Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
artisticAntonyms
nonartistic nonculturalobscene
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
- //We studied our cultural heritage.
- //There are some cultural differences between us.
- //We attended several cultural events over the weekend.
- //The center provides a wide range of cultural activities.
- //The city is the cultural center of the state.
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2cultural
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- of or relating to the fine arts //with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradiseSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
cumbersome
Definition
- : unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk //a cumbersome package
- : slow-moving : ponderous //cumbersome administrative procedures
- dialect : burdensome, troublesome
Other Words
- cumbersomely adverb
- cumbersomeness noun
Examples
- //The application process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
- //Her expanded job title is really cumbersome.
First Known Use
1535, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology
— see cumber entry 1cumbersome
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design //a long-handled wrench that is too cumbersome for tight spots, such as under the sinkRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
current
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : occurring in or existing at the present time //the current crisis //current supplies //current needs: presently elapsing //the current year: most recent //the magazine's current issue //the current survey
- : generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment //current fashions //current ideas about education
- : used as a medium of exchange
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction: the swiftest part of a stream: a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water: flow marked by force or strength
- : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces //currents of public opinion: a prevailing mood : strain
- : a flow of electric chargealso : the rate of such flow
Other Words
Adjective
- currentness noun
Examples
Adjective
- //The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words.
- //Who is your current employer?
- //We need to keep current with the latest information.
Noun
- //Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea.
- //Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
- //The circuit supplies current to the saw.
History and Etymology
Adjective
Latininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European *kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros "helping, helper" (from *epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic *kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic *hursa- horse entry 1NOTE: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested.
Noun
Latinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1current
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- accepted, used, or practiced by most people //current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expressionRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles //current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades agoSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //We studied our cultural heritage.
- //There are some cultural differences between us.
- //We attended several cultural events over the weekend.
- //The center provides a wide range of cultural activities.
- //The city is the cultural center of the state.
First Known Use1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2culturaladjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- of or relating to the fine arts //with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradiseSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
cumbersomeDefinition
- : unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk //a cumbersome package
- : slow-moving : ponderous //cumbersome administrative procedures
- dialect : burdensome, troublesome
Other Words- cumbersomely adverb
- cumbersomeness noun
Examples- //The application process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
- //Her expanded job title is really cumbersome.
First Known Use1535, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology— see cumber entry 1cumbersomeadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design //a long-handled wrench that is too cumbersome for tight spots, such as under the sinkRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
currentDefinition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : occurring in or existing at the present time //the current crisis //current supplies //current needs: presently elapsing //the current year: most recent //the magazine's current issue //the current survey
- : generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment //current fashions //current ideas about education
- : used as a medium of exchange
nounDefinition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction: the swiftest part of a stream: a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water: flow marked by force or strength
- : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces //currents of public opinion: a prevailing mood : strain
- : a flow of electric chargealso : the rate of such flow
Other WordsAdjective- currentness noun
ExamplesAdjective- //The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words.
- //Who is your current employer?
- //We need to keep current with the latest information.
Noun- //Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea.
- //Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
- //The circuit supplies current to the saw.
History and EtymologyAdjectiveLatininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European *kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros "helping, helper" (from *epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic *kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic *hursa- horse entry 1NOTE: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested.
NounLatinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1currentadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- accepted, used, or practiced by most people //current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expressionRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles //current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades agoSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //We studied our cultural heritage.
- //There are some cultural differences between us.
- //We attended several cultural events over the weekend.
- //The center provides a wide range of cultural activities.
- //The city is the cultural center of the state.
First Known Use1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2culturaladjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- of or relating to the fine arts //with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradiseSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
cumbersomeDefinition
- : unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk //a cumbersome package
- : slow-moving : ponderous //cumbersome administrative procedures
- dialect : burdensome, troublesome
Other Words- cumbersomely adverb
- cumbersomeness noun
Examples- //The application process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
- //Her expanded job title is really cumbersome.
First Known Use1535, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology— see cumber entry 1cumbersomeadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design //a long-handled wrench that is too cumbersome for tight spots, such as under the sinkRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
currentDefinition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : occurring in or existing at the present time //the current crisis //current supplies //current needs: presently elapsing //the current year: most recent //the magazine's current issue //the current survey
- : generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment //current fashions //current ideas about education
- : used as a medium of exchange
nounDefinition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction: the swiftest part of a stream: a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water: flow marked by force or strength
- : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces //currents of public opinion: a prevailing mood : strain
- : a flow of electric chargealso : the rate of such flow
Other WordsAdjective- currentness noun
ExamplesAdjective- //The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words.
- //Who is your current employer?
- //We need to keep current with the latest information.
Noun- //Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea.
- //Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
- //The circuit supplies current to the saw.
History and EtymologyAdjectiveLatininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European *kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros "helping, helper" (from *epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic *kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic *hursa- horse entry 1NOTE: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested.
NounLatinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1currentadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- accepted, used, or practiced by most people //current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expressionRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles //current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades agoSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //We studied our cultural heritage.
- //There are some cultural differences between us.
- //We attended several cultural events over the weekend.
- //The center provides a wide range of cultural activities.
- //The city is the cultural center of the state.
First Known Use1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2culturaladjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- of or relating to the fine arts //with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradiseSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
cumbersomeDefinition
- : unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk //a cumbersome package
- : slow-moving : ponderous //cumbersome administrative procedures
- dialect : burdensome, troublesome
Other Words- cumbersomely adverb
- cumbersomeness noun
Examples- //The application process is cumbersome and time-consuming.
- //Her expanded job title is really cumbersome.
First Known Use1535, in the meaning defined at sense 3History and Etymology— see cumber entry 1cumbersomeadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms
- difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design //a long-handled wrench that is too cumbersome for tight spots, such as under the sinkRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
currentDefinition (Entry 1 of 2)
- : occurring in or existing at the present time //the current crisis //current supplies //current needs: presently elapsing //the current year: most recent //the magazine's current issue //the current survey
- : generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment //current fashions //current ideas about education
- : used as a medium of exchange
nounDefinition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : the part of a fluid body (such as air or water) moving continuously in a certain direction: the swiftest part of a stream: a tidal or nontidal movement of lake or ocean water: flow marked by force or strength
- : a tendency or course of events that is usually the result of an interplay of forces //currents of public opinion: a prevailing mood : strain
- : a flow of electric chargealso : the rate of such flow
Other WordsAdjective- currentness noun
ExamplesAdjective- //The dictionary's current edition has 10,000 new words.
- //Who is your current employer?
- //We need to keep current with the latest information.
Noun- //Strong currents pulled the swimmer out to sea.
- //Air currents carried the balloon for miles.
- //The circuit supplies current to the saw.
History and EtymologyAdjectiveLatininization of Middle English corrant, curraunt, borrowed from Anglo-French curant, corant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow," going back to Latin currere "to run, roll, move swiftly, flow," going back to Indo-European *kr̥s-e- "run," whence also Greek epíkouros "helping, helper" (from *epíkorsos "running toward," with o-grade ablaut), Old Irish carr "cart, wagon," Welsh car "vehicle" (from Celtic *kr̥s-o-), and perhaps Germanic *hursa- horse entry 1NOTE: The Indo-European base has generally been taken as a primary verb, though Latin is the only language in which it is so attested.
NounLatinization of Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Middle French courant, going back to Old French, noun derivative from corant, curant, present participle of coure, courir "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1currentadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- accepted, used, or practiced by most people //current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expressionRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles //current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades agoSynonyms
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