anguid lizard
noun
Simple meaning
Any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
anggwuhdlihzerdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈæŋɡwədlɪzɚd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects
Used this way, anguid lizard is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in family or home contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Family/home
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