Ceil

Pronunciation: /sil/

Definitions of ceil

noun the inner roof or upper lining of a room

Example Sentences

A1 The ceil in the classroom is painted white.

A2 The ceil of the church is adorned with beautiful paintings.

B1 The ceil of the theater is designed to enhance acoustics.

B2 The ceil of the ballroom is decorated with elegant chandeliers.

C1 The ceil of the palace is intricately carved with gold accents.

C2 The ceil of the cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

Examples of ceil in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with a high ceil to allow for ample natural light.

informal I bumped my head on the low ceil in the basement.

slang Let's hang some cool lights from the ceil for the party.

figurative The entrepreneur's ambition knew no ceil as he set out to achieve his goals.

Grammatical Forms of ceil

• past tense: ceiled
• plural: ceils
• comparative: more ceiled
• superlative: most ceiled
• present tense: ceil
• future tense: will ceil
• perfect tense: have ceiled
• continuous tense: is ceiling
• singular: ceil
• positive degree: ceil
• infinitive: to ceil
• gerund: ceiling
• participle: ceiling

Origin and Evolution of ceil

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ceil' originated from the Old French word 'ciel' meaning ceiling or canopy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ceil' evolved to refer specifically to the interior upper surface of a room or building.