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Describing Qualities

3135 words

/dɪˈmɑnɪk/ of or like a demon; fiercely energetic or evil Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈlaʊəbəl/ permissible within set rules or limits Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈblɪsfəl/ full of or expressing perfect happiness Meaning Off Sound Off

dispassionate C2+

/dɪsˈpæʃənət/ not influenced by strong emotion; calm and impartial Meaning Off Sound Off

/hɪɹˈæftɚ/ from now on or after this; the life after death Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌbiəˈtɪfɪk/ showing or imparting supreme blessedness or serene happiness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑŋɡruənt/ in agreement or harmony; identical in form (geometry) Meaning Off Sound Off

/dʊɹ/ stern, gloomy, or forbidding in manner or appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛldrɪtʃ/ weird, sinister, or unearthly in a ghostly way Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɪɹfəl/ feeling or causing fear; dreadful Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmænəˌfoʊld/ many and varied; a pipe with several openings Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃæpˌfɔlən/ dejected or dispirited, with the lower jaw drooping Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɑpˌfɔlən/ crestfallen and downcast, with the jaw hanging low Meaning Off Sound Off

commonplace C2+

/ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ ordinary and unremarkable; a trite or obvious remark Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑnsəmət/ showing supreme skill; to complete or perfect Meaning Off Sound Off

crestfallen C2+

/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/ sad and disappointed after a defeat or letdown Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪɡˈzɔstɪv/ thorough and complete, covering all possibilities Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈɡriəbli/ in a pleasant or willing manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɪˈkʌmɪŋli/ in a manner that is attractive or fitting Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɛɡɚli/ meanly poor or contemptibly small in amount Meaning Off Sound Off

/blik/ bare, cold, and cheerless; offering little hope Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbʌksəm/ plump, full-figured, and healthy-looking, especially of a woman Meaning Off Sound Off

categorically C2+

/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪkli/ in an absolute and unqualified manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/tʃeɪst/ abstaining from illicit sexual conduct; pure or restrained in style Meaning Off Sound Off

comfortless C2+

/ˈkʌmfɚtləs/ without comfort, consolation, or ease Meaning Off Sound Off

conformable C2+

/kənˈfɔɹməbəl/ corresponding in form or character; compliant Meaning Off Sound Off

contemptible C2+

/kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ deserving scorn or disdain; despicable Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈfɛktɪv/ having a fault or imperfection; not working properly Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ sad and dispirited; low in spirits Meaning Off Sound Off

/daɪɚ/ extremely serious, urgent, or dreadful Meaning Off Sound Off

exceedingly C2+

/ɪkˈsidɪŋli/ to a very great extent; extremely Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɚˈbɪdɪŋ/ unfriendly or threatening in appearance; grim Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪɡˈnɔɹəbəl/ able to be disregarded or left unnoticed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsoʊbɚ/ not drunk; serious, solemn, or restrained Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈʌtˌmoʊst/ the greatest or most extreme; the very best one can do Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈnɑmələs/ deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected Meaning Off Sound Off

antediluvial C2+

/ˌæntɪdɪˈluviəl/ belonging to the period before the biblical flood; extremely ancient Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɑrdnt/ intensely enthusiastic or passionate Meaning Off Sound Off

authoritarian C2+

/əˌθɔrɪˈtɛriən/ favouring strict obedience to authority over personal freedom Meaning Off Sound Off

/blænd/ lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbʊki/ fond of books or studious; bookish in manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈlɛktɪd/ calm and composed in manner; self-possessed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɔrni/ trite, mawkishly sentimental, or unsophisticatedly humorous Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/ skilled in deception or ingenuity; craftiness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɔrmənt/ temporarily inactive or in a state of suspended development Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛstɪməbəl/ worthy of great respect or esteem Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfraɪtfəl/ causing fear or horror; dreadful or extreme Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɡæʃ/ a long deep cut or wound; to inflict such a cut Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡrivəs/ causing great suffering, harm, or sorrow; very serious Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈæktɪv/ not active, working, or in operation Meaning Off Sound Off

incessantly C2+

/ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ without interruption; continuously Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ limitless or endless in space, extent, or magnitude Meaning Off Sound Off

insignificant C2+

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ too small or unimportant to be worth consideration Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmɪdlɪŋ/ of medium quality, size, or rank; mediocre Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈprɪstin/ in original, unspoiled condition; spotlessly clean Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ able to withstand or opposing the effect of something Meaning Off Sound Off

anachronistic C2+

/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/ belonging to a period other than the one portrayed; out of its time Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɑrˈkeɪɪk/ belonging to an earlier period; old-fashioned or no longer in use Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbeɪlfəl/ menacing or threatening harm; full of malign influence Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɑrbərəs/ savagely cruel; uncivilized or coarse Meaning Off Sound Off

/blaɪð/ cheerfully carefree, often heedless of consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbʌstɪd/ broken, ruined, or caught in wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

categorical C2+

/ˌkætəˈɡɔrɪkəl/ unconditional and absolute; admitting no exception Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæθəlɪk/ broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests; universal Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəmˈpɑzɪt/ made up of distinct parts; a thing formed from several elements Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɜrsəri/ hasty and superficial, lacking thoroughness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɛrɪŋ/ boldly adventurous; willingness to take risks Meaning Off Sound Off

disagreeable C2+

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriəbəl/ unpleasant or bad-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrit/ careful and prudent, especially to avoid causing offence Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrɛpənt/ differing or inconsistent; not in agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrit/ individually separate and distinct Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɪri/ strange and frightening in a mysterious way Meaning Off Sound Off

excessively C2+

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ to a degree greater than what is normal or proper Meaning Off Sound Off

extravagant C2+

/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ lacking restraint in spending or excess; immoderate Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌhɛnsˈfɔrθ/ from this time on; from now onward Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈnɛpt/ lacking skill or competence; awkwardly unsuitable Meaning Off Sound Off

/mut/ open to debate or of no practical relevance; to raise for discussion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈoʊʃiˌoʊs/ serving no practical purpose; futile or idle Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/ required or necessary; a thing that is essential Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrɪdʒɪd/ unable to bend; strict, inflexible, or unyielding Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsɪŋɡli/ one at a time; individually or separately Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈspidi/ done or moving with great speed; prompt Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈbeɪənt/ temporarily suspended or in a state of latency Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈlʊrɪŋ/ powerfully and mysteriously attractive or tempting Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæpəzɪt/ strikingly appropriate or pertinent Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbeɪnfəl/ causing harm, ruin, or destruction; poisonous or pernicious Meaning Off Sound Off

blameworthy C2+

/ˈbleɪmˌwɝði/ deserving of blame or censure Meaning Off Sound Off

/brɪsk/ quick and energetic; pleasantly cool and invigorating Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɛri/ cautious or wary; sparing in giving or spending Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃiːzi/ cheaply sentimental or tacky; resembling cheese Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑbˌwɛbi/ covered with or resembling cobwebs; gossamer and flimsy Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈsiːtɪd/ excessively proud of oneself; vain Meaning Off Sound Off

conspicuous C2+

/kənˈspɪkjuəs/ clearly visible or attracting notice; striking Meaning Off Sound Off

continently C2+

/ˈkɑntɪnəntli/ in a self-restrained manner; with moderation or abstinence Meaning Off Sound Off

counterfeit C2+

/ˈkaʊntɚfɪt/ made in imitation to deceive; a forgery Meaning Off Sound Off

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