Word: cynical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cyn
i
cal
Definition: Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.
Morphemes:
Affix: cynic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the Dog Star; the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cynicus
Language: la
Decoded: cynicus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Cynic
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.