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Describing Qualities

Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.

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unhappy A2
/ʌnˈhæpi/ Sad; not feeling happy. Meaning Off Sound Off
developed A2
/dɪˈvɛləpt/ (of a country) Wealthy, industrialized, and economically advanced. Meaning Off Sound Off
annoying A2
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ Making you feel slightly angry or impatient. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncomfortable A2
/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ Not pleasant to use, wear, or sit in; causing physical discomfort. Meaning Off Sound Off
smooth A2
/smuːð/ Having an even surface with no bumps, lumps, or rough parts. Meaning Off Sound Off
softly A2
/ˈsɔftli/ In a quiet way; not loudly. Meaning Off Sound Off
fascinating A2
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds your full attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
remote A2
[ɹɪˈmoʊt] Far away from towns, people, or other places; isolated. Meaning Off Sound Off
sandy A2
/ˈsændi/ Covered with or containing sand. Meaning Off Sound Off
helpful A2
/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ Giving help; useful. Meaning Off Sound Off
thirsty A2
/ˈθɝs.ti/ Feeling the need to drink. Meaning Off Sound Off
peaceful A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/ Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance. Meaning Off Sound Off
enormous A2
/ɪˈnoɹ.məs/ Extremely large in size, amount, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
happily A2
/ˈhæp.ə.li/ In a happy, cheerful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
raw A2
/ɹɔ/ (of food) Not cooked. Meaning Off Sound Off
blonde A2
/blɑnd/ (of hair) Having a pale yellow or golden colour. Meaning Off Sound Off
appropriate A2
/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
differently A2
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/ In a way that is not the same. Meaning Off Sound Off
native A2
/ˈneɪtəv/ Connected with the place where you were born. Meaning Off Sound Off
musical A2
/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ Connected with music or its performance. Meaning Off Sound Off
retired A2
/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ No longer working, especially because of having reached old age. Meaning Off Sound Off
inner A2
/ˈɪnɚ/ Located on the inside or closer to the centre. Meaning Off Sound Off
advanced A2
/ədˈvænst/ At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training. Meaning Off Sound Off
traditional A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ Following customs and beliefs that have existed for a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off
European A2
/ˌjʊɹ.əˈpi.ən/ of or relating to Europe, its countries, peoples, or cultures Meaning Off Sound Off
nowadays A2
/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ At the present time, especially compared with the past. Meaning Off Sound Off
fried A2
/fɹaɪd/ Cooked in hot fat or oil. Meaning Off Sound Off
fairly A2
/ˈfɛɹ.li/ To some degree but not very; quite. Meaning Off Sound Off
ideal A2
/aɪˈdi(ə)l/ The best possible; perfect for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
organized A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ Arranged in a neat, efficient way. Meaning Off Sound Off
physically A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/ In a way that relates to the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
elsewhere A2
/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/ In, at, or to another place. Meaning Off Sound Off
luckily A2
/ˈlʌkəli/ In a fortunate way; by good fortune. Meaning Off Sound Off
significant A2
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ Large or important enough to have a noticeable effect. Meaning Off Sound Off
African A2
/ˈæfrɪkən/ relating to Africa or its countries, peoples, cultures, or natural features Meaning Off Sound Off
surprising A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ Causing surprise; unexpected. Meaning Off Sound Off
teenage A2
/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/ Aged between 13 and 19 years old. Meaning Off Sound Off
kindly A2
/ˈkaɪndli/ In a kind and caring way. Meaning Off Sound Off
comic A2
/ˈkɑmɪk/ Funny and meant to make people laugh. Meaning Off Sound Off
pacific A2
/pəˈsɪfɪk/ Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict. Meaning Off Sound Off
blank A2
/ˈblæŋk/ With no writing, marks, or pictures on it; empty. Meaning Off Sound Off
fortunately A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ By good luck; happily (used to introduce something good). Meaning Off Sound Off
loudly A2
/ˈlaʊdli/ In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume. Meaning Off Sound Off
marvelous A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/ Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful. Meaning Off Sound Off
convenient A2
/kənˈvinjənt/ Useful, easy to use, and suited to your needs. Meaning Off Sound Off
dizzy A2
/ˈdɪzi/ Feeling as if everything is spinning and you might fall over. Meaning Off Sound Off
included A2
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge. Meaning Off Sound Off
sleepy A2
/ˈsliːpi/ Tired and ready to fall asleep. Meaning Off Sound Off
precise A2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs/ Exact, clear, and accurate. Meaning Off Sound Off
wooden A2
/ˈwʊdn̩/ Made of wood. Meaning Off Sound Off
greedy A2
/ˈɡɹiːdi/ Wanting much more money, food, or power than you need. Meaning Off Sound Off
good-looking A2
/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ Physically attractive. Meaning Off Sound Off
relaxed A2
/ɹɪˈlækst/ Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension. Meaning Off Sound Off
correctly A2
/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ In a way that has no mistakes; the right way. Meaning Off Sound Off
logical A2
/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ Sensible and based on clear reasons. Meaning Off Sound Off
crowded A2
/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ Full of people or things, with very little space. Meaning Off Sound Off
sadly A2
/ˈsædli/ Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing. Meaning Off Sound Off
importantly A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ Used to point out that what follows matters a lot. Meaning Off Sound Off
suitable A2
[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩] Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off
strongly A2
/ˈstɹɔŋli/ In a way that shows powerful feeling or firm opinion. Meaning Off Sound Off
unpleasant A2
/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/ Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset Meaning Off Sound Off
mainly A2
/ˈmeɪnli/ For the most part; chiefly. Meaning Off Sound Off
slim A2
/slɪm/ Attractively thin; slender. Meaning Off Sound Off
automatic A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ Working by itself, without a person needing to control it. Meaning Off Sound Off
unnecessary A2
/ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ Not needed Meaning Off Sound Off
underwater A2
/ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ Below the surface of the water. Meaning Off Sound Off
additional A2
/əˈdɪʃənəl/ more than what is usual or already there; extra Meaning Off Sound Off
frightening A2
/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ Making you feel afraid; scary. Meaning Off Sound Off
artificial A2
/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.l̩/ Made by people rather than occurring in nature. Meaning Off Sound Off
noisy A2
/ˈnɔɪzi/ Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise. Meaning Off Sound Off
overseas A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
lively A2
/ˈlaɪvli/ Full of energy and enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
tidy A2
/ˈtaɪ.di/ Arranged neatly, with everything in its proper place; not messy. Meaning Off Sound Off
acceptable A2
/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ Good enough to be approved or allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off
aged A2
/ˈeɪ.dʒɪd/ Having a particular number of years; being a certain age. Meaning Off Sound Off
greatly A2
/ˈɡɹeɪtli/ Very much; to a large extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
elderly A2
/ˈɛldɚli/ Old; used as a polite way to describe an old person. Meaning Off Sound Off
regularly A2
/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ Often and at fixed or even times. Meaning Off Sound Off
gradually A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ Slowly, in small steps over a period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off
successfully A2
/səkˈses.fə.li/ In a way that achieves what was wanted; without failing. Meaning Off Sound Off
Australian A2
/ɑːˈstreɪl.jən/ of, from, or relating to Australia, its people, languages, or culture Meaning Off Sound Off
Olympic A2
/əˈlɪmpɪk/ Relating to the Olympic Games. Meaning Off Sound Off
weekly A2
/ˈwiːk.li/ Happening or done once a week or every week. Meaning Off Sound Off
roughly A2
/ˈrʌfli/ Approximately; not exactly. Meaning Off Sound Off
automatically A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.k(ə.)li/ By itself, without a person controlling it. Meaning Off Sound Off
worldwide A2
/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ Existing or happening in every part of the world. Meaning Off Sound Off
impatient A2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ Easily annoyed by waiting or delays. Meaning Off Sound Off
disappointing A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment. Meaning Off Sound Off
toothbrush A2
/ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/ A small brush used with toothpaste to clean the teeth. Meaning Off Sound Off
partly A2
/ˈpɑɹtli/ In some degree but not completely. Meaning Off Sound Off
boiled A2
/bɔɪld/ Cooked in hot bubbling water. Meaning Off Sound Off
secondly A2
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/ used to introduce the second point in a list or argument Meaning Off Sound Off
well-known A2
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ Known by many people; famous. Meaning Off Sound Off
smoothly A2
/ˈsmuːðli/ Without any problems or difficulties. Meaning Off Sound Off
grilled A2
/ɡɹɪld/ Cooked over or under direct heat. Meaning Off Sound Off
colorful A2
/ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ Having bright or many colours. Meaning Off Sound Off

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