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Describing Qualities

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uber C2
/ˈuːbɚ/ informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind Meaning Off Sound Off
Celtic C2
/ˈkɛltɪk/ of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions Meaning Off Sound Off
wayward C2
/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly. Meaning Off Sound Off
bison C2
/ˈbaɪsən/ a large wild bovine of the genus Bison, with a massive head, short horns, and a shaggy forequarter Meaning Off Sound Off
bloodthirsty C2
/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous. Meaning Off Sound Off
untraceable C2
/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/ incapable of being traced or tracked down Meaning Off Sound Off
smoky C2
/ˈsmoʊki/ marked by or emitting or filled with smoke Meaning Off Sound Off
rhetorical C2
/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer. Meaning Off Sound Off
wholesome C2
/ˈhoʊl.səm/ sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind Meaning Off Sound Off
Sicilian C2
/sɪˈsɪliən/ relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off
bonny C2
/ˈbɑːni/ very pleasing to the eye Meaning Off Sound Off
eminent C2
/ˈɛmɪnənt/ Famous and highly respected in a particular field. Meaning Off Sound Off
subversive C2
/səbˈvɝsɪv/ Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase. Meaning Off Sound Off
ruddy C2
/ˈrʌdi/ inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life Meaning Off Sound Off
forcibly C2
/ˈfɔːsəbli/ in a forcible manner Meaning Off Sound Off
oblivious C2
/əˈblɪviːəs/ Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of. Meaning Off Sound Off
airtight C2
/ˈɛrˌtaɪt/ sealed so that air or another gas cannot pass in or out Meaning Off Sound Off
whimsical C2
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ Given to whimsy. Meaning Off Sound Off
residual C2
/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone. Meaning Off Sound Off
cavalier C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern Meaning Off Sound Off
unintelligible C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise Meaning Off Sound Off
savvy C2
/ˈsævi/ Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive. Meaning Off Sound Off
antarctic C2
/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/ relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole Meaning Off Sound Off
adrift C2
/əˈdrɪft/ floating without being moored or steered Meaning Off Sound Off
irritable C2
/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ Easily exasperated or excited. Meaning Off Sound Off
seismic C2
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/ Relating to or caused by earthquakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
carnal C2
/ˈkɑɹnəl/ of or relating to the body or flesh Meaning Off Sound Off
glittering C2
/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light Meaning Off Sound Off
starry C2
/ˈstɑɹ.i/ abounding with or resembling stars Meaning Off Sound Off
agile C2
/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/ Able to move quickly and easily. Meaning Off Sound Off
secular C2
/ˈsɛkjələɹ/ Not connected with religion or spiritual matters. Meaning Off Sound Off
ticklish C2
/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/ very sensitive to being tickled Meaning Off Sound Off
tipsy C2
/ˈtɪp.si/ slightly intoxicated Meaning Off Sound Off
Siamese C2
/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/ historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off
abominable C2
/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ unequivocally detestable Meaning Off Sound Off
inconclusive C2
/ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/ Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion. Meaning Off Sound Off
callous C2
/ˈkæləs/ Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
sho C2
/ʃoʊ/ nonstandard pronunciation spelling of sure, shore, or so Meaning Off Sound Off
disgruntled C2
/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/ In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour. Meaning Off Sound Off
maritime C2
/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea Meaning Off Sound Off
platonic C2
/pləˈtɒnɪk/ free from physical desire Meaning Off Sound Off
hysterically C2
/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/ In a wild, uncontrollable, emotional way. Meaning Off Sound Off
feverish C2
/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ marked by intense agitation or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off
vascular C2
/ˈvæskjəlɚ/ relating to, containing, or consisting of vessels that carry blood, lymph, sap, or other fluid in an organism Meaning Off Sound Off
menacing C2
/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening. Meaning Off Sound Off
alpine C2
/ˈæl.paɪn/ living or growing above the timber line Meaning Off Sound Off
albino C2
/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ born with albinism and therefore having little or no melanin pigmentation Meaning Off Sound Off
sable C2
/ˈseɪbəl/ black or very dark, especially in literary description or heraldry Meaning Off Sound Off
floral C2
/ˈfloɹəl/ decorated with, made from, or resembling flowers Meaning Off Sound Off
godless C2
/ˈɡɑdləs/ not believing in or acknowledging a god or gods Meaning Off Sound Off
proverbial C2
/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/ Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally. Meaning Off Sound Off
iguana C2
/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ a large tropical American lizard, typically with a crest of spines along its back and a long tail Meaning Off Sound Off
aristocratic C2
/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy Meaning Off Sound Off
tinny C2
/ˈtɪni/ having a thin, harsh, metallic sound Meaning Off Sound Off
conjugal C2
/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses Meaning Off Sound Off
incognito C2
/ˌɪn.kɑːɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/ with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition Meaning Off Sound Off
exalted C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/ Held in very high regard; of high rank or status. Meaning Off Sound Off
twelfth C2
/ˈtwɛlfθ/ coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position Meaning Off Sound Off
intolerant C2
/ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects. Meaning Off Sound Off
astral C2
/ˈæstɹəl/ being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars Meaning Off Sound Off
irreversible C2
/ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ incapable of being reversed Meaning Off Sound Off
Peruvian C2
/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/ relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography Meaning Off Sound Off
handsomely C2
/ˈhæn(t)səmli/ in a generously handsome manner Meaning Off Sound Off
faceless C2
/ˈfeɪs.ləs/ having no visible or recognizable face Meaning Off Sound Off
Jurassic C2
/dʒəˈræsɪk/ relating to the second period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201 to 145 million years ago Meaning Off Sound Off
shorthand C2
/ˈʃɔɹthænd/ written in abbreviated or symbolic form Meaning Off Sound Off
spatial C2
/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it. Meaning Off Sound Off
rummy C2
/ˈrʌm.i/ in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious Meaning Off Sound Off
Mongolian C2
/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture Meaning Off Sound Off
infallible C2
/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake. Meaning Off Sound Off
instantaneous C2
/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ Happening immediately, with no delay at all. Meaning Off Sound Off
swish C2
/swɪʃ/ sophisticated; fashionable; smooth. Meaning Off Sound Off
veritable C2
/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/ Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine. Meaning Off Sound Off
red-hot C2
/ˌredˈhɑːt/ so hot that it glows red Meaning Off Sound Off
poignant C2
/ˈpɔɪnənt/ keenly distressing to the mind or feelings Meaning Off Sound Off
crippling C2
/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/ Causing serious harm, damage, or a problem too big to overcome. Meaning Off Sound Off
deviant C2
/ˈdiːviːənt/ Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted. Meaning Off Sound Off
physiological C2
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to how the body and its organs normally work. Meaning Off Sound Off
billiard C2
/ˈbɪl.i.ə(ɹ)d/ of or relating to billiards Meaning Off Sound Off
comatose C2
/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/ in a coma or a state of deep, prolonged unconsciousness Meaning Off Sound Off
predatory C2
/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/ living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain Meaning Off Sound Off
celibate C2
/ˈsɛləbət/ abstaining from sexual intercourse Meaning Off Sound Off
notoriously C2
/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/ In a way that is widely known, usually for something bad or difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off
patronizing C2
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. Meaning Off Sound Off
insidious C2
/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way Meaning Off Sound Off
cranial C2
/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain Meaning Off Sound Off
incorrigible C2
/ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright. Meaning Off Sound Off
squeamish C2
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off
shoddy C2
/ˈʃɑ.di/ poorly made, carelessly done, or inferior in quality Meaning Off Sound Off
amorous C2
/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ inclined toward or displaying love Meaning Off Sound Off
seedy C2
/ˈsiːdi/ Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable. Meaning Off Sound Off
sultry C2
/ˈsʌltɹi/ characterized by oppressive heat and humidity Meaning Off Sound Off
lawless C2
/ˈlɔːləs/ disobedient to or defiant of law Meaning Off Sound Off
shrill C2
/ˈʃrɪl/ of colors that are bright and gaudy Meaning Off Sound Off
sledgehammer C2
/ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for powerful blows in demolition or construction Meaning Off Sound Off
faux C2
/foʊ/ made in imitation of something else; artificial or not genuine Meaning Off Sound Off

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