Definitions for cynosure

cynosure cy·no·sure

Spelling: [sahy-nuh-shoo r, sin-u
IPA: /ˈsaɪ nəˌʃʊər, ˈsɪn ə-/

Cynosure is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 295 anagrams from letters in cynosure (cenorsuy).

Definitions for cynosure

noun

  1. something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.:
  2. something serving for guidance or direction.

Origin of cynosure

1590-1600; Latin Cynosūra Greek Kynósoura the constellation Ursa Minor, equivalent to kynós dog's (genitive of kýōn) + ourá tail

Examples for cynosure

We were soon under the observation of the company, and became the cynosure of a circle.

He was the cynosure of all eyes then, and observed of all observers.

He turned from Paul, who sat down, the cynosure of many eyes.

Instantly he became the cynosure of a battery of disapproving eyes.

cynosure, the star near the North Pole, by which sailors steer.

At the time of the occurrence Parker was the cynosure for all eyes.

He was like one transformed, the cynosure of all initiated in the mysteries of this divinity.

Or, if he swaggered as he walked, the cynosure of all eyes, from the pavilion to the pitch.

No one else could sit at such perfect ease, the cynosure of so many eyes.

To use a poetical phrase, Marengo now became the “cynosure of every eye.”

Word Value for cynosure
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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