CRESTFALLEN


Meaning of CRESTFALLEN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' krest- ˌ fo ̇ -l ə n

Function: adjective

Date: 1589

1 : having a drooping crest or hanging head

2 : feeling shame or humiliation : DEJECTED

– crest · fall · en · ly adverb

– crest · fall · en · ness \ -l ə n-n ə s \ noun

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