Dictionary.com

Gielgud

[ gil-good, geel- ]
/ ˈgɪl gʊd, ˈgil- /

noun

Sir (Arthur) John, 1904–2000, English actor and director.

QUIZZES

TAKE THIS QUIZ IF A DAZZLING VOCABULARY IS YOUR DESIDERATUM!

Have the Words of the Day from October 19–25, 2020, made an indelible mark on your memory? Take the quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 7
What does “clement” mean?
having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.
favorite; cherished.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Words nearby Gielgud

Gideon, Gideon Bible, Gideons International, gidgee, gie, Gielgud, Giemsa chromosome banding stain, Giemsa stain, gier-eagle, Gierek, Gierke's disease
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Gielgud

  • Gielgud very kindly volunteered to make the attempt to ride for the waggons.

    The Matabele Campaign|R. S. S. Baden-Powell

British Dictionary definitions for Gielgud

Gielgud
/ (ˈɡiːlɡʊd) /

noun

Sir John. 1904–2000, English stage, film, and television actor and director
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012