Oriental
8 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of, from, or characteristic of the countries of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. The term is considered outdated by many and 'Asian' or specific national descriptors are now preferred.
“The museum houses an extensive collection of Oriental art spanning several centuries.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɔːriˈɛntəl/
Syllables
o·ri·en·tal
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern ORI-; contains five vowels (O, I, E, A)
Scrabble
Worth 8 points; excellent vowel distribution for flexible word building
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