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Describing Qualities

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evangelical C1
/iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/ relating to a Protestant Christian movement that emphasizes personal conversion, biblical authority, and preaching the gospel Meaning Off Sound Off
altruistic C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
aromatic C1
/ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings Meaning Off Sound Off
shipshape C1
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ neat, orderly, and in good working condition Meaning Off Sound Off
mythic C1
/ˈmɪθɪk/ relating to, described in, or having the character of a myth Meaning Off Sound Off
unsung C1
/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ not publicly recognized or praised despite deserving recognition Meaning Off Sound Off
aptly C1
/ˈæp(t).li/ In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably Meaning Off Sound Off
organizational C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ Relating to how a company or group is structured and run. Meaning Off Sound Off
exuberant C1
/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ Full of energy, excitement, and cheerful enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
symptomatic C1
/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ Being a sign of a wider, usually bad, situation or problem. Meaning Off Sound Off
ecclesiastical C1
/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ Of or pertaining to the church. Meaning Off Sound Off
vitally C1
/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/ to a vital degree Meaning Off Sound Off
artistically C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/ In a skilful or creative way that shows artistic taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
acutely C1
/əˈkjuːtli/ To a very great degree; intensely. Meaning Off Sound Off
inexhaustible C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ So great in amount that it can never be used up; unlimited. Meaning Off Sound Off
reversible C1
/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ capable of assuming or producing either of two states Meaning Off Sound Off
irate C1
/aɪˈɹeɪt/ Very angry. Meaning Off Sound Off
inconsolable C1
/ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbəl/ so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief Meaning Off Sound Off
lethargic C1
/ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy. Meaning Off Sound Off
raunchy C1
/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/ Openly sexual in a rude or shocking way. Meaning Off Sound Off
untenable C1
/ənˈtɛnəbəl/ Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
tantamount C1
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ Equal in effect or meaning to something else, even if not technically the same. Meaning Off Sound Off
electrically C1
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/ by electricity Meaning Off Sound Off
aperture C1
/ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole. Meaning Off Sound Off
fabulously C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ Extremely; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
collaborative C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ Involving two or more people working together. Meaning Off Sound Off
pert C1
/pɝt/ boldly disrespectful or impudent in a lively way; saucy Meaning Off Sound Off
favorably C1
/ˈfeɪvɝəbli/ In a way that shows approval or support. Meaning Off Sound Off
objectionable C1
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ liable to objection or debate Meaning Off Sound Off
unearthly C1
/ʌnˈɝθ.li/ Not of the earth; nonterrestrial. Meaning Off Sound Off
detestable C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
convoluted C1
/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ Extremely complicated and difficult to follow. Meaning Off Sound Off
goody-goody C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/ disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved Meaning Off Sound Off
porous C1
/ˈpɔɹəs/ allowing passage in and out Meaning Off Sound Off
ornamental C1
/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/ Used for decoration rather than for any practical purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsympathetic C1
/ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ not showing understanding, concern, or compassion for someone's difficulties Meaning Off Sound Off
probationary C1
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃəˌner.i/ subject to a trial period before a position, status, or arrangement becomes permanent Meaning Off Sound Off
interchangeable C1
/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged Meaning Off Sound Off
absurdly C1
/æbˈsɝd.li/ in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree Meaning Off Sound Off
respectively C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ In the order already mentioned, matching each item to the one before it. Meaning Off Sound Off
marginally C1
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ By a very small amount; slightly. Meaning Off Sound Off
complementary C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Combining well with something else to make a complete or better whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
afield C1
/əˈfiːld/ away from home, a starting point, or one's usual surroundings, often at some distance Meaning Off Sound Off
deductive C1
/dɪˈdʌktəv/ relating to logical deduction Meaning Off Sound Off
torturous C1
/ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/ Causing great physical or mental pain; extremely difficult to endure. Meaning Off Sound Off
structurally C1
/ˈstrʌktʃɝəli/ In a way that relates to the way something is built or put together. Meaning Off Sound Off
enviable C1
/ˈɛn.vɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ So good or desirable that others would envy it. Meaning Off Sound Off
spry C1
/spraɪ/ active, nimble, and energetic, especially despite advanced age Meaning Off Sound Off
aesthetically C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses. Meaning Off Sound Off
triumphantly C1
/traɪˈʌmfəntli/ in a triumphant manner Meaning Off Sound Off
fearfully C1
/ˈfɪɹfəli/ in an alarming manner Meaning Off Sound Off
arbitrarily C1
/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛrəli/ In an arbitrary manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
devotional C1
/dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ relating to religious worship, prayer, or private devotion Meaning Off Sound Off
charmingly C1
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/ In a charming manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
dewy C1
/ˈdjuː.i/ wet or covered with dew Meaning Off Sound Off
panoramic C1
/ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ Showing a wide view of a large area. Meaning Off Sound Off
underhand C1
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/ dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect Meaning Off Sound Off
coolly C1
/ˈkuːl.li/ in a composed and unconcerned manner Meaning Off Sound Off
tubular C1
/ˈtuːbjələr/ shaped like a tube or made from one or more tubes Meaning Off Sound Off
immemorial C1
/ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ That is beyond memory; ancient. Meaning Off Sound Off
unjustified C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/ not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted Meaning Off Sound Off
unilateral C1
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ affecting, occurring on, or involving only one side of the body or another structure Meaning Off Sound Off
medial C1
/ˈmiːdiəl/ situated in or toward the middle, especially nearer the midline of the body Meaning Off Sound Off
crudely C1
/ˈkɹudli/ In a rough, simple, or poorly made way. Meaning Off Sound Off
viaduct C1
/ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ a long bridge, typically supported by a series of arches or spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley, low ground, or another obstacle Meaning Off Sound Off
herewith C1
/ˌhɪrˈwɪð/ together with this letter, document, or other formal communication Meaning Off Sound Off
darkly C1
/ˈdɑɹkli/ without light Meaning Off Sound Off
beguiling C1
/bɪˈgaɪlɪŋ/ Charming and attractive in a way that draws you in. Meaning Off Sound Off
parabolic C1
/ˌpærəˈbɑlɪk/ mathematics: having the shape or properties of a parabola Meaning Off Sound Off
inertial C1
/ɪˈnɝ.ʃəl/ of or relating to inertia Meaning Off Sound Off
cylindrical C1
/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ Shaped like a cylinder. Meaning Off Sound Off
triumphal C1
/traɪˈʌm.fəl/ relating to, commemorating, or performed in celebration of a victory Meaning Off Sound Off
unsustainable C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ Unable to continue at the current level without causing harm or running out of resources. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrestrained C1
/ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/ not subject to restraint Meaning Off Sound Off
candidly C1
/ˈkændɪdli/ In an honest, open way; frankly. Meaning Off Sound Off
waxy C1
/ˈwæk.si/ made of, coated with, or resembling wax in texture, surface, or lustre Meaning Off Sound Off
kingly C1
/ˈkɪŋli/ having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king Meaning Off Sound Off
nondescript C1
/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/ Having no special or interesting qualities; ordinary and hard to describe. Meaning Off Sound Off
gruelling C1
/ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ extremely tiring and demanding Meaning Off Sound Off
principally C1
/ˈprɪnsɪpli/ Mainly; for the most part. Meaning Off Sound Off
scathing C1
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ Very harsh and severely critical. Meaning Off Sound Off
wickedly C1
/ˈwɪkɪdli/ In an evil or cruel way. Meaning Off Sound Off
zany C1
/ˈzeɪni/ Amusingly unusual, silly, and unpredictable. Meaning Off Sound Off
insofar C1
/ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹ/ to the degree or extent that; used chiefly in the construction 'insofar as' Meaning Off Sound Off
undaunted C1
/ənˈdɔntɪd/ Not discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger. Meaning Off Sound Off
amply C1
/ˈæm.pli/ In a way that is more than enough; fully or generously. Meaning Off Sound Off
unshakable C1
/ʌnˈʃeɪ.kə.bəl/ of a belief, fact, relationship, or system, so firm or secure that it cannot easily be weakened, changed, or disproved Meaning Off Sound Off
ceaseless C1
/ˈsiːsləs/ Continuing without ever stopping. Meaning Off Sound Off
needful C1
/ˈniːdfl̩/ necessary for relief or supply Meaning Off Sound Off
meteoric C1
/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience Meaning Off Sound Off
inasmuch C1
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/ In like degree; in like manner; to the same or similar degree; likewise. Meaning Off Sound Off
ferociously C1
/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/ In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
businesslike C1
/ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/ methodical, efficient, practical, and focused on accomplishing a task Meaning Off Sound Off
restorative C1
/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ Having the power to make you feel healthy, strong, or refreshed again. Meaning Off Sound Off
palliative C1
/ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/ relieving pain or other symptoms without curing the underlying disease Meaning Off Sound Off
passively C1
/ˈpæsɪvli/ in a passive manner Meaning Off Sound Off

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