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 External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # so-called **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ **Frequency rank:** 4970 ## Meanings 1. Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved. 2. Known or referred to by this particular name. ## Examples - These so-called experts could not answer a single one of my questions. - The region is famous for its so-called floating gardens. ## Etymology From so + called. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown