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noun

ˈa-tik How to pronounce attic (audio)
Definition of atticnext
as in loft
a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building rented the attic out to a college student

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adjective

as in oratorical

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Recent Examples of attic
Noun
The show just oozed creepiness and hinted at so many unsettling things, like the Man With No Eyes and what exactly was going on with Tai, or the creepy old dead guy in the attic of the cabin. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 The call came in at 6:53 a.m., and first responders reached the facility at 7:06 a.m. Once inside, firefighters determined the fire had started in the attic, damaging it along with the roof of the structure. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Doctor Found Fatally Shot in Attic Concerned About Living Alone in Detroit Mansion: ‘Be Careful,’ Said Neighbor Worthy also said that Hoover's white Range Rover, which was found with blood inside and blocking his driveway the day before his body was discovered, was allegedly linked to Burks. — Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 The dress was designed by Attic Koncept and channeled royal energy. — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for attic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attic
  1. loft
  2. oratorical
  3. declamatory
  4. flowery
  5. grandiose
  6. cultured
  7. florid
  8. tasteful
Noun
  • When large groups aren’t fully renting out the loft, any fan with a ticket into the ballgame can access the space.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Each addition adds 5 feet x 12 inches to the wall, raising the height the perfect amount for building an interior loft.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of loft
Adjective
  • Chicago-based like the Jacksons — the play originated at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in that city — they, too, are headed by an oratorical pastor who, in his youth, worked closely with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Thus enfranchised, Hackman took on Richard Harris’ elegant killer English Bob with gusto, mixing in a bravura oratorical gavotte with ample kicks to the ribs, and summoning the Best Supporting Actor trophy.
    — Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of oratorical
Adjective
  • The avoidance of declamatory pomp is admirable, but too often the actors’ delivery robs the language of its poetry and expressiveness.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The music is stark, declamatory, and ironic in its use of gentler major-key harmonies for some of the darkest lines.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of declamatory
Adjective
  • Boots in the boudoir Spring/summer 2025 is going to be full of flowery feminine prints and floaty blouses and skirts if the Paris runway shows that end Tuesday are anything to go by.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The album had a flowery psychedelic cover and was widely advertised in New York and California.
    — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2023
Definition of flowery
Adjective
  • Nithyananda was also grandiose, linking himself to long religious and royal lineages.
    — Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Incorporate grandiose accents like opulent chandeliers, old-world upholstery, and ornate picture frames.
    — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of grandiose
Adjective
  • Some research in mice and cultured cells hint that microplastics have the potential to cause damage, and epidemiological research suggests that microplastics are associated with respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues, as well as colon and lung cancer.
    — Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Since these cultured muscles are small and ideally flat, nutrients and oxygen from the medium can easily reach every cell in the growing culture.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of cultured
Adjective
  • Get rid of the sort of florid, baroque way of the writing, which took a year or so.
    — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Still, there’s great friction in this story line, because Bridger and Young’s dialogue is simultaneously so florid and pointed, and because the actors playing the Mormon baddies really gnaw on their villainy.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of florid
Adjective
  • Think about erring on the side of a tasteful ensemble that leans more classic than risqué.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The room design is very tasteful and, notably, prioritizes sustainability.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of tasteful

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