Cult

Pronunciation: /kʌlt/

Definitions of cult

noun a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 The small town had a cult following for its famous ice cream shop.

A2 She joined a cult that believed in aliens visiting Earth.

B1 The cult leader convinced his followers to donate all their money to the group.

B2 The controversial cult practices were brought to light by a documentary.

C1 The cult's influence extended beyond the local community and into the political arena.

C2 The cult's charismatic leader was able to manipulate his followers into extreme actions.

Examples of cult in a Sentence

formal The anthropologist studied the religious cult in depth.

informal Have you heard about that cult that believes in aliens?

slang I heard she joined a cult and now she's acting all weird.

figurative The obsession with designer labels has turned into a fashion cult.

Grammatical Forms of cult

• past tense: cultivated
• plural: cults
• comparative: more cult-like
• superlative: most cult-like
• present tense: cultivates
• future tense: will cultivate
• perfect tense: has cultivated
• continuous tense: is cultivating
• singular: cult
• positive degree: very cult
• infinitive: to cultivate
• gerund: cultivating
• participle: cultivated

Origin and Evolution of cult

First Known Use: 1617 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cult' originated from the Latin word 'cultus' which means 'care' or 'adoration'. It was initially used in the context of religious worship.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cult' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including a group or movement characterized by its devotion to a particular person, idea, or object, often with unconventional beliefs or practices.