Pronunciation: /-eɪʃəs/
noun a suffix used to form nouns meaning 'a substance that is of or pertaining to' or 'resembling'
A1 The teacher showed the class a picture of a ferocious lion.
A2 The garden was filled with beautiful flowers, some of which had velvety petals.
B1 The chef used copious amounts of delicious spices to season the dish.
B2 The scientist discovered a new species of plant with unique characteristics.
C1 The artist's studio was filled with various tools and materials for creating masterpieces.
C2 The museum displayed a collection of priceless artifacts from ancient civilizations.
adjective a suffix used to form adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to' or 'resembling'
A1 The soft and velvety petals of the flower were -aceous to the touch.
A2 The chef described the sauce as having a rich and -aceous flavor.
B1 The scientist examined the -aceous texture of the rock sample under the microscope.
B2 The artist used -aceous strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.
C1 The wine connoisseur could detect the -aceous aroma of oak in the aged red wine.
C2 The novelist's prose was praised for its -aceous descriptions of the natural world.
formal The -aceous plant species in this region are known for their unique characteristics.
informal I love the -aceous flowers that bloom in my garden every spring.
slang Those -aceous mushrooms are so funky looking!
figurative The -aceous clouds in the sky resembled cotton candy.
-aceous
-acier
-aciest
become -aceous
will become -aceous
have become -aceous
is becoming -aceous
-aceous
very -aceous
to be -aceous
being -aceous
becoming -aceous