Adjectives 1

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thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face:
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pensive
She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
You use ... when you want to describe something that is more important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation.
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major
The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional.
If you say that something is ... you mean that it is very good.
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splendid
Our house has got a splendid view across to the Cotswolds.
If you describe a building or work of art as ..., you mean that it is beautiful, impressive, and extremely well made.
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splendid
... a splendid Victorian mansion.
Something that is ... has a mark, fault, or mistake in it.
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flawed
These tests were so seriously flawed as to render the results meaningless.
...... events or situations happen at the same time.
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concurrent
He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
If you describe something such as a loss as ......, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects.
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grievous
Mr Morris said the victims had suffered from a very grievous mistake
A ... injury to your body is one that causes you great pain and suffering.
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grievous
He survived in spite of suffering grievous injuries.
... agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step.
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tentative
Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement.
If someone is ..., they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid.
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tentative
She did not return his tentative smile
Someone who is ... is bad-tempered and unpleasant to people.
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crabby
An amount or effect that is ... is so small that it is not worth considering or worrying about.
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negligible
Senior managers are convinced that the strike will have a negligible impact.
irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating
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galling
If you describe a person or their behaviour as ..., you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything.
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bumbling
(of a person) exact, accurate, and careful about details.
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precise
An ... piece of writing, for example a book or article, is complete and not shortened in any way.
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unabridged
A ... moment is one that makes you anxious or frightened because it seems that something bad is likely to happen.
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heart-stopping
An ... person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability
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able-bodied
used for emphasis, typically to express frustration, anger, or impatience.
vulgar 🇬🇧
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sodding
"that ringtone drives me round the sodding bend every time I hear it"
most important; primary or fundamental; something that's essential or basic,
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primal
Jealousy is a primal emotion.
coming from or having to do with your emotions, not from thought:
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gut
My gut reaction is we’d better not get involved.
... gossip or stories contain details about people's lives, especially details which are normally kept private.
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juicy
... the juicy details.
adjective of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character
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studious
If you describe a person or their manner as ..., you mean that they appear to be friendly but in a way that you find unpleasant:
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slimy
He was the very worst kind of slimy salesman.
If you are ... to a disease or injury, you are very likely to be affected by it.
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susceptible
Walking with weights makes the shoulders very susceptible to injury.
If you are ... to something or someone, you are very likely to be influenced by them.
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susceptible
James was extremely susceptible to flattery.
A ... person is very easily influenced emotionally.
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susceptible
They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money.
If you describe someone or something as ... you disapprove of them because they seem rather dishonest and unreliable.
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dodgy
... cash made in dodgy underworld deals.
A ... person or a ... blow is violent and cruel.
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vicious
The blow was so sudden and vicious that he dropped to his knees.
A ... remark is cruel and intended to upset someone.
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vicious
It is a deliberate, nasty and vicious attack on a young man's character
... is used to describe people, things, or places that are not appreciated or praised, although you think they deserve to be.
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unsung
They are among the unsung heroes of our time
Someone who is ... is sad and quiet because they are disappointed or unhappy about something.
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glum
She was very glum and was obviously missing her children.
Something that is ... is bad in a sad or depressing way.
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dismal
My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal.
Something that is ... is sad and depressing, especially in appearance.
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dismal
... a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily.
If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as... you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.
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demure
She's very demure and sweet.
If you say that someone or something was ..., you mean that they were able to know or predict what was going to happen in the future.
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prescient
...'Bob Roberts', an eerily prescient comedy about a populist multimillionaire political candidate.
... behaviour is stupid and does not show consideration for other people.
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crass
The government has behaved with crass insensitivity.
If you describe someone as ..., you are critical of them because their behaviour is impolite and aggressive.
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loutish
I was appalled by the loutish behaviour.
Someone who is ... in a country or a town lives there.
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resident
He moved to Belgium to live with his son, who had been resident in Brussels since 1997.
... is used to describe something which lasts only for a very short time.
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fleeting
The girls caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver.
to be intended to:
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be meant to do sth
These batteries are meant to last for a year.
If something is ..., it looks tidy, neat, and in good condition.
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shipshape
The house only needs an occasional coat of paint to keep it shipshape
If you feel ..., you feel sleepy and cannot think clearly.
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drowsy
He felt pleasantly drowsy and had to fight off the urge to sleep.
extremely confused or puzzled
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baffled
In Miss Kate's eyes there was a troubled, baffled look
... groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events.
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fringe
The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves
A ... person is attractively thin and graceful.
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slender
She was slender, with delicate wrists and ankles
... clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly.
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demure
... a demure high-necked white blouse
You can use... to describe a situation which exists but only to a very small degree.
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slender
He has won a vote of confidence but only by a slender majority
Someone who is ... shows or says that they are sorry for something wrong they have done
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repentant
... a repentant criminal
If you describe something as ..., you are criticizing it for being disorganized or wasteful
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flabby
You hear talk about American business being flabby.
If you describe a person or thing as..., especially someone or something remarkable, you mean that they are well known because they are often talked about or a lot of stories are told about them
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fabled
You cannot go home without visiting the fabled art collections of the Prado.
The ... force or idea behind something that happens or is done is the main thing that has a strong effect on it and makes it happen or be done in a particular way.
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driving
Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.
If you describe someone as ..., you disapprove of them because they are prepared to do almost anything in return for money, even things which are dishonest or immoral.
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venal
... venal politicians.
You use ... to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant, but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere.
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token
The announcement was widely seen as a token gesture
Someone who is ... is tense, nervous, or annoyed about something and so is difficult to be with.
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uptight
I tend to get very uptight during a match
A ... person has a dark face.
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swarthy
He had a broad swarthy face
A ... climate or environment is one that encourages the existence or development of particular people or things.
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hospitable
Even in summer this place did not look exactly hospitable.
... people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important.
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earnest
... products, especially electronic products, are the most expensive of their kind
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high-end
... high-end personal computers and computer workstations
... events happen immediately after other events.
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ensuing
The ensuing argument had been bitter.
A ... argument or person is full of bitterness and anger.
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rancorous
The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes
If the cost of something is ..., it is so high that many people cannot afford it.
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prohibitive
The cost of private treatment can be prohibitive
If something is ..., you can see it or recognize that it exists.
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discernible
There has been no discernible overall trend since 1975.
in a state of confusion or agitation
np. pod presją
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flustered
She was so flustered that she forgot her reply.
If someone is ..., they are so upset and worried that they cannot think clearly.
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distraught
His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives.
If you describe someone's words or actions as ..., you mean that they are intended to harm people or their reputation, or cause them embarrassment and upset.
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malicious
That might merely have been malicious gossip.
Something that is ... is not active, growing, or being used at the present time but is capable of becoming active later on.
np firma
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dormant
... when the long dormant volcano erupted 2. The United Nations is resuming a diplomatic effort that has lain dormant for almost two decades.
You use ... to describe an atmosphere or climate that is very damp, and usually very hot.
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humid
The day is overcast and humid.
Some people use ... to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed.
🇬🇧 informal adverb/adjective
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flipping
This is such a flipping horrible picture.
If you say that something is..., you mean that it cannot be achieved or is not available.
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unattainable
... an unattainable dream.
If you say that someone is..., you mean that they have such a positive or hopeful view of a situation that they do not see what it is really like.
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starry-eyed
I'm not starry-eyed about Europe.
... is used in advertising to suggest that something is being sold cheaply.
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budget
Cheap flights are available from budget travel agents from £240.
... measures are intended to force people to do something that they do not want to do.
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coercive
... increasingly coercive measures on the part of the state
abounding in people, fish, insects, etc., dense or bustling
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teeming
1. the streets of Cairo, a teeming city of 13 million people 2. They pushed their way through the teeming crowd.
in a state of severe disrepair. (especially of a house or vehicle)
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ramshackle
They entered the shop, which was a curious ramshackle building.
A ... experience is good for you, even though it may seem difficult or unpleasant at first.
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salutary
It was a salutary experience to be in the minority.
If you are ... by something, you are shocked or disgusted because it is so bad or unpleasant.
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apalled
She said that the Americans are appalled at the statements made at the conference.
compelling; convincing
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stringent
stringent reason
Something that is ... is in great demand, usually because it is rare or of very good quality.
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sought-after
A gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
If you describe a person, place, or thing as ..., you mean that you find them unpleasant or morally unacceptable.
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unsavory
Police officers meet more unsavory characters in a week than most of us do in a lifetime.
If something such as an agreement or a sporting event is ..., it is cancelled.
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off
The vacant W.B.C. junior-lightweight title has been called off.
If you describe something as ..., you mean that it is unpleasant or of poor quality and you dislike it strongly.
🇬🇧 informal
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grotty
I've been feeling grotty for the last few days.
You use ... to describe opinions or ideas that are simple and not based on special knowledge.
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homespun
The book is simple homespun philosophy.
needing careful and tactful handling
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tricky
a tricky situation
involving snags or difficulties
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tricky
a tricky job
Something that is ... is secret and not to be discussed with other people.
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hush-hush
Apparently there's a very hush-hush project under way up north.
Someone who is ... shows confidence in what they say and do because they are sure of their own abilities.
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self-assured
He's a self-assured, confident negotiator.
If you describe a person's speech or something that they write as ..., you disapprove of the fact that they use too many words, especially words which are very long, formal, or literary.
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wordy
The chapter is mostly wordy rhetoric.
If you describe someone as..., you mean they work very hard.
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industrious
She was an industrious and willing worker.
Something that is ... is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
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appalling
The conditions in the prison were appalling.
A ... place, situation, organization, or time has many problems or conflicts.
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troubled
There is much we can do to help this troubled country.
Someone or something that is ... is likely to persuade a person to believe or do a particular thing.
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persuasive
Something that is ... is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual.
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mundane
... the mundane realities of life.
If you say that something is ..., you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding.
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futile
... things are temporary and usually of poor quality, but they are used because there is nothing better available.
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makeshift
... a makeshift coffee table
If you describe a person or a piece of writing as ..., you are critical of them because they use more words than are necessary, and so make you feel bored or annoyed.
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verbose
... verbose politicians
Someone who is ... is not very strong or healthy.
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frail
She lay in bed looking particularly frail.
... vehicles, furniture, or other objects look smooth, shiny, and expensive.
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sleek
... a sleek white BMW.
If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they look rich and stylish.
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sleek
... hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy.
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sleek
If something is ..., most people have enough money to buy it.
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affordable
... the availability of affordable housing.
A problem that is ... is so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully.
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insurmountable
You use... when you want to describe something that is less important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation.
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minor
Western officials say the problem is minor, and should be quickly overcome.
Someone or something that is... is pale in an unattractive or unnatural way.
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pallid
You can describe something such as a performance or book as... if it is weak or not at all exciting.
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pallid
... a pallid unsuccessful romance.
If you describe someone as..., you mean that they are very reliable and respectable.
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solid
You want a partner who is solid and stable.
If you are..., you are bored, impatient, or dissatisfied, and you want to do something else.
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restless
From the audience came increasing sounds of restlessness
If you describe something as..., you mean that it is very harmful.
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pernicious
Parents are blaming not only peer pressure but also the pernicious influence of the internet.
A... action is done secretly.
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surreptitious
They had several surreptitious conversations.
If you describe someone or their behaviour as......, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do.
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presumptuous
Something that is ... is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment.
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ingenious
... a truly ingenious invention
breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.
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crumbling
"their crumbling ancestral home"
(of something abstract) disintegrating gradually over a period of time.
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crumbling
"a crumbling empire"
Something that is ... is very impressive or beautiful.
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dazzling
He gave Alberg a dazzling smile.
A ... light is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time
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dazzling
He shielded his eyes against the dazzling declining sun.
If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are of a very high standard or quality.
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top-notch
The ... thing in a series of things is the last but one.
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penultimate
... on the penultimate day of the Asian Games
If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are rather naughty, but in a way that you find attractive or enjoyable.
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wicked
She had a wicked sense of humour.
A person who is ... shows anxious concern for someone or something.
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solicitous
He was so solicitous of his guests.
A ... time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder.
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turbulent
They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations.
seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something:
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immersive
The new game is more immersive
If you describe someone or their behaviour as ..., you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
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brash
On stage she seems hard, brash and uncompromising
used to refer to something that happened in the past and is finished
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departed
The old man talked about the departed triumphs of his youth.
in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm.
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dutifully
covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold:
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gilded
The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city.
having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth
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gilded
If you are..., you are not concentrating on something because you are worried or are thinking about something else
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distracted
She had seemed curiously distracted
... is used to indicate that something such as pain or heat is very intense.
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searing
... the searing heat of the Saudi Arabian desert
A... speech or piece of writing is very critical.
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searing
... searing criticism

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