All 5 Uses of
proportionate
in
Jane Eyre
- Thus relieved of a grievous load, I from that hour set to work afresh, resolved to pioneer my way through every difficulty: I toiled hard, and my success was proportionate to my efforts; my memory, not naturally tenacious, improved with practice; exercise sharpened my wits; in a few weeks I was promoted to a higher class; in less than two months I was allowed to commence French and drawing.†
p. 88.5proportionate = an appropriate size, amount, or degree in relation to something else
- I felt a conscientious solicitude for Adele's welfare and progress, and a quiet liking for her little self: just as I cherished towards Mrs. Fairfax a thankfulness for her kindness, and a pleasure in her society proportionate to the tranquil regard she had for me, and the moderation of her mind and character.†
p. 129.0
- With this announcement he rose from his chair, and stood, leaning his arm on the marble mantelpiece: in that attitude his shape was seen plainly as well as his face; his unusual breadth of chest, disproportionate almost to his length of limb.†
p. 156.1disproportionate = not appropriate in size, amount, or degree relative to something elsestandard prefix: The prefix "dis-" in disproportionate reverses the meaning of proportionate. This is the same pattern as seen in words like disagree, disconnect, and disappear.
- If you err wilfully, I shall devise a proportionate punishment.†
p. 208.8proportionate = an appropriate size, amount, or degree in relation to something else
- And try to restrain the disproportionate fervour with which you throw yourself into commonplace home pleasures.†
p. 451.7 *disproportionate = not appropriate in size, amount, or degree relative to something elsestandard prefix: The prefix "dis-" in disproportionate reverses the meaning of proportionate. This is the same pattern as seen in words like disagree, disconnect, and disappear.