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Describing Qualities

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contrite C2+
/kənˈtraɪt/ feeling deep remorse for wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off
controllable C2+
/kənˈtroʊləbəl/ capable of being managed or directed Meaning Off Sound Off
contumelious C2+
/ˌkɑntuˈmiːliəs/ scornful and insulting; insolently abusive Meaning Off Sound Off
conventionally C2+
/kənˈvɛnʃənəli/ in a way that follows accepted customs or standards Meaning Off Sound Off
conversant C2+
/kənˈvɜrsənt/ familiar with or knowledgeable about something Meaning Off Sound Off
correlative C2+
/kəˈrɛlətɪv/ mutually related; each implying or complementing the other Meaning Off Sound Off
crafty C2+
/ˈkræfti/ clever at achieving aims by deceit or indirect means Meaning Off Sound Off
creational C2+
/kriˈeɪʃənəl/ relating to creation or the act of bringing into existence Meaning Off Sound Off
creationary C2+
/kriˈeɪʃəˌnɛri/ pertaining to or marked by creation Meaning Off Sound Off
credulous C2+
/ˈkrɛdʒələs/ too ready to believe things; easily deceived Meaning Off Sound Off
crinkly C2+
/ˈkrɪŋkli/ full of small wrinkles, folds, or creases Meaning Off Sound Off
crooked C2+
/ˈkrʊkɪd/ bent or twisted out of shape; dishonest Meaning Off Sound Off
crummy C2+
/ˈkrʌmi/ of poor quality; shabby or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off
cubic C2+
/ˈkjubɪk/ having the shape of a cube; relating to volume measured in three dimensions Meaning Off Sound Off
cursive C2+
/ˈkɝsɪv/ written with the letters joined together in a flowing hand Meaning Off Sound Off
curt C2+
/kɝt/ rudely brief in speech or manner Meaning Off Sound Off
cushiony C2+
/ˈkʊʃəni/ soft and resilient like a cushion Meaning Off Sound Off
dangersome C2+
/ˈdeɪndʒɚsəm/ fraught with danger; perilous Meaning Off Sound Off
darksome C2+
/ˈdɑrksəm/ dark or gloomy; shadowy Meaning Off Sound Off
dastardly C2+
/ˈdæstɚdli/ wicked and cruel in a cowardly, contemptible way Meaning Off Sound Off
deceitful C2+
/dɪˈsitfəl/ given to or characterized by deceiving; dishonest Meaning Off Sound Off
decomposed C2+
/ˌdikəmˈpoʊzd/ broken down by decay; rotted into simpler substances Meaning Off Sound Off
decorously C2+
/ˈdɛkɚəsli/ in a manner showing proper decorum and good taste Meaning Off Sound Off
definable C2+
/dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ able to be defined or precisely described Meaning Off Sound Off
deific C2+
/diˈɪfɪk/ making divine, or having a godlike character Meaning Off Sound Off
democratical C2+
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪkəl/ of or relating to democracy; democratic Meaning Off Sound Off
denotative C2+
/ˈdinoʊˌteɪtɪv/ relating to the literal meaning of a word rather than its associations Meaning Off Sound Off
deprecative C2+
/ˈdɛprɪkətɪv/ expressing disapproval or seeking to avert something by entreaty Meaning Off Sound Off
deservingly C2+
/dɪˈzɝvɪŋli/ in a manner that is merited or deserved Meaning Off Sound Off
despotic C2+
/dɪˈspɑtɪk/ exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way Meaning Off Sound Off
desultory C2+
/ˈdɛsəlˌtɔri/ lacking a plan or purpose; passing aimlessly from one thing to another Meaning Off Sound Off
detectable C2+
/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/ able to be detected or perceived Meaning Off Sound Off
devilish C2+
/ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ like a devil; mischievous or extremely difficult Meaning Off Sound Off
diaphanous C2+
/daɪˈæfənəs/ light, delicate, and translucent; almost transparent Meaning Off Sound Off
dilapidated C2+
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/ fallen into ruin or disrepair through neglect Meaning Off Sound Off
disadventurous C2+
/ˌdɪsədˈvɛntʃərəs/ archaic term for unfortunate, unlucky, or marked by misadventure Meaning Off Sound Off
disastrously C2+
/dɪˈzæstrəsli/ in a way that causes great damage, ruin, or failure Meaning Off Sound Off
disbelief C2+
/ˌdɪsbɪˈlif/ inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real Meaning Off Sound Off
discontinuous C2+
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəs/ having breaks or interruptions; not continuous Meaning Off Sound Off
discordant C2+
/dɪsˈkɔrdənt/ disagreeing or clashing; harsh and unharmonious in sound Meaning Off Sound Off
discretely C2+
/dɪˈskritli/ in a separate or individually distinct manner Meaning Off Sound Off
dishonorable C2+
/dɪsˈɑnərəbəl/ bringing shame or disgrace; lacking honor or integrity Meaning Off Sound Off
disloyal C2+
/dɪsˈlɔɪəl/ failing to be faithful or loyal; treacherous Meaning Off Sound Off
disreputable C2+
/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/ not respectable in character or appearance; of bad reputation Meaning Off Sound Off
disrespectful C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/ showing a lack of respect or courtesy Meaning Off Sound Off
disruptive C2+
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ causing disturbance or upheaval; radically altering an established order Meaning Off Sound Off
dissolute C2+
/ˈdɪsəˌlut/ lacking moral restraint; given to debauchery and self-indulgence Meaning Off Sound Off
distraught C2+
/dɪˈstrɔt/ deeply agitated or distressed with worry or grief Meaning Off Sound Off
divisive C2+
/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people Meaning Off Sound Off
doctrinaire C2+
/ˌdɑktrəˈnɛr/ rigidly adhering to a theory or doctrine regardless of practicality Meaning Off Sound Off
doctrinal C2+
/ˈdɑktrɪnəl/ relating to a doctrine or set of established teachings Meaning Off Sound Off
doubtfully C2+
/ˈdaʊtfəli/ in a manner showing uncertainty or hesitation Meaning Off Sound Off
downrightly C2+
/ˈdaʊnˌraɪtli/ in a thorough, plain, or outright manner Meaning Off Sound Off
draggy C2+
/ˈdræɡi/ informal for slow, dull, or tediously sluggish Meaning Off Sound Off
drastically C2+
/ˈdræstɪkli/ in a way that has a strong or extreme effect Meaning Off Sound Off
droughty C2+
/ˈdraʊti/ characterized by drought; dry and parched Meaning Off Sound Off
drowsy C2+
/ˈdraʊzi/ sleepy or half-asleep; inducing sleepiness Meaning Off Sound Off
durative C2+
/ˈdʊrətɪv/ in grammar, denoting continuing or ongoing action Meaning Off Sound Off
duteously C2+
/ˈdutiəsli/ in a dutiful or obedient manner Meaning Off Sound Off
dying C2+
/ˈdaɪɪŋ/ approaching death or ceasing to exist; the process of death Meaning Off Sound Off
ecologic C2+
/ˌikəˈlɑdʒɪk/ relating to ecology or the relationship of organisms to their environment Meaning Off Sound Off
ecumenical C2+
/ˌɛkjəˈmɛnɪkəl/ promoting unity among Christian churches; universal in scope Meaning Off Sound Off
effervescent C2+
/ˌɛfərˈvɛsənt/ giving off bubbles; vivacious and high-spirited Meaning Off Sound Off
effortful C2+
/ˈɛfərtfəl/ requiring or showing great effort or exertion Meaning Off Sound Off
egotistic C2+
/ˌiɡəˈtɪstɪk/ excessively self-centered or conceited Meaning Off Sound Off
egregious C2+
/ɪˈɡridʒəs/ outstandingly bad; conspicuously and shockingly offensive Meaning Off Sound Off
emulative C2+
/ˈɛmjəˌleɪtɪv/ inclined to imitate or strive to equal another Meaning Off Sound Off
epicurean C2+
/ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriən/ devoted to refined sensual pleasure, especially good food and drink Meaning Off Sound Off
equalitarian C2+
/ɪˌkwɑlɪˈtɛriən/ believing in or relating to the equality of all people Meaning Off Sound Off
erratic C2+
/əˈrætɪk/ irregular or unpredictable in movement, behavior, or quality Meaning Off Sound Off
everduring C2+
/ˌɛvərˈdjʊrɪŋ/ lasting forever; everlasting Meaning Off Sound Off
executable C2+
/ˈɛksɪkjutəbəl/ able to be carried out or run, especially a computer program file Meaning Off Sound Off
exigent C2+
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/ requiring immediate action; pressing or demanding Meaning Off Sound Off
expansive C2+
/ɪkˈspænsɪv/ covering a wide area; open and communicative in manner Meaning Off Sound Off
expeditiously C2+
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/ in a quick and efficient manner Meaning Off Sound Off
explorative C2+
/ɪkˈsplɔrətɪv/ relating to or serving to explore; exploratory Meaning Off Sound Off
exploratory C2+
/ɪkˈsplɔrətɔri/ relating to or carried out for the purpose of investigation Meaning Off Sound Off
expressible C2+
/ɪkˈsprɛsəbəl/ capable of being expressed or stated Meaning Off Sound Off
extendedly C2+
/ɪkˈstɛndɪdli/ in an extended or prolonged manner Meaning Off Sound Off
extense C2+
/ɪkˈstɛns/ extended or wide in scope; extensive Meaning Off Sound Off
extrajudicial C2+
/ˌɛkstrədʒuˈdɪʃəl/ outside or beyond the authority of a court of law Meaning Off Sound Off
fallible C2+
/ˈfæləbəl/ capable of making mistakes or being wrong Meaning Off Sound Off
fashionably C2+
/ˈfæʃənəbli/ in a manner conforming to current fashion Meaning Off Sound Off
fastidiously C2+
/fæˈstɪdiəsli/ in a way that shows careful attention to detail or cleanliness Meaning Off Sound Off
feeble C2+
/ˈfibəl/ lacking physical strength or effectiveness; weak Meaning Off Sound Off
feigned C2+
/feɪnd/ simulated or pretended; not genuine Meaning Off Sound Off
fictile C2+
/ˈfɪktəl/ capable of being molded, especially in clay; pertaining to pottery Meaning Off Sound Off
filarious C2+
/fɪˈlɛəriəs/ thread-like; relating to or resembling filaria worms Meaning Off Sound Off
flaccid C2+
/ˈflæsɪd/ soft and limp; lacking firmness or vigor Meaning Off Sound Off
flaming C2+
/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ burning with flames; bright red or intense Meaning Off Sound Off
flaxen C2+
/ˈflæksən/ of the pale yellow color of flax, especially of hair Meaning Off Sound Off
fleeceable C2+
/ˈflisəbəl/ easily cheated or swindled Meaning Off Sound Off
fleetingly C2+
/ˈflitɪŋli/ for a very short time; briefly Meaning Off Sound Off
fluidic C2+
/fluˈɪdɪk/ relating to or operating by the flow of fluids Meaning Off Sound Off
foldable C2+
/ˈfoʊldəbəl/ capable of being folded for storage or transport Meaning Off Sound Off
forevermore C2+
/fɔrˌɛvɚˈmɔr/ for all future time; eternally Meaning Off Sound Off

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