kid glove
noun
Simple meaning
A metaphorical representation of careful handling.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kidgluhvSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɪdɡˈlʌv
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
figurativeusually in the plural
A metaphorical representation of careful handling.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kid, glove.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A metaphorical representation of careful handling.
Used this way, kid glove is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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