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Describing Qualities

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finny C2
/ˈfɪn.i/ having fins or resembling a fin Meaning Off Sound Off
archetypal C2
/ˈɑɹkɪtaɪpəl/ Being a perfect or most typical example of a kind of person or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
zygomatic C2
/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ɪk/ Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch. Meaning Off Sound Off
hexagonal C2
/hɛkˈsæɡ.ə.nəl/ Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon. Meaning Off Sound Off
verifiable C2
/ˌvɛɹ.əˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation Meaning Off Sound Off
unencumbered C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbɚd/ Free of burdens, debts, or restrictions. Meaning Off Sound Off
colourless C2
/ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ Having little or no colour. Meaning Off Sound Off
filmy C2
/ˈfɪlmi/ so thin as to transmit light Meaning Off Sound Off
ancillary C2
/ˈæn.səˌlɛɹ.i/ furnishing added support Meaning Off Sound Off
iridescent C2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ having a play of lustrous rainbow colors Meaning Off Sound Off
wilfully C2
/ˈwɪlfəli/ Willingly, of one's own free will. Meaning Off Sound Off
cavernous C2
/ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ being or suggesting a cavern Meaning Off Sound Off
litigious C2
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/ inclined to settle disputes by bringing lawsuits Meaning Off Sound Off
powdery C2
/ˈpaʊdəri/ consisting of, resembling, or easily crumbling into fine dry particles Meaning Off Sound Off
immeasurably C2
/ˌɪˈmɛʒɝˌæbli/ In a manner that is not measurable, in a way that cannot be measured. Meaning Off Sound Off
aghast C2
/əˈɡæst/ Filled with shock and horror. Meaning Off Sound Off
meritorious C2
/ˌmɛrəˈtɔriəs/ deserving praise, honor, or reward because of excellence or good conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
coquettish C2
/koʊˈket.ɪʃ/ playfully flirtatious in a way intended to attract attention without showing serious romantic intent Meaning Off Sound Off
waterlogged C2
/ˈwɔtɝˌlɑːgd/ soaked or saturated with water Meaning Off Sound Off
mutinous C2
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/ Refusing to obey those in authority; ready to rebel. Meaning Off Sound Off
surreptitiously C2
/ˌsɝːəpˈtɪʃəsli/ In a secret way, so as not to be noticed. Meaning Off Sound Off
gelatinous C2
/ˈdʒelətɪnəs/ having a thick, soft, jellylike consistency Meaning Off Sound Off
contractually C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəli/ By the terms of a contract; as required by a legal agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off
conspicuously C2
/kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/ in a manner tending to attract attention Meaning Off Sound Off
windowless C2
/ˈwɪndoʊləs/ Having no windows, especially no external windows. Meaning Off Sound Off
ignominious C2
/ɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs/ Causing or deserving public shame and dishonour. Meaning Off Sound Off
dermal C2
/ˈdɝːməl/ relating to or existing on or affecting the skin Meaning Off Sound Off
highfalutin C2
/ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/ informal and disapproving: pompous, pretentious, or designed to seem important or sophisticated Meaning Off Sound Off
physiologically C2
/ˌfɪziːəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ In a way that relates to how the body normally functions. Meaning Off Sound Off
commensurate C2
/kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ In proportion to something; matching it in size, degree, or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
arable C2
/ˈer.ə.bəl/ suitable for or used in growing crops Meaning Off Sound Off
barometric C2
/ˌber.əˈmet.rɪk/ relating to atmospheric pressure or to its measurement with a barometer Meaning Off Sound Off
unsurpassed C2
/ˌənsɝˈpæst/ Better than anything or anyone else; impossible to beat. Meaning Off Sound Off
ardently C2
/ˈɑːrdəntli/ in an ardent manner Meaning Off Sound Off
mammalian C2
/məˈmeɪl.jən/ Of, or pertaining to, mammals. Meaning Off Sound Off
sunlit C2
/ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ lighted by sunlight Meaning Off Sound Off
shiftless C2
/ˈʃɪftləs/ lacking ambition or initiative and habitually unwilling to work steadily Meaning Off Sound Off
nonchalantly C2
/ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/ In a calm, relaxed way that shows no worry or concern. Meaning Off Sound Off
ineligible C2
/ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/ not qualified or permitted to be chosen, receive something, or take part Meaning Off Sound Off
crawly C2
/ˈkrɔːli/ moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures Meaning Off Sound Off
chauvinistic C2
/ˌtʃoʊvəˈnɪstɪk/ Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists. Meaning Off Sound Off
jejune C2
/d͡ʒəˈdʒuːn/ lacking in nutritive value Meaning Off Sound Off
slippy C2
/ˈslɪpi/ slippery; difficult to stand on, hold, or control because it is smooth or wet Meaning Off Sound Off
apostate C2
/əˈpɔs.teɪt/ Guilty of apostasy. Meaning Off Sound Off
erstwhile C2
/ˈɝst.waɪl/ Respected, honourable. Meaning Off Sound Off
horsy C2
/ˈhɔːr.si/ relating to, resembling, or characteristic of horses Meaning Off Sound Off
sylvan C2
/ˈsɪlvən/ relating to or characteristic of wooded regions Meaning Off Sound Off
chronologically C2
/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ In the order in which things happened in time. Meaning Off Sound Off
freckled C2
/ˈfɹɛkəld/ covered with freckles or small brownish spots Meaning Off Sound Off
unobtrusive C2
/ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ Not easily noticed; quiet and not drawing attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
brackish C2
/ˈbɹækɪʃ/ slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water) Meaning Off Sound Off
spindly C2
/ˈspɪnd.li/ long or tall, unusually thin, and appearing weak or fragile Meaning Off Sound Off
nascent C2
/ˈnæɪ.sənt/ Just coming into existence and beginning to develop. Meaning Off Sound Off
nohow C2
/ˈnoʊˌhaʊ/ dated or dialectal: in no way; not at all Meaning Off Sound Off
calamitous C2
/kəˈlæmətəs/ Causing or involving great harm or disaster. Meaning Off Sound Off
toothy C2
/ˈtuːθi/ showing many teeth or having large, noticeable teeth Meaning Off Sound Off
taciturn C2
/ˈtæsɪtɝn/ Saying very little; not inclined to talk. Meaning Off Sound Off
strenuously C2
/ˈstrɛnjuːəsli/ In a strenuous manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
preeminent C2
/priːˈɛmənənt/ Better than all others; outstanding in rank or quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
episcopal C2
/ɪˈpɪskəpəl/ of or relating to bishops or to government of a church by bishops Meaning Off Sound Off
lactic C2
/ˈlæktɪk/ relating to, derived from, or occurring in milk Meaning Off Sound Off
capillary C2
/kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ long and slender with a very small internal diameter Meaning Off Sound Off
communicable C2
/kəˈmjuːnɪkəbəl/ readily communicated Meaning Off Sound Off
hieroglyphic C2
/ˌhaɪ.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪk/ written in or relating to a system that uses pictorial symbols, especially ancient Egyptian writing Meaning Off Sound Off
bric-a-brac C2
/ˈbrɪk.əˌbræk/ a collection of small decorative objects, curios, and ornaments, usually of little practical or monetary value Meaning Off Sound Off
inviolable C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ incapable of being transgressed or dishonored Meaning Off Sound Off
utilitarian C2
/juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive. Meaning Off Sound Off
vertebrate C2
/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ having a backbone or spinal column Meaning Off Sound Off
ably C2
/ˈeɪ.bli/ In an able manner; with great ability. Meaning Off Sound Off
threadbare C2
/ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ having the nap worn away so that the threads show through Meaning Off Sound Off
briskly C2
/ˈbɹɪskli/ in a brisk manner Meaning Off Sound Off
muscle-bound C2
Having very large, stiff muscles from too much exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off
dogmatic C2
/dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ relating to or involving dogma Meaning Off Sound Off
incongruous C2
/ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ Out of place; not matching or fitting the surroundings. Meaning Off Sound Off
catastrophically C2
In a way that causes a disaster or terrible damage. Meaning Off Sound Off
egalitarian C2
/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ Believing in or based on equal rights and opportunities for everyone. Meaning Off Sound Off
threefold C2
/ˈθriːˌfoʊld/ by a factor of three Meaning Off Sound Off
unpleasantly C2
/ənˈplɛzəntli/ in an unpleasant manner Meaning Off Sound Off
scurrilous C2
/ˈskɜɹələs/ given to foul-mouthed abuse Meaning Off Sound Off
menacingly C2
/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/ In a threatening way that suggests danger. Meaning Off Sound Off
presumptive C2
/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/ based on reasonable inference or probability rather than direct proof or certainty Meaning Off Sound Off
saccharine C2
/ˈsækərɪn/ excessively sweet, sentimental, or flattering in an insincere or unpleasant way Meaning Off Sound Off
plebeian C2
/pliˈbiːən/ Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome. Meaning Off Sound Off
heartsick C2
/ˈhɑːrt.sɪk/ overcome with grief, disappointment, or hopeless longing Meaning Off Sound Off
inarticulate C2
/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ without or deprived of the use of speech or words Meaning Off Sound Off
elfin C2
/ˈɛlfɪn/ small, delicate, and finely featured in an attractive way Meaning Off Sound Off
convivial C2
/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/ occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company Meaning Off Sound Off
inflammable C2
/ɪnˈflæməbəl/ easily set on fire; flammable Meaning Off Sound Off
concave C2
/ˈkɑn.keɪv/ curved inward, like the inner surface of a bowl or sphere Meaning Off Sound Off
indefatigable C2
/ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality Meaning Off Sound Off
vestigial C2
/vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/ Remaining as a small trace of something that was once larger or more important. Meaning Off Sound Off
larboard C2
/ˈlɑɹbɔɹd/ on or toward the left side of a vessel when facing forward; port Meaning Off Sound Off
winsome C2
/ˈwɪn.səm/ sweetly or innocently charming in appearance, manner, or expression Meaning Off Sound Off
isosceles C2
/aɪˈsɑsəliz/ of a triangle, having two sides of equal length Meaning Off Sound Off
praetorian C2
/priˈtɔriən/ of or relating to the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard of ancient Rome Meaning Off Sound Off
kitschy C2
/ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ effusively or insincerely emotional Meaning Off Sound Off

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