leitmotiv

/ˌleɪtmoʊˈtiːf/ /ˌleɪtmoʊtɪf/

Meanings

noun

A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.

Examples :

"Every time Sarah felt discouraged about her grades, a specific, uplifting tune played softly in her head; that optimistic melody was her personal leitmotiv for academic success. "

noun

A recurring theme.

Examples :

"The struggle for justice became the leitmotiv of her career as a lawyer, appearing in almost every case she took. "

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Related Words

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

optimistic adjective

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

"in an optimistic mood"

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

academic noun

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

(usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.

"Professor Davies, a noted academic, explained the philosophical ideas of Plato to her students. "

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

recurring verb

/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/ /rəˈkɜːrɪŋ/

To have recourse (to) someone or something for assistance, support etc.

"When faced with a difficult math problem, I often recur to my older sister for help. "

discouraged verb

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/ /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

"Failing the test discouraged her from studying hard. "

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

uplifting noun

/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/ /ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/

The act of something being lifted upward.

"The crane's slow uplifting of the steel beam was a marvel to watch. "

struggle noun

/ˈstrʌɡəl/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The gymnast's struggle to hold the difficult handstand was impressive. "