victory day
noun
Simple meaning
9 May, celebrated as Victory Day in Russia, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Pronunciation
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viktereedaySay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvɪktɚiˈdeɪ
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Definition
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noun
specifically
9 May, celebrated as Victory Day in Russia, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Any of various public holidays in various countries to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history.
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (specifically) 9 May, celebrated as Victory Day in Russia, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Used this way, victory day 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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