trappings — The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing, especially those that are superficial or ornamental.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing, especially those that are superficial or ornamental.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræpɪŋz/
Korean meaning: 겉치레, 장식품, 외적 표시
Korean pronunciation: 트래-핑스 (강세: 트래)
Example Sentences
- She rejected all the trappings of fame and chose to live a simple life in the countryside.
- The new CEO loved the trappings of his position - especially the private jet and corner office with a view.
- Despite having all the trappings of a successful restaurant - fancy décor and expensive wine - the food was terrible.
trappings
NOUN//ˈtræpɪŋz//
The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing, especially those that are superficial or ornamental.
The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing, especially those that are superficial or ornamental.
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Origin
From Old French 'trape' meaning cloth or covering, originally referring to decorative cloths and ornaments used to adorn horses. Medieval knights would dress their horses in elaborate fabrics to display their wealth and status.
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“She rejected all the trappings of fame and chose to live a simple life in the countryside.”
“The new CEO loved the trappings of his position - especially the private jet and corner office with a view.”
“Despite having all the trappings of a successful restaurant - fancy décor and expensive wine - the food was terrible.”
“His apartment had all the trappings of a bachelor pad: pizza boxes, gaming consoles, and a refrigerator containing only energy drinks.”
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