bling
Examples
“His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win⟳ out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.”
“Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […]vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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