Describing Qualities

amen C2+

/(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ Certainly; verily. Meaning Off Sound Off

maid C2+

/meɪd/ An adult or adolescent female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant). (In feudal times this could be anyone from a high-ranking assistant to a low-ranking cleaner.) Meaning Off Sound Off

laurel C2+

/ˈlɔɹ.əl/ An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils. Meaning Off Sound Off

bein C2+

/biːn/ Wealthy; well-to-do. Meaning Off Sound Off

platinum C2+

/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ Very expensive, or of very high quality Meaning Off Sound Off

cerebral C2+

/səˈɹi.bɹəl/ involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Meaning Off Sound Off

unseen C2+

/ʌnˈsiːn/ Not seen or discovered; invisible. Meaning Off Sound Off

frantic C2+

/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/ Insane, mentally unstable. Meaning Off Sound Off

unprofessional C2+

/ˌənprəˈfɛʃənəl/ not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession Meaning Off Sound Off

man-made C2+

/ˈmænˌmeɪd/ not of natural origin Meaning Off Sound Off

middle-class C2+

/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/ belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class Meaning Off Sound Off

malignant C2+

/məˈlɪɡnənt/ Harmful, malevolent, injurious. Meaning Off Sound Off

susceptible C2+

/səˈseptɪbl̩/ (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of Meaning Off Sound Off

unprepared C2+

/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/ Not prepared; caught by surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off

dun C2+

/dʌn/ of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color Meaning Off Sound Off

craven C2+

/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly. Meaning Off Sound Off

first-rate C2+

/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/ quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go Meaning Off Sound Off

amiss C2+

/əˈmɪs/ in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner Meaning Off Sound Off

pied C2+

/paɪd/ Decorated or colored in blotches. Meaning Off Sound Off

devoid C2+

/dɪˈvɔɪd/ Completely without; having none of. Meaning Off Sound Off

one-sided C2+

/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/ Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group. Meaning Off Sound Off

unwelcome C2+

/ənˈwɛlkəm/ not welcome Meaning Off Sound Off

idly C2+

/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ in an idle manner Meaning Off Sound Off

three-dimensional C2+

/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ Lifelike. Meaning Off Sound Off

feasible C2+

/ˈfi.zə.bəl/ Able to be done in practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

ethereal C2+

/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy Meaning Off Sound Off

hoarse C2+

/hɔɹs/ rough and harsh in voice or sound Meaning Off Sound Off

broken-down C2+

/ˌbroʊkənˈdaʊn/ no longer working because of mechanical failure Meaning Off Sound Off

akin C2+

/ʌˈkɪn/ Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood. Meaning Off Sound Off

non-existent C2+

/ˌnɑːnəgˈzɪstənt/ Alternative spelling of nonexistent. Meaning Off Sound Off

assertive C2+

/əˈsɝtɪv/ aggressively self-assured Meaning Off Sound Off

knee-deep C2+

/ˌniːˈdiːp/ reaching as high as the knees, or submerged up to the knees Meaning Off Sound Off

treble C2+

/ˈtɹɛbəl/ three times as great or many Meaning Off Sound Off

full-grown C2+

/ˈfʊlˌɡɹoʊn/ Fully developed in a broader sense; complete, at one’s height. Meaning Off Sound Off

one-legged C2+

/ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ having only one leg or only one functioning leg Meaning Off Sound Off

remiss C2+

/ɹəˈmɪs/ At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations. Meaning Off Sound Off

tentative C2+

/ˈtɛntətɪv/ unsettled in mind or opinion Meaning Off Sound Off

effeminate C2+

/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine. Meaning Off Sound Off

optimum C2+

/ˈɑptɪməm/ most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied Meaning Off Sound Off

short-sighted C2+

/ˌʃɔrtˈsaɪtəd/ Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects. Meaning Off Sound Off

good-natured C2+

/ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ having an easygoing and cheerful disposition Meaning Off Sound Off

zigzag C2+

/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path Meaning Off Sound Off

unattainable C2+

/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ impossible to achieve Meaning Off Sound Off

squalid C2+

/ˈskwɒlɪd/ Extremely dirty and unpleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off

north-east C2+

/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/ to, toward, or in the northeast Meaning Off Sound Off

afire C2+

/əˈfaɪɚ/ lighted up by or as by fire or flame Meaning Off Sound Off

calico C2+

/ˈkæ.lɪ.koʊ/ having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly Meaning Off Sound Off

womanly C2+

/ˈwʊmənli/ befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman Meaning Off Sound Off

pursuant C2+

/pɚˈsu.ənt/ That pursues. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-contained C2+

/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/ constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself Meaning Off Sound Off

principled C2+

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality Meaning Off Sound Off

well-to-do C2+

/ˌwɛltəˈdu/ Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off

petulant C2+

/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ Childishly irritable. Meaning Off Sound Off

contra C2+

/ˈkɑntɹə/ Contrary to something. Meaning Off Sound Off

thither C2+

/ˈðɪðɚ/ to or toward that place Meaning Off Sound Off

flippant C2+

/ˈflɪpənt/ Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert. Meaning Off Sound Off

inwards C2+

/ˈɪnwɚdz/ toward the center or interior Meaning Off Sound Off

half-dozen C2+

/ˈhæfˌdəzən/ denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units Meaning Off Sound Off

mannered C2+

/ˈmænɝd/ having unnatural mannerisms Meaning Off Sound Off

palatial C2+

/pəˈleɪʃəl/ suitable for or like a palace Meaning Off Sound Off

chock-full C2+

/ˌtʃɑːkˈfʊl/ completely full or crowded, usually followed by of Meaning Off Sound Off

goo-goo C2+

/ˈɡuːˌɡuː/ informal: lovingly sentimental or amorous, especially in the phrase goo-goo eyes Meaning Off Sound Off

storied C2+

/ˈstɔːɹid/ having an illustrious past Meaning Off Sound Off

causal C2+

/ˈkɔ.zəl/ Of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing. Meaning Off Sound Off

oblong C2+

/ˈɑblɔŋ/ longer in one direction than across Meaning Off Sound Off

unimpeachable C2+

/ˌənɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/ beyond doubt or reproach Meaning Off Sound Off

irreverent C2+

/ˌɪˈrɛvɝənt/ showing lack of due respect or veneration Meaning Off Sound Off

hotly C2+

/ˈhɑːtli/ In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently. Meaning Off Sound Off

sectarian C2+

/sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ belonging to or characteristic of a sect Meaning Off Sound Off

verboten C2+

/ˌfəɹˈboʊt(ə)n/ excluded from use or mention Meaning Off Sound Off

ashen C2+

/ˈæʃ.ən/ anemic looking from illness or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

afeard C2+

/əˈfɪə(ɹ)d/ Afraid. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-styled C2+

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification Meaning Off Sound Off

provident C2+

/ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ providing carefully for the future Meaning Off Sound Off

leastways C2+

/ˈliːstˌweɪz/ at least Meaning Off Sound Off

exploitative C2+

/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/ In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

akimbo C2+

/əˈkɪm.boʊ/ with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward Meaning Off Sound Off

unflappable C2+

/ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily. Meaning Off Sound Off

convex C2+

/ˈkɑn.vɛks/ Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere. Meaning Off Sound Off

sere C2+

/sɪ(ə)ɹ/ Without moisture; dry. Meaning Off Sound Off

urbane C2+

/ɜɹˈbeɪn/ Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave. Meaning Off Sound Off

mendicant C2+

/ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ practicing beggary Meaning Off Sound Off

grimly C2+

/ˈɡɹɪmli/ in a grim implacable manner Meaning Off Sound Off

gormless C2+

/ˈɡɔːmləs/ British informal: lacking intelligence, sense, or initiative Meaning Off Sound Off

funereal C2+

/fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial Meaning Off Sound Off

canty C2+

/ˈkænti/ lively; cheerful; merry; brisk Meaning Off Sound Off

unanswerable C2+

/ˌəˈnænsɝəbəl/ impossible to answer Meaning Off Sound Off

restive C2+

/ˈɹɛstɪv/ impatient especially under restriction or delay Meaning Off Sound Off

leastwise C2+

/ˈliːstˌwaɪz/ at least; in any case or if nothing else; informal or dialectal Meaning Off Sound Off

askance C2+

/əˈskæns/ with a side or oblique glance Meaning Off Sound Off

spoony C2+

/ˈspuːni/ dated: foolishly or excessively sentimental in love Meaning Off Sound Off

jiggered C2+

/ˈdʒɪɡɚd/ extremely tired; old-fashioned and informal in British English Meaning Off Sound Off

tenable C2+

/ˈten.ə.bəl/ capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded Meaning Off Sound Off

self-effacing C2+

Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable. Meaning Off Sound Off

mendacious C2+

/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ given to lying Meaning Off Sound Off

timorous C2+

/ˈtɪmɝəs/ timid by nature or revealing timidity Meaning Off Sound Off