5 letter words ending in CEY

Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Proper Noun

Definitions:

1. Adjective: resembling, containing, or resembling lace; delicate and intricate.

2. Proper Noun: a female given name.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈleɪsi/

UK: /ˈleɪsi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lacey" is derived from the word "lace," which originally referred to a cord or string used to fasten clothing. Over time, the word came to refer to a delicate fabric made of fine thread that is woven in an intricate pattern. The adjective "lacey" is used to describe anything that resembles or contains lace, or anything that is delicate and intricate in design.

The proper noun "Lacey" is a female given name that has been in use since the 19th century. It is of English origin and means "from Lassy," a place in Normandy, France.

Synonyms:

Delicate, intricate, ornate, filigree, lacy

Related Words:

Place, Lacer, Clasp, Scale, Trace

Example Sentences:

The bride wore a beautiful lacey gown on her wedding day.

Lacey was excited to start her new job as a teacher.

Pacey

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definitions:

• Quick and agile in movement or thought.
• Having a fast pace or tempo.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpeɪsi/
• UK: /ˈpeɪsi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "pacey" is an adjective that originated in the early 20th century from the word "pace," meaning speed. It is commonly used to describe someone or something that is quick, agile, or has a fast pace or tempo. It is often used in sports to describe a player who is quick and agile on the field.

5. Synonyms:

• Quick
• Agile
• Fast
• Rapid
• Nimble

6. Related Words:

• Pace
• Racey
• Space
• Trace
• Macey

7. Example Sentences:

• He is a pacey winger who can outrun most defenders.
• The game had a very pacey tempo, with both teams attacking relentlessly.
• The pacey horse quickly took the lead and won the race.

Dictionary Entry: Dicey 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

• Risky or uncertain; potentially dangerous.
• Of questionable character or reputation; unreliable.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdaɪsi/
• UK: /ˈdʌɪsi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dicey" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century from the word "dice," meaning to gamble or take a risk. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe situations that are uncertain or potentially dangerous. It can also be used to describe a person or situation that is of questionable character or reputation.

5. Synonyms:

• Risky
• Uncertain
• Hazardous
• Unreliable
• Dubious

6. Related Words:

• Dicer
• Diced
• Dices
• Dicky
• Ditch

7. Example Sentences:

• The weather looks dicey, so they decided to cancel the outdoor event.
• His reputation is a bit dicey, so I wouldn trust him with my money.
• The situation is too dicey to make a decision right now.