Tag: Adjective

unable to be recognized as different : impossible to distinguish clearly from something els The copy and the original are practically indistinguishable. (=identical) — usually + from The copy is practically indistinguishable from the original. (=the copy and the original Read More …

Newfangled describes something that has been recently invented or developed, and usually implies that this new thing is difficult for some to understand. The neighbors are always showing off their new gadgets and tools, but I feel no need for Read More …

(more tedious; most tedious) boring and too slow or long He made a tedious 45-minute speech. The work is tedious, but it needs to get done. — tediously adverb a tediously long speech — tediousness noun (noncount)

often disapproving strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another partisan interests/loyalties/politics She is highly/fiercely partisan.

Copious is a synonym of abundant and plentiful. It is always used before a noun to describe something very large in amount or number. The pie was served with a copious amount of ice cream. Jacqueline took copious notes during Read More …

1 : growing or expanding very quickly booming car sales We’re not benefiting from the country’s booming economy. 2 : loud and low : having a low rumbling sound Suddenly the children heard Grandpa’s booming voice demanding that they get Read More …

Sentient is a formal term that typically describes beings conscious of or responsive to the sensations of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, or smelling. An avid gardener, Dorothy has recently been absorbed in books that examine the question of whether, and Read More …

formal 1 : lying on your back with your face upward a supine position He was lying supine on the couch. 2 : disapproving : willing to be controlled by others : weak or passive a supine attitude a supine Read More …

(more alluring; most alluring) very attractive : having a quality that attracts people an alluring offer/smile/aroma

(more spectacular; most spectacular) causing wonder and admiration : very impressive a spectacular sunset a spectacular play in a football game The stock market has made a spectacular (=sensational) recovery. — spectacularly adverb He played spectacularly. a spectacularly successful novel Read More …