testimonial
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A written recommendation of someone's worth or character.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
tehstuhmohneeuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
tɛstəˈmoʊniəl
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
A written recommendation of someone's worth or character
A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony
A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.
adjective
Of or relating to or constituting testimony
Serving as testimony.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A written recommendation of someone's worth or character
Used this way, testimonial 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
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
A solemn statement made under oath.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
An exemption that displaces the privilege against self-incrimination.
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Synonyms
Sense: written recommendation of someone's worth or character
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