Lorgnette

Pronunciation: /lɔrˈɡnɛt/

Definitions of lorgnette

noun a pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a handle, used especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries

Example Sentences

A1 She used a lorgnette to read the small print on the menu.

A2 The elderly woman peered through her lorgnette to get a better view of the stage.

B1 The opera-goer elegantly raised her lorgnette to get a closer look at the performers.

B2 The antique lorgnette was a cherished family heirloom passed down through generations.

C1 The fashion designer accessorized her outfit with a stylish lorgnette at the event.

C2 The art collector used a lorgnette to examine the intricate details of the painting up close.

Examples of lorgnette in a Sentence

formal She elegantly adjusted her lorgnette before examining the painting closely.

informal She whipped out her lorgnette to get a better look at the menu.

slang Check out her fancy lorgnette, she must think she's all that.

figurative He used his lorgnette to scrutinize the situation from a different perspective.

Grammatical Forms of lorgnette

• past tense: lorgnetted
• plural: lorgnettes
• comparative: more lorgnette
• superlative: most lorgnette
• present tense: lorgnettes
• future tense: will lorgnette
• perfect tense: have lorgnetted
• continuous tense: is lorgnetting
• singular: lorgnette
• positive degree: lorgnette
• infinitive: to lorgnette
• gerund: lorgnetting
• participle: lorgnetted

Origin and Evolution of lorgnette

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'lorgnette' originated from French, derived from the word 'lorgner' which means 'to ogle or eye closely'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pair of eyeglasses with a handle, the term 'lorgnette' evolved to refer to a pair of opera glasses or small binoculars on a handle used for viewing performances or events from a distance.