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Stiletto - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A stiletto is a slender, high-heeled shoe with a pointed toe, often worn by women for fashion. It can also refer to a thin, sharp dagger used as a weapon.

stiletto

/stəˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/

Definition:

A slender, high-heeled shoe or a small dagger with a tapering blade.

Synonyms:

dagger, knife, spike, heel

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

flat shoe, blunt weapon

Common Collocations:

stiletto heels, stiletto knife, wear stilettos

Derivatives:

stilettos, stilettoed

Usage Tips:

Use "stiletto" for sharp heels or thin daggers; context clarifies the meaning.

Common Phrases:

stiletto heels, sharp as a stiletto, stiletto attack

Etymology:

From Italian "stiletto," diminutive of "stilo" (dagger), from Latin "stilus" (pointed instrument).

Examples:

  • 1. She wore black stilettos to the party.
  • 2. The assassin concealed a stiletto in his sleeve.
  • 3. Her stiletto heels clicked on the marble floor.
  • 4. He admired the craftsmanship of the antique stiletto.

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