punctuated

Speech parts

1. punctuated - Adjective

2. punctuated - Verb

Meaning

of Punctuate

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pepper broken stress pointed occasional periodic emphasize accent interrupt recurrent discontinuous accented accentuate spasmodic fitful
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Antonyms

minor weak combine obscure unfinished deficient
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Phrases with the word

theory of punctuated equilibrium

Examples

The natural rhythm of human life is routine punctuated by orgies. Aldous Huxley

Our lives are one endless stretch of misery punctuated by processed fast foods and the occasional crisis or amusing curiosity. Augusten Burroughs

Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best. Michael Johnson

Who does not recall school at least in part as endless dreary hours of boredom punctuated by moments of high anxiety? Daniel Goleman

An inventor's path is chorused with groans, riddled with fist-banging and punctuated by head scratches. James Dyson

Music is life. Music defines peoples' experience on this planet. Name one time in your life that wasn't punctuated by the music you listened to at the time. When people are down, they listen to music that commiserates that emotion. When people are amped up, they listen to more upbeat, loud songs. Mark Hoppus

Close letter words and terms

punctualness punctuatable punctuate punctuated equilibrium punctuatim punctuation