C1 adjective Littéraire

antimercly

/ˌæntiˈmɜːrkli/

Describes a stance or characteristic that is fundamentally opposed to commercialism, profit-driven motives, or mercantile interests. It is often used to highlight an individual's or organization's commitment to artistic, humanitarian, or ethical values over financial gain.

Exemples

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He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

2

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

3

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

Famille de mots

Nom
antimerciality
Adverbe
antimerclily
Adjectif
antimercly
Apparenté
antimercalist
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.

Quiz rapide

Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antimercly

Exemples

1

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

everyday

He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.

2

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

formal

The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.

3

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

informal

I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.

4

Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.

academic

Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.

5

Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.

business

Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.

Famille de mots

Nom
antimerciality
Adverbe
antimerclily
Adjectif
antimercly
Apparenté
antimercalist

Collocations courantes

antimercly stance antimercly stance
antimercly principles antimercly principles
antimercly spirit antimercly spirit
antimercly approach antimercly approach
antimercly venture antimercly venture

Phrases Courantes

an antimercly streak

an antimercly streak

at its antimercly core

at its antimercly core

to take an antimercly turn

to take an antimercly turn

Souvent confondu avec

antimercly vs antimeric

Antimeric refers to chemical structures with opposite symmetry, whereas antimercly refers to an opposition to commerce.

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Notes d'usage

While 'antimercly' ends in '-ly', it functions primarily as an adjective (similar to 'friendly' or 'heavenly'). It is most effective in literary or high-level sociopolitical commentary.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use this word as an adverb to modify a verb without changing its form, but in C1 English, it is strictly used to describe nouns.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin root 'merc-' (trade/merchandise), using the English adjectival suffix '-ly'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Attributive adjective (placed before the noun) Predicative adjective (placed after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem') Comparative formed with 'more' (e.g., 'more antimercly') rather than '-er'
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Contexte culturel

The term is often associated with counter-culture movements and underground art scenes that reject corporate sponsorship.

Quiz rapide

Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antimercly

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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