Category: Adjectives

Something described as cohesive sticks together and forms something closely united. The word is usually used with abstract terms in phrases like “a cohesive social unit” or “a cohesive look/aesthetic.” Cohesive can also be used to describe something, such as Read More …

1 technical : of or relating to the stars stellar light the rate of stellar expansion 2 (more stellar; most stellar) : very good : EXCELLENT The movie has a stellar cast. a stellar performance

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 …

formal dressed in a particular way an elegantly attired gentleman Both were attired in the distinctive uniform.

Tendentious is a formal word used disapprovingly to describe someone or something expressing a strongly biased point of view in a way that may cause argument. The book proved to be a tendentious account of the town’s history, written to Read More …

very strong or powerful an overpowering smell an overpowering fastball He has an overpowering personality. I felt an overpowering urge to tell him what I really thought of him.

Something described as palpable is obvious and notable. Palpable may also be used as a synonym of tangible to describe something that can be perceived by one’s sense of touch. The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury Read More …

An act or manner described as gingerly is very cautious or careful. It’s a delicate subject, and we need to approach it with gingerly care and tact. The antelope moved with a gingerly gait that suggested it was hurt.

refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance defiant rebels a defiant act He’s taken a defiant stand/stance on the issue. — defiantly adverb He’s spoken out defiantly against the new law.

1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else Magnets Read More …