accent
noun
prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
accented
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past participleof accent.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof accent.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
accentnounprominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
Example Sentences
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“Shine a Light,” accented with Billy Preston’s piano and organ, transports listeners to a higher place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Their fins are accented with orange, and they possess a smaller oval tooth patch.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
This 1898 divertissement by Marius Petipa, to the melodious music of Alexander Glazunov, is accented with moves shaped by Hungarian folk dance and has long been a staple of various classical ballet companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
The spacious kitchen is also accented with rich hardwood flooring, stone design elements, solid alder doors, and dual-pane windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
Of all the accented versions of English I hear in a day, I hear theirs most intendy.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
