Marionette

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛriəˈnɛt/

Definitions of marionette

noun a puppet controlled from above using strings or wires attached to its limbs

Example Sentences

A1 The marionette danced on the stage.

A2 The children were amazed by the marionette show.

B1 The puppeteer controlled the marionette with skill.

B2 The marionette's movements were so lifelike.

C1 The marionette performance was a masterpiece of puppetry.

C2 The intricately designed marionette captivated the audience.

Examples of marionette in a Sentence

formal The puppeteer manipulated the marionette with precision and skill.

informal I used to love playing with marionettes as a kid, they were so fun to control.

slang Hey, did you see that marionette show last night? It was lit!

figurative She felt like a marionette, being pulled in different directions by everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of marionette

• past tense: marionetted
• plural: marionettes
• comparative: more marionette
• superlative: most marionette
• present tense: marionettes
• future tense: will marionette
• perfect tense: has marionetted
• continuous tense: is marionetting
• singular: marionette
• positive degree: marionette
• infinitive: to marionette
• gerund: marionetting
• participle: marionetted

Origin and Evolution of marionette

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'marionette' originates from the French word 'marionnette', which is a diminutive of 'marion', meaning 'little Mary' or 'puppet'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small puppets controlled by strings, the term 'marionette' has evolved to encompass any puppet controlled by strings or wires, as well as figuratively referring to someone who is controlled by external forces.