Mantle

Pronunciation: /ˈmæntl/

Definitions of mantle

noun the layer of the earth between the crust and the core

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a warm mantle to protect herself from the cold.

A2 The queen's mantle was adorned with jewels and gold trim.

B1 The mantle of leadership was passed down to the new CEO.

B2 The mantle of responsibility for the project fell on his shoulders.

C1 The artist's mantle of creativity inspired others to push boundaries.

C2 He carried the mantle of his family's legacy with pride and determination.

Examples of mantle in a Sentence

formal The mantle of leadership was passed down to the new CEO.

informal She always has a cozy blanket draped over the mantle.

slang I heard he's trying to mantle up and ask her out on a date.

figurative The responsibility of caring for her younger siblings fell on her shoulders like a heavy mantle.

Grammatical Forms of mantle

• past tense: mantled
• plural: mantles
• comparative: more mantle
• superlative: most mantle
• present tense: mantles
• future tense: will mantle
• perfect tense: have mantled
• continuous tense: is mantling
• singular: mantle
• positive degree: mantle
• infinitive: to mantle
• gerund: mantling
• participle: mantling

Origin and Evolution of mantle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mantle' originated from the Latin word 'mantellum' which referred to a cloak or covering.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mantle' evolved to also mean a loose sleeveless cloak or a shelf above a fireplace. It has also come to symbolize authority or responsibility, as in 'taking up the mantle'.