accented

adjective

ac·cent·ed ˈak-ˌsen-təd

ak-ˈsen-

British usually ək-ˈsen-

Synonyms of accented

: spoken or written with an accent

an accented syllable

a person who speaks slightly/heavily accented English

Examples of accented in a Sentence

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Center the fixture over the primary seating space, then add the accented string lights around it. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Teal cat-eye French tips, accented nails, and 3D water droplets all come together for a cohesive, festive set. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026 Armisen and Bill Hader play chatty and heavily accented doormen hell-bent on telling bizarre holiday stories to various tenants. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accented

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of accent entry 2

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accented was in 1589

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accent

accented

accent mark

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