Oriental Meaning
/ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAlternative letter-case form of Oriental.
adjOf a pearl or other precious stone: having a superior lustre.
Sentence Examples
I have an interest in oriental ceramics.
He is something of an expert on oriental art.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The museum displayed an ____ vase from ancient China with blue and white patterns.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The museum's ____ collection includes ancient ceramics, silk textiles, and bronze sculptures.
Word Origin & History
See Oriental.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He looked at her face. He ran his index finger down the bridge of her nose.
“Exotic. The last one was an Oriental, too.”
“Orientals are rugs and furniture,” Anna said. “Not people.”"
— 2022, Gabrielle Zevin, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Vintage (2023), page 200:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The museum displayed an ____ vase from ancient China with blue and white patterns.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The museum's ____ collection includes ancient ceramics, silk textiles, and bronze sculptures.