revolutionary
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rehvuhlooshuhnuhreeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi
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.
adjective
Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution
noun
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.
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This meaning: Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset
Used this way, revolutionary is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Her new idea for recycling was truly revolutionary and very impactful.”
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