What does abased mean?
Abased means Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige..
Abased
/əˈbeɪst/ · adjective
Meaning
Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige..
Definitions by Sense
- Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.
- (heraldry) Synonym of abaissé.
- simple past and past participle of abase
Example Sentences
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The blazon will be - A fess abased potentée of Champagne towards the point. The peculiar potent of Champagne may be seen in Bouton, Nouveau Traité de Blason, p. 199 (Paris, 1863.)
(G) Azure 3 bells in fess, abased.
Per fess abased nebuly celeste and gules fimbriated argent throughout a pile azure between two rays in point argent bearing a sword in pale point to base of the like, grip gules, […]
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Word Forms
- more abased
- most abased
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for abased?
Common synonyms include abaissé.
What is the opposite of abased?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use abased in a sentence?
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