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oriental Definition

ori·en·tal (ôr′ē ent′'l, ōr′-)

adjective

  1. Old Poet. eastern
  2. being corundum of gemstone quality, but resembling another gem oriental topaz
  3. of the Far East or its people or culture; Eastern
  4. designating or of the biogeographic realm that includes Southeast Asia south of the Himalayas, the Philippines, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and other associated islands

Etymology: ME orientale < OFr oriental < L orientalis

noun

a person born in the Far East or a member of a people of that region
Oriental Synonyms

Oriental

modif.

Eastern, Far Eastern, Near Eastern, Asian; see Asian 1, 2.

Oriental Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • cover: These easy-to-use tools cover futon oriental the nature scope regarding appearances which.

Modifies a noun

  • decoration.: Lets hope it appears soon. · Silky yellow ribbon hanger. · Lightweight oriental decoration. · Attractive gift box.
  • rug: Value The oriental rug has several forms of ' value ' .
  • despotism: The whole conception of a god is a conception derived from the ancient oriental despotisms.
  • sweetlips: The coral is very healthy looking, with lots of small life as well as a large shoal of oriental sweetlips.
  • fragrance: It is considered an oriental fragrance with a very unique note: chocolate!
  • poppy: Taking root cuttings It is very easy to take root cuttings of oriental poppies.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: Adorned with hanging plants and wicker tables and chairs, it has a serene, almost oriental atmosphere.
  • slightly: Far East has the distinctive Wookie beats and basslines we have all grown to love with a slightly oriental feel to the record.
  • possibly: The M. I. B. Are said to have a dark possibly oriental, eastern European look to them.
  • mainly: In fact, what's very striking is that his preferred sexual partners were mainly oriental rather than Greek or Macedonian.
  • very: We know little about Yukino just now, but Popcorn has a strong Manga theme and Kacey looks very oriental here!

Preposition: in

  • shape: The eyes are bright blue and oriental in shape and setting.
oriental Quotes

Tea, although an Oriental, 212 Is a gentleman at least; Cocoa is a cad and coward, Cocoa is a vulgar beast.

—Chesterton, G(ilbert) K(eith)

'I don't think I understand people very well.I only know whether Ilike ordislikethem.' 'Thenyouarean Oriental.'

—Forster, E(dward) M(organ)