Describing Qualities

lustrous C1

/ˈlʌ.stɹəs/ brilliant Meaning Off Sound Off

undeserving C1

/ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment Meaning Off Sound Off

unmanageable C1

/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ Difficult or impossible to control or deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off

unscientific C1

/ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ not consistent with the methods or principles of science Meaning Off Sound Off

out-and-out C1

/ˌaʊtənˈaʊt/ complete, absolute, and without qualification Meaning Off Sound Off

self-reliant C1

/ˌsɛlf rɪˈlaɪənt/ depending on one's own abilities, judgment, or resources rather than on other people Meaning Off Sound Off

wearily C1

/ˈwɪɹɪli/ In a weary manner; feeling weary. Meaning Off Sound Off

symphonic C1

/sɪmˈfɑː.nɪk/ relating to, written as, or characteristic of a symphony or symphony orchestra Meaning Off Sound Off

contentedly C1

/kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li/ with equanimity Meaning Off Sound Off

climactic C1

/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ Forming or relating to the most exciting or decisive moment. Meaning Off Sound Off

ceaselessly C1

/ˈsiːzləsli/ Without ever stopping or pausing. Meaning Off Sound Off

moonless C1

/ˈmuːn.ləs/ having no visible moon or moonlight Meaning Off Sound Off

penultimate C1

/pɪˈnʌl.tə.mət/ coming immediately before the last in a sequence; second to last Meaning Off Sound Off

superficially C1

/ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/ In a shallow way, without going into depth. Meaning Off Sound Off

recurrent C1

/ɹɪˈkɝənt/ Recurring; happening time after time. Meaning Off Sound Off

tertiary C1

/ˈtɝ.ʃiˌɛɹ.i/ coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position Meaning Off Sound Off

concentric C1

/kənˈsɛntrɪk/ having the same center, as two or more circles, spheres, or rings Meaning Off Sound Off

dimly C1

/ˈdɪmli/ in a dim indistinct manner Meaning Off Sound Off

intuitively C1

/ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/ In a way based on instinct or natural understanding, rather than reasoning. Meaning Off Sound Off

ashy C1

/ˈæʃi/ pale or gray like ash, especially because of illness, shock, or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

irrepressible C1

/ˌɪrəˈprɛsəbəl/ impossible to repress or control Meaning Off Sound Off

greenish C1

/ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum Meaning Off Sound Off

phenomenally C1

/fəˈnɑːmənəli/ In a remarkable or amazing way Meaning Off Sound Off

divergent C1

/dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ Differing from one another or from a standard. Meaning Off Sound Off

populous C1

/ˈpɑpjələs/ densely populated Meaning Off Sound Off

domestically C1

/dəˈmɛstɪkli/ Within a country, rather than abroad. Meaning Off Sound Off

aspirational C1

/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ expressing ambition, hope, or a desired higher status Meaning Off Sound Off

macaw C1

/məˈkɑ/ any of several large, long-tailed parrots native to Central and South America, usually with powerful bills and brightly colored plumage Meaning Off Sound Off

congratulatory C1

/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtɔri/ expressing pleasure and praise for someone's success, good fortune, or special occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

indecipherable C1

/ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ.ə.bəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to read or decode Meaning Off Sound Off

dialectic C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ of or relating to or employing dialectic Meaning Off Sound Off

grammatical C1

/ɡɹəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers Meaning Off Sound Off

feathery C1

/ˈfɛðəri/ covered, edged, or decorated with feathers Meaning Off Sound Off

downhearted C1

/ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/ sad, discouraged, or low in spirits Meaning Off Sound Off

unproductive C1

/ˌʌn.pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ not producing desired results Meaning Off Sound Off

craggy C1

/ˈkræɡi/ full of steep rocks or crags; rough and rugged Meaning Off Sound Off

readable C1

/ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ Clear enough to be read or made out. Meaning Off Sound Off

cost-effective C1

Giving good value for the money spent; worth the cost. Meaning Off Sound Off

sedentary C1

/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity. Meaning Off Sound Off

naively C1

/naɪˈivli/ In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. Meaning Off Sound Off

serviceable C1

/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration Meaning Off Sound Off

lackluster C1

/ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ Not impressive; dull and lacking energy or excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off

inwardly C1

/ˈɪnwɚdli/ with respect to private feelings Meaning Off Sound Off

unconvincing C1

/ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Not believable or persuasive. Meaning Off Sound Off

wifely C1

/ˈwaɪf.li/ of, relating to, or traditionally regarded as characteristic of a wife; now often old-fashioned Meaning Off Sound Off

blithely C1

/ˈblaɪθli/ In a carefree way that shows no concern, often when you should be concerned. Meaning Off Sound Off

uncultured C1

/ʌnˈkʌl.tʃɚd/ (of persons) lacking art or knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off

thunderstruck C1

/ˈθʌn.dɚ.strʌk/ so astonished or shocked that one is temporarily unable to react or speak Meaning Off Sound Off

unaided C1

/əˈneɪdɪd/ carried out without aid or assistance Meaning Off Sound Off

tiptop C1

/ˈtɪpˌtɑːp/ informal: excellent or of the highest quality Meaning Off Sound Off

refreshingly C1

/riːˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in a pleasantly new or different way Meaning Off Sound Off

materially C1

/məˈtɪriːəli/ with respect to material aspects Meaning Off Sound Off

hierarchical C1

/ˌhaɪˈɹɑɹkɪkəl/ classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers Meaning Off Sound Off

lymphatic C1

/lɪmˈfæt.ɪk/ relating to lymph or to the network of vessels and tissues that carries it through the body Meaning Off Sound Off

laterally C1

/ˈlæ.tə.ɹə.li/ in a lateral direction or location Meaning Off Sound Off

natured C1

/ˈneɪtʃɝd/ having a specified temperament or disposition, used chiefly in compounds such as good-natured and ill-natured Meaning Off Sound Off

unfailing C1

/ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/ unceasing, not wavering or in danger of stopping Meaning Off Sound Off

appallingly C1

/ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ In a shocking and extremely bad way. Meaning Off Sound Off

courtly C1

/ˈkɔɹtli/ Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court. Meaning Off Sound Off

recessive C1

/ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ Describing a gene whose effect only appears when both inherited copies carry it; the opposite of dominant. Meaning Off Sound Off

unrivaled C1

/ʌnˈraɪvəld/ having no equal or competitor; better or greater than all others of the same kind Meaning Off Sound Off

neglectful C1

/nɪˈglɛktfəl/ Failing to give proper care or attention to something or someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

stoat C1

/ˈstəʊt/ Mustela erminea, the ermine or short-tailed weasel, a mustelid native to Eurasia and North America, distinguished from the least weasel by its larger size and longer tail with a prominent black tip. Meaning Off Sound Off

earthen C1

/ˈɝθən/ made of baked clay Meaning Off Sound Off

knightly C1

/ˈnaɪtli/ relating to knights, knighthood, or medieval chivalry Meaning Off Sound Off

flat-footed C1

/ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/ informal: directly, openly, and without qualification or hesitation Meaning Off Sound Off

remorseless C1

/rɪˈmɔrsləs/ Showing no guilt, pity, or mercy. Meaning Off Sound Off

masterly C1

/ˈmæstɚli/ Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful. Meaning Off Sound Off

geologically C1

In terms of geology; from the point of view of the earth's rocks and structure. Meaning Off Sound Off

scornful C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəl/ Showing that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. Meaning Off Sound Off

gusty C1

/ˈɡʌs.ti/ marked by sudden, brief bursts of strong wind Meaning Off Sound Off

fiendishly C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃli/ In an evil or wicked way. Meaning Off Sound Off

soluble C1

/ˈsɑljəbəl/ susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained Meaning Off Sound Off

conscientiously C1

/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/ In a careful and thorough way, with great attention to duty. Meaning Off Sound Off

dutifully C1

/ˈduːtiːfəli/ In a way that shows you are doing your duty, often willingly and without complaint. Meaning Off Sound Off

conical C1

/ˈkɑ.nɪk.əl/ relating to or resembling a cone Meaning Off Sound Off

tactfully C1

/ˈtæktfəli/ In a way that is careful not to offend or upset others. Meaning Off Sound Off

vainly C1

/ˈveɪnli/ In a vain pursuit; to no avail. Meaning Off Sound Off

anticlimactic C1

/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected. Meaning Off Sound Off

bated C1

/ˈbeɪtɪd/ held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath' Meaning Off Sound Off

clumsily C1

/ˈklʌmsəli/ in an awkward manner, or without skill Meaning Off Sound Off

defensible C1

/dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/ capable of being justified or supported by sound reasons Meaning Off Sound Off

impious C1

/ˈɪmpi.əs/ lacking due respect or dutifulness Meaning Off Sound Off

awestruck C1

/ˈɑːstrʌk/ filled with overwhelming wonder, admiration, reverence, or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

quick-witted C1

/ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/ able to think, understand, and reply rapidly and intelligently Meaning Off Sound Off

longitudinal C1

/ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/ over an extended time Meaning Off Sound Off

busily C1

/ˈbɪzəli/ in a busy manner Meaning Off Sound Off

rigidly C1

/ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ in a rigid manner Meaning Off Sound Off

voiceless C1

/ˈvɔɪsləs/ unable to speak or produce a normal vocal sound Meaning Off Sound Off

unchangeable C1

/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ not changeable or subject to change Meaning Off Sound Off

provocatively C1

/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/ In a way that deliberately causes a strong reaction or argument. Meaning Off Sound Off

fiddly C1

/ˈfɪdli/ Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling. Meaning Off Sound Off

quantitative C1

/ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement Meaning Off Sound Off

disquieting C1

/dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/ Making you feel worried or uneasy. Meaning Off Sound Off

serenely C1

/sɝˈiːnəli/ in a peacefully serene manner Meaning Off Sound Off

incisive C1

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/ suitable for cutting or piercing Meaning Off Sound Off