adj
newfound
NYOO-fownd
Newfound (adj) means Discovered or gained only recently. Example: “She walked with a newfound confidence after passing the exam.”
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Discovered or gained only recently.
"She walked with a newfound confidence after passing the exam."
"His newfound wealth changed the way people treated him."
"Kerry spoke with confidence and a newfound crispness."
— The New Yorker (2004)
How to use newfound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something — a skill, feeling, or possession — that you only recently got or discovered.
Common pairings
newfound confidence
newfound freedom
newfound respect
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Etymology
From Middle English newe founde, simply "new" plus "found."
Rhymes for newfound
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What does “newfound” mean?
The word “newfound” means discovered or gained only recently. In plain terms, describes something — a skill, feeling, or possession — that you only recently got or discovered.
How do you pronounce “newfound”?
“Newfound” is pronounced NYOO-fownd (/ˈn(j)u.faʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “newfound” in a sentence?
Here is “newfound” used in a sentence: “She walked with a newfound confidence after passing the exam.”
What part of speech is “newfound”?
“Newfound” is an adjective.
Where does the word “newfound” come from?
The word “newfound” comes from Middle English. From Middle English newe founde, simply "new" plus "found.".
