kennings
The word “kennings” has 2 syllables: ken-nings.
It's pronounced as /ˈkɛnɪŋz/.
What is synonym and antonym for kennings?
In the thesaurus, “kennings” has 35 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kennings along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kennings
- atoms
- dabs
- dashes
- driblets
- flecks
- fractions
- fragments
- grains
- granules
- halfpence
- halfpennies
- iotas
- licks
- minims
- mites
- molecules
- motes
- mouthfuls
- nutshells
- ounces
- particles
- parts
- patches
- scraps
- shreds
- smidgens
- smidgeons
- smidges
- snippets
- strains
- streaks
- tastes
- titbits
- touches
- whispers
Antonyms for kennings
- chunks
- loads
- lumps
- masses
- mountains
- quantities
- slabs
- volumes
Meanings of kennings
- noun
- Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.
- The range or extent of vision, especially at sea; (by extension) a marine measure of approximately twenty miles.
- As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.
- A chalaza or tread of an egg (a spiral band attaching the yolk of the egg to the eggshell); a cicatricula.
- A metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry (especially Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.
- A dry measure equivalent to half a bushel; a container with that capacity.
Example Sentences
- In Old Norse poetry, kennings are used extensively to convey complex ideas in concise language.
- The students studied various examples of kennings in Anglo-Saxon literature to understand their poetic function.
- He admired the creativity of the ancient poets in crafting elaborate kennings to describe everyday objects.
- Kennings often involve metaphorical expressions, providing insight into the cultural beliefs of the time.
- The poet's skillful use of kennings elevated their verse to a level of profound symbolism and imagery.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kennings, such as: atoms, chunks, dabs, dashes, driblets, flecks, fractions.
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