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单词 ironbound
释义

ironbound

adjective

iron·​bound ˈī(-ə)rn-ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce ironbound (audio)
: bound with or as if with iron: such as
a
: harsh, rugged
ironbound coast
b
: stern, rigorous
ironbound traditions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And there are advantages to having no ironbound curatorial concept in play: At least the 30 or so artists get equal time with their varied voices, some mild, some strong, several new to New York. Holland Cotter, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

ironbound

adjective

as in insular

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insular
  • obdurate
  • unyielding
  • parochial
  • inflexible
  • obstinate
  • stubborn
  • provincial
  • rigid
  • wrongheaded
  • petty
  • picayune
  • bigoted
  • sectarian
  • small
  • partisan
  • narrow
  • dogmatic
  • hidebound
  • illiberal
  • reactionary
  • straitlaced
  • intolerant
  • narrow-minded
  • small-minded
  • stodgy
  • discriminatory
  • prejudiced
  • set
  • Lilliputian
  • partial
  • little
  • stuffy
  • biased
  • straightlaced
  • brassbound
  • dogmatical
  • opinionative
  • jaundiced
  • one-sided
  • discriminating
  • old-fashioned
  • limited
  • unsophisticated
  • opinionated
  • hick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • liberal
  • open
  • cosmopolitan
  • catholic
  • tolerant
  • receptive
  • objective
  • impartial
  • nonpartisan
  • unprejudiced
  • unbiased
  • broad-minded
  • open-minded
  • freethinking
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