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Describing Qualities

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stupidly B2
/ˈstuːpədˌliː/ in a stupid manner Meaning Off Sound Off
foolishly B2
/ˈfuːlɪʃli/ In a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgement. Meaning Off Sound Off
momentary B2
/ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ Lasting for only a very short time. Meaning Off Sound Off
sanitary B2
/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/ Clean and free from germs; hygienic. Meaning Off Sound Off
hospitable B2
/hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ Friendly and generous toward guests and visitors. Meaning Off Sound Off
sociable B2
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ Friendly and enjoying the company of other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
narcissistic B2
/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
soundly B2
/ˈsaʊndli/ completely and absolutely Meaning Off Sound Off
skillful B2
/ˈskɪl.fəl/ able to do something very well, especially with the hands or mind Meaning Off Sound Off
deceptive B2
/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ Likely to make you believe something that is not true; misleading. Meaning Off Sound Off
critically B2
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis. Meaning Off Sound Off
unforeseen B2
/ˌʌnfɔɹˈsin/ Not expected or predicted in advance. Meaning Off Sound Off
loosely B2
/ˈluːsli/ In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed. Meaning Off Sound Off
conceivable B2
/kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ possible to imagine or believe Meaning Off Sound Off
clerical B2
/ˈklɛrəkəl/ Relating to office work such as keeping records and files. Meaning Off Sound Off
therein B2
/ðɛˈrɪn/ (formal) in or into that thing or place Meaning Off Sound Off
cruelly B2
/ˈkɹuːəli/ In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly. Meaning Off Sound Off
delicately B2
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/ In a careful, gentle, or graceful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
coherent B2
/koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ Logical, clear, and well organized, with all the parts fitting together. Meaning Off Sound Off
gory B2
/ˈɡɔɹ.i/ covered or stained with blood Meaning Off Sound Off
finely B2
/ˈfaɪnli/ Into very small or thin pieces. Meaning Off Sound Off
sorely B2
/ˈsɔɹli/ to a great degree Meaning Off Sound Off
tanned B2
/tænd/ Having browner skin from spending time in the sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
approximate¹ B2
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ Close to the real number or amount but not exact. Meaning Off Sound Off
appreciative B2
/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/ Showing that you are grateful or thankful. Meaning Off Sound Off
fondly B2
/ˈfɑndli/ In a loving or affectionate way. Meaning Off Sound Off
hourly B2
/ˈaʊ̯ɚli/ Happening every hour. Meaning Off Sound Off
economical B2
/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/ Not using a lot of money, fuel, or other resources; not wasteful. Meaning Off Sound Off
humanly B2
/ˈhjuːmənli/ within the limits of human ability, effort, or endurance, especially in the phrase humanly possible Meaning Off Sound Off
innate B2
/ɪˈneɪt/ Existing in a person or animal from birth; natural rather than learned. Meaning Off Sound Off
reputable B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/ generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect Meaning Off Sound Off
elemental B2
/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/ Basic and fundamental; forming an essential part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
mistakenly B2
/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ in a mistaken manner Meaning Off Sound Off
suspiciously B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/ In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest. Meaning Off Sound Off
transient B2
/ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ Lasting only for a short time; not permanent. Meaning Off Sound Off
doubly B2
/ˈdʌb.li/ To twice the degree; much more than usual. Meaning Off Sound Off
forcefully B2
/ˈfɔrsfəli/ In a strong and powerful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
thereof B2
/ðɛˈɹʌv/ of or concerning this or that Meaning Off Sound Off
rationally B2
/ˈræʃənəli/ in a rational manner Meaning Off Sound Off
preferable B2
/ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ Better or more suitable than another option. Meaning Off Sound Off
hastily B2
/ˈheɪstɪli/ In a quick and hurried way, often without enough care. Meaning Off Sound Off
flowery B2
/ˈflaʊəɹi/ using elaborate, ornamental language, often more decorative than clear Meaning Off Sound Off
inaccurate B2
/ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ Not correct or exact; containing mistakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
simultaneous B2
/ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ Happening or done at the same time. Meaning Off Sound Off
gradual B2
/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ Happening slowly over a long period of time, in small steps. Meaning Off Sound Off
ineffective B2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/ Not producing the result you want. Meaning Off Sound Off
verbally B2
/vɝˈbæli/ In spoken words rather than in writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfulfilled B2
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ not carried out, achieved, supplied, or brought to completion Meaning Off Sound Off
moldy B2
/ˈmoʊldi/ covered with, affected by, or smelling of mold Meaning Off Sound Off
legislative B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ Relating to making laws or to the body that makes them. Meaning Off Sound Off
contradictory B2
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ Containing or describing things that cannot both be true; in conflict with each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
artificially B2
/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/ In a way made by people rather than naturally. Meaning Off Sound Off
breezy B2
/ˈbɹiːzi/ Pleasantly windy. Meaning Off Sound Off
wherein B2
/wɛˈɹɪn/ How, or in what way. Meaning Off Sound Off
expressive B2
/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ Clearly showing thoughts or feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
reflective B2
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ Thinking carefully and quietly, often about the past. Meaning Off Sound Off
undisturbed B2
/ˌəndɪˈstɝːbd/ untroubled by interference or disturbance Meaning Off Sound Off
interactive B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen. Meaning Off Sound Off
wholeheartedly B2
/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd.li/ with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment; without reservation Meaning Off Sound Off
uninhabited B2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ Not having a term. Meaning Off Sound Off
realistically B2
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/ in a realistic manner Meaning Off Sound Off
inaccessible B2
/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient. Meaning Off Sound Off
picturesque B2
/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ Very pretty and charming, especially in an old-fashioned way; like something in a painting. Meaning Off Sound Off
leisurely B2
/ˈliʒɚli/ Done in a relaxed, unhurried way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unjustly B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ In a way that is not fair or right. Meaning Off Sound Off
awkwardly B2
/ˈɔkwɝdli/ in an awkward manner Meaning Off Sound Off
lemur B2
/ˈliːmɚ/ a primate native to Madagascar and nearby islands, typically with large eyes, a pointed face, and a long tail Meaning Off Sound Off
advisable B2
/ədˈvaɪzəbəl/ Worthy of being recommended; desirable. Meaning Off Sound Off
regrettably B2
/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ Used to say that something is unfortunate and makes you sorry. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsuitable B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation Meaning Off Sound Off
impractical B2
/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ Not sensible or realistic to do or use in real life. Meaning Off Sound Off
subatomic B2
/ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/ of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom Meaning Off Sound Off
alphabetical B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet. Meaning Off Sound Off
peripheral B2
/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ situated near the edge or outer part of something Meaning Off Sound Off
disorganized B2
/dɪˈsɔrgəˌnaɪzd/ Not arranged or planned in a clear, ordered way; messy and confused. Meaning Off Sound Off
twentieth B2
/ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ coming next after the nineteenth in position Meaning Off Sound Off
richness B2
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/ a strong deep vividness of hue Meaning Off Sound Off
invariably B2
/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ Every time, without exception; always. Meaning Off Sound Off
splendidly B2
/ˈsplɛndədli/ extremely well Meaning Off Sound Off
unmistakable B2
/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for anything else. Meaning Off Sound Off
vigorously B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ With great energy, force, or determination. Meaning Off Sound Off
culturally B2
/ˈkʌltʃɝəˌliː/ In a way that relates to the culture of a society or group. Meaning Off Sound Off
frantically B2
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/ In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way. Meaning Off Sound Off
filial B2
/ˈfi.li.əl/ Relating to or suitable for a son or daughter, especially in their duty toward parents. Meaning Off Sound Off
affectionately B2
/əˈfɛkʃənətli/ In a loving or fond way. Meaning Off Sound Off
nominal B2
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩/ existing in name only, not in reality or full force Meaning Off Sound Off
downwards B2
/ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ Towards a lower place or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
electronically B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/ Using computers, the internet, or other electronic equipment. Meaning Off Sound Off
grossly B2
/ˈɡɹoʊsli/ Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable. Meaning Off Sound Off
fatherly B2
/ˈfɑðɚli/ showing the kindness, protectiveness, guidance, or concern associated with a good father Meaning Off Sound Off
inaugural B2
/ɪˈnɔɡjərəl/ marking the beginning or first occurrence of an activity, series, or institution Meaning Off Sound Off
wornout B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use. Meaning Off Sound Off
worn-out B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ damaged or made useless by long or heavy use Meaning Off Sound Off
indescribable B2
/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ So great or extreme that it cannot be described in words. Meaning Off Sound Off
lifelike B2
/ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ closely resembling a real living person, animal, scene, or event Meaning Off Sound Off
unselfish B2
Caring more about others than about yourself Meaning Off Sound Off

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