humilific

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌhjuː.mɪˈlɪf.ɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɪfɪk

Noun

humilific (plural humilifics)

  1. (linguistics) A word or word form expressing the speaker's higher status relative to the hearer or the referent.
    Coordinate term: honorific
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