intermingled — Mixed or blended together; describes things that have been combined or merged into one unified whole.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Mixed or blended together; describes things that have been combined or merged into one unified whole.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
Example Sentences
- The sweet and salty flavors were perfectly intermingled in the chocolate-covered pretzel.
- At the international potluck, the aromas of Korean kimchi and Italian pasta sauce intermingled in the most confusing way.
- Her joy and sadness were intermingled as she watched her daughter leave for college.
intermingled
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/]
Mixed or blended together; describes things that have been combined or merged into one unified whole.
Mixed or blended together; describes things that have been combined or merged into one unified whole.
Ingredients intermingled beautifully, unlike wires tangled and tools mangled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 16th century by combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' with the English verb 'mingle' meaning 'to mix or blend together'.
Breakdown
inter- (between/among) + mingle (to mix) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The sweet and salty flavors were perfectly intermingled in the chocolate-covered pretzel.”
“At the international potluck, the aromas of Korean kimchi and Italian pasta sauce intermingled in the most confusing way.”
“Her joy and sadness were intermingled as she watched her daughter leave for college.”
“The cat's fur was so intermingled with the carpet that we almost stepped on Mr. Whiskers!”
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