adj
Viennese
vee-uh-NEEZ
Viennese (adj) means of or relating to Vienna. Example: “They enjoyed a Viennese waltz at the ball.”
adj
1
Of or relating to Vienna.
"They enjoyed a Viennese waltz at the ball."
"The bakery is famous for its Viennese pastries."
noun
1
A person from Vienna.
"As a native Viennese, she knew all the best coffeehouses."
How to use Viennese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom, or relating to, Vienna.
Common pairings
Viennese waltz
Viennese coffee
Viennese pastry
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- Superlative
- most Viennese
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Etymology
From "Vienna" plus the ending "-ese," used to form adjectives and nouns describing people or things from a place (as in "Japanese" or "Chinese").
Rhymes for Viennese
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What does “Viennese” mean?
The word “Viennese” means of or relating to Vienna. In plain terms, from, or relating to, Vienna.
How do you pronounce “Viennese”?
“Viennese” is pronounced vee-uh-NEEZ (/ˌviː.əˈniːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Viennese” in a sentence?
Here is “Viennese” used in a sentence: “They enjoyed a Viennese waltz at the ball.”
What part of speech is “Viennese”?
Depending on how it is used, “Viennese” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Viennese” come from?
The word “Viennese” comes from Chinese. From "Vienna" plus the ending "-ese," used to form adjectives and nouns describing people or things from a place (as in "Japanese" or "Chinese").
How many meanings does “Viennese” have?
“Viennese” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of or relating to Vienna.
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