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misogynous Meaning & Definition

/mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/

What Does Misogynous Mean?

As an adjective, misogynous means Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny; misogynistic.

Quick Facts About Misogynous

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/
Syllables4
Synonymsill-natured, misogynistic and misogynist
Comparative / superlativemore misogynous, most misogynous

Misogynous Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny; misogynistic.

Synonyms of Misogynous

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Word Forms & Grammar

misogynous (comparative more misogynous, superlative most misogynous)

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Origin of Misogynous

From Ancient Greek μισογύνης (misogúnēs) +‎ -ous.[1]

Pronouncing Misogynous

The standard pronunciation of misogynous is /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɒd͡ʒ).

Frequently Asked Questions About Misogynous

What part of speech is misogynous?

Misogynous is an adjective.

What is another word for misogynous?

Words with a similar meaning to misogynous include ill-natured, misogynistic and misogynist. See the full list of misogynous synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of misogynous?

The comparative form is more misogynous and the superlative form is most misogynous.

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