Describing Qualities

climactic C1

/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ Forming or relating to the most exciting or decisive moment. M S

ceaselessly C1

/ˈsiːzləsli/ Without ever stopping or pausing. M S

superficially C1

/ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/ In a shallow way, without going into depth. M S

ashy C1

/ˈæʃi/ pale or gray like ash, especially because of illness, shock, or fear M S

phenomenally C1

/fəˈnɑːmənəli/ In a remarkable or amazing way M S

aspirational C1

/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ expressing ambition, hope, or a desired higher status M S

pallor C1

/ˈpælɚ/ Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress. M S

grammatical C1

/ɡɹəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers M S

feathery C1

/ˈfɛðəri/ covered, edged, or decorated with feathers M S

readable C1

/ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ Clear enough to be read or made out. M S

blithely C1

/ˈblaɪθli/ In a carefree way that shows no concern, often when you should be concerned. M S

uncultured C1

/ʌnˈkʌl.tʃɚd/ (of persons) lacking art or knowledge M S

unaided C1

/əˈneɪdɪd/ carried out without aid or assistance M S

tiptop C1

/ˈtɪpˌtɑːp/ informal: excellent or of the highest quality M S

refreshingly C1

/riːˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in a pleasantly new or different way M S

appallingly C1

/ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ In a shocking and extremely bad way. M S

unrivaled C1

/ʌnˈraɪvəld/ having no equal or competitor; better or greater than all others of the same kind M S

specification C1

/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ A detailed description of how something should be made, designed, or done. M S

flat-footed C1

/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/ informal: directly, openly, and without qualification or hesitation M S

fiendishly C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃli/ In an evil or wicked way. M S

soluble C1

/ˈsɑljəbəl/ susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained M S

tactfully C1

/ˈtæktfəli/ In a way that is careful not to offend or upset others. M S

defensible C1

/dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/ capable of being justified or supported by sound reasons M S

shortlist C1

A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. M S

bluntness C1

/ˈblʌnt.nəs/ the quality of being direct and outspoken M S

provocatively C1

/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/ In a way that deliberately causes a strong reaction or argument. M S

fiddly C1

/ˈfɪdli/ Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling. M S

minutiae C1

/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(ɪ)ˌiː/ The very small or unimportant details of something. M S

reductive C1

/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/ characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment M S

overripe C1

/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/ too ripe and beginning to become soft, spoiled, or fermented M S

smugly C1

/ˈsmʌgli/ In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself. M S

undoubted C1

/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/ Without doubt; without question; certain. M S

refurbish C1

/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ To repair and improve something so it looks or works like new again. M S

prohibitive C1

/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford. M S

gingerly C1

/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/ with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger M S

washtub C1

/ˈwɑːʃˌtəb/ A large tub used for washing clothes. M S

impish C1

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way. M S

refurbishment C1

/riːˈfɝːbɪʃmənt/ The work of repairing and improving something so it looks or works like new. M S

popularly C1

/ˈpɑːpjəlɝli/ among the people M S

poky C1

/ˈpoʊki/ informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space M S

blotch C1

/blɑtʃ/ an irregular patch or spot of color, staining, or discoloration M S

underdone C1

/ˌʌn.dərˈdʌn/ not cooked or browned enough M S

explosively C1

/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/ In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force. M S

ecstatically C1

/ɛkˈstætɪkli/ In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement. M S

unworkable C1

/ʌnˈwɝkəbəl/ not capable of being carried out successfully or put into practical operation M S

ludicrously C1

/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/ In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny. M S

fanatically C1

/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion. M S

unswerving C1

/ʌnˈswɝːvɪŋ/ firm, constant, and dependable, especially in loyalty or purpose M S

imperishable C1

/ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ not subject to decay, destruction, or death; lasting forever M S

unimpeded C1

/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/ not obstructed, delayed, or prevented M S

uninspiring C1

/ʌn.ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ Dull and not interesting or exciting M S

irretrievable C1

/ˌɪr.əˈtriː.və.bəl/ impossible to recover, restore, or put right M S

incontestable C1

/ˌɪnkənˈtɛstəbəl/ so clearly true or valid that it cannot reasonably be disputed M S

plausibility C1

/ˌplɔzɪˈbɪlɪti/ The quality of seeming reasonable or likely to be true. M S

expeditious C1

/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ done or acting with speed and efficiency M S

elongate C1

/əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/ To make something longer, or to become longer, by stretching or extending. M S

appreciable C1

/əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ enough to be estimated or measured M S

desirability C1

/dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪləti/ the quality or degree of being wanted, attractive, beneficial, or worth having or doing M S

unenviable C1

/əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/ So difficult or unpleasant that no one would want to be in it. M S

conditionally C1

/kənˈdɪʃənəli/ In a way that depends on a certain condition being met. M S

startlingly C1

/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋˌliː/ In a way that is surprising or shocking. M S

dog-tired C1

/ˌdɔɡˈtaɪrd/ informal: extremely tired; exhausted M S

naturalness C1

the quality of being natural, relaxed, and not forced M S

pendulous C1

/ˈpɛndʒələs/ Hanging loosely downward, especially so as to swing freely. M S

dynamically C1

in a way that keeps changing or developing M S

baronial C1

/bəˈroʊniəl/ large, grand, and imposing in a way associated with a wealthy noble's home M S

chaotically C1

In a confused, disorganised, and uncontrolled way. M S

voraciously C1

In a way that shows a huge hunger or eager desire for something. M S

superfine C1

/ˌsuːpərˈfaɪn/ of exceptionally high quality or fineness, especially as a grade of cloth or another commodity M S

tediously C1

/ˈtiːdiːəsli/ In a way that is boring and seems to last too long. M S

inexcusably C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/ In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven. M S

credibly C1

/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ In a way that can be believed or trusted. M S

plausibly C1

/ˈplɔzəbli/ In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true. M S

prohibitively C1

/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/ To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do. M S

remorselessly C1

Without any pity or mercy. M S

robustly C1

/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/ In a strong, firm, or vigorous way. M S

unpunctual C1

/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ not arriving or happening at the agreed time M S

contextual C1

/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/ Relating to or depending on the surrounding situation or context. M S

believably C1

In a way that seems true or convincing. M S

unmusical C1

Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. M S

placidly C1

/ˈplæsɪdli/ In a calm, peaceful manner. M S

speckle C1

/ˈspɛkəl/ a small spot or mark of a contrasting color M S

exuberantly C1

In a lively, joyful, and enthusiastic way. M S

popularization C1

/ˌpɑːpjəlɝəˈzeɪʃən/ The act of making something widely known and liked by the general public. M S

bearish C1

/ˈbɛrɪʃ/ resembling a bear in being rough, surly, or clumsy M S

negligently C1

/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ In a careless or inattentive way. M S

exotically C1

In a way that seems strange, unusual, or excitingly foreign. M S

primitively C1

In a simple, basic, or undeveloped way. M S

obscurely C1

/əbˈskjʊɹli/ In a way that is hard to understand or notice. M S

unstudied C1

/ʌnˈstʌd.id/ not examined, researched, or learned through study M S

recognizably C1

/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/ In a way that is easy to recognize or identify. M S

contextually C1

In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context. M S

uncertified C1

/ˌʌnˈsɝtəfaɪd/ not officially certified, approved, or supported by the required documentation M S

eccentrically C1

In a strange or unusual way. M S

confirmable C1

/kənˈfɝːməbəl/ capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation M S

reparable C1

/ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ capable of being repaired or rectified M S