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Describing Qualities

Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.

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chaotically C1
In a confused, disorganised, and uncontrolled way. Meaning Off Sound Off
linearly C1
/ˈlɪniːɝli/ In a straight line or single direction. Meaning Off Sound Off
voraciously C1
In a way that shows a huge hunger or eager desire for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
superfine C1
/ˌsuːpərˈfaɪn/ of exceptionally high quality or fineness, especially as a grade of cloth or another commodity Meaning Off Sound Off
crustal C1
/ˈkrʌstəl/ relating to or forming the outer crust of the Earth, Moon, or another planetary body Meaning Off Sound Off
tediously C1
/ˈtiːdiːəsli/ In a way that is boring and seems to last too long. Meaning Off Sound Off
dismally C1
/ˈdɪzməli/ In a sad or gloomy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
inexcusably C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/ In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven. Meaning Off Sound Off
telegraphic C1
/ˌteləˈɡræfɪk/ relating to, sent by, or using the telegraph Meaning Off Sound Off
synthetically C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that is made artificially rather than coming from nature. Meaning Off Sound Off
acoustically C1
/əˈkuːstɪkli/ In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space. Meaning Off Sound Off
demographically C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/ In terms of the makeup of a population by age, race, income, and so on Meaning Off Sound Off
credibly C1
/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ In a way that can be believed or trusted. Meaning Off Sound Off
educative C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/ serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development Meaning Off Sound Off
bareheaded C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/ wearing no hat or other covering on the head Meaning Off Sound Off
chargeable C1
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/ required to be paid for or capable of being assigned to an account Meaning Off Sound Off
plausibly C1
/ˈplɔzəbli/ In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
prohibitively C1
/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/ To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do. Meaning Off Sound Off
thereat C1
/ðɛːɹˈæt/ at that event or moment; as a result of that Meaning Off Sound Off
remorselessly C1
Without any pity or mercy. Meaning Off Sound Off
robustly C1
/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/ In a strong, firm, or vigorous way. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncritical C1
/ʌnˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation Meaning Off Sound Off
temperamentally C1
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ By one's natural character or disposition. Meaning Off Sound Off
unpunctual C1
/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ not arriving or happening at the agreed time Meaning Off Sound Off
meaninglessly C1
In a way that has no meaning or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
gamely C1
/ˈgeɪmli/ In a brave and spirited way, despite difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off
ungrammatical C1
/ˌʌn.ɡrəˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl/ not following the accepted grammar rules of a language Meaning Off Sound Off
contextual C1
/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/ Relating to or depending on the surrounding situation or context. Meaning Off Sound Off
believably C1
In a way that seems true or convincing. Meaning Off Sound Off
monotonously C1
In a boring way that never changes or has any variety. Meaning Off Sound Off
gauzy C1
/ˈɡɔzi/ thin, light, and translucent like gauze Meaning Off Sound Off
unmusical C1
Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. Meaning Off Sound Off
baldly C1
/ˈbɔldli/ In a plain, blunt way, without softening the meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
placidly C1
/ˈplæsɪdli/ In a calm, peaceful manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsought C1
/ʌnˈsɔːt/ not desired Meaning Off Sound Off
clannish C1
/ˈklænɪʃ/ socially exclusive and strongly attached to one's own close group Meaning Off Sound Off
hypocritically C1
In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold. Meaning Off Sound Off
speckle C1
/ˈspɛkəl/ a small spot or mark of a contrasting color Meaning Off Sound Off
exuberantly C1
In a lively, joyful, and enthusiastic way. Meaning Off Sound Off
self-contradictory C1
/ˌsɛlfˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/ containing claims or ideas that contradict one another Meaning Off Sound Off
bearish C1
/ˈbɛrɪʃ/ resembling a bear in being rough, surly, or clumsy Meaning Off Sound Off
heavy-hearted C1
/ˌhɛviˈhɑːrtɪd/ weighed down by sadness or grief Meaning Off Sound Off
paradigmatic C1
/ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ)ˈmæ.tɪk/ related as members of a substitution class Meaning Off Sound Off
negligently C1
/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ In a careless or inattentive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
animatedly C1
/ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ In a lively, excited way, full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
somberly C1
/ˈsɑːmbɝli/ In a serious, sad, or gloomy way Meaning Off Sound Off
exotically C1
In a way that seems strange, unusual, or excitingly foreign. Meaning Off Sound Off
impersonally C1
In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off
unwaveringly C1
In a firm and steady way, without any doubt or change. Meaning Off Sound Off
low-spirited C1
/ˌloʊˈspɪrɪtɪd/ sad, discouraged, or lacking hope and energy Meaning Off Sound Off
benignly C1
/bəˈnaɪnli/ In a kind, gentle way. Meaning Off Sound Off
primitively C1
In a simple, basic, or undeveloped way. Meaning Off Sound Off
obscurely C1
/əbˈskjʊɹli/ In a way that is hard to understand or notice. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncharged C1
/ʌnˈtʃɑːrdʒd/ having no net electric charge; electrically neutral Meaning Off Sound Off
ringlet C1
/ˈrɪŋ.lət/ a long curl of hair shaped like a small ring or spiral Meaning Off Sound Off
unstudied C1
/ʌnˈstʌd.id/ not examined, researched, or learned through study Meaning Off Sound Off
insensitively C1
In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings. Meaning Off Sound Off
recognizably C1
/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/ In a way that is easy to recognize or identify. Meaning Off Sound Off
confirmatory C1
/kənˈfɝməˌtɔɹi/ serving to confirm, support, or corroborate a statement or conclusion Meaning Off Sound Off
contextually C1
In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncertified C1
/ˌʌnˈsɝtəfaɪd/ not officially certified, approved, or supported by the required documentation Meaning Off Sound Off
eccentrically C1
In a strange or unusual way. Meaning Off Sound Off
intercultural C1
/ˌɪntɚˈkʌltʃɚəl/ involving, occurring between, or relating to people from different cultures Meaning Off Sound Off
glumly C1
/ˈɡlʌmli/ In a sad, gloomy way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unconvincingly C1
In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable. Meaning Off Sound Off
sagely C1
/ˈseɪdʒ.li/ in a wise, judicious, or knowingly thoughtful manner Meaning Off Sound Off
confirmable C1
/kənˈfɝːməbəl/ capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation Meaning Off Sound Off
bureaucratically C1
In a way that involves rigid official rules and procedures Meaning Off Sound Off
reparable C1
/ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ capable of being repaired or rectified Meaning Off Sound Off
clayey C1
/ˈkleɪi/ containing a large amount of clay, or having the dense, sticky qualities of clay Meaning Off Sound Off
complexly C1
in a complex manner Meaning Off Sound Off
perceptively C1
In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding. Meaning Off Sound Off
gray-headed C1
/ˌɡreɪˈhɛdɪd/ having gray or white hair, especially as a sign of age Meaning Off Sound Off
inclusively C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv.li/ In a way that welcomes and includes everyone. Meaning Off Sound Off
impishly C1
In a playfully naughty, mischievous way. Meaning Off Sound Off
insecurely C1
In a way that shows a lack of self-confidence. Meaning Off Sound Off
remorsefully C1
In a way that shows deep guilt or regret. Meaning Off Sound Off
stressfully C1
In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure. Meaning Off Sound Off
detrimentally C1
In a way that causes harm or damage. Meaning Off Sound Off
analogical C1
expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy Meaning Off Sound Off
inalterable C1
/ɪnˈɔltərəbəl/ incapable of being changed or altered Meaning Off Sound Off
conquerable C1
/ˈkɑŋkɚəbəl/ capable of being defeated, subdued, or brought under control Meaning Off Sound Off
beguilingly C1
In a charming and attractive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
irately C1
In a very angry way. Meaning Off Sound Off
sedately C1
/sɪˈdeɪtli/ In a calm, quiet, unhurried way. Meaning Off Sound Off
succulently C1
In a way that is full of juice and pleasant to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off
gushingly C1
In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
damply C1
/ˈdæmpli/ In a slightly wet manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
undiscussed C1
/ˌʌndɪˈskʌst/ not considered, examined, or talked about in discussion Meaning Off Sound Off
undesigned C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/ not planned, intended, or done deliberately Meaning Off Sound Off
unsustainably C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/ In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources. Meaning Off Sound Off
sure-enough C1
/ˌʃʊrɪˈnʌf/ informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic Meaning Off Sound Off
slackly C1
In a loose, limp, or relaxed way. Meaning Off Sound Off
remittent C1
/rɪˈmɪtənt/ medicine: decreasing in severity at intervals without disappearing completely Meaning Off Sound Off
unamiable C1
/ʌnˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance Meaning Off Sound Off
dominantly C1
In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling. Meaning Off Sound Off

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