Cygnet

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡnɪt/

Definitions of cygnet

noun a young bird, especially a young swan or goose

Example Sentences

A1 A cygnet is a baby swan.

A2 The cygnet followed its mother closely as they swam in the pond.

B1 The cygnet's feathers were still grey, indicating its young age.

B2 The cygnet gracefully glided across the water, showing its natural elegance.

C1 The cygnet's parents were fiercely protective, ensuring its safety at all times.

C2 The cygnet's transformation from a fluffy chick to a majestic swan was a sight to behold.

Examples of cygnet in a Sentence

formal The cygnet gracefully swam alongside its mother in the pond.

informal I saw a cute little cygnet following its parent in the lake.

slang Check out the adorable cygnet hanging out with its family by the river.

figurative The young artist's talent was like a cygnet, slowly developing into something beautiful and graceful.

Grammatical Forms of cygnet

• past tense: cygnets
• plural: cygnets
• comparative: more cygnet
• superlative: most cygnet
• present tense: cygnet
• future tense: will cygnet
• perfect tense: have cygnet
• continuous tense: is cygnetting
• singular: cygnet
• positive degree: cygnet
• infinitive: to cygnet
• gerund: cygnetting
• participle: cygnetted

Origin and Evolution of cygnet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cygnet' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'cignet' which comes from Latin 'cygnus' meaning swan.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cygnet' has retained its original meaning of a young swan, but it may also be used metaphorically to refer to something small, delicate, or graceful.