circlet

/'sə:klit/

Thân thiện

A princess wears a golden circlet on her head.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small circle or ring: A circlet is a circular band, typically made of metal and often decorated, that is worn as an ornament, especially on the head.
   • A small circle: In a more general geometric sense, a circlet can refer to any small circle.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The princess wore a delicate silver circlet adorned with tiny sapphires.
  • In the diagram, the artist drew a circlet to represent the orbit of the tiny moon.

Advanced Usage

• "To crown with a circlet": To place a small, often delicate, crown or ring on someone's head as a symbolic gesture.
  • The queen was crowned not with a heavy crown, but with a simple golden circlet.

Variants and Related Words

• Circle (n): A perfectly round shape or a group of people with shared interests.
  • They sat in a circle around the fire.
• Ring (n): A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger; can also be a circular object or shape.
  • He gave her a diamond engagement ring.

Synonyms

• Band: A flat, thin strip or loop of material.
• Ring: A small circular band.
• Loop: A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

Related Phrases

• Circlet of flowers: A garland or wreath worn on the head.
  • For the spring festival, the maidens wore circlets of wildflowers.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. decorated metal band worn around the head
2. a small circle