Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in state

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.77 in modern English

Syllables: in- s-tate
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

With pomp and ceremony.

adv

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, state.

Example Sentences

"Emperor Ling went in state to the Hall of Virtue. As he drew near the throne, a rushing whirlwind arose in the corner of the hall and, lo! from the roof beams floated down a monstrous black serpent that coiled itself up on the very seat of majesty. The Emperor fell in a swoon."
"Aunt Alexandra’s visits from the Landing were rare, and she traveled in state. She owned a bright green square Buick and a black chauffeur, both kept in an unhealthy state of tidiness, but today they were nowhere to be seen."
"Her grandparents moved in state last year."

Phrases

lie in state in a state

Frequently Paired Words

in a state

Questions

What does in state mean?: With pomp and ceremony.

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