What does TENUE mean?
tenue
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: a thin, delicate fabric; a tenuous or delicate relationship or situation
- Pronunciations: ten-yoo (US), ten-yoo-ay (UK)
- Origin and Usage: The word "tenue" comes from the French word "tenu," which means "thin" or "slender." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe a type of thin fabric. In modern usage, "tenue" is also used to describe a delicate or tenuous relationship or situation.
- Synonyms: delicate, thin, flimsy, fragile, tenuous
- Related Words: tenor, tense, tunic, tuner, tulle
- Example Sentences:
- The dress was made of a beautiful tenue fabric that flowed in the breeze.
- Their relationship was tenue, and could be easily broken by the slightest disagreement.
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