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noun
The state or quality of being fresh.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Synonyms: verdure
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Impudence; cheek.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: novelty
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: originality
noun
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: discourtesy, rudeness
Narrower terms: chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah
noun
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: staleness
Broader terms: newness
Narrower terms: crispness
noun
originality by virtue of being new and surprising
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: novelty
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: originality
noun
an alert and refreshed state
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: glow
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: good health, healthiness
History
Etymology tree English fresh Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English freshness From fresh + -ness.
Across languages
41 source translations are retained for this English entry.
