Describing Qualities

victorious C1

/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/ Having won a contest, game, or struggle. Meaning Off Sound Off

thermal C1

/ˈθɝməl/ relating to heat, temperature, or the transfer of heat Meaning Off Sound Off

smug C1

/smʌɡ/ Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others. Meaning Off Sound Off

dominant C1

/ˈdɑmənənt/ Most powerful, important, or noticeable. Meaning Off Sound Off

voluntarily C1

/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ By choice, of one's own free will. Meaning Off Sound Off

array C1

/əˈɹeɪ/ A large group or wide range of things, often impressively displayed. Meaning Off Sound Off

beforehand C1

/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ Before something else happens; in advance. Meaning Off Sound Off

synthetic C1

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ Made artificially by chemical processes rather than coming from nature. Meaning Off Sound Off

aerial C1

/ˈɛɹiəl/ existing or living or growing or operating in the air Meaning Off Sound Off

viable C1

/ˈvaɪəbəl/ Able to be done successfully; workable. Meaning Off Sound Off

allegedly C1

/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ According to what people say, though it has not been proven. Meaning Off Sound Off

solely C1

/ˈsoʊl.li/ Only and not involving anyone or anything else. Meaning Off Sound Off

superficial C1

/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ Not deep or thorough; dealing only with the obvious. Meaning Off Sound Off

seemingly C1

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/ In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be. Meaning Off Sound Off

obscure C1

/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ Not known by many people. Meaning Off Sound Off

renowned C1

/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ Famous and admired for something. Meaning Off Sound Off

cold-blooded C1

/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse Meaning Off Sound Off

presently C1

/ˈprɛzəntli/ Soon; before long. Meaning Off Sound Off

distinctive C1

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ Having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize. Meaning Off Sound Off

upcoming C1

/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ Happening or coming soon. Meaning Off Sound Off

credible C1

/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ Able to be believed; convincing and plausible. Meaning Off Sound Off

tangled C1

/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/ Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass. Meaning Off Sound Off

appalling C1

/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ Shocking and extremely bad. Meaning Off Sound Off

stuffy C1

/ˈstʌfi/ Warm and lacking fresh air. Meaning Off Sound Off

Persian C1

/ˈpɝʒən/ relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history Meaning Off Sound Off

drastic C1

/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ extreme, severe, or far-reaching in action or effect Meaning Off Sound Off

minimal C1

/ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ As small as possible; very little in amount or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

partially C1

/ˈpɑɹʃəli/ Partly; not completely. Meaning Off Sound Off

abstract² C1

/əbˈstɹækt/ to write a short summary of the main points of something Meaning Off Sound Off

theoretically C1

/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/ in a theoretical manner Meaning Off Sound Off

engaging C1

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ Holding your attention and interest; very interesting. Meaning Off Sound Off

accountable C1

/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them. Meaning Off Sound Off

constitutional C1

/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/ Relating to the constitution, the basic set of laws and principles of a country. Meaning Off Sound Off

astray C1

/əˈstɹeɪ/ Away from the correct path, place, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

oriental C1

/ˌɔriːˈɛntəl/ denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia Meaning Off Sound Off

gruesome C1

/ˈɡɹusəm/ Extremely unpleasant and shocking, usually involving death, injury, or blood. Meaning Off Sound Off

masculine C1

/ˈmæskjələn/ (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable Meaning Off Sound Off

damaging C1

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ Causing harm or injury. Meaning Off Sound Off

theatrical C1

/θiˈætɹɪkəl/ Relating to the theatre or acting on a stage. Meaning Off Sound Off

insolent C1

/ˈɪnsələnt/ Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

mainstream C1

/meɪn.stɹiːm/ Accepted by or appealing to most people, rather than a small group. Meaning Off Sound Off

elusive C1

/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

thankfully C1

/ˈθæŋkfəli/ Used to show you are glad or relieved about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

ferocious C1

/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/ Very fierce, violent, or aggressive. Meaning Off Sound Off

voluntary C1

/ˈvɑ.lənˌt(ɛ)ɹi/ Done by choice, of one's own free will. Meaning Off Sound Off

civic C1

/ˈsɪvɪk/ Relating to a city or town and its public life. Meaning Off Sound Off

premium C1

/ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ Of high quality and usually higher price. Meaning Off Sound Off

staggering C1

/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ So surprising or large that it is hard to believe. Meaning Off Sound Off

tedious C1

/ˈti.di.əs/ Boring and tiring, especially because it is long or repetitive. Meaning Off Sound Off

disciplinary C1

/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ relating to a specific field of academic study Meaning Off Sound Off

maternal C1

/məˈtɝnəl/ Like a mother; caring and protective in the way a mother is. Meaning Off Sound Off

plausible C1

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.b(ə)l̩/ Seeming reasonable or likely to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off

evolutionary C1

/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ Relating to the gradual development of living things over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

battered C1

/ˈbætəɹd/ Damaged and worn out from being hit or heavily used. Meaning Off Sound Off

somber C1

/ˈsɑmbɚ/ Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood Meaning Off Sound Off

theoretical C1

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ Based on theory or ideas rather than practical experience. Meaning Off Sound Off

indefinitely C1

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ For a long or unlimited time, with no fixed end. Meaning Off Sound Off

culinary C1

/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/ relating to cooking, kitchens, or the preparation of food Meaning Off Sound Off

suburban C1

/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ Relating to or located in the residential areas on the edge of a city. Meaning Off Sound Off

municipal C1

/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ Relating to the government of a town or city. Meaning Off Sound Off

muscular C1

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ Having well-developed, strong muscles Meaning Off Sound Off

gaga C1

/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/ informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age Meaning Off Sound Off

humanitarian C1

/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

tidal C1

/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/ of or relating to or caused by tides Meaning Off Sound Off

judicial C1

/d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ Relating to courts of law, judges, or the legal system. Meaning Off Sound Off

timid C1

/ˈtɪmɪd/ Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened. Meaning Off Sound Off

customary C1

/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ Usual or done according to custom or normal practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

gourmet C1

/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared. Meaning Off Sound Off

frosty C1

/ˈfɹɔsti/ Very cold, with frost in the air. Meaning Off Sound Off

porcelain C1

/ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/ a hard, fine, usually white and translucent ceramic fired at a high temperature Meaning Off Sound Off

flawed C1

/flɔd/ Having a fault, weakness, or imperfection. Meaning Off Sound Off

solemnly C1

/ˈsɑləmli/ in a grave and sedate manner Meaning Off Sound Off

structural C1

/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/ Relating to the way something is built or the parts that hold it together. Meaning Off Sound Off

atmospheric C1

/ˌætməsˈfɪɹɪk/ Creating a strong and pleasing mood or feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

bearded C1

/ˈbɪɹdəd/ Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks. Meaning Off Sound Off

specialized C1

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

agreeable C1

/əˈɡɹiəbəl/ Pleasant and enjoyable. Meaning Off Sound Off

geological C1

/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/ relating to the rocks, soil, and physical structure of the Earth and how they have formed Meaning Off Sound Off

wary C1

/ˈwɛɚ.i/ careful and cautious because you sense possible danger or trouble Meaning Off Sound Off

indigenous C1

/ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/ Belonging to a place from the earliest times, especially before colonizers arrived. Meaning Off Sound Off

vibrant C1

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/ Bright and strong in colour. Meaning Off Sound Off

spartan C1

/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ Very simple and plain, with no comfort or luxury. Meaning Off Sound Off

namely C1

/ˈneɪmli/ Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say. Meaning Off Sound Off

thereby C1

/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ As a result of that; by that means. Meaning Off Sound Off

congressional C1

/kəŋˈɡɹɛ.ʃə.nəl/ Relating to a congress, especially the United States Congress. Meaning Off Sound Off

apt C1

/ˈæpt/ Suitable or appropriate for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

acoustic C1

/əˈkuː.stɪk/ (of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification. Meaning Off Sound Off

enormously C1

/ɪˈnɔrməsli/ To a very great degree; extremely. Meaning Off Sound Off

ludicrous C1

/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ So foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is almost laughable. Meaning Off Sound Off

underlying C1

/ˌəndɝˈlaɪɪŋ/ Real but not immediately obvious; forming the hidden basis of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

provocative C1

/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/ Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest. Meaning Off Sound Off

complimentary C1

/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Given free of charge. Meaning Off Sound Off

hereditary C1

/həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death. Meaning Off Sound Off

intensely C1

/ɪnˈtɛnsli/ in an intense manner Meaning Off Sound Off

immensely C1

/ɪˈmɛnsli/ Extremely; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

infinitely C1

/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ continuing forever without end Meaning Off Sound Off