Category: Adjectives

Adjective – Awkward 1 a : not graceful : CLUMSY She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. 1 b : lacking skill Read More …

Adjective – Slipshod “Shod” means “wearing shoes,” and “slipshod” first meant “wearing loose shoes” or “wearing slippers.” Today, slipshod things are sloppy and careless in a way that reminds you of someone shuffling around awkwardly in loose shoes. Pronunciation: SLIP Read More …

Adjective – Defeated 1 : used to describe someone or something that has lost a contest, game, etc. our defeated opponents 2 [more defeated; most defeated] : feeling unable to succeed or to achieve something She felt very/utterly defeated when Read More …

Adjective – Copious always used before a noun very large in amount or number The storm produced a copious amount of rain. She sat in the front row and took copious notes during the lecture.

Adjective – Remote 1 a : far away : DISTANT She enjoys reading about remote lands. remote galaxies 1 b : far away from other people, houses, cities, etc. a remote island/village The mission is to transport medical supplies to Read More …

Adjective – Fantastic 1 : extremely good That meal was fantastic! (=excellent, terrific) We had a fantastic (=great, wonderful) time! 2 : extremely high or great The train runs at fantastic speeds. 3 also fantastical /fænˈtæstɪkəl/ : very strange, unusual, Read More …

Adjective – Ignominious Think of how someone’s disgraceful behavior gives that person a bad name. For example, the name “Bill Cosby” was once very good, but now it’s a “bad name,” since he’s in jail for assaulting women. The word Read More …

Adjective – Clandestine This comes from a Latin word for “hide.” Something clandestine is sneaky, secret, or hidden, usually because it involves illegal or immoral activity. Pronunciation: clan DESS tin Part of speech: Adjective: “a clandestine maneuver,” “their approach stayed Read More …

Adjective – Gruesome causing horror or disgust The police report described the scene in gruesome detail. a gruesome murder — gruesomely adverb She was gruesomely murdered. — gruesomeness noun (noncount)