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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesélastique
Pronunciation / Transliteration: e.las.tik
"Le hamac avait une sensation élastique très agréable."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Tending to swing, spring, or move with a resilient, elastic motion like a sling.
"The hammock had a delightfully slingy feel that made it instantly relaxing." - 2
Loose, flexible, or suspended in a manner that allows for free movement.
"She wore a slingy dress made of lightweight, flowing fabric."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English noun 'sling' combined with the suffix '-y', originating in the late 19th century. It evolved from informal textile and mechanical descriptions to denote flexibility, elasticity, or a loose, hanging structure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slingy" is said worldwide
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élastique
Transliteration: e.las.tik
"Le hamac avait une sensation élastique très agréable."
federnd
Transliteration: feːdɐnt
"Die Hängematte fühlłte sich angenehm federnd an."
elastico
Transliteration: eˈlas.ti.ko
"L'amaca aveva una consistenza elastica e confortevole."
elástico
Transliteration: eˈlas.ti.ko
"La hamaca tenía una sensación muy elástica y cómoda."
elástico
Transliteration: eˈlas.ti.ku
"A rede tinha uma sensação elástica muito agradável."
लचीला
Transliteration: lachīlā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"झूले का अहसास बहुत लचीला था।"
有弹性的
Transliteration: yǒu dàn xìng de
Script: 中文汉字
"这个吊床有一种很有弹性的感觉。"
탄력 있는
Transliteration: tallyeok inneun
Script: 한국어 한글
"해먹은 기분 좋은 탄력 있는 느낌을 주었다."
弾力のある
Transliteration: danryoku no aru
Script: 日本語
"ハンモックは心地よい弾力のある感触だった。"
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Of the type or degree previously mentioned, implied, or indicated.
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