Tag: Adjective

(more homesick; most homesick) sad because you are away from your family and home He was/got homesick when he went to college. She was homesick for her mother’s cooking. — homesickness noun (noncount)

1 a of food : grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals organic vegetables Is this broccoli certified organic? (=has the government said that it was grown without the use of artificial chemicals?) 1 b : not using Read More …

(more devoted; most devoted) having strong love or loyalty for something or someone a rock star’s most devoted fans The author’s devoted (=loyal, faithful) readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book. The TV show has a devoted following. Read More …

An effort, action, or emotion described as futile has no result or effect, and therefore serves no useful purpose. City officials attempted to stifle the scandal, but their efforts were futile.

(more smitten; most smitten) 1 : in love with someone or something From the moment he saw her, he was smitten. — usually + by or with He was smitten with her from the moment he laid eyes on her. Read More …

Something or someone described as enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. The band’s lead singer has always been an enigmatic figure, refusing to use social media or even sit for interviews.

Something described as lucrative produces money or wealth. The author parlayed the success of her books into a lucrative second career as a public speaker.

(more heedless; most heedless) not paying careful attention They remain heedless of their own safety. the heedless use of natural resources heedless waste

feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm They were enthusiastic supporters of the president. I’m not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea. They were less than enthusiastic. = They were far from enthusiastic. Read More …

feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things The patient is weak and lethargic. – sometimes used figuratively a sluggish and lethargic economy