Synonyms for milieu
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An environment or setting; a medium; environs
Forms
- Plural
- milieus → contexts…
Example sentences
- context Tom said that the remark was taken out of context.
- surroundings He tried to adapt himself to his new surroundings.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| milieu | steady | |
| context | rising | |
| surroundings | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- context2
- 12 letters
- surroundings3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (context2 = 2 syllables).