Sterling

Sterling

STERLING /หˆsterliล‹/
Adjective United Kingdom

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Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Sterling!"
"That's a bit Sterling, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British pound currency or excellent quality. British dual monetary and approval meaning. Pound sterling British official currency. 'Sterling effort' British excellent. Reflects British currency quality metaphor.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Formal
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