Category: Adjectives

Adjective – Amiss not used before a noun not proper or correct : WRONG Something is amiss here. Some of his assumptions are amiss. The doctor’s examination showed that nothing was amiss. A special award for her performance would not Read More …

Adjective – Intermittent The word “intermit” has Latin roots that literally mean “to send in between.” When something intermits, it stops for a while, as if it’s taking a break: “His pain intermitted;” “The rains intermitted.” And when you intermit Read More …

Adjective – Ornate 1 : covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes ornate silver candlesticks She doesn’t like ornate jewelry. 2 : using many fancy words an ornate writing style ornate prose — ornately adverb ornately carved Read More …

Adjective – Discontent (more discontent; most discontent) not pleased or satisfied : DISCONTENTED Polls show that voters are growing increasingly discontent.

Adjective – Morbid 1 : relating to unpleasant subjects (such as death) She has a morbid interest in funerals. He has a morbid sense of humor. a morbid fascination with death wanting to learn about a celebrity’s downfall out of Read More …

Adjective – Belligerent “Belligerent” has Latin bits that mean “causing war,” or more literally, “carrying war, or bearing war.” Belligerent people and things are full of anger, as if they’re eager to start a fight or a war. Part of Read More …

Adjective – Melodramatic [more melodramatic; most melodramatic] often disapproving emotional in a way that is very extreme or exaggerated : extremely dramatic or emotional a melodramatic movie/story Oh, quit being so melodramatic! — melodramatically She threw herself onto the bed Read More …

Adjective – Flexible 1 : capable of bending or being bent flexible branches swaying in the breeze a material that is both strong and flexible She’s been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible. 2 a : easily changed Read More …