Describing Qualities

mundanity C2

/mʌnˈdænɪti/ The quality of being ordinary, dull, or unremarkable. M S

threadlike C2

/ˈθɹɛdˌlaɪk/ resembling a thread in being long, narrow, or extremely thin M S

swingeing C2

/ˈswɪndʒɪŋ/ chiefly British: extremely severe, harsh, or damaging M S

odoriferous C2

/ˌoʊdəˈɹɪfəɹəs/ having a natural fragrance M S

ephemerality C2

The quality of lasting for only a very short time. M S

illimitable C2

/ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/ incapable of being limited or bounded; measureless M S

tendentious C2

/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one M S

putrescent C2

/pjuˈtrɛsənt/ undergoing putrefaction; becoming rotten or putrid M S

mettlesome C2

/ˈmɛtəlsəm/ Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous. M S

impenitent C2

/ɪmˈpɛnət(ə)nt/ Not penitent; specifically (Christianity), not repenting of one's sins; unrepentant. M S

austerely C2

/ɔˈstiɹli/ In a stern or severe manner. M S

remonstrance C2

/ɹɪˈmɒnstɹəns/ A strong protest or objection, often made formally and in writing. M S

unsleeping C2

/ʌnˈsliːpɪŋ/ not sleeping or unable to sleep M S

tigerish C2

/ˈtaɪɡərɪʃ/ resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy M S

glaucous C2

/ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ pale bluish-green or bluish-gray in color M S

polyandry C2

/ˌpɑːˌliːˈændri/ having more than one husband at a time M S

stringently C2

/ˈstrɪndʒəntli/ In a strict and rigorous way; with little flexibility. M S

pellucid C2

/pəˈluːsɪd/ perfectly clear or transparent, especially of water or light M S

roseate C2

/ˈroʊziət/ pink, rosy, or tinged with rose color M S

candidness C2

The quality of being candid. M S

ironbound C2

/ˈaɪɚnˌbaʊnd/ bound, reinforced, or covered with iron M S

precociously C2

In a way that shows unusually early development or maturity. M S

drabness C2

The quality of being dull, colourless, and dreary. M S

ineradicable C2

/ˌɪnɪˈrædɪkəbəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to eliminate, destroy, or remove M S

cogently C2

/ˈkəʊ.dʒn̩t.li/ In a clear and convincing way. M S

extensible C2

/ɪkˈstɛnsəbəl/ capable of being extended, enlarged, or applied more broadly M S

ponderously C2

In a slow, heavy, clumsy way. M S

incommodious C2

/ˌɪnkəˈmoʊdiəs/ uncomfortably or inconveniently small M S

topographically C2

With regard to the physical features and shape of the land. M S

multiform C2

/ˈmʌltiˌfɔɹm/ existing, appearing, or occurring in many different forms M S

demystification C2

The act of making a confusing or mysterious subject clear and easy to understand. M S

commensurately C2

/kəˈmɛnsɝətli/ In a way that matches or is in proportion to something. M S

gimcrack C2

/ˈd͡ʒɪmkɹæk/ a showy ornament or object of little practical use or value M S

ascertainable C2

/ˌæsɚˈteɪnəbl̩/ capable of being ascertained or found out M S

venomously C2

/ˈvɛnəməsli/ With intense spite or hostility. M S

tricolored C2

/ˌtraɪˈkʌl.ɚd/ having or marked with three different colors M S

slatternly C2

Appropriate to or characteristic of a slattern. M S

euphorically C2

In a way that shows intense happiness and excitement. M S

unstamped C2

Not stamped. M S

confabulate C2

/kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ To unconsciously invent false memories to fill gaps in what you remember. M S

earthborn C2

/ˈɝθˌbɔɹn/ born on or produced by the earth; mortal or terrestrial M S

undemonstrative C2

/ˌʌn dəˈmɒn stɹə tɪv/ Not showing your feelings openly; reserved. M S

plethoric C2

/ˈplɛθərɪk/ excessively full, abundant, or richly supplied M S

superfluously C2

In an unnecessary way; more than is needed. M S

spuriously C2

In a false or misleading way that only seems genuine. M S

improvable C2

/ɪmˈpruː.və.bəl/ capable of being made better in quality, condition, or performance M S

evitable C2

/ˈɛvɪtəbəl/ capable of being avoided or prevented; not inevitable M S

inductively C2

/ɪnˈdʌktɪvli/ In an inductive manner; by using induction. M S

taciturnity C2

The habit of saying very little. M S

energic C2

/ɪˈnɝdʒɪk/ active or operative; capable of producing an effect M S

unexceptionable C2

/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbəl/ entirely acceptable and not open to criticism or objection M S

starlike C2

/ˈstɑɹˌlaɪk/ resembling a star in shape, brightness, remoteness, or appearance M S

corrigible C2

/ˈkɔːr.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ capable of being corrected, improved, or set right M S

assiduity C2

/ˌæsəˈduːəti/ constant, careful effort and attention; diligence M S

kinematics C2

/ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass M S

cinereous C2

/sɪˈnɪriəs/ ash-gray or gray tinged with brown, especially in descriptions of an animal's plumage, fur, or other coloring M S

striate C2

/ˈstraɪ.ət/ marked with narrow parallel lines, grooves, or ridges M S

abysm C2

/əˈbɪzəm/ a bottomless gulf or pit M S

pursy C2

/ˈpɝsi/ fat and short. M S

insipidity C2

/ˌɪn.sɪˈpɪd.ɪ.t̬i/ the quality of being dull, lifeless, or lacking character and interest M S

punitively C2

In a way meant to punish. M S

imbricate C2

/ˈɪmbrɪkət/ overlapping regularly like roof tiles or fish scales M S

tumid C2

/ˈtuːmɪd/ literary or technical: swollen, bulging, or enlarged M S

unpropitious C2

/ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/ not favorable or likely to lead to success; ill-timed M S

nontechnical C2

/ˌnɑːnˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ not involving specialized scientific, professional, or mechanical knowledge or language M S

intercommunication C2

/ˌɪntəkəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ Mutual communication. M S

fulvous C2

/ˈfʊlvəs/ dull brownish yellow or tawny, especially in descriptions of animal plumage or fur M S

priggishness C2

/ˈprɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/ exaggerated and arrogant properness M S

inappreciable C2

/ˌɪnəˈpriːʃəbəl/ too small or slight to be perceived, measured, or have a significant effect M S

spatulate C2

/ˈspætʃələt/ shaped like a spatula, with a broad rounded end that narrows toward the base M S

unactive C2

/ʌnˈæktɪv/ not active; lacking activity, agency, or power to produce an effect M S

mucilaginous C2

/ˌmjuːsəˈlædʒənəs/ sticky, slimy, or gelatinous in texture M S

irrefragable C2

/ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/ impossible to refute, dispute, or break down by argument M S

stultify C2

/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ To make someone or something dull and lifeless, especially by limiting freedom or imagination. M S

abhorrently C2

/æbˈhɔɹ.ənt.li/ In a way that causes strong disgust or hatred. M S

conjoint C2

/kənˈdʒɔɪnt/ involving two or more people or things acting, existing, or being considered together M S

supplicatory C2

/ˈsʌplɪkəˌtɔri/ expressing an earnest or humble plea M S

ungrudging C2

/ʌnˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/ given, done, or felt willingly and wholeheartedly, without reluctance or resentment M S

contrariety C2

/kɒntɹəˈɹʌɪəti/ Opposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast. M S

ruminative C2

/ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ Thoughtful and given to deep reflection. M S

uncalculating C2

/ˌʌnˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tɪŋ/ not motivated by strategic self-interest or careful calculation; spontaneous and unscheming M S

deprecatory C2

/ˈdɛpɹɪkəˌtɔɹi/ expressing disapproval or criticism, or seeking to avert criticism by an apologetic manner M S

deficiently C2

/dɪˈfɪʃəntli/ In a way that lacks something needed or falls short of a standard. M S

coextensive C2

/ˌkoʊ.ɛkˈstɛn.sɪv/ Having the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area. M S

sphinxlike C2

/ˈsfɪŋksˌlaɪk/ mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret, especially through an unreadable expression or manner M S

unmingled C2

/ʌnˈmɪŋɡəld/ not mixed or combined with anything else; pure or unalloyed M S

unobtrusiveness C2

The quality of being quiet and not drawing attention to oneself M S

unostentatious C2

/ˌʌnˌɑː.stənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ not ostentatious M S

ineffaceable C2

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfeɪ.sə.bəl/ impossible to erase, remove, or forget M S

underhung C2

/ˌʌn.dɚˈhʌŋ/ having a lower jaw or lip that projects beyond the upper one M S

unsoftened C2

/ʌnˈsɔfənd/ not made physically softer, smoother, or less hard M S

paralyzingly C2

To a degree that leaves you unable to move or act. M S

metrically C2

/ˈmɛtrɪkəli/ with regard to meter M S

quenchable C2

/ˈkwɛntʃəbəl/ capable of being extinguished or put out M S

derivable C2

/dɪˈɹaɪvəbəɫ/ capable of being derived M S

flocculent C2

/ˈflɑːkjələnt/ resembling wool in being loose, soft, and fluffy M S