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Describing Qualities

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

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consequent C2
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. Meaning Off Sound Off
ingratiating C2
/ˌɪŋˈgreɪʃiːˌeɪtɪŋ/ Trying to win someone's favour, often in an insincere or overly flattering way. Meaning Off Sound Off
hereon C2
/hɪrˈɑn/ on this thing, place, or document Meaning Off Sound Off
uproarious C2
/ʌpˈrɔriəs/ characterized by loud, uncontrolled noise or laughter Meaning Off Sound Off
squirmy C2
/ˈskwɝmi/ Constantly twisting and wriggling; unable to stay still. Meaning Off Sound Off
disadvantageous C2
/ˌdɪˌsædˌvænˈteɪdʒəs/ constituting a disadvantage Meaning Off Sound Off
interrogative C2
/ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ Asking a question or expressing inquiry. Meaning Off Sound Off
mottled C2
/ˈmɑt əld/ Covered with spots or patches of different colours. Meaning Off Sound Off
garrulous C2
/ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ Excessively or tiresomely talkative. Meaning Off Sound Off
fecund C2
/ˈfɛk.ənd/ Leading to new ideas or innovation. Meaning Off Sound Off
rakish C2
/ˈɹeɪkɪʃ/ dashingly stylish or jaunty in a slightly unconventional or disreputable way Meaning Off Sound Off
auricular C2
/ɔˈɹɪkjəlɚ/ of, relating to, or situated near the ear Meaning Off Sound Off
lorn C2
/lɔrn/ literary or archaic: abandoned, bereft, lonely, or forlorn Meaning Off Sound Off
slavish C2
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ blindly imitative Meaning Off Sound Off
proportionally C2
/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ In a way that matches the size or amount of something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
scanty C2
/ˈskænti/ lacking in amplitude or quantity Meaning Off Sound Off
bedraggled C2
/bɪˈdræɡəld/ wet, dirty, and hanging limply; untidy from exposure to bad weather Meaning Off Sound Off
anthropologically C2
From the perspective of anthropology, the study of human cultures. Meaning Off Sound Off
louche C2
/luːʃ/ disreputable or morally questionable, often in a stylish or appealing way Meaning Off Sound Off
tricolor C2
/ˈtraɪˌkʌlər/ having or displaying three different colors Meaning Off Sound Off
Aristotelian C2
/ˌærɪstəˈtiliən/ relating to Aristotle, his writings, or the philosophical and logical tradition based on them Meaning Off Sound Off
kudu C2
/ˈkuːduː/ either of two large African antelopes whose males bear long spiral horns, the greater kudu and the lesser kudu Meaning Off Sound Off
genealogical C2
/ˌd͡ʒiniəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ of or relating to genealogy Meaning Off Sound Off
venial C2
/ˈviːni.əl/ easily excused or forgiven Meaning Off Sound Off
lachrymose C2
/ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying. Meaning Off Sound Off
salubrious C2
/səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ favorable to health of mind or body Meaning Off Sound Off
treacherously C2
In a way that betrays trust; disloyally and deceitfully. Meaning Off Sound Off
ribald C2
/ˈɹɪb.əld/ coarsely vulgar or irreverently humorous, especially about sex Meaning Off Sound Off
metatarsal C2
/ˌmɛtəˈtɑːɹsəl/ relating to the metatarsus, the part of the foot between the ankle and toes Meaning Off Sound Off
insufficiently C2
/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/ to an insufficient degree Meaning Off Sound Off
symmetrically C2
/səˈmɛtrɪkli/ in a symmetrical manner Meaning Off Sound Off
impressionistic C2
/ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ Based on personal impressions and feelings rather than careful facts or research. Meaning Off Sound Off
photoelectric C2
/ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ of or pertaining to photoelectricity Meaning Off Sound Off
wretchedly C2
/ˈɹɛt͡ʃədli/ in a wretched manner Meaning Off Sound Off
thousandfold C2
/ˈθaʊ.zənd.foʊld/ one thousand times as large, numerous, or intense Meaning Off Sound Off
assiduously C2
/əˈsɪdwəsli/ with care and persistence Meaning Off Sound Off
lugubrious C2
/ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
nimbly C2
/ˈnɪmbli/ in a nimble manner Meaning Off Sound Off
artesian C2
/ɑrˈtiːʒən/ of groundwater that is confined under pressure and can rise in a well above the level at which it is first reached Meaning Off Sound Off
salutary C2
/ˈsæljətɛɹi/ Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial. Meaning Off Sound Off
inversely C2
/ˌɪnˈvɝːsli/ in an inverse or contrary manner Meaning Off Sound Off
obliquely C2
/əˈbliːkli/ In an oblique manner; sideways. Meaning Off Sound Off
vernal C2
/ˈvɝnəl/ relating to, occurring in, or characteristic of spring Meaning Off Sound Off
vicuna C2
/vaɪˈkjuːnə/ a small wild South American camelid of the high Andes, related to the llama and valued for its exceptionally fine fleece Meaning Off Sound Off
deferential C2
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ showing respectful submission to another person's authority, wishes, or judgment Meaning Off Sound Off
moneyed C2
/ˈmʌniːd/ having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value Meaning Off Sound Off
cutaneous C2
/kjuˈteɪniəs/ of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the skin Meaning Off Sound Off
leaderless C2
/ˈliːdɚləs/ having no person or group in command or providing direction Meaning Off Sound Off
quadruped C2
/ˈkwɑdɹəˌpɛd/ having four feet Meaning Off Sound Off
tenaciously C2
/təˈneɪʃəsli/ In a determined way, refusing to give up. Meaning Off Sound Off
basso C2
/ˈbæsoʊ/ low and deep in pitch, especially of a male voice Meaning Off Sound Off
derisively C2
/dɝˈɪsɪvli/ In a mocking, scornful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
hangdog C2
/ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/ Low; sneaking; ashamed. Meaning Off Sound Off
electrochemical C2
/ˌəˌlɛktroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ of or involving electrochemistry Meaning Off Sound Off
pyrotechnic C2
/ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/ relating to fireworks or the techniques used to make and display them Meaning Off Sound Off
relativistic C2
/ˌrɛlətɪˈvɪstɪk/ relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity Meaning Off Sound Off
prudential C2
/pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/ arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters Meaning Off Sound Off
abortive C2
/əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ failing to accomplish an intended result Meaning Off Sound Off
wistfully C2
/ˈwɪstfəli/ In a sad, thoughtful way, often while longing for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
refractive C2
/rɪˈfræktɪv/ relating to refraction or to the bending of light, sound, or another wave Meaning Off Sound Off
permeable C2
/ˈpɝmiəbəl/ allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through Meaning Off Sound Off
chromatic C2
/kɹəˈmætɪk/ relating to color or to differences in color Meaning Off Sound Off
genomic C2
Relating to a genome, the complete set of genes in an organism. Meaning Off Sound Off
tangential C2
/tænˈd͡ʒɛn.t͡ʃəl/ of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent Meaning Off Sound Off
histrionic C2
/ˌhɪs.triˈɑ.nɪk/ Overly dramatic or emotional, especially to get attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
high-toned C2
/ˌhaɪˈtoʊnd/ dated, especially US: belonging to or characteristic of high social rank; aristocratic or refined Meaning Off Sound Off
seaward C2
/ˈsiːwə(ɹ)d/ in the direction of the sea Meaning Off Sound Off
pell-mell C2
/ˌpɛlˈmɛl/ in a confused, disorderly rush, without plan or restraint Meaning Off Sound Off
Carboniferous C2
/ˌkɑɹbəˈnɪfɚəs/ relating to the geological period between the Devonian and Permian, about 359 to 299 million years ago Meaning Off Sound Off
obstinately C2
/ˈɑbstɪnətli/ In an obstinate manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
portentous C2
/pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/ of momentous or ominous significance Meaning Off Sound Off
solus C2
/ˈsoʊləs/ literary or in stage directions: alone; unaccompanied Meaning Off Sound Off
pathogenic C2
/pæθəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ Able to cause (harmful) disease. Meaning Off Sound Off
surreptitious C2
/səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ Done secretly to avoid being noticed. Meaning Off Sound Off
qualitative C2
/ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ Based on the qualities or nature of something rather than on numbers or amounts. Meaning Off Sound Off
angsty C2
/ˈæŋ(k)sti/ Full of anxiety, worry, or moody emotional turmoil. Meaning Off Sound Off
contributory C2
/ˈkɑntrɪbjəˌtɔri/ helping to cause or bring about a result Meaning Off Sound Off
leprous C2
/ˈlɛprəs/ affected by or relating to leprosy Meaning Off Sound Off
noway C2
/ˈnoʊˌweɪ/ in no way or degree; not at all; now chiefly archaic or dialectal Meaning Off Sound Off
picayune C2
/ˌpɪkəˈjun/ Of little consequence; small and of little importance; petty, trivial. Meaning Off Sound Off
revelatory C2
[ˈɹɛvələtoɹi] Revealing something surprising or previously unknown. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfeasible C2
/ʌnˈfi.zə.bəl/ Not able to be done or carried out; not practical. Meaning Off Sound Off
corroborative C2
/kəˈrɑːbəˌreɪtɪv/ serving to support, confirm, or strengthen a statement or conclusion with additional evidence Meaning Off Sound Off
psychical C2
/ˈsaɪkɪkəl/ Performed by or pertaining to the psyche (the mind, spirit, or both): mental, psychic. Meaning Off Sound Off
stiffly C2
/ˈstɪfli/ in a stiff manner Meaning Off Sound Off
demonstrably C2
/diˈmɑnstrəbli/ in an obvious and provable manner Meaning Off Sound Off
prehensile C2
/pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object Meaning Off Sound Off
solvable C2
/ˈsɑlvəbəl/ capable of being solved Meaning Off Sound Off
sagittal C2
/ˈsædʒətəl/ anatomy: relating to a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right portions Meaning Off Sound Off
nominally C2
/ˈnɑmɪnəli/ in name only Meaning Off Sound Off
languorous C2
/ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical. Meaning Off Sound Off
rhythmical C2
/ˈɹɪð.mɪ.kəl/ rhythmic Meaning Off Sound Off
herbaceous C2
/ɝˈbeɪʃəs/ having soft green stems rather than persistent woody tissue, especially of a plant or plant part Meaning Off Sound Off
indiscrete C2
/ɪndɪsˈkɹiːt/ Not divided or separated into distinct parts. Meaning Off Sound Off
malodorous C2
/ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ Having a bad odor. Meaning Off Sound Off
libidinous C2
/lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ driven by lust Meaning Off Sound Off

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