Describing Qualities

nautical C1

/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea Meaning Off Sound Off

reportedly C1

/rɪˈpɔrtədli/ According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true. Meaning Off Sound Off

gushing C1

/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ Expressing praise or emotion in an overly enthusiastic way. Meaning Off Sound Off

intellectually C1

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/ in an intellectual manner Meaning Off Sound Off

approximate² C1

/əˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ To estimate or come close to a number or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off

unforgiving C1

/ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ unwilling to forgive an offense or show mercy Meaning Off Sound Off

arguably C1

/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees. Meaning Off Sound Off

paternal C1

/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/ Related to you through your father's side of the family. Meaning Off Sound Off

ideological C1

/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to a system of political, social, or economic ideas and beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

docile C1

/ˈdɑ.səl/ Quiet and easy to control or manage. Meaning Off Sound Off

advisory C1

/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/ Having the role of giving advice rather than making decisions. Meaning Off Sound Off

headstrong C1

/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/ Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice. Meaning Off Sound Off

daunting C1

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/ Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged. Meaning Off Sound Off

epileptic C1

/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ relating to epilepsy or involving seizures caused by epilepsy Meaning Off Sound Off

symmetrical C1

/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/ Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations. Meaning Off Sound Off

cervical C1

/ˈsɝvɪkəl/ relating to the neck or to the neck-like part of an organ Meaning Off Sound Off

shifty C1

/ˈʃɪfti/ appearing dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy Meaning Off Sound Off

ratty C1

/ˈræti/ informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition Meaning Off Sound Off

undying C1

/ʌnˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ lasting forever or never losing strength, especially of a feeling, memory, or reputation Meaning Off Sound Off

inexcusable C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/ So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven. Meaning Off Sound Off

botanical C1

/bəˈtænɪkəl/ relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants Meaning Off Sound Off

strapping C1

/ˈstræpɪŋ/ (of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking. Meaning Off Sound Off

demographic C1

/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/ Relating to the size and makeup of human populations Meaning Off Sound Off

adjoining C1

/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/ Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary. Meaning Off Sound Off

sarcastically C1

/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean. Meaning Off Sound Off

gully C1

/ˈɡʌl.i/ a narrow channel or small ravine cut into the ground by running water Meaning Off Sound Off

temperamental C1

/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/ Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably. Meaning Off Sound Off

notable C1

/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/ Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to. Meaning Off Sound Off

bulky C1

/ˈbʌlki/ Large and awkward to carry or store. Meaning Off Sound Off

unscathed C1

/ʌnˈskeɪðd/ not injured or damaged by a dangerous event Meaning Off Sound Off

suave C1

/swɑːv/ smoothly charming, confident, and courteous, sometimes in a way that seems insincere Meaning Off Sound Off

unmanned C1

/ʌnˈmænd/ Operated without a person on board or in control. Meaning Off Sound Off

insightful C1

/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ Showing a clear and deep understanding of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

overbearing C1

/ˌoʊvɚˈberɪŋ/ trying to control other people in an arrogant, forceful, and unpleasant way; domineering Meaning Off Sound Off

explicitly C1

/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt. Meaning Off Sound Off

methodical C1

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way. Meaning Off Sound Off

intestinal C1

/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines Meaning Off Sound Off

pleasurable C1

/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ Giving pleasure or enjoyment. Meaning Off Sound Off

macabre C1

/məˈkɑb/ Disturbing and gruesome, especially because it deals with death. Meaning Off Sound Off

whereby C1

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method). Meaning Off Sound Off

aimlessly C1

/ˈeɪmləsli/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

sentient C1

/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ Able to feel, sense, or experience things. Meaning Off Sound Off

aquatic C1

/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ operating or living or growing in water Meaning Off Sound Off

genital C1

/ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/ of or relating to the external reproductive or sexual organs Meaning Off Sound Off

large-scale C1

/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/ Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area. Meaning Off Sound Off

monotonous C1

/məˈnɑtənəs/ Boring because it never changes or has any variety. Meaning Off Sound Off

homely C1

/ˈhoʊmli/ Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage). Meaning Off Sound Off

recognizable C1

/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/ Easy to know or identify because it is familiar. Meaning Off Sound Off

supple C1

/ˈsʌpəl/ Able to bend and move easily; flexible. Meaning Off Sound Off

unanimously C1

/juːˈnænəməsli/ In a unanimous manner; without objection. Meaning Off Sound Off

apprehensive C1

/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ Worried or anxious that something bad might happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

inherently C1

/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ In a way that is a natural, permanent part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

tireless C1

/ˈtaɪrləs/ showing great energy and persistence without appearing to become tired Meaning Off Sound Off

infuriating C1

/ɪnˈfjʊɹiˌeɪtɪŋ/ extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry Meaning Off Sound Off

gutsy C1

/ˈgʌtˈsiː/ Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

instinctive C1

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonal C1

/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off

impoverished C1

/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ Very poor; lacking money. Meaning Off Sound Off

riveting C1

/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. Meaning Off Sound Off

durable C1

/ˈdʊɹəbəl/ Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out. Meaning Off Sound Off

amino C1

/əˈmiːnoʊ/ relating to or containing the nitrogen-based amino group, especially in an amino acid Meaning Off Sound Off

rudimentary C1

/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ Basic; involving only the simplest or most essential parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

avid C1

/ˈæv.ɪd/ Very enthusiastic and keen about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

respite C1

/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/ a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

metaphysical C1

/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ highly abstract and overly theoretical Meaning Off Sound Off

deathly C1

/ˈdɛθli/ resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

terrestrial C1

/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/ operating or living or growing on land Meaning Off Sound Off

mythological C1

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ Relating to myths or mythology. Meaning Off Sound Off

irreparable C1

/ɪˈɹɛpəɹəbəl/ impossible to repair, restore, remedy, or make right Meaning Off Sound Off

raspy C1

/ˈræspi/ harsh, rough, or grating in sound Meaning Off Sound Off

stately C1

/ˈsteɪtli/ Grand, impressive, and dignified in appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off

uneventful C1

/ˌəniːˈvɛntfəl/ Without anything interesting, exciting, or unusual happening. Meaning Off Sound Off

quadruple C1

/kwɑˈdruːpəl/ four times as large, numerous, or valuable Meaning Off Sound Off

substantially C1

/səbˈstænʃəli/ By a large amount; to a great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

regimental C1

/ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/ belonging to, organized as, or associated with a military regiment Meaning Off Sound Off

cleanly C1

/ˈklɛnli/ In a neat, smooth, and precise way. Meaning Off Sound Off

loveless C1

/ˈlʌv.ləs/ lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth Meaning Off Sound Off

subtly C1

/ˈsʌt.l̩.li/ In a quiet, delicate way that is not obvious or easy to notice. Meaning Off Sound Off

sceptical C1

Doubtful about whether something is true, right, or worthwhile. Meaning Off Sound Off

arid C1

/ˈæɹ.ɪd/ lacking sufficient water or rainfall Meaning Off Sound Off

long-time C1

Having been the case for a long time; of long duration. Meaning Off Sound Off

anemic C1

/əˈniːmɪk/ affected by or relating to anemia, a deficiency of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin Meaning Off Sound Off

clammy C1

/ˈklæmi/ Unpleasantly cold and damp, often describing skin. Meaning Off Sound Off

disconcerting C1

/ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or embarrassed Meaning Off Sound Off

succulent C1

/ˈsʌkjələnt/ Full of juice and very pleasant to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off

antiquated C1

/ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ Old-fashioned and no longer useful or suitable for modern times. Meaning Off Sound Off

marginal C1

/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ Very small in size or effect; not important. Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatic C1

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ concerned with practical matters Meaning Off Sound Off

post-war C1

Belonging to the period just after a war. Meaning Off Sound Off

dutiful C1

/ˈduːtiːfəl/ Doing what you are supposed to do out of a sense of duty and respect. Meaning Off Sound Off

tactful C1

/ˈtæktfəl/ Careful not to say or do anything that might upset or offend other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

prolific C1

/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ Producing a great deal of work, results, or output. Meaning Off Sound Off

impervious C1

/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ Not affected or influenced by something, such as criticism or emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off

claustrophobia C1

/ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ A strong fear of being in small, closed, or crowded spaces. Meaning Off Sound Off

periodically C1

/ˌpiːriːˈɑːdɪkəli/ In a manner that is regular or periodic. Meaning Off Sound Off

skeletal C1

/ˈskɛlətəl/ relating to, forming, or attached to a skeleton Meaning Off Sound Off