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English Vocabulary

Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.

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C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

8073 words

Describing Qualities

8073 words

/drɪr/ dreary, gloomy, or cheerless (chiefly poetic) Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɜrθli/ relating to the material world rather than the spiritual; worldly Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɛnˈtʃæntɪŋ/ delightfully charming or captivating Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈivənˈhændɪd/ fair and impartial in treatment or judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛvərˌɡrin/ retaining green leaves year-round; perennially fresh or relevant Meaning Off Sound Off

everlastingly C2+

/ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋli/ in a way that lasts forever; eternally or incessantly Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪɡˈzɪstənt/ having actual being; existing at present Meaning Off Sound Off

/fəˈleɪʃəs/ based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning Meaning Off Sound Off

/fəˈtiɡɪŋ/ causing tiredness or exhaustion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɔltləs/ without flaw or error; perfect Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɪrd/ regarded with fear; dreaded Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɜrtəl/ capable of producing abundant growth or offspring; productive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈflæʃi/ ostentatiously showy or stylish, often superficially Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfleɪvərfəl/ full of rich and pleasing flavor Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfleɪvərsəm/ having a full, appetizing flavor Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈflɪmzi/ weak, insubstantial, or easily damaged; unconvincing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɔrsfəl/ powerful, vigorous, and assertive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfrɛʃli/ recently or newly; in a fresh manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfrutləs/ failing to achieve the desired result; unproductive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfʌzi/ covered with fine hairs; blurred or indistinct Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡleɪʃəl/ relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or slow Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡɑdˌlaɪk/ resembling or having the qualities of a god; divine or supremely excellent Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡreɪsləs/ lacking charm, elegance, or a sense of propriety Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡræfɪkəl/ relating to visual art or to vivid, detailed depiction Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ comically or repulsively distorted or unnatural Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡɪltləs/ free from guilt or blame; innocent Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhæɡərd/ looking exhausted and unwell, as from fatigue or suffering Meaning Off Sound Off

halfhearted C2+

/ˌhæfˈhɑrtɪd/ showing little enthusiasm or effort Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhændəli/ easily and conveniently; with little difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈheɪzi/ obscured by haze; vague or unclear Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhidfəl/ paying careful attention; mindful Meaning Off Sound Off

heterogeneous C2+

/ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiniəs/ composed of diverse or dissimilar elements Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhʌmɪŋ/ producing a low continuous sound; busy and active Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhɜrtfəl/ causing emotional pain or distress Meaning Off Sound Off

illegitimate C2+

/ˌɪləˈdʒɪtəmət/ not authorized by law or accepted standards; not legitimate Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/ forbidden by law, rules, or custom Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈmædʒənəbəl/ capable of being conceived or imagined Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈmækjələt/ perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaw Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/ unimportant or irrelevant; also, having no physical substance Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ grand and impressive in size or appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪmˈprɑmptu/ done without preparation; spontaneous Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪmˈpjʊr/ mixed with foreign matter; not clean or morally pure Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈæpt/ not suitable or appropriate; inept Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈklɛmənt/ unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy, of weather Meaning Off Sound Off

incompatible C2+

/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/ unable to exist or work together harmoniously Meaning Off Sound Off

incompetent C2+

/ɪnˈkɑmpətənt/ lacking the skill or ability to do something successfully Meaning Off Sound Off

inconsiderable C2+

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbəl/ too small or unimportant to be worth considering Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈdisəntli/ in a manner offending against propriety or decency Meaning Off Sound Off

indubitably C2+

/ɪnˈdubɪtəbli/ in a manner that cannot be doubted; unquestionably Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈdʒʊriəs/ causing or likely to cause harm or damage Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/ lacking physical sensation or feeling; unfeeling Meaning Off Sound Off

intemperate C2+

/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/ lacking moderation, especially in indulgence or speech Meaning Off Sound Off

interrogatory C2+

/ˌɪntəˈrɑɡətɔri/ having the form of a question; also a formal written question in law Meaning Off Sound Off

/aɪˈrɑnɪkəl/ expressing or characterized by irony Meaning Off Sound Off

irregularly C2+

/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli/ in a manner lacking regular pattern, order, or shape Meaning Off Sound Off

irreligious C2+

/ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ indifferent or hostile to religion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdʒɑkjələr/ fond of joking; humorous or playful Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/ striking with the foot; informally, lively or still active Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlæfəbəl/ so ridiculous as to be amusing; absurd Meaning Off Sound Off

legitimately C2+

/ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/ in a way that conforms to law or accepted standards; justifiably Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈliniənt/ merciful or tolerant, especially in punishment Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlɪtərət/ able to read and write; well educated Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlʌsti/ healthy, strong, and full of vigor Meaning Off Sound Off

/lʌɡˈʒʊriənt/ growing thickly and abundantly; lush Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmænəfɛstli/ in a way that is clear or obvious to the mind or eye Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmætʃləs/ so good as to have no equal; incomparable Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmizli/ contemptibly small or meager Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmɛloʊ/ soft, rich, and pleasantly smooth; relaxed and genial Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmaɪndfəl/ conscious or aware of something; attentive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmɪnəskjul/ extremely small; tiny Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmoʊldəbəl/ capable of being shaped or formed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmoʊtəl/ capable of independent movement Meaning Off Sound Off

/mjuˈnɪfəsənt/ larger or more generous than is usual or necessary Meaning Off Sound Off

/mjut/ refraining from or unable to produce speech or sound Meaning Off Sound Off

/nɑnˈæktɪv/ not active or operative Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/ required by a rule, law, or custom; compulsory Meaning Off Sound Off

/əbˈzɝvənt/ quick to notice things; attentive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɔfɪʃ/ aloof or distant in manner; standoffish Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈoʊldən/ of or relating to a former age; bygone Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɑpərətɪv/ functioning or having effect; in operation Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtəd/ no longer current or useful; obsolete Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈaʊtˌraɪt/ wholly and completely; without reservation Meaning Off Sound Off

/pəˈθɛtɪk/ arousing pity, or contemptibly inadequate Meaning Off Sound Off

perceptible C2+

/pɚˈsɛptəbəl/ able to be seen or noticed; discernible Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfoʊni/ not genuine; fraudulent or fake Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpikənt/ pleasantly sharp or appetizing in taste, or stimulating to the mind Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɑləˌtɪk/ prudent and shrewd in pursuing a sensible course; expedient Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpʊrli/ in a substandard manner, or in poor health Meaning Off Sound Off

precipitous C2+

/prɪˈsɪpətəs/ dangerously high or steep, or done suddenly and hastily Meaning Off Sound Off

predominant C2+

/prɪˈdɑmənənt/ present as the strongest or main element; prevailing Meaning Off Sound Off

pretentious C2+

/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/ attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is warranted Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈprɑdɪɡəl/ recklessly wasteful or extravagant with resources Meaning Off Sound Off

/proʊˈlɪks/ tediously lengthy and wordy in speech or writing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈprɑksəmət/ closest in space, time, or relationship; immediate Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɝpəsɪv/ having or showing conscious purpose; deliberate Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrɛstləs/ unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or uneasy Meaning Off Sound Off

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