Category: Adjectives

1 : promised to be married They recently got engaged (to be married). She’s engaged to him. an engaged couple 2 : busy with some activity (US) He is engaged in research. = (Brit) He is engaged on research. He Read More …

1 : perfectly clean The house was always immaculate. (=spotless) 2 : having no flaw or error : PERFECT She had an immaculate record of service. – immaculately adverb an immaculately dressed man

1 : not shared : available to only one person or group We have exclusive use of the beach. (=we are the only ones who can use the beach) The company has exclusive rights to (use) the logo. an exclusive Read More …

(more deplorable; most deplorable) very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored The company has shown a deplorable (=appalling, unconscionable) lack of concern for the environment. children living in deplorable (=horrible, disgusting, Read More …

(more furious; most furious) 1 : very angry She’s furious at/over how slowly the investigation is proceeding. I was furious with/at them for printing the story. a furious argument 2 a : very powerful or violent a furious storm b Read More …

(more inconsiderate; most inconsiderate) not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate an inconsiderate (=thoughtless) remark He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior. – often + Read More …

(more irresistible; most irresistible) impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible (=very strong) craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible. (=women think he is very attractive) – Read More …

1 : of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm. The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings. 2 : without Read More …

Adjective > Akimbo not used before a noun 1 : of the arms : with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward She stood with arms akimbo. 2 : of the legs : spread apart in a Read More …

Adjective > Gallant 1 : showing courage : very brave The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand. a gallant knight They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt. 2 : large and impressive a Read More …