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figaro

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfɪɡɝˌoʊ// fi·garo

n. a person who is very good at their job or a man who is very stylish and successful. It is a title used in old stories to describe a clever servant or a wealthy man.

n. a title of address for a man, typically used in the context of a wealthy or stylish individual. Often used in literary or historical contexts to denote a clever servant or a successful professional.


SIMPLE

The young man introduced himself as Figaro.

CONTEXTUAL

In the play, Figaro is a clever servant who outwits his employer to win his freedom.

COMPLEX

The protagonist, adopting the title Figaro, navigates the high society of the era with a blend of wit and social cunning that defines the narrative.

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