Welkin

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛlkɪn/

Definitions of welkin

noun the vault of heaven; the sky

Example Sentences

A1 The birds flew high in the welkin.

A2 The welkin was painted with hues of pink and orange at sunset.

B1 The poet gazed at the welkin, seeking inspiration for his next verse.

B2 The welkin stretched out endlessly above them, a vast expanse of blue.

C1 The welkin seemed to shimmer with the light of a thousand stars.

C2 She felt a sense of peace and wonder as she gazed up at the welkin.

Examples of welkin in a Sentence

formal The stars shone brightly in the welkin above.

informal Look at the beautiful welkin tonight!

slang The welkin was lit up like a Christmas tree.

figurative Her happiness reached the welkin when she heard the good news.

Grammatical Forms of welkin

• past tense: welkined
• plural: welkins
• comparative: more welkin
• superlative: most welkin
• present tense: welkins
• future tense: will welkin
• perfect tense: have welkined
• continuous tense: is welkining
• singular: welkin
• positive degree: welkin
• infinitive: to welkin
• gerund: welkining
• participle: welkined

Origin and Evolution of welkin

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'welkin' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'welcnian' meaning to cloud or cover.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'welkin' shifted from referring to the sky or heavens to specifically meaning the upper regions of the sky.