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finery

/ˈfaɪnəɹi/

Meanings
  • noun

    Decorative clothing, especially for women, made from expensive fabrics and often richly embellished.

    - "She looked stunning in her finery at the ball."
    - "The princess wore her finest finery for the royal wedding."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfaɪnəɹi/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with finery
finesse , venery , reverie , verity
Variants
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fineries , finery
Etymology
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Originally from the Middle English word 'fynery' or 'fynerie', meaning 'fine clothing' or 'splendor'.


Trivia
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  1. Finery was particularly popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, when elaborate clothing was a sign of wealth and status.

  2. The term 'finery' can also be used to describe decorative objects, such as silverware or porcelain.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fashion: Finery is closely related to fashion, as both refer to clothing and style.

  2. Luxury: Finery is a type of luxury item, often associated with expensive and decorative clothing.


Culture
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In literature and art, finery often symbolizes wealth, luxury, and status. It is frequently used to describe the extravagant clothing and accessories worn by royalty and the wealthy.

How to Memorize "finery"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize ornate and expensive clothing, such as a silk gown with intricate beadwork or a velvet suit with gold buttons.

  2. associate

    - Associate finery with royalty, wealth, and luxury.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fancy Clothes' to remember the meaning of finery.


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