Definition of significtant words in Dorian Gray
Querulous p.59 /ˈkwerʊləs/
[…]’I don’t know how we could manage without him,’ answered the elder woman, querulously. […]
Meaning: A querulous person complains often and in a way that annoys other people
Synonyms: critical, complaining, difficult, negative, hard to please.
Dogged p.67 /ˈdɒɡɪd/
[…]He followed her doggedly, as she passed through the crowd. […]
Meaning: determined to achieve something and continuing to try despite difficulties.
Synonyms: determined, persistent, strong-willed, strong-minded
Infatuation p.72 /ɪnˌfætjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
[…]’You can’t approve of it, possibly. It is some silly infatuation.[…]
Meaning: A strong feeling of love that seems silly, especially because you do not know the other person very well.
Synonyms : passion, obsession, love, crush
Profanity p.84 /prəˈfænəti/
[…]Even if I could do it, it would be profanation for me to play at being in love.[…]
Meaning: Behaviour, like rude words or language, which shows that you do not respect God, or a religious object, place, or belief.
Synonym: blasphemy, vulgarity, swearword
Disdain p.86 /dɪsˈdeɪn/
[…]and Dorian Gray, with his beautiful eyes, looked down at her, and his chiselled lips curled in exquisite disdain.[…]
Meaning: the feeling that someone or something is not important and does not deserve any respect
Synonym: scorn, contempt, derision
Callous p.88 /ˈkæləs/
[…] He remembered with what callousness he had watched her. […]
Meaning: a callous person does not feel any emotion when they see other people in trouble or in pain.
Synonym: heartless, unfeeling, cold-hearted, insensitive
Aeon p.88 /ˈiːən/
[…]During the three terrible hours that the play had lasted, he had lived centuries of pain, æon upon æon of torture. […]
Meaning: an extremely long period of time
Synonym: era, age, period
Mar p.88 /mɑː(r)/
[…] She had marred him for a moment, if he had wounded her for an age. […]
Meaning: to spoil something
Synonym: deface, ruin, damage
Consolation p.99 /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
[…]Other finds a great consolation is suddenly discovery the good qualities of their husbands.[…]
Meaning: something that makes you feel less unhappy or disappointed.
Synonyms: comfort, solace, relief, support
Felicity p.99 /fəˈlɪsəti/
[…]They flaunt their conjugal felicity in one’s face, as if it were the most fascinating of sins. […]
Meaning: great happiness or the quality of being exactly right or suitable
Synonyms: contentment, fortunateness, blessedness
Sordid [adjective]
Definition: dirty, immoral, unpleasant
Text example: Sibyl Vane was lying dead in some sordid lodging
Lodging [noun]
Definition: A place you pay to live in temporarily, for example when visiting an area.
Text example: Sibyl Vane was lying dead in some sordid lodging
Immensely [adverb]
Definition: very, or very much: used for emphasizing what you are saying
Text Example: I suffered immensely
Philanthropist [noun]
Definition: Someone who believes in helping people, especially by giving money to those who need it
Text Example: Harry told me about a certain philanthropist.
Ennui [noun]
Definition: A feeling of being bored and having no interest in anything.
Text Example: he had nothing to do, almost died of ennui
Misanthrope [noun]
Definition: someone who dislikes people and avoids social situations
Text example: he had nothing to do, almost died of ennui, and became a confirmed misanthrope.
Thunderstruck [Adjective]
Definition: very surprised or shocked
Text example: Hallward was thunderstruck
Perspiration [noun]
Definition: liquid that your skin produces when you are hot, ill, or nervous. It is a synonym with sweat.
Text example: Dorian gray passed his hand over his forehead. There were beads of perspiration there.
Solemnly [adjective]
Definition: used about things such as promises that express serious intentions
Text example: you can´t have forgotten that you assured me most solemnly that nothing in the world induce you to send it to any exhibition.
Incarnation [noun]
Definition: a person or thing that is an extremely strongexample of a particular quality
Lionize – To make someone famous, or to treat someone as if they were famous
Enmity – A feeling of hate
Proletariat– The class of people who do unskilled jobs in industry and own little or no property
Languorous– Pleasant mental or physical tiredness or lack of activity
Sovereignty– The power of a country to control its own government
Perplexity- A state of confusion or a complicated and difficult situation or thing
[…]’I don’t know how we could manage without him,’ answered the elder woman, querulously. […]
Meaning: A querulous person complains often and in a way that annoys other people
Synonyms: critical, complaining, difficult, negative, hard to please.
Dogged p.67 /ˈdɒɡɪd/
[…]He followed her doggedly, as she passed through the crowd. […]
Meaning: determined to achieve something and continuing to try despite difficulties.
Synonyms: determined, persistent, strong-willed, strong-minded
Infatuation p.72 /ɪnˌfætjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
[…]’You can’t approve of it, possibly. It is some silly infatuation.[…]
Meaning: A strong feeling of love that seems silly, especially because you do not know the other person very well.
Synonyms : passion, obsession, love, crush
Profanity p.84 /prəˈfænəti/
[…]Even if I could do it, it would be profanation for me to play at being in love.[…]
Meaning: Behaviour, like rude words or language, which shows that you do not respect God, or a religious object, place, or belief.
Synonym: blasphemy, vulgarity, swearword
Disdain p.86 /dɪsˈdeɪn/
[…]and Dorian Gray, with his beautiful eyes, looked down at her, and his chiselled lips curled in exquisite disdain.[…]
Meaning: the feeling that someone or something is not important and does not deserve any respect
Synonym: scorn, contempt, derision
Callous p.88 /ˈkæləs/
[…] He remembered with what callousness he had watched her. […]
Meaning: a callous person does not feel any emotion when they see other people in trouble or in pain.
Synonym: heartless, unfeeling, cold-hearted, insensitive
Aeon p.88 /ˈiːən/
[…]During the three terrible hours that the play had lasted, he had lived centuries of pain, æon upon æon of torture. […]
Meaning: an extremely long period of time
Synonym: era, age, period
Mar p.88 /mɑː(r)/
[…] She had marred him for a moment, if he had wounded her for an age. […]
Meaning: to spoil something
Synonym: deface, ruin, damage
Consolation p.99 /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
[…]Other finds a great consolation is suddenly discovery the good qualities of their husbands.[…]
Meaning: something that makes you feel less unhappy or disappointed.
Synonyms: comfort, solace, relief, support
Felicity p.99 /fəˈlɪsəti/
[…]They flaunt their conjugal felicity in one’s face, as if it were the most fascinating of sins. […]
Meaning: great happiness or the quality of being exactly right or suitable
Synonyms: contentment, fortunateness, blessedness
Sordid [adjective]
Definition: dirty, immoral, unpleasant
Text example: Sibyl Vane was lying dead in some sordid lodging
Lodging [noun]
Definition: A place you pay to live in temporarily, for example when visiting an area.
Text example: Sibyl Vane was lying dead in some sordid lodging
Immensely [adverb]
Definition: very, or very much: used for emphasizing what you are saying
Text Example: I suffered immensely
Philanthropist [noun]
Definition: Someone who believes in helping people, especially by giving money to those who need it
Text Example: Harry told me about a certain philanthropist.
Ennui [noun]
Definition: A feeling of being bored and having no interest in anything.
Text Example: he had nothing to do, almost died of ennui
Misanthrope [noun]
Definition: someone who dislikes people and avoids social situations
Text example: he had nothing to do, almost died of ennui, and became a confirmed misanthrope.
Thunderstruck [Adjective]
Definition: very surprised or shocked
Text example: Hallward was thunderstruck
Perspiration [noun]
Definition: liquid that your skin produces when you are hot, ill, or nervous. It is a synonym with sweat.
Text example: Dorian gray passed his hand over his forehead. There were beads of perspiration there.
Solemnly [adjective]
Definition: used about things such as promises that express serious intentions
Text example: you can´t have forgotten that you assured me most solemnly that nothing in the world induce you to send it to any exhibition.
Incarnation [noun]
Definition: a person or thing that is an extremely strongexample of a particular quality
Lionize – To make someone famous, or to treat someone as if they were famous
Enmity – A feeling of hate
Proletariat– The class of people who do unskilled jobs in industry and own little or no property
Languorous– Pleasant mental or physical tiredness or lack of activity
Sovereignty– The power of a country to control its own government
Perplexity- A state of confusion or a complicated and difficult situation or thing