Category: Adjectives

Inveterate is a formal word used to describe someone who is always or often doing something specified. For instance, a person could be an inveterate liar, or inveterate prankster. Inveterate can also mean “firmly established by long persistence,” as in Read More …

Translucent describes something that is not completely clear or transparent but is clear enough to allow light to pass through. They admired the translucent gemstones on the display at the museum.

(more palpable; most palpable) formal obvious and noticeable I felt a palpable sense of relief. The attraction between them was palpable. There was a palpable excitement in the air as the town prepared for the festival.

Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series’ enduring popularity.

(more commodious; most commodious) formal having a lot of space a commodious apartment/room/house

Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean “excessively eager,” as in “a voracious reader.” It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day. She has her Read More …

informal going beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate : excessive or exaggerated an over-the-top hair style

Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard Read More …

formal + literary showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity a long, languid sigh They proceeded at a languid pace. It was a hot, languid summer day. — languidly adverb He was leaning languidly against the wall. The Read More …

extremely sad and not able to be comforted She was inconsolable when she learned that he had died.