Ariel

Pronunciation: /ˈɛəriəl/

Definitions of Ariel

noun Ariel - a given name commonly used for both males and females

Example Sentences

A1 Ariel is a Disney princess.

A2 I watched 'The Little Mermaid' with Ariel last night.

B1 Ariel's red hair is iconic.

B2 Ariel's voice actress, Jodi Benson, did an amazing job.

C1 Ariel's character development throughout the movie is well-crafted.

C2 Ariel's decision to give up her voice for legs shows her bravery and determination.

Examples of Ariel in a Sentence

formal Ariel is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'.

informal I heard Ariel is throwing a party next weekend.

slang Ariel is totally crushing it in her new job.

figurative Her voice was like Ariel's, enchanting and mesmerizing.

Grammatical Forms of Ariel

• past tense: Arielized
• plural: Ariels
• comparative: more Ariel
• superlative: most Ariel
• present tense: Ariels
• future tense: will Ariel
• perfect tense: have Ariel
• continuous tense: is Arieling
• singular: Ariel
• positive degree: Ariel
• infinitive: to Ariel
• gerund: Arieling
• participle: Arieling

Origin and Evolution of Ariel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'Ariel' has origins in Hebrew and is derived from the name of a spirit found in the Hebrew Bible.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as the name of a spirit in Hebrew mythology, the word 'Ariel' has evolved to also refer to a character in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' and a popular brand of laundry detergent.