replete — filled or well-supplied with something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: filled or well-supplied with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpliːt/
Example Sentences
- His Instagram feed was replete with photos of his pet hamster wearing tiny costumes.
- The presentation was replete with statistics that proved our team's point.
- My grandmother's purse is replete with candies, tissues, and mysterious keys.
replete
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈpliːt/]
filled or well-supplied with something
The Thanksgiving table was replete with roasted turkey, pies, and steaming dishes.
RE(again) + PLETE(fill) — by deciding to RE(again) PLETE(fill) the glass, the bartender made sure it was completely replete with golden juice.
To make his long camping trip fully complete, the explorer made sure his heavy green backpack was replete with survival tools.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'repletus,' the past participle of 'replere' meaning 'to fill up or fill again.' The prefix 're-' means 'again' and 'plere' means 'to fill.'
Breakdown
re- (again) + -plete (from Latin plere, to fill) = replete
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📝Examples
“His Instagram feed was replete with photos of his pet hamster wearing tiny costumes.”
“The presentation was replete with statistics that proved our team's point.”
“My grandmother's purse is replete with candies, tissues, and mysterious keys.”
“The garden was replete with colorful flowers and buzzing bees.”
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