Category: Adjectives

(more distinguished; most distinguished) 1 : known by many people because of some quality or achievement a distinguished scientist/career She is distinguished for her achievements in genetic research. 2 : making someone seem important and worth respect the professor’s distinguished Read More …

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.