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in words of one syllable

in words of one syllable prepositional phrase: in simple, clear, straightforward language; in blunt language.

Prepositional phrase

  1. (idiomatic) In simple, clear, straightforward language; in blunt language.
    • I am at present engaged in preparing a vest-pocket edition of the philosophical works of Schopenhauer in words of one syllable.1894, John Kendrick Bangs, “A Midnight Visitor”, in The Water Ghost and Others
    • So I explained in words of one syllable that I went there to pick edelweiss from the fire escapes.1914, Samuel Hopkins Adams, chapter 24, in The Clarion

Examples of in words of one syllable in a sentence

  • Felix propounded the story of the arrest, so far as might be, in words of one syllable.1915, John Galsworthy, chapter 22, in The Freelands:
  • Or, in words of one syllable, it's Cirque's sex show.2003 November 19, Richard Corliss, “That Old Feeling: The Show at the Casino”, in Time:

Questions about in words of one syllable

What does in words of one syllable mean?
In words of one syllable means in simple, clear, straightforward language; in blunt language.
How do you use in words of one syllable in a sentence?
Felix propounded the story of the arrest, so far as might be, in words of one syllable.
What part of speech is in words of one syllable?
In words of one syllable is a prepositional phrase.

Words near in words of one syllable in the dictionary

  1. in wine, there is truth
  2. in with
  3. in with a chance
  4. in with a shout
  5. in witness whereof
  6. in words of one syllable
  7. in writing
  8. in your dreams
  9. in your face
  10. in your wildest dreams
  11. In'guraidhoo

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