Describing Qualities

tacitly C2

/ˈtæsɪtli/ In a way that is understood without being said directly. M S

antithetical C2

/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ Directly opposed; in complete contrast. M S

lilliputian C2

/ˌlɪləˈpjuʃən/ extremely small, miniature, or petty in scale or importance M S

autonomously C2

/ˌɔˈtɑːnoʊməsli/ In a way that is independent or self-governing. M S

hoar C2

/hɔr/ literary: greyish white with age; old and grey-haired or frost-whitened M S

greyish C2

/ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ Alternative spelling of grayish. M S

indissoluble C2

/ˌɪndɪˈsɑːljəbəl/ impossible to break, separate, annul, or bring to an end M S

opacity C2

/oʊˈpæsɪti/ The quality of not allowing light to pass through. M S

physiologist C2

/ˌfɪziːˈɑːlədʒɪst/ a biologist specializing in physiology M S

unimagined C2

/ˌənɪˈmædʒənd/ not previously conceived, pictured, or expected M S

warty C2

/ˈwɔrti/ covered with warts or wart-like growths M S

presuppose C2

/ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ To assume that something is true before going on to argue or conclude something else. M S

reinterpret C2

/ˌriːɪnˈtɝːprət/ To interpret again. M S

friable C2

/ˈfraɪəbəl/ easily crumbled, broken into small fragments, or reduced to powder M S

correspondingly C2

/ˌkɔ.ɹəˈspɑn.dɪŋ.li/ in a corresponding manner M S

refutation C2

/ˌɹef.jʊˈtæɪ.ʃən/ the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions M S

adulterate C2

/əˈdʌltəɹət/ To make something weaker or lower in quality by adding another substance. M S

intolerably C2

/ˌɪnˈtɑːlɝəbli/ to an unacceptable degree M S

striation C2

[stɹaɪˈeɪ.ʃən] one of a series of narrow parallel lines, grooves, ridges, or bands M S

blubbery C2

/ˈblʌbəɹi/ Fat, soft, and wobbly, like blubber. M S

inextricable C2

/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbəl/ so closely connected or entangled that separation is impossible M S

illustrative C2

/ɪˈlʌs.tɹə.tɪv/ Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating. M S

tantalizingly C2

/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/ In a way that tempts you with something desirable but just out of reach. M S

infernally C2

Extremely; to an annoying degree. M S

twiddly C2

/ˈtwɪdəli/ informal: winding, twisting, or intricately shaped M S

unmodified C2

not changed in form or character M S

axiomatic C2

/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ So obviously true that it needs no proof. M S

mottling C2

/ˈmɑːtəlɪŋ/ spots or blotches of different shades or colours M S

unsurpassable C2

/ˌʌnsɚˈpæsəbəl/ so excellent, great, or extreme that it cannot be surpassed M S

capriciously C2

/kəˈprɪʃɪsli/ in a capricious manner M S

ignominiously C2

/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs.li/ In a shameful or dishonourable way. M S

vaporous C2

/ˈveɪpɚəs/ filled with, consisting of, or resembling vapor; misty or gaseous M S

rumination C2

/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ Deep, careful thinking about something over a long time. M S

crudity C2

/ˈkruːdəti/ the quality of being rough, primitive, or lacking refinement M S

coppery C2

/ˈkɑpəɹi/ resembling copper, especially in having its reddish-brown color or metallic sheen M S

disparagingly C2

/dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/ In a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly. M S

injudicious C2

/ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ Showing poor judgement; not well judged. M S

inseparably C2

/ˌɪnˈsɛpɝəbli/ without possibility of separation M S

rufous C2

/ˈruːfəs/ reddish-brown or rust-colored, especially in descriptions of animal fur or plumage M S

unquenched C2

/ʌnˈkwɛntʃt/ not extinguished, cooled, or slaked M S

incorporeal C2

/ɪnkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/ Having no material form or physical substance. M S

trumpery C2

/ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/ showy but worthless objects, ornaments, or finery M S

ungentle C2

/ʌnˈdʒɛntəl/ not gentle, kind, or considerate; harsh M S

insomuch C2

/ɪnsəʊˈmʌt͡ʃ/ Because of; since; as a result of. M S

dapple C2

/ˈdæp.əl/ to mark or cover something with contrasting spots or irregular patches of color, light, or shade M S

remonstrate C2

/ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ To protest or argue against something, expressing strong disapproval. M S

qualitatively C2

/ˌkwɑːləˈteɪtɪvli/ in a manner relating to the value of something rather than the amount M S

inextinguishable C2

/ˌɪnɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to extinguish M S

elongation C2

/ˌiːlɔŋˈgeɪʃən/ The angular distance of a planet from the sun. M S

confabulation C2

/kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃən/ A false memory that someone genuinely believes is true, often caused by brain illness. M S

brushy C2

/ˈbrʌʃi/ covered with or consisting of dense bushes, scrub, or undergrowth M S

prescriptive C2

/pɹəˈskɹəptəv/ Giving firm rules or instructions about how something should be done. M S

dubiously C2

/ˈdub.i.əs.li/ In a doubtful or uncertain way, as if unsure something is good or true. M S

stoutly C2

/ˈstaʊtli/ in a resolute manner M S

scabrous C2

/ˈskæb.rəs/ dealing with indecent, salacious, or scandalous subject matter M S

unpractical C2

/ʌnˈpræktɪkəl/ not suitable or effective for use in real situations M S

laudatory C2

/ˈlɔdəˌtɔri/ Expressing strong praise. M S

ebon C2

/ˈɛbən/ literary: deep black in color, like ebony M S

fixedly C2

/ˈfɪksɪdli/ in a fixed manner M S

rotundity C2

/roʊˈtʌndəti/ roundness of shape or fullness of figure M S

largeness C2

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒnəs/ large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness M S

elfish C2

/ˈɛlfɪʃ/ resembling or characteristic of an elf; strange, delicate, or otherworldly M S

inchoate C2

/ɪnˈkoʊət/ Just beginning and not yet fully formed or developed M S

unfeasibly C2

To a degree that seems impossible or impractical. M S

arduously C2

In a way that requires great effort and is very tiring. M S

expiratory C2

/ɪkˈspaɪrəˌtɔri/ of or relating to the breathing out phase of respiration M S

membranous C2

/ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) M S

pervious C2

/ˈpɝviəs/ able to be penetrated or passed through by water, air, or another substance M S

selectivity C2

/sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/ The quality of being careful or particular about what one chooses. M S

paradisiacal C2

/ˌpærədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ idyllically beautiful, peaceful, or pleasurable M S

apologetically C2

/əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪˌkliː/ in an apologetic manner M S

suffuse C2

/səˈfjuːz/ To spread slowly through or over something, especially a colour, light, or feeling. M S

polysyllabic C2

/ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ Having more than one syllable, or many syllables. M S

hornless C2

/ˈhɔːn.ləs/ having no horns M S

unimproved C2

/ˌənɪmˈpruːvd/ not made more desirable or valuable or profitable M S

unshaped C2

/ʌnˈʃeɪpt/ incompletely or imperfectly shaped M S

frowsy C2

/ˈfraʊzi/ dirty, neglected, and untidy in appearance M S

pouter C2

/ˈpaʊtɝ/ one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out M S

palmy C2

/ˈpɑː.mi/ prosperous, flourishing, successful, or triumphant, especially in the phrase palmy days M S

melodiously C2

In a way that sounds pleasant and tuneful. M S

malleability C2

/ˌmæliːəˈbɪləti/ The quality of being easily shaped, bent, or changed. M S

infallibly C2

/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bli/ In a way that never fails or makes a mistake. M S

irrelevancy C2

/ˌɪˈrɛləvənsi/ Something that has no bearing on the matter being discussed. M S

shadeless C2

/ˈʃeɪdləs/ having no protection from direct sunlight M S

murrey C2

/ˈmɝːi/ heraldry: a dark mulberry or purplish-red color M S

corpuscular C2

/kɔɹˈpʌskjəlɚ/ of or relating to corpuscles M S

allurement C2

/əˈlʊr.mənt/ the quality or power of being strongly attractive or fascinating M S

unhandsome C2

/ˌʌnˈhæn.səm/ Not handsome. M S

initiatory C2

/ɪˈnɪʃiəˌtɔri/ serving as a beginning or introduction; initial M S

indestructibility C2

/ˌɪndəˌstrəktɪˈbɪlɪti/ The condition of being indestructible. M S

irremediable C2

/ˌɪrɪˈmidiəbəl/ impossible to cure, correct, repair, or improve M S

workmanlike C2

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)kmənlaɪk/ Resembling or characteristic of a workman. M S

antipathetic C2

/ˌæntɪpəˈθɛtɪk/ feeling, showing, or causing strong dislike or repugnance M S

cultish C2

Resembling a cult, especially in showing extreme or unquestioning devotion. M S

stringency C2

/ˈstrɪndʒənsi/ the quality of being strict, exacting, or rigorously enforced M S

angularity C2

The quality of having sharp angles or corners. M S