Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdəl/

Definitions of adle

noun a condition of confusion or disorientation

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small adle in the corner of the room.

A2 The adle was left behind by the previous tenants.

B1 The adle was a reminder of the previous owner's love for gardening.

B2 The adle was a rare artifact from ancient times.

C1 The adle was carefully preserved in a museum for future generations to admire.

C2 The adle was intricately carved with symbols of a long-forgotten civilization.

verb to make someone confused or disoriented

Example Sentences

A1 The baby tried to adle the puzzle pieces together.

A2 She adled the ingredients in the bowl to make a cake.

B1 The mechanic adled the engine to figure out the problem.

B2 The scientist adled the data to come up with a hypothesis.

C1 The detective adled the clues to solve the mystery.

C2 The artist adled the colors on the canvas to create a masterpiece.

Examples of adle in a Sentence

formal The lack of evidence left the investigation in an adle state.

informal I can't think straight, my mind is all adle.

slang She was so drunk, she was completely adle.

figurative The confusion in his mind left him feeling adle.

Grammatical Forms of adle

past tense

adled

plural

adles

comparative

adler

superlative

adlest

present tense

adle

future tense

will adle

perfect tense

have adled

continuous tense

am adling

singular

adle

positive degree

adle

infinitive

to adle

gerund

adling

participle

adled

Origin and Evolution of adle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'adle' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'adol' meaning disease or filth.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'adle' shifted from disease or filth to confusion or mental disorder, as seen in its usage in Middle English literature.