looping ill
noun
Simple meaning
An acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
loopihngilSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlupɪŋɪl
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
An acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep; can be transmitted by Ixodes ricinus
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: An acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep; can be transmitted by Ixodes ricinus
Used this way, looping ill is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in medicine or healthcare contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Medicine/healthcare
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