selfsame
adjective
Simple meaning
Chiefly preceded by the: precisely the same.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sehlfsaymSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɛlfˈseɪm
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
Chiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.
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This meaning: Chiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.
Used this way, selfsame is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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