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replete

/ɹɪˈpliːt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having more than enough of something; satiated or filled to excess.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈpliːt/



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Synonyms

abundant , plentiful , stuffed
Rhymes
Words rhyming with replete
replenish , represent , repletechase , deplete
Variants
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replete , repleteness , repletenesses
Etymology
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From Old French repleir, meaning 'to fill up' or 'to replenish'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'replete' has been used in English since the 15th century.

  2. In music, a 'replete' performance is one that is rich and full in expression and interpretation.


Related Concepts
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  1. satiety: The state of being full or satisfied, often used in relation to food or other pleasurable experiences.

  2. abundance: A plentiful supply or quantity of something, often used to describe a state of having more than enough.


Culture
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In literature, 'replete' is often used to describe characters or settings that are richly detailed or overflowing with information or emotion. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the novel's setting is described as 'replete with the signs and symptoms of opulence'.

How to Memorize "replete"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a container or vessel that is overflowing with food or other items. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that comes from having more than enough.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'replete' with the feeling of satisfaction and fullness. Think of a rich, satisfying meal or a comfortable, cozy home.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'R' represents 'replete', which means 'r'ich in meaning or 'r'esembles having more than enough.


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