Tag: Adjective

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.

1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else Magnets Read More …

(more frigid; most frigid) 1 : very cold The frigid gusts of wind stung their faces. frigid air/water 2 : not friendly or loving : lacking emotional warmth She was born into an emotionally frigid family. He looked at them Read More …

(more sparkling; most sparkling) 1 : shining with or reflecting bright points of light the sparkling blue sea sparkling jewels 2 : bright and clever sparkling wit 3 : of the best quality : excellent or outstanding a sparkling performance Read More …

Something or someone described as meticulous shows extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details. He is meticulous about keeping accurate records.

not true or real a fictitious story The characters in the book are all fictitious. She gave a fictitious address on the application.