinist
  • jingoist
  • steadfast
  • staunch
  • constant
  • impassioned
  • devoted
  • fervid
  • steady
  • superpatriotic
  • stanch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unpatriotic
  • traitorous
  • treasonous
  • disloyal
  • perfidious
  • false
  • treacherous
  • faithless
  • disaffected
  • unfaithful
  • fickle
  • inconstant
  • recreant
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