simperingly

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing excessive or affected politeness or servility

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Variants

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simpering , simperingly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'simpering' or 'smiling foolishly', this term is derived from the Old French word 'simper' which means 'to smile' or 'to make a face'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'simperingly' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'simper' is also used to describe the sound made by a horse's lips as it breathes.

3. In some dialects, 'simperingly' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of expressing excessive politeness or servility.

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1. affectation: Affectation is the act of pretending to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that one does not truly possess. 'Simperingly' can be used to describe someone who is displaying an excessive amount of affectation.

2. politeness: Politeness is the practice of being considerate and respectful towards others. 'Simperingly' can be used to describe someone who is overly polite to the point of being insincere or disingenuous.

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Culture

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In literature, 'simperingly' has been used to describe characters who are overly polite or servile in their interactions with others. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', the character Mrs. Cruppley is described as simperingly flattering Mr. Micawber.

How to Memorize "simperingly"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'simperingly', imagine someone smiling excessively and being overly polite or servile in their interactions with others.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'simperingly', associate it with the image of someone making a fool of themselves by being overly polite or servile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'simperingly', use the mnemonic 'Silly Smiling People Excessively Polite'.

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