Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word ADUMBRATE


ADUMBRATE

Definitions of ADUMBRATE

  1. To foreshadow vaguely.
  2. To give a vague outline.
  3. To obscure or overshadow.

1

Number of letters

9

Is palindrome

No

20
AD
ADU
AT
ATE
BR
BRA
DU
DUM
MB
MBR
RA
RAT

4

5

971
AA
AAB
AAD
AAE
AAM
AAR

Examples of Using ADUMBRATE in a Sentence

  • During the Leveson Inquiry, Jay became publicly known for his use of rarely used words ā€“ such as condign, pellucidly and adumbrate ā€“ for highlighting apparent discrepancies in witnesses' emailed descriptions of events, and possible collusion between witnesses, as "light refracted through two intermediate prisms", and for asides such as "Iā€™m beginning to sound irritated, but I am".



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