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adele

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //əˈdɛɫ// adele

n. a woman's name. It is short for Adelaide.

n. a feminine given name, typically a short form of Adelaide.


SIMPLE

Adele is my best friend from school.

CONTEXTUAL

Adele sang a beautiful song at the wedding reception last night.

COMPLEX

The name Adele has seen a resurgence in popularity following the global success of the British singer.

Origin

Borrowed from French Adèle, equivalent of Adela, from a Germanic root meaning “noble”. Compare athel, German edel, Old English æþele.

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