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单词 gingerbready
释义

gingerbread

noun

gin·​ger·​bread ˈjin-jər-ˌbred How to pronounce gingerbread (audio)
1
: a cake whose ingredients include molasses and ginger
2
[from the fancy shapes and gilding formerly often applied to gingerbread] : lavish or superfluous ornament especially in architecture
gingerbread adjective
gingerbreaded
ˈjin-jər-ˌbre-dəd How to pronounce gingerbread (audio)
adjective
gingerbready
ˈjin-jər-ˌbre-dē How to pronounce gingerbread (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Though the origin of the holiday remains unknown, it is believed that gingersnap cookies originated in 13th century Germany and served as the German Christmas version of gingerbread cookies. Maddie Lane, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2022 Including raspberry, coffee and gingerbread flavors. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 The practical and modestly adorned dwelling was an attractive alternative to ornate Victorian-era homes with gingerbread siding and small rooms. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 Don’t worry, the exterior still maintains its gingerbread-esque appearance. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022 And to make a gingerbread crust, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves to the flour. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 In another grand romantic gesture, the rapper surprises Jenner on Valentine's Day with a bed of dozens of pink and white roses surrounding an oversized pink bear and gingerbread house. Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 El Folklor has mastered all of the traditional staples, and serves up airy and nicely spiced conchas, chewy marranitos with a tingling gingerbread bite and snappy orejas that deliver irresistible crunch in every bite. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 July 2022 There are trees made of succulents; ones decorated with Polaroids, silk flowers, gingerbread and gumdrops, and even multicolored disco balls; and those with colorful decorations that flow in gradients. Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gingerbread

noun

gin·​ger·​bread ˈjin-jər-ˌbred How to pronounce gingerbread (audio)
: a dark cake flavored with ginger and molasses

gingerbready

adjective

as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated festooned with Christmas lights and wreaths, the old Victorian house is particularly gingerbready in the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ornate
  • gingerbread
  • decorated
  • baroque
  • gingerbreaded
  • bedizened
  • overdecorated
  • loud
  • adorned
  • gilt
  • extravagant
  • lacy
  • overwrought
  • ornamented
  • gilded
  • dressed
  • florid
  • spectacular
  • rococo
  • fussy
  • showy
  • glitzy
  • enriched
  • tawdry
  • gaudy
  • arabesque
  • trimmed
  • garish
  • flamboyant
  • laced
  • swank
  • embroidered
  • frilly
  • swanky
  • elaborate
  • enhanced
  • ostentatious
  • pretentious
  • flashy
  • decked
  • extreme
  • garnished
  • bedaubed
  • embellished
  • flowery
  • heightened
  • beautified
  • bejeweled
  • fringed
  • intensified
  • embossed
  • arrayed
  • splashy
  • garlanded
  • sequined
  • bedecked
  • wreathed
  • chased
  • sequinned
  • bejewelled
  • emblazoned
  • flounced
  • bossed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • plain
  • unadorned
  • severe
  • austere
  • naked
  • stark
  • bare
  • simple
  • modest
  • stripped
  • unassuming
  • denuded
  • unpretentious
  • exposed
  • tasteful
  • restrained
  • quiet
  • conservative
  • uncovered
  • subdued
  • muted
  • unobtrusive
  • understated
  • toned-down
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