cachet
A special characteristic or qualityA special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.
» His style stamps all his work with the cachet of literary superiority.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.
I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.
Prestige
(countable, uncountable)A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
(countable, uncountable)A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
(countable, uncountable)A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.
(countable, uncountable)A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)A seal, as of a letter.
Gütesiegel
a seal on a letter
Examples
1 sentencesHis style stamps all his work with the cachet of literary superiority.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from French cachet, first appearing in Scottish English, from 1630.Borrowed from French cachet, first appearing in Scottish English, from 1630.
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Forms
plural: cachetsSynonyms
8 synonyms- a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal:lettre de cachet
- an indication of approved or superior status:sealseal of approval
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable