mignon
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9.9
- noun
- /mɪnˈjɒn/
- Archaic
:
personita encantadora
- The artist captured the essence of the mignon perfectly in her painting of the child.
- filet mignon
Examples
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They have better rates for longevity (up) and infant mortality (down), while Romney, Paul, their paymasters, minions, and mignons dump on Canadian health plans.
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SUCH A BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, ADORABLE FILET MIGNON.
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When I eat steak, I'm always drawn to the cuts of meat like filet mignon because they are usually really tender.
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- Filet mignon.
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Oui, c'était mignon.
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The little girl looked like a mignon as she danced gracefully in her new dress.
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Everyone adored the mignon; her charm and delicate features brightened the room.
Synonyms
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5.5
A young man who has a delicate, attractive face
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7.9
A small, cute child that adults call to show love
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8.2
An attractive young woman often talked about in a kind way or as less grown-up
Compounds
How Charming
- Informal
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- Informal
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- Archaic
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9.9
- Informal
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3.4
- Informal
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1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mignon comes from French mignon, meaning 'darling' or 'favorite', and it was often used for a small, charming person like a child. That's why mignon can mean a small, delicate, and very likeable person.