epithet

A noun referring to a descriptive word or phrase that characterizes a person or thing, often used as a title or in a derogatory manner.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее описательное слово или фразу, характеризующую человека или предмет, часто используемое как титул или в уничижительном смысле.esSustantivo que designa una palabra o frase descriptiva que caracteriza a una persona o cosa, usada a menudo como título o con sentido despectivo.frNom désignant un mot ou une phrase descriptive caractérisant une personne ou une chose, souvent utilisé comme titre ou de manière péjorative.deEin Substantiv, das ein beschreibendes Wort oder eine beschreibende Wendung bezeichnet, die eine Person oder Sache charakterisiert, oft als Titel oder in abwertendem Sinne verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma palavra ou expressão descritiva que caracteriza uma pessoa ou coisa, frequentemente usada como título ou em sentido pejorativo.zh名词，指用来描述或形容某人或某物的词语或短语，常作为称号使用，也可含贬义。arاسم يعني وصفًا أو عبارة وصفية تُطلق على شخص أو شيء لوصفه أو تمييزه، وتُستخدم غالبًا كلقب أو في سياق التحقير.

1. Descriptive term B2 formal

   A word or phrase used to describe a person or thing, often highlighting a characteristic.

   • The king was given the epithet 'the Great' for his conquests.
   • She earned the epithet 'the Iron Lady' for her strong leadership.
   • The poet used the epithet 'rosy-fingered dawn' in his work.

   ruЭпитетesEpíteto (término descriptivo)frÉpithète descriptivedeBeinameptEpítetozh形容语arنعت وصفي

   Sinônimos: appellationdescriptiondesignationlabelmonikernamenicknamesobriquettagtitle

2. Insulting term B2 informal

   A derogatory or abusive word or phrase used to express contempt.

   • He hurled a racial epithet at the stranger.
   • The politician was criticized for using offensive epithets during the debate.
   • She was shocked by the epithet shouted from the crowd.

   ruОскорбительное выражениеesEpíteto insultantefrÉpithète injurieusedeBeleidigungptTermo insultuosozh侮辱性称呼arوصف تحقيري

   Sinônimos: abuseaspersioninsultinvectivename callingslurvilification

• epithets plural form
• epithets' possessive plural form
• epithet's possessive singular form