thicket
noun
Simple meaning
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
thikitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθɪkɪt
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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noun
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.
figuratively
A dense aggregation of other things, concrete or abstract.
computingfiguratively
The collection of many small linked files created when a document is saved in HTML format by some word processors and web site creation software.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.
Used this way, thicket is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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