Describing Qualities

sheepish C1

/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/ embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake Meaning Off Sound Off

unpretentious C1

/ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/ not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere Meaning Off Sound Off

reverently C1

/ˈrɛvɝəntli/ in a reverent manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

perceptual C1

/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛp.tʃ(u)əl/ of or relating to the act of perceiving Meaning Off Sound Off

greedily C1

/ˈgriːdəli/ In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire. Meaning Off Sound Off

staccato C1

/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/ Made up of short, sharp, separated sounds or parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

reductive C1

/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/ characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment Meaning Off Sound Off

thought-provoking C1

/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/ Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off

ventral C1

/ˈvɛntrəl/ situated on or directed toward the belly or lower surface of an animal, or the front surface of an upright human body Meaning Off Sound Off

overripe C1

/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/ too ripe and beginning to become soft, spoiled, or fermented Meaning Off Sound Off

unsupported C1

/ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/ not held up or borne Meaning Off Sound Off

stylistic C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language. Meaning Off Sound Off

restlessly C1

/ˈrɛstləsli/ in a restless manner Meaning Off Sound Off

smugly C1

/ˈsmʌgli/ In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself. Meaning Off Sound Off

dreamless C1

/ˈdriːmləs/ without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep Meaning Off Sound Off

undoubted C1

/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/ Without doubt; without question; certain. Meaning Off Sound Off

unbounded C1

/ənˈbaʊndɪd/ seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent Meaning Off Sound Off

magnetically C1

/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/ In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet. Meaning Off Sound Off

poetical C1

/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/ Synonym of poetic. Meaning Off Sound Off

chiselled C1

Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body. Meaning Off Sound Off

wrathful C1

/ˈɹæθfəl/ vehemently incensed and condemnatory Meaning Off Sound Off

prohibitive C1

/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/ So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford. Meaning Off Sound Off

gingerly C1

/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/ with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger Meaning Off Sound Off

hundredfold C1

/ˈhʌndrədˌfoʊld/ one hundred times as great or as numerous Meaning Off Sound Off

unassisted C1

/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/ Done without any help from others. Meaning Off Sound Off

cynically C1

/ˈsɪnɪkəli/ In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty. Meaning Off Sound Off

wryly C1

/ˈɹaɪli/ In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour. Meaning Off Sound Off

aforesaid C1

/əˈfɔɹsɛd/ previously mentioned or named Meaning Off Sound Off

therefor C1

/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/ formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it Meaning Off Sound Off

ungentlemanly C1

/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off

impish C1

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way. Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodcurdling C1

/ˈblʌdˌkɝːdəlɪŋ/ causing extreme fear or horror Meaning Off Sound Off

insoluble C1

/ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/ without hope of solution Meaning Off Sound Off

popularly C1

/ˈpɑːpjəlɝli/ among the people Meaning Off Sound Off

phial C1

/ˈfaɪəl/ a small, narrow bottle, especially one used for medicines, chemicals, or other liquids Meaning Off Sound Off

lordly C1

/ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/ grand, noble, or suitable for a lord Meaning Off Sound Off

explanatory C1

/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/ Helping to explain something or make it clearer. Meaning Off Sound Off

algebraic C1

/ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ relating to algebra or expressed by means of algebra Meaning Off Sound Off

expressionless C1

/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/ showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner Meaning Off Sound Off

untangled C1

No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free. Meaning Off Sound Off

poky C1

/ˈpoʊki/ informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space Meaning Off Sound Off

engrossing C1

/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds all your attention. Meaning Off Sound Off

underdone C1

/ˌʌn.dərˈdʌn/ not cooked or browned enough Meaning Off Sound Off

experimentally C1

/ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəli/ in an experimental fashion Meaning Off Sound Off

victoriously C1

In a way that shows victory or triumph. Meaning Off Sound Off

insupportable C1

/ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/ That cannot be tolerated or endured. Meaning Off Sound Off

explosively C1

/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/ In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force. Meaning Off Sound Off

interdependent C1

/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/ depending on each other; mutually reliant Meaning Off Sound Off

ecstatically C1

/ɛkˈstætɪkli/ In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off

doggedly C1

/ˈdɔɡədli/ with obstinate determination Meaning Off Sound Off

unworkable C1

/ʌnˈwɝkəbəl/ not capable of being carried out successfully or put into practical operation Meaning Off Sound Off

unrealized C1

/ˌʌnˈriːəlaɪzd/ not yet achieved, fulfilled, or made real Meaning Off Sound Off

ludicrously C1

/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/ In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny. Meaning Off Sound Off

fanatically C1

/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion. Meaning Off Sound Off

ungainly C1

/anˈɡæɪnli/ lacking grace in movement or posture Meaning Off Sound Off

unswerving C1

/ʌnˈswɝːvɪŋ/ firm, constant, and dependable, especially in loyalty or purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

imperishable C1

/ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ not subject to decay, destruction, or death; lasting forever Meaning Off Sound Off

inexpressible C1

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ə.bəl/ so strong, unusual, or profound that it cannot adequately be put into words Meaning Off Sound Off

retentive C1

/rɪˈtɛntɪv/ able to remember information well Meaning Off Sound Off

dialectical C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/ relating to dialectic: reasoning through the examination of opposing arguments Meaning Off Sound Off

unimpeded C1

/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/ not obstructed, delayed, or prevented Meaning Off Sound Off

uninspiring C1

/ʌn.ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ Dull and not interesting or exciting Meaning Off Sound Off

irretrievable C1

/ˌɪr.əˈtriː.və.bəl/ impossible to recover, restore, or put right Meaning Off Sound Off

heartrending C1

/ˈhɑːrtˌrɛn.dɪŋ/ causing intense grief, distress, or sympathy Meaning Off Sound Off

wizened C1

/ˈwɪzənd/ Dried up and covered in wrinkles, usually because of old age. Meaning Off Sound Off

incontestable C1

/ˌɪnkənˈtɛstəbəl/ so clearly true or valid that it cannot reasonably be disputed Meaning Off Sound Off

sentimentally C1

In a way that shows tender, often nostalgic emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off

unverified C1

/ˌʌnˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/ not yet checked or confirmed as accurate, authentic, or true Meaning Off Sound Off

experiential C1

/ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/ relating to, encountered through, or based on direct experience Meaning Off Sound Off

scornfully C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəli/ In a way that shows you think someone or something deserves no respect. Meaning Off Sound Off

shivery C1

/ˈʃɪv.ər.i/ prone to shivering or feeling cold Meaning Off Sound Off

expeditious C1

/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ done or acting with speed and efficiency Meaning Off Sound Off

appreciable C1

/əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ enough to be estimated or measured Meaning Off Sound Off

stylistically C1

/staɪˈlɪstɪkli/ In terms of style, especially in writing, art, or language. Meaning Off Sound Off

unenviable C1

/əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/ So difficult or unpleasant that no one would want to be in it. Meaning Off Sound Off

double-barreled C1

/ˌdʌbəlˈbærəld/ having two barrels, especially a gun with two barrels mounted side by side or one above the other Meaning Off Sound Off

conditionally C1

/kənˈdɪʃənəli/ In a way that depends on a certain condition being met. Meaning Off Sound Off

unjustifiable C1

/ˌʌndʒʌstəˈfaɪəbəl/ impossible to defend as right, reasonable, or warranted Meaning Off Sound Off

startlingly C1

/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋˌliː/ In a way that is surprising or shocking. Meaning Off Sound Off

successively C1

/səkˈsɛsɪvli/ in proper order or sequence Meaning Off Sound Off

maidenly C1

/ˈmeɪdənli/ befitting or characteristic of a maiden Meaning Off Sound Off

knowable C1

/ˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/ capable of being known, understood, or discovered Meaning Off Sound Off

dog-tired C1

/ˌdɔɡˈtaɪrd/ informal: extremely tired; exhausted Meaning Off Sound Off

sustainably C1

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/ In a way that can continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources. Meaning Off Sound Off

aqueous C1

/ˈeɪkwiəs/ consisting of, containing, or dissolved in water Meaning Off Sound Off

trenchant C1

/ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp. Meaning Off Sound Off

fissionable C1

/ˈfɪʃənəbəl/ capable of undergoing nuclear fission Meaning Off Sound Off

pendulous C1

/ˈpɛndʒələs/ Hanging loosely downward, especially so as to swing freely. Meaning Off Sound Off

suborbital C1

/ˌsʌbˈɔːrbɪtəl/ following a trajectory that rises into space but does not complete an orbit Meaning Off Sound Off

dynamically C1

in a way that keeps changing or developing Meaning Off Sound Off

paternalistic C1

/pəˌtɝːnəˈlɪstɪk/ Looking after people in a kind but controlling way, deciding what is best for them without asking. Meaning Off Sound Off

quizzical C1

/ˈkwɪz.ɪ.kəl/ showing mild puzzlement or questioning, often with amusement Meaning Off Sound Off

persuasively C1

/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/ In a way that makes someone believe or agree with you. Meaning Off Sound Off

hereinafter C1

/ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ in a later part of this document, statement, or text Meaning Off Sound Off

gruesomely C1

In an extremely shocking or horrifying way, often involving violence or blood. Meaning Off Sound Off

baronial C1

/bəˈroʊniəl/ large, grand, and imposing in a way associated with a wealthy noble's home Meaning Off Sound Off