son of the morning
- noun
- Literature
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hijo de la mañana
- In the novel, she described her brother as the son of the morning, always inspiring those around him.
Examples
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The new mayor was often called the son of the morning for his optimistic vision.
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Many believed the young scientist was a true son of the morning in the field of research.
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He is truly a son of the morning in our community.
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The new leader was hailed as a son of the morning for his vision.
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Many believed the young scientist was a true son of the morning in the field of research.
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In the novel, she described her brother as the son of the morning, always inspiring those around him.
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The new mayor was often called the son of the morning for his optimistic vision.
Synonyms
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A cheerful feeling from a person that makes others feel happier
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A person, place, or idea that gives people hope during hard times
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A person who makes others feel happy
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A person or thing likely to bring success in a field
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Something or someone that brings hope during a difficult time
Antonyms
How Inspiring
- US
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The basic sense is partially derivable: 'son' denotes a person and 'morning' evokes beginning/brightness, so a learner could infer a person associated with morning-like qualities. However, the specific figurative leap to 'brings hope or a promising future' is metaphorical and somewhat literary/Biblical, so a B1 learner who knows the words may not reliably grasp the full intended nuance without prior exposure.
Etymology
The expression son of the morning paints the image of a son of the morning, like a child of the sunrise who brings light after a dark night. That's why it is used for someone who brings 'hope', 'brightness', or a 'promising future'.