guy fawkes day
noun
Simple meaning
Day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
gyfawksdaySay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡaɪˈfɔksˈdeɪ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
UK
Day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
uk
November 5, a celebration in England since the 17th century commemorating the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
Used this way, guy fawkes day is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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