so-called

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ UK /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ See IPA manual

Freq #4970

Meanings

1

adj
Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved.

These so-called experts could not answer a single one of my questions.
2

adj
Known or referred to by this particular name.

The region is famous for its so-called floating gardens.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · called by this name, though... supposed

Etymology

From so + called.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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