adˈɪlɪn

Definitions

1. noun

a female given name; a variant of Adelaide

“Her name was Adeline, and she was known for her kindness throughout the community.”

2. proper noun

a proper noun referring to a specific person

“Adeline Johnson is a renowned scientist in her field.”

3. proper adjective

an adjective derived from a proper noun, used to describe something related to the person

“The Adeline Award is given annually to outstanding contributors in the field.”