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stature

noun

Simple meaning

High level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement.

Pronunciation

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stacher

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstætʃɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. High level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

  2. Respect (social standing) coming from achievement or development.

  3. A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: High level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

Used this way, stature 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
Successful and accomplished
Usage feel
Precise and approving

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More ways to use stature

  • “A man of great stature.”noun

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short staturesmall staturefull staturemiddle staturegreat staturetall staturemoral staturelow stature

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Synonyms

Sense: high level of respect gained by impressive development

height

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