adj
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estranged
Estranged (adj) means No longer close or on speaking terms with someone, especially a family member or spouse, after a falling-out. Example: “He hadn't spoken to his estranged brother in over a decade.”
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No longer close or on speaking terms with someone, especially a family member or spouse, after a falling-out.
"He hadn't spoken to his estranged brother in over a decade."
"She lives apart from her estranged husband while the divorce is finalized."
How to use estranged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCut off emotionally from someone close, usually family, after a rift or separation.
Common pairings
estranged husband
estranged family
estranged from
become estranged
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- Comparative
- more estranged
- Superlative
- most estranged
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What does “estranged” mean?
The word “estranged” means no longer close or on speaking terms with someone, especially a family member or spouse, after a falling-out. In plain terms, cut off emotionally from someone close, usually family, after a rift or separation.
How do you use “estranged” in a sentence?
Here is “estranged” used in a sentence: “He hadn't spoken to his estranged brother in over a decade.”
What part of speech is “estranged”?
“Estranged” is an adjective.
Is “estranged” a common word?
“Estranged” is an uncommon word in modern English.
