Maven

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪvən/

Definitions of maven

noun A person who is expert or knowledgeable in a particular subject or field; an expert or connoisseur.

Example Sentences

A1 She is a maven at baking cookies.

A2 He is a maven when it comes to fixing cars.

B1 As a maven in technology, she always knows the latest trends.

B2 Being a maven in finance, he is often sought after for investment advice.

C1 The renowned chef is considered a maven in the culinary world.

C2 Her reputation as a maven in the fashion industry is well-deserved.

Examples of maven in a Sentence

formal She is considered a maven in the field of finance, with years of experience and expertise.

informal My friend is a real maven when it comes to cooking, she always knows the best recipes.

slang That guy is a total fashion maven, always dressed to impress.

figurative As a maven of storytelling, the author weaves intricate plots that captivate readers.

Grammatical Forms of maven

• past tense: mavened
• plural: mavens
• comparative: more maven
• superlative: most maven
• present tense: mavens
• future tense: will maven
• perfect tense: have mavened
• continuous tense: is mavening
• singular: maven
• positive degree: maven
• infinitive: to maven
• gerund: mavening
• participle: mavened

Origin and Evolution of maven

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'maven' originated from Yiddish, where it means 'one who understands' or 'expert'. It was borrowed into English from Yiddish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'maven' has come to be used in English to refer to someone who is knowledgeable or expert in a particular subject or field.