Demimonde

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛmimɒnd/

Examples of demimonde in a Sentence

formal The demimonde of high society was filled with scandal and intrigue.

informal She was a regular in the demimonde of the local club scene.

slang He thought he was too cool for school, hanging out in the demimonde of underground parties.

figurative The abandoned warehouse had become a demimonde for graffiti artists and urban explorers.

Grammatical Forms of demimonde

• plural: demimondes
• comparative: more demimonde
• superlative: most demimonde
• present tense: demimondes
• future tense: will demimonde
• perfect tense: have demimonded
• continuous tense: are demimonding
• singular: demimonde
• positive degree: demimonde
• infinitive: to demimonde
• gerund: demimonding
• participle: demimonded

Origin and Evolution of demimonde

First Known Use: 1855 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'demimonde' originated in French.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the class of women considered to be of doubtful reputation or social standing, the term 'demimonde' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of a group of people on the fringes of respectable society, often associated with the world of artists, intellectuals, and bohemians.