patriotic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Done out of love of one's country.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
peɪtɹiˈɑtɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
noun
A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.
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This meaning: Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Used this way, patriotic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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More ways to use patriotic
- “It feels very patriotic to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.”
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