Viennese
Viennese (adj) means of or relating to Vienna. Example: “They enjoyed a Viennese waltz at the ball.”
How to use Viennese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom, or relating to, Vienna.
Word forms
more Viennese comparative, Viennese plural, most Viennese superlative
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They enjoyed a _____ waltz at the ball.
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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