mignon
word
Definition
'Mignon' means something that is small, delicate, and attractive, often used to describe a cute person, animal, or a tender cut of meat like 'filet mignon.' It is borrowed from French and less common in everyday English except for food.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in English for the steak 'filet mignon.' Rarely used to describe people except in borrowed French phrases. Considered formal, literary, or culinary. Not the same as 'cute' in everyday English.
Example Sentences
The steak is called filet mignon because it is tender.
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Many people like mignon meat for its softness.
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A mignon puppy slept on the sofa.
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He ordered the filet mignon with a glass of red wine.
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She looked so mignon in that tiny hat!
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Honestly, nothing beats a juicy mignon on a Friday night.
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