opinion
/əˈpɪn.jən/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.94 in modern English
Meaning
noun
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable
noun
Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable
noun
The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system."
- "In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate."
- "Every man is a fool in some man's opinion."
- "We invite you to state your opinions about the suggestions."
- "Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived."
- "I haue bought / Golden Opinions from all ſorts of people, […]"