Addlepate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈædəlˌpeɪt/

Definitions of addlepate

noun a foolish or muddle-headed person

Example Sentences

A1 The addlepate couldn't remember where he left his keys.

A2 She's such an addlepate, always forgetting important dates.

B1 The addlepate was easily confused by the complex instructions.

B2 Despite his intelligence, he had moments where he felt like an addlepate.

C1 The professor was surprised to see one of his students acting like an addlepate during the exam.

C2 Her reputation as an addlepate was well-known among her colleagues.

Examples of addlepate in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as an addlepate for constantly forgetting important information.

informal My brother can be such an addlepate sometimes, always losing his keys.

slang Don't be such an addlepate, just use your common sense.

figurative Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, like an addlepate trying to make sense of a complicated puzzle.

Grammatical Forms of addlepate

past tense

addlepated

plural

addlepates

comparative

more addlepated

superlative

most addlepated

present tense

addlepates

future tense

will addlepate

perfect tense

has addlepated

continuous tense

is addlepating

singular

addlepate

positive degree

addlepate

infinitive

to addlepate

gerund

addlepating

participle

addlepating

Origin and Evolution of addlepate

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'addlepate' originated from Middle English, combining 'addle' meaning rotten or putrid, and 'pate' referring to the head or skull.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a confused or muddled mind, 'addlepate' has evolved to refer to a foolish or stupid person.