cost-of-living benefit
noun
Simple meaning
A benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kawstuhvlivihngbuhnuhfitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɔstəvˈlɪvɪŋbɛnəfɪt
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
A benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise
Used this way, cost-of-living benefit is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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