Adagio
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A musical composition or passage intended to be performed at a slow, stately tempo with a graceful and expressive character.
“The quartet opened with a tender adagio before transitioning into the more energetic second movement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈdɑːdʒiəʊ/
Syllables
a·da·gio
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Contains four vowels A, A, I, O among six letters, making it one of the more vowel-rich words useful for early Wordle guesses.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points with four vowels that make it ideal for clearing a vowel-heavy rack when you need consonants.
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