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Describing Qualities

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idealistic C2
/aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/ Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism. Meaning Off Sound Off
unconsciously C2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ without awareness or deliberate intention Meaning Off Sound Off
unscrupulous C2
/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ Without scruples; immoral. Meaning Off Sound Off
loathsome C2
/ˈloʊð.səm/ causing or able to cause nausea Meaning Off Sound Off
maniacal C2
/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/ wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited Meaning Off Sound Off
feudal C2
/ˈfju.dəl/ Of, or relating to feudalism. Meaning Off Sound Off
monogamous C2
/məˈnɑɡəməs/ (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate Meaning Off Sound Off
mercilessly C2
/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ without pity or mercy Meaning Off Sound Off
cosmopolitan C2
/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ of worldwide scope or applicability Meaning Off Sound Off
scurvy C2
/ˈskɜɹvi/ Of a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low. Meaning Off Sound Off
salamander C2
/ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ a long-bodied amphibian with a tail and short legs, superficially resembling a lizard Meaning Off Sound Off
repetitive C2
/ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ characterized by repetition Meaning Off Sound Off
fluorescent C2
/flɔːˈɹɛs.ənt/ emitting visible or other electromagnetic radiation while excited by absorbed radiation or energetic particles, with the emission usually ending almost at once when excitation stops Meaning Off Sound Off
derelict C2
/ˈdɛɹəˌlɪk(t)/ Left empty and falling apart from neglect; run-down. Meaning Off Sound Off
baroque C2
/bəˈɹoʊk/ In the highly decorated, dramatic style of European art and music of about 1600 to 1750. Meaning Off Sound Off
extracurricular C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ Outside the regular school or college curriculum. Meaning Off Sound Off
kinetic C2
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ Relating to or produced by movement. Meaning Off Sound Off
narcotic C2
/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/ inducing mental lethargy Meaning Off Sound Off
autonomous C2
/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others. Meaning Off Sound Off
awry C2
/əˈɹɑɪ/ away from the correct or expected course Meaning Off Sound Off
meager C2
/ˈmiɡɚ/ Small in amount and not enough; poor in quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
moonlit C2
/ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ lighted by moonlight Meaning Off Sound Off
arduous C2
/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ Very difficult and tiring; requiring a lot of effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
res C2
/rɛz/ informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res Meaning Off Sound Off
figuratively C2
/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/ In a way that is meant as an image or comparison, not literally. Meaning Off Sound Off
grouchy C2
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/ easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain Meaning Off Sound Off
superfluous C2
/suˈpɝflu.əs/ More than is needed; unnecessary. Meaning Off Sound Off
adept C2
/əˈdɛpt/ Highly skilled and capable at something. Meaning Off Sound Off
definitively C2
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final. Meaning Off Sound Off
livid C2
/ˈlɪvɪd/ furiously angry Meaning Off Sound Off
futuristic C2
/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/ having an appearance, technology, or style suggestive of an imagined future Meaning Off Sound Off
incendiary C2
/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily Meaning Off Sound Off
diligently C2
/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ In a careful and hardworking way, with steady effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
resolute C2
/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ Firm, unyielding, determined. Meaning Off Sound Off
lumbar C2
/ˈlʌmbɑɹ/ relating to the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis Meaning Off Sound Off
sizable C2
/ˈsaɪ.zə.bəl/ fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree Meaning Off Sound Off
aloft C2
/əˈlɔft/ in the higher atmosphere above the earth Meaning Off Sound Off
haughty C2
/ˈhɔti/ Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt. Meaning Off Sound Off
mathematically C2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/ with respect to mathematics Meaning Off Sound Off
synonymous C2
/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ of words, meaning the same or nearly the same Meaning Off Sound Off
forlorn C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/ Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned. Meaning Off Sound Off
meticulously C2
/məˈtɪkjələsli/ In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail. Meaning Off Sound Off
née C2
/neɪ/ used before a married woman's birth surname Meaning Off Sound Off
punitive C2
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ Intended as punishment. Meaning Off Sound Off
amok C2
/əˈmɑk/ in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok' Meaning Off Sound Off
nuptial C2
/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ of or relating to a wedding Meaning Off Sound Off
spaniel C2
/ˈspænjəl/ any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears Meaning Off Sound Off
undecided C2
/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ not yet having made a commitment Meaning Off Sound Off
afresh C2
/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ again but in a new or different way Meaning Off Sound Off
panicky C2
/ˈpænɪki/ thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation Meaning Off Sound Off
crabby C2
/ˈkræbi/ irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain Meaning Off Sound Off
unbecoming C2
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. Meaning Off Sound Off
flamboyant C2
/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ elaborately or excessively ornamented Meaning Off Sound Off
wavy C2
/ˈweɪvi/ of hair, having waves Meaning Off Sound Off
elated C2
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ Extremely happy and excited Meaning Off Sound Off
grassy C2
/ˈɡɹæsi/ abounding in grass Meaning Off Sound Off
complacent C2
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/ contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions Meaning Off Sound Off
gruff C2
/ɡɹɐf/ deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion Meaning Off Sound Off
emporium C2
/ɪmˈpɔriəm/ a large store or marketplace offering a wide variety of goods Meaning Off Sound Off
unhinged C2
/ənˈhɪndʒd/ mentally unstable or severely disturbed Meaning Off Sound Off
impregnable C2
/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/ incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted Meaning Off Sound Off
abject C2
/ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ Extremely bad and hopeless; complete and utter. Meaning Off Sound Off
odious C2
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/ unequivocally detestable Meaning Off Sound Off
anecdote C2
/ˈænəkˌdoʊt/ a short, often interesting or humorous account of a real incident Meaning Off Sound Off
tabby C2
/ˈtæb.i/ having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring Meaning Off Sound Off
incoherent C2
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/ without logical or meaningful connection Meaning Off Sound Off
blasphemous C2
/ˈblæsfəməs/ showing gross disrespect or contempt for God, a religion, or something regarded as sacred Meaning Off Sound Off
abundantly C2
/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ In large amounts; plentifully. Meaning Off Sound Off
roan C2
/roʊn/ having a coat in which white hairs are evenly mixed with hairs of a darker base color Meaning Off Sound Off
savory C2
/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/ morally wholesome or acceptable Meaning Off Sound Off
incumbent C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ Currently holding an official position, especially in politics. Meaning Off Sound Off
faithless C2
/ˈfeɪθləs/ disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust Meaning Off Sound Off
grandiose C2
/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
musty C2
/ˈmʌsti/ Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy. Meaning Off Sound Off
eventual C2
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/ happening or existing at a later time or as the final result of a process Meaning Off Sound Off
heady C2
/ˈhɛdi/ strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does Meaning Off Sound Off
unsavory C2
/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/ morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
ruthlessly C2
/ˈruːθləsli/ in a ruthless manner Meaning Off Sound Off
testy C2
/ˈtɛsti/ easily irritated or annoyed Meaning Off Sound Off
unnerving C2
/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/ Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid. Meaning Off Sound Off
idyllic C2
/aɪˈdɪlɪk/ extremely peaceful, happy, or beautiful, with no apparent problems Meaning Off Sound Off
meaty C2
/ˈmiːti/ substantial, interesting, and rich in useful content Meaning Off Sound Off
prissy C2
/ˈpɹɪsi/ Too concerned with proper behaviour and easily shocked; prim and fussy. Meaning Off Sound Off
trig C2
/trɪɡ/ dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance Meaning Off Sound Off
lyrical C2
/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ Expressing deep personal emotion in a beautiful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unbridled C2
/ʌnˈbraɪdəld/ not controlled, restrained, or limited Meaning Off Sound Off
raucous C2
/ˈɹɔkəs/ Harsh and rough-sounding. Meaning Off Sound Off
redheaded C2
/ˈrɛdˌhɛdɪd/ having red hair and usually fair skin Meaning Off Sound Off
perplexed C2
/pɚˈplɛkst/ full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment Meaning Off Sound Off
one-horse C2
/ˈwʌnˌhɔːrs/ small, unimportant, or having very limited resources Meaning Off Sound Off
rife C2
/ˈraɪf/ Widespread and common, usually of something bad or harmful. Meaning Off Sound Off
amicable C2
/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ Showing friendliness or goodwill. Meaning Off Sound Off
proprietary C2
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/ Owned by a particular company and protected by patents, trademarks, or copyright. Meaning Off Sound Off
fleshy C2
/ˈflɛʃi/ Of, related to, or resembling flesh. Meaning Off Sound Off
magnanimous C2
/mægˈnænəməs/ Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker. Meaning Off Sound Off
depressive C2
/dɪˈprɛsɪv/ Relating to or showing depression; gloomy and low in spirit. Meaning Off Sound Off

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