seldom
Meaning
The adverb "seldom" denotes an infrequent occurrence or a rarity, often implying a degree of surprise or exceptionality in the context of the action or event described. It suggests that something happens less often than might be expected or is generally t
💡 While "seldom" conveys a sense of infrequency, it is often used in a more formal or literary context; it may be confused with "rarely," though "seldom" can carry a slightly stronger connotation of unexpectedness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Each
morning
she
settles
on
the
same
riverside
bench
to
consolidate
her
thoughts
in
a
leather
notebook
,
finding
that
the
small
ritual
imposes
order
on
scattered
ideas
.
She
seldom
encounters
anyone
there
,
and
the
solitude
preserves
the
concentration
necessary
for
careful
phrasing
.
When
light
filters
through
the
plane
trees
,
she
revises
sentences
patiently
,
aware
that
precision
often
emerges
only
after
several
attempts
.
If
a
passerby
questions
her
purpose
,
she
replies
succinctly
and
quickly
returns
to
her
work
,
preferring
to
keep
interruptions
brief
.
By
midday
she
usually
produces
a
short
text
that
feels
coherent
and
authentically
expressed
.
Common Phrases
seldom seen
seldom encountered
seldom acknowledged
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