ariel

word

/ˈɛɹiəɫ/
AIR-ee-uhl
/ˈæɹiːəl/
AIR-ee-uhl

Definition

Ariel is usually used as a proper name for a person or character. In different contexts, it can refer to a male or female name, and it is also known as the name of a character in popular stories.

Usage & Nuances

This is primarily a proper noun, so it is capitalized as 'Ariel'. It is not a common vocabulary word with one fixed meaning; the reference depends on who or what is being named.

Example Sentences

My cousin's name is Ariel.

basic

Ariel is in my class at school.

basic

I saw Ariel in the movie.

basic

Do you mean Ariel from work or Ariel from college?

natural

I haven't talked to Ariel in years, but I still remember her laugh.

natural

When someone says Ariel, I always think of the Disney character first.

natural