mondaine
Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of mondaine
C19: from French; see mundane
Example Sentences
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Beside the four bottles of luxurious liquor, there are only six gifts that are generally off limits, including a $200 Mondaine watch from the Swiss ambassador to the U.S. and a $120 potpourri of eco-friendly pet waste bags, biodegradable diaper bags, bamboo utensils and more from a citizen named Tiffany Kuhl.
From Seattle Times
The aristocratic and spiritual dimensions of painting were giving way to something more fashionable, more mondaine.
From New York Times
Anthony Mondaine, the sole dissenting vote, wanted to solicit more public input.
From Washington Times
“At the very least it would be responsible and fair to hear from the people this will directly impact in an informed and trackable way,” Mr. Mondaine wrote on Facebook, according to the Kansas City Star.
From Washington Times
Mais de la joye mondaine La course est si tressoudaine, Qu'elle passe encor devant L'eau et le traict et le vent.
From Salon
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