sobriquet
sobriquet — noun
- sobriquetsingular
- sobriquetsplural
1. a descriptive or informal name that a person, place, or thing becomes widely kno
a descriptive or informal name that a person, place, or thing becomes widely known by, rather than their official or legal name
The old fisherman, known by the sobriquet 'River King,' lived on the coast for sixty years.
known + by + the + sobriquet
Constanza earned the sobriquet 'Hurricane' after she fixed the office problems single-handedly.
In the newsroom, Otis was given the sobriquet 'Scoop' because he always broke stories first.
Brandon earned the sobriquet 'Silent Genius' after his debut album sold two million copies.
Marta's sobriquet among the hiking club was 'Trail Master' for her expert knowledge of mountain routes.
- nickname
everyday word for a familiar or shortened name; sobriquet is more formal and often appears in writing
- moniker
informal or slang term for a name; sobriquet has a more literary tone
- epithet
often focuses on a descriptive quality, sometimes negative; sobriquet is typically neutral or affectionate
- alias
implies an alternate identity used for concealment; sobriquet is a well-known public label
文法句型
earn/acquire/be given + the + sobriquet
known by + the + sobriquet + of
用法筆記
More common in formal writing (newspapers, biographies) than in everyday speech. The everyday word nickname is preferred in casual conversation. Often occurs with the verbs earn, acquire, or be given.