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Describing Qualities

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formerly B2
/ˈfɔɹmɚli/ In the past; at an earlier time. Meaning Off Sound Off
desirable B2
/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ Worth having or wanting; good to have. Meaning Off Sound Off
considerably B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ By a large amount or to a great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
mediocre B2
/ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ Not very good; only average and a little disappointing. Meaning Off Sound Off
prestigious B2
/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/ Respected and admired as being very important or of high quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
unauthorized B2
/əˈnɔθɝˌaɪzd/ Done or made without official permission. Meaning Off Sound Off
long-distance B2
/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/ Covering or travelling over a great distance. Meaning Off Sound Off
left-handed B2
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/ using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right Meaning Off Sound Off
luxurious B2
/lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ Very comfortable and of the finest quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
wondrous B2
/ˈwʌndɹəs/ Wonderful and amazing, inspiring awe. Meaning Off Sound Off
humane B2
/hjuˈmeɪn/ Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
eternally B2
/ɪˈtɝ.nə.li/ Forever; for all time. Meaning Off Sound Off
costly B2
/ˈkɑːstli/ Costing a lot of money; expensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
doubtful B2
/ˈdaʊtfəl/ Unlikely or uncertain to happen or be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
indebted B2
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ Feeling grateful to someone for their help or a favour. Meaning Off Sound Off
joyous B2
/ˈd͡ʒɔɪəs/ full of or characterized by joy Meaning Off Sound Off
resourceful B2
/rɪˈsɔɹsfəl/ skilled at finding clever and practical ways to overcome difficulties with the means available Meaning Off Sound Off
scarcely B2
/ˈskɛɹsli/ Almost not at all; only just. Meaning Off Sound Off
literal B2
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ Taking words in their basic, exact meaning, not figurative. Meaning Off Sound Off
lucrative B2
/ˈlu.kɹə.tɪv/ Producing a lot of money; very profitable. Meaning Off Sound Off
orchestral B2
/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ Relating to an orchestra or to music played by one. Meaning Off Sound Off
endlessly B2
/ˈɛndləsli/ In a way that continues without stopping Meaning Off Sound Off
predicament B2
/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ A difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to get out of. Meaning Off Sound Off
unthinkable B2
/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ too unlikely, extreme, or shocking to be imagined or considered possible Meaning Off Sound Off
heavyweight B2
/ˈhev.i.weɪt/ heavier, thicker, or more substantial than average for its kind Meaning Off Sound Off
beneficial B2
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ Helpful and good for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfamiliar B2
/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ Not known to you; strange because you have not seen or experienced it before. Meaning Off Sound Off
philosophical B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/ Relating to philosophy or the study of ideas about life and knowledge. Meaning Off Sound Off
microscopic B2
/ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɑ.pɪk/ So small that it can only be seen with a microscope. Meaning Off Sound Off
photographic B2
/ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk/ relating to photography or obtained by using photography Meaning Off Sound Off
actively B2
/ˈæktɪvli/ in a busy, involved, and determined way Meaning Off Sound Off
bossy B2
/ˈbɔsi/ Always telling other people what to do in an annoying way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unnoticed B2
/ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ not noticed Meaning Off Sound Off
extraordinarily B2
/ɛkˌstrɔrdəˈnɛrəli/ In a way that is very unusual or remarkable. Meaning Off Sound Off
brilliantly B2
/ˈbrɪljəntli/ In an excellent or very skilful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
mysteriously B2
/ˌmɪˈstɪriːəsli/ In a mysterious manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
significantly B2
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ In a way that is large enough to be noticed or to matter. Meaning Off Sound Off
infectious B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ Able to be passed from one person to another, used about a disease. Meaning Off Sound Off
scandalous B2
/ˈskændələs/ giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation Meaning Off Sound Off
swiftly B2
/ˈswɪftli/ in a swift manner Meaning Off Sound Off
serene B2
/səˈɹi(ː)n/ Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Meaning Off Sound Off
fictional B2
/ˈfɪkʃənəl/ Invented and not real. Meaning Off Sound Off
ecstatic B2
/ɛkˈstætɪk/ Extremely happy and excited. Meaning Off Sound Off
weakly B2
/ˈwiːkli/ In a weak way; with little strength or force. Meaning Off Sound Off
scientifically B2
/ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/ From the point of view of science. Meaning Off Sound Off
punctual B2
/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ Arriving or happening at exactly the right time; not late. Meaning Off Sound Off
lush B2
/lʌʃ/ Growing thickly and healthily; full of green plants. Meaning Off Sound Off
high-tech B2
/haɪ tɛk/ Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology. Meaning Off Sound Off
exceptionally B2
/ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/ To an unusually high degree; remarkably. Meaning Off Sound Off
fearsome B2
/ˈfɪɹsəm/ Frightening, especially in appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off
promptly B2
/ˈpɹɑmptli/ Quickly, with little or no delay. Meaning Off Sound Off
selfless B2
/ˈsɛlfləs/ caring more about other people's needs than your own Meaning Off Sound Off
rebellious B2
/ɹəˈbɛliəs/ Refusing to obey rules or those in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
wrongly B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/ In a way that is mistaken or incorrect. Meaning Off Sound Off
patiently B2
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/ In a calm way, without getting annoyed while waiting. Meaning Off Sound Off
headless B2
/ˈhɛdləs/ having no head or top, especially because the head has been removed Meaning Off Sound Off
conveniently B2
/kənˈvinjəntli/ In a way that is easy or causes little trouble. Meaning Off Sound Off
floss B2
/flɔs/ a thin, soft thread used to clean between the teeth Meaning Off Sound Off
moderate² B2
/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ To make something less strong, severe, or extreme. Meaning Off Sound Off
cherished B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃt/ Loved and considered very important or valuable. Meaning Off Sound Off
lifeless B2
/ˈlaɪfləs/ Dead, or appearing to be dead. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsafe B2
/ʌnˈseɪf/ Dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury Meaning Off Sound Off
short-term B2
/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/ Lasting for or relating to a short period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off
breathtaking B2
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you. Meaning Off Sound Off
rightfully B2
/ˈɹaɪtfəli/ by right Meaning Off Sound Off
unimaginable B2
/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ So great or extreme that you cannot imagine it. Meaning Off Sound Off
inexperienced B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ Lacking knowledge or skill because you have not done something much before. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsure B2
/ənˈʃʊr/ Not certain; not knowing what to think or do Meaning Off Sound Off
astonished B2
Feeling or showing very great surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off
catchy B2
/ˈkæt͡ʃi/ Pleasant and easy to remember, especially a tune or phrase. Meaning Off Sound Off
inadequate B2
/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ Not enough or not good enough for what is needed. Meaning Off Sound Off
neatly B2
/ˈniːtli/ with neatness Meaning Off Sound Off
sufficiently B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/ Enough; to the degree that is needed. Meaning Off Sound Off
psychologically B2
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ In a way that relates to the mind and emotions. Meaning Off Sound Off
innovative B2
/ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ Introducing or using new ideas and methods. Meaning Off Sound Off
nationwide B2
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ Existing or happening throughout an entire country. Meaning Off Sound Off
inspirational B2
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good. Meaning Off Sound Off
inseparable B2
/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ So closely connected that they cannot be separated or imagined apart. Meaning Off Sound Off
passionately B2
/ˈpæʃənətli/ In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
tiresome B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/ Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious. Meaning Off Sound Off
comprehensive B2
/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ including everything or nearly everything that is needed Meaning Off Sound Off
abruptly B2
/əˈbɹʌp.li/ suddenly and without warning Meaning Off Sound Off
unkind B2
/ʌnˈkaɪnd/ Not kind; cruel or unpleasant to others. Meaning Off Sound Off
unwilling B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ Not wanting to do something; reluctant. Meaning Off Sound Off
enduring B2
/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/ Lasting for a long time without changing. Meaning Off Sound Off
petrified B2
/ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/ Extremely frightened; so scared that you cannot move. Meaning Off Sound Off
lightweight B2
/ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ weighing less than average or less than comparable objects of the same kind Meaning Off Sound Off
attentive B2
/əˈtɛntɪv/ Listening or watching carefully and with interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
dreamy B2
/ˈdriːmi/ Having a calm, pleasant, almost magical quality, like a dream. Meaning Off Sound Off
hazardous B2
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ Dangerous or risky; likely to cause harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
consistently B2
/kənˈsɪstəntli/ In a way that stays the same and does not change over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
benevolent B2
/bəˈnɛvələnt/ Kind and wanting to help others. Meaning Off Sound Off
neighboring B2
/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ Located very close by; next to or near something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
tremendously B2
/trəˈmɛndəsli/ Very much; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
fundamentally B2
/ˌfəndəˈmɛntəli/ In a basic and important way; at the deepest level. Meaning Off Sound Off
unorthodox B2
/ʌnˈɔɹ.θəˌdɑːks/ different from what is traditional, conventional, or generally accepted Meaning Off Sound Off

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