antimercly
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.
예시
3 / 5He 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
빠른 퀴즈
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
정답!
정답은: antimercly
예시
He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
everydayHe has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
formalThe organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
informalI really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.
academicScholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.
Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.
businessAdopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
an antimercly streak
an antimercly streak
at its antimercly core
at its antimercly core
to take an antimercly turn
to take an antimercly turn
자주 혼동되는 단어
Antimeric refers to chemical structures with opposite symmetry, whereas antimercly refers to an opposition to commerce.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
어원
A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin root 'merc-' (trade/merchandise), using the English adjectival suffix '-ly'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is often associated with counter-culture movements and underground art scenes that reject corporate sponsorship.
빠른 퀴즈
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
정답!
정답은: antimercly
관련 단어
bluster
C1Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.
bogus
C1Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.
boisterous
C1Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.
bombard
C1To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.
bombastic
C1Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.
bondage
C1Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.
boon
C1A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.
boorish
C1Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.
bootstrap
C1To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.
bounty
C1A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.
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