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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

/ˈraɪətəs/ marked by wild disorder, or boisterously merry Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrʌni/ more liquid than is usual or expected; tending to flow Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsɛvərəli/ separately or individually; each in turn Meaning Off Sound Off

/səˈlɪsətəs/ showing attentive care or concern for someone's well-being Meaning Off Sound Off

standoffish C2+

/ˌstænˈdɔfɪʃ/ distant and unfriendly in manner; aloof Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈstɝdi/ strongly and solidly built; robust Meaning Off Sound Off

substantive C2+

/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ having a firm basis in reality; important and meaningful Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsʌfərəbəl/ able to be endured or tolerated; bearable Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtɛmpərəl/ relating to time or to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtɛnəntləs/ having no tenant or occupant; vacant Meaning Off Sound Off

therapeutic C2+

/ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/ relating to the healing or curing of disease; soothing Meaning Off Sound Off

transiently C2+

/ˈtrænʃəntli/ in a way that lasts only a short time Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtrænsɪtɔri/ not permanent; lasting only a brief while Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈkɑmənli/ to an unusual degree; remarkably Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ by bad luck; unfortunately Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈmætʃt/ not equalled or surpassed; without an equal Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈmɪkst/ not mixed with anything else; pure or unalloyed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌʌnspəˈsɪfɪk/ not definite or precise; vague Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈjuːzəbəl/ able to be used; fit for use Meaning Off Sound Off

/vərˈboʊs/ using or containing more words than are needed Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈwɛstərli/ situated toward or coming from the west Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈwɑbli/ tending to move unsteadily from side to side; shaky Meaning Off Sound Off

/wɔnt/ accustomed or in the habit of doing something Meaning Off Sound Off

/æbˈstræktli/ in a theoretical or non-concrete way Meaning Off Sound Off

/əkˈsɛptəbli/ in a way that is satisfactory or adequate Meaning Off Sound Off

adventitious C2+

/ˌædvɛnˈtɪʃəs/ arising from an external or accidental cause rather than inherently Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈfɛktɪv/ relating to moods, feelings, and emotions Meaning Off Sound Off

affirmative C2+

/əˈfɜrmətɪv/ asserting that something is true; expressing agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈflʌtər/ in a state of nervous or excited agitation Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈfʊt/ in the process of happening or being planned Meaning Off Sound Off

/æft/ at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈɡeɪp/ with the mouth wide open in wonder; also selfless Christian love Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/ archaic: always, in any case, or nevertheless Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɔltərəbəl/ capable of being changed or modified Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæmətʃʊrɪʃ/ done in an unskilled or unprofessional way Meaning Off Sound Off

/æmˈbroʊʒəl/ exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; worthy of the gods Meaning Off Sound Off

amplificatory C2+

/æmˈplɪfɪkəˌtɔri/ serving to enlarge, expand, or amplify Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈnɑn/ archaic: soon, shortly, or in a little while Meaning Off Sound Off

/ænˈtɪriər/ situated before or toward the front; earlier in time Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛniweɪz/ informal or dialectal variant of anyway; in any case Meaning Off Sound Off

apocalyptic C2+

/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/ foretelling or resembling a momentous, catastrophic end Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ overcome with rage; furious to the point of seeming illness Meaning Off Sound Off

argumentative C2+

/ˌɑrɡjəˈmɛntətɪv/ given to arguing; fond of disputing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɑrtləs/ free from deceit or guile; naturally simple and sincere Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈstɝ/ in a state of motion, excitement, or activity Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌæstrəˈnɑmɪk/ relating to astronomy, or enormously large in amount Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈstut/ shrewd and perceptive, especially to one's advantage Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈθɝst/ keenly eager or longing; thirsty Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkli/ in a way that is not typical or usual Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ showing bold or daring willingness to take risks Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɔdəbəl/ capable of being heard Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈvɔɪdləs/ that cannot be avoided; inevitable Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈvʌŋkjələr/ kind and genial in the manner of an uncle Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæzɪɡəs/ occurring singly; not one of a pair, especially in anatomy Meaning Off Sound Off

/beɪn/ ready, willing, or pliant; in dialect, a bath Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɑrˈbærɪk/ savagely cruel, primitive, or uncivilized Meaning Off Sound Off

/bæts/ crazy or eccentric Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbifi/ muscular, brawny, or substantially solid Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɪˈlivəbəl/ capable of being believed; credible Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɪˈlaɪv/ quickly, promptly, or soon (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/ inclined to fighting or war; aggressively hostile Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɪdəbəl/ meekly ready to obey; docile and compliant Meaning Off Sound Off

/blɪr/ dim or blurred, as with tears or fatigue; to dim Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbutləs/ useless or unavailing; without result Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbaʊndləs/ having no limits; unbounded or vast Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbreɪzən/ bold and shameless; made of or like brass Meaning Off Sound Off

/bjuˈkɑlɪk/ relating to the pleasant aspects of rural or pastoral life Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/ clumsy and incompetent in action Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈdævərəs/ resembling a corpse; pale, gaunt, and haggard Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈprɪʃəs/ given to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkætʃˌpɛni/ cheap and showy, made only to sell quickly Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɔtələs/ cautious or wary, sometimes craftily so Meaning Off Sound Off

/tʃɪld/ made cold, especially pleasantly so Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ provoking fear or apprehension Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɪpi/ irritable and quarrelsome; or a British fish-and-chip shop Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑlərɪk/ easily angered; bad-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃuzi/ excessively particular in selecting Meaning Off Sound Off

/sɪˈmɪriən/ very dark or gloomy, as in perpetual darkness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑkaɪd/ crooked, askew, or absurdly impractical Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəmˈbætɪv/ ready or eager to fight or argue Meaning Off Sound Off

complaisant C2+

/kəmˈpleɪsənt/ eager to please or accommodate; obligingly agreeable Meaning Off Sound Off

complemental C2+

/ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntəl/ serving to complete or supply what is lacking; complementary Meaning Off Sound Off

confidential C2+

/ˌkɑnfɪˈdɛnʃəl/ intended to be kept secret or private Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/ present from birth; inherent or deep-seated Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈnɛktɪv/ serving to connect; a word or tissue that links Meaning Off Sound Off

consciously C2+

/ˈkɑnʃəsli/ with deliberate awareness or intention Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ sharing a common border; touching or adjacent Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈtɪnjuət/ uninterrupted or continuous; to make continuous Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkoʊpiəs/ abundant in quantity or supply; plentiful Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkoʊvɝt/ concealed or secret; not openly acknowledged Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʌvɪtəs/ having a strong desire for others' possessions Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkræŋki/ irritable or bad-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkrɔlɪŋ/ moving slowly on hands and knees or close to the ground Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkripɪŋ/ moving or developing slowly and stealthily Meaning Off Sound Off

crepuscular C2+

/krɪˈpʌskjələ˞/ of or resembling twilight; active at dusk and dawn Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʌlpəbəl/ deserving blame; responsible for a fault or wrong Meaning Off Sound Off

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