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nicknamed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɪkˌneɪmd// UK //nˈɪkneɪmd// nick·named

adj. having a familiar or informal name that people use instead of your real name. It is often based on your personality, appearance, or a shorter version of your name.

adj. having a familiar or descriptive name given in addition to, or instead of, the actual name. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.


SIMPLE

The tall player is nicknamed 'Tiny' by his teammates.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is nicknamed 'The Big Apple' by locals and tourists alike because of its vibrant energy.

COMPLEX

The historical figure, nicknamed 'the Great' by later scholars, actually presided over a period of significant economic decline that his contemporaries viewed with great suspicion.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the passive voice or as a participial adjective. When used as a verb, it takes a direct object and a name complement.

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