All adjective clusters

0: indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
1: used of a single unit or thing; not two or more
10: being one more than nine
10-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with ten members
100: being ten more than ninety
1000: denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
1000th: the ordinal number of one thousand in counting order
100th: the ordinal number of one hundred in counting order
101: being one more than one hundred
101st: the ordinal number of one hundred one in counting order
105: being five more than one hundred
105th: the ordinal number of one hundred five in counting order
10th: coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position
11: being one more than ten
110: being ten more than one hundred
110th: the ordinal number of one hundred ten in counting order
115: being five more than one hundred ten
115th: the ordinal number of one hundred fifteen in counting order
11th: coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
12: denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
120: being ten more than one hundred ten
120th: the ordinal number of one hundred twenty in counting order
125: being five more than one hundred twenty
125th: the ordinal number of one hundred twenty-five in counting order
12th: coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
13: being one more than twelve
130: being ten more than one hundred twenty
130th: the ordinal number of one hundred thirty in counting order
135: being five more than one hundred thirty
135th: the ordinal number of one hundred thirty-five in counting order
13th: coming next after the twelfth in position
14: being one more than thirteen
140: being ten more than one hundred thirty
140th: the ordinal number of one hundred forty in counting order
145: being five more than one hundred forty
145th: the ordinal number of one hundred forty-five in counting order
14th: coming next after the thirteenth in position
15: being one more than fourteen
150: being ten more than one hundred forty
150th: the ordinal number of one hundred fifty in counting order
155: being five more than one hundred fifty
155th: the ordinal number of one hundred fifty-five in counting order
15th: coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
16: being one more than fifteen
160: being ten more than one hundred fifty
160th: the ordinal number of one hundred sixty in counting order
165: being five more than one hundred sixty
165th: the ordinal number of one hundred sixty-five in counting order
16th: coming next after the fifteenth in position
17: being one more than sixteen
170: being ten more than one hundred sixty
170th: the ordinal number of one hundred seventy in counting order
175: being five more than one hundred seventy
175th: the ordinal number of one hundred seventy-five in counting order
17th: coming next after the sixteenth in position
18: being one more than seventeen
180: being ten more than one hundred seventy
180th: the ordinal number of one hundred eighty in counting order
18th: coming next after the seventeenth in position
19: being one more than eighteen
190: being ten more than one hundred eighty
190th: the ordinal number of one hundred eighty-five in counting order
19th: coming next after the eighteenth in position
1st: indicating the beginning unit in a series
2: being one more than one
2-dimensional: lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth
20: denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units
200: being ten more than one hundred ninety
200th: the ordinal number of two hundred in counting order
20th: coming next after the nineteenth in position
21: being one more than twenty
21st: coming next after the twentieth in position
22: being two more than twenty
22nd: coming next after the twenty-first in position
23: being three more than twenty
23rd: coming next after the twenty-second in position
24: being four more than twenty
24th: coming next after the twenty-third in position
25: being five more than twenty
25th: coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
26: being six more than twenty
26th: coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
27: being seven more than twenty
27th: coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
28: being eight more than twenty
28th: coming next after the twenty-seventh in position
29: being nine more than twenty
29th: coming next after the twenty-eighth in position
2d: coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
3: being one more than two
3-dimensional: involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth
3-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with three members
30: being ten more than twenty
300: being one hundred more than two hundred
300th: the ordinal number of three hundred in counting order
30th: coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
31: being one more than thirty
31st: coming next after the thirtieth in position
32: being two more than thirty
32nd: the ordinal number of thirty-two in counting order
33: being three more than thirty
33rd: the ordinal number of thirty-three in counting order
34: being four more than thirty
34th: the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order
35: being five more than thirty
35th: the ordinal number of thirty-five in counting order
36: being six more than thirty
36th: the ordinal number of thirty-six in counting order
37: being seven more than thirty
37th: the ordinal number of thirty-seven in counting order
38: being eight more than thirty
38th: the ordinal number of thirty-eight in counting order
39: being nine more than thirty
39th: the ordinal number of thirty-nine in counting order
3rd: coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
4: being one more than three
4-dimensional: involving or relating to the fourth dimension or time
4-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with four members
40: being ten more than thirty
400: being one hundred more than three hundred
400th: the ordinal number of four hundred in counting order
40th: the ordinal number of forty in counting order
41: being one more than forty
41st: the ordinal number of forty-one in counting order
42: being two more than forty
42nd: the ordinal number of forty-two in counting order
43: being three more than forty
43rd: the ordinal number of forty-three in counting order
44: being four more than forty
44th: the ordinal number of forty-four in counting order
45: being five more than forty
45th: the ordinal number of forty-five in counting order
46: being six more than forty
46th: the ordinal number of forty-six in counting order
47: being seven more than forty
47th: the ordinal number of forty-seven in counting order
48: being eight more than forty
48th: the ordinal number of forty-eight in counting order
49: being nine more than forty
49th: the ordinal number of forty-nine in counting order
4th: coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude
5: being one more than four
5-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with five members
50: being ten more than forty
500: denoting a quantity consisting of 500 items or units
500th: the ordinal number of five hundred in counting order
50th: the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
51: being one more than fifty
52: being two more than fifty
53: being three more than fifty
54: being four more than fifty
55: being five more than fifty
55th: the ordinal number of fifty-five in counting order
56: being six more than fifty
57: being seven more than fifty
58: being eight more than fifty
59: being nine more than fifty
5th: coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position
6: denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
6-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with six members
60: being ten more than fifty
60th: the ordinal number of sixty in counting order
61: being one more than sixty
62: being two more than sixty
63: being three more than sixty
64: being four more than sixty
64th: the ordinal number of sixty-four in counting order
65: being five more than sixty
65th: the ordinal number of sixty-five in counting order
66: being six more than sixty
67: being seven more than sixty
68: being eight more than sixty
69: being nine more than sixty
6th: coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
7: being one more than six
7-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with seven members
70: being ten more than sixty
70th: the ordinal number of seventy in counting order
71: being one more than seventy
72: being two more than seventy
73: being three more than seventy
74: being four more than seventy
75: being five more than seventy
75th: the ordinal number of seventy-five in counting order
76: being six more than seventy
77: being seven more than seventy
78: being eight more than seventy
79: being nine more than seventy
7th: coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
8: being one more than seven
8-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with eight members
80: being ten more than seventy
80th: the ordinal number of eighty in counting order
81: being one more than eighty
82: being two more than eighty
83: being three more than eighty
84: being four more than eighty
85: being five more than eighty
85th: the ordinal number of eighty-five in counting order
86: being six more than eighty
87: being seven more than eighty
88: being eight more than eighty
89: being nine more than eighty
8th: coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
9: denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten
9-membered: of a chemical compound having a ring with nine members
90: being ten more than eighty
90th: the ordinal number of ninety in counting order
91: being one more than ninety
92: being two more than ninety
93: being three more than ninety
94: being four more than ninety
95: being five more than ninety
95th: the ordinal number of ninety-five in counting order
96: being six more than ninety
97: being seven more than ninety
98: being eight more than ninety
99: being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
9th: coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position
a capella: sung without instrumental accompaniment
a couple of: more than one but indefinitely small in number
a la carte: (of a restaurant meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item
a la mode: in the current fashion or style
a posteriori: requiring evidence for validation or support
a posteriori: involving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes
a priori: involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact
a priori: based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment
a-ok: in perfect condition or order
A-one: of the highest quality
a.m.: before noon
abactinal: (of radiate animals) located on the surface or end opposite to that on which the mouth is situated
abandoned: unrestrained and uninhibited
abandoned: forsaken by owner or inhabitants
abashed: feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
abatable: capable of being abated
abaxial: facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
abbreviated: (of clothing) very short
abbreviated: cut short in duration
abdicable: capable of being discarded or renounced or relinquished
abdominous: having a large belly
abducent: especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part
abecedarian: alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers)
aberrant: markedly different from an accepted norm
abeyant: inactive but capable of becoming active
abhorrent: offensive to the mind
abiding: lasting a long time
abject: most unfortunate or miserable
abject: showing humiliation or submissiveness
abject: of the most contemptible kind
abject: showing utter resignation or hopelessness
ablated: made smaller or less by melting or erosion or vaporization
ablative: tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature
ablaze: resembling flame in brilliance or color
ablaze: lighted up by or as by fire or flame
ablaze: keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
ablaze: lighted with red light as if with flames
able: having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
able: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
able: having a strong healthy body
able: have the skills and qualifications to do things well
abloom: bursting into flower
ablutionary: cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
abnormal: much greater than the normal
abnormal: departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development
abnormal: not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
abolishable: capable of being abolished
abominable: exceptionally bad or displeasing
abominable: unequivocally detestable
aboral: opposite to or away from the mouth
aboriginal: characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
aboriginal: having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
abortifacient: causing abortion
abortive: failing to accomplish an intended result
aboulic: suffering from abulia; showing abnormal inability to act or make decisions
abounding: existing in abundance
about: on the move
above: appearing earlier in the same text
above-mentioned: mentioned or named earlier in the same text
aboveboard: without concealment or deception; honest
aboveground: on or above the surface of the ground
abranchial: having no gills
abrasive: sharply disagreeable; rigorous
abrasive: causing abrasion
abreast: being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
abridged: (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
abroach: of a cask or barrel
abroad: in a foreign country
abrupt: exceedingly sudden and unexpected
abrupt: surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
abrupt: marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
abrupt: extremely steep
abruptly-pinnate: (of a leaf shape) pinnate with a pair of leaflets at the apex
abscessed: infected and filled with pus
absent: not being in a specified place
absent: lost in thought; showing preoccupation
absent: nonexistent
absolute: expressing finality with no implication of possible change
absolute: perfect or complete or pure
absolute: not limited by law
absolute: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
absolute: not capable of being violated or infringed
absolved: freed from any question of guilt
absolvitory: providing absolution
absorbable: capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
absorbed: retained without reflection
absorbed: giving or marked by complete attention to
absorbefacient: inducing or promoting absorption
absorbent: having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
absorbing: capable of arousing and holding the attention
abstemious: sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
abstemious: marked by temperance in indulgence
abstentious: self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
abstract: existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
abstract: dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
abstract: not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
abstractive: of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting
abstruse: difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
absurd: inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
absurd: so unreasonable as to invite derision
abundant: present in great quantity
abused: used improperly or excessively especially drugs
abused: subjected to cruel treatment
abusive: characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
abusive: expressing offensive reproach
abuzz: noisy like the sound of a bee
abysmal: very great; limitless
abysmal: resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
academic: hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
academic: marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
acanthoid: shaped like a spine or thorn
acarpellous: having no carpels
acarpous: producing no fruit
acatalectic: (verse) metrically complete; especially having the full number of syllables in the final metrical foot
acaudal: lacking a tail or taillike appendage
acaulescent: (of plants) having no apparent stem above ground
accelerando: (music) gradually increasing in tempo
accelerated: speeded up, as of an academic course
accelerative: tending to increase velocity
accented: bearing a stress or accent
accented: (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
accentual: (of verse) having a metric system based on stress rather than syllables or quantity
acceptable: judged to be in conformity with approved usage
acceptable: adequate for the purpose
acceptable: worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
acceptable: meeting requirements
acceptant: accepting willingly
accepted: generally approved or compelling recognition
accepting: tolerating without protest
acceptive: inclined to accept rather than reject
accessary: aiding and abetting in a crime
accessible: capable of being reached
accessible: easy to get along with or talk to; friendly
accessible: easily obtained
accessible: capable of being read with comprehension
accessorial: nonessential but helpful
accessory: furnishing added support
accident-prone: having more than the average number of accidents
accidental: happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
accidental: not of prime or central importance
acclivitous: sloping upward
accommodating: obliging; willing to do favors
accommodating: helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
accommodative: willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
accommodative: tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
accompanied: having companions or an escort
accompanied: playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
accompanying: occurring with or following as a consequence
accomplishable: capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
accomplished: highly skilled
accomplished: successfully completed or brought to an end
accomplished: settled securely and unconditionally
accordant: being in agreement or harmony; often followed by `with'
accordant: in keeping
according: (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
according: (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
accountable: liable to account for one's actions
accoutered: provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)
accredited: given official approval to act
accretionary: marked or produced by accretion
accretive: growing by accretion
accrued: periodically accumulated over time
accumbent: lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
accumulative: marked by acquiring or amassing
accumulative: increasing by successive addition
accurate: conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
accurate: (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
accursed: under a curse
accusative: containing or expressing accusation
accustomed to: in the habit of or adapted to
accustomed: commonly used or practiced; usual
acellular: not made up of or divided into cells
acentric: not centered or having no center
acephalous: lacking a head or a clearly defined head
acerate: narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves
acerb: harsh or corrosive in tone
acerb: sour or bitter in taste
acetabular: of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone
acetose: tasting or smelling like vinegar
Acherontic: dark and dismal as of the rivers Acheron and Styx in Hades
aching: causing a dull and steady pain
achlamydeous: not having a floral envelope or perianth
achondritic: not having a granular structure
achromatic: having no hue
achromatous: having little or inadequate color
achromic: having no color
acid: having the characteristics of an acid
acid: being sour to the taste
acid-fast: not easily decolorized by acid solutions; pertains to micro-organisms (especially the tubercle bacillus that causes tuberculosis)
acid-forming: yielding an acid in aqueous solution
acid-loving: thriving in a relatively acidic environment (especially of plants requiring a pH well below 7)
acid-tasting: having a sour acidic taste
acidic: being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7)
acidophilic: especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium
acknowledgeable: capable of being acknowledged
acknowledged: recognized or made known or admitted
acknowledged: generally accepted
acned: (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin
acold: of persons; feeling cold
acorn-shaped: shaped like an acorn
acquainted: having fair knowledge of
acquiescent: willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
acquirable: capable of being acquired
acquired: gotten through environmental forces
acquisitive: eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
acquitted: declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
acrid: strong and sharp
acrimonious: marked by strong resentment or cynicism
acritical: without a crisis (as of some diseases)
acrobatic: vigorously active
acrocarpous: (of mosses) having the archegonia at the top of the stem
acromegalic: marked or affected by enlargement or hypertrophy of the extremities or the face
acropetal: of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex
acrophobic: suffering from acrophobia; abnormally afraid of high places
acroscopic: facing or on the side toward the apex
across-the-board: broad in scope or content
actable: capable of being acted; suitable for the stage
actinal: (of radiate organisms) located on the surface or end on which the mouth is situated
acting: serving temporarily especially as a substitute
actinoid: having a radial form
actinomorphic: capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis
actionable: affording grounds for legal action
activated: (military) set up and placed on active assignment
activated: rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive
activated: (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition
activated: (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive
activating: causing motion or action or change
active: expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:
active: (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
active: exerting influence or producing a change or effect
active: disposed to take action or effectuate change
active: (of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt
active: (of e.g. volcanos) capable of erupting
active: characterized by energetic activity
active: full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
active: engaged in full-time work
active: tending to become more severe or wider in scope
active: in operation
active: engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
active: (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being
active: taking part in an activity
activist: advocating or engaged in activism
actual: being or existing at the present moment
actual: taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
actual: presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
actual: existing in act or fact
actual: being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
actuated: moved to action
acuate: ending in a sharp point
acuminate: (of a leaf shape) narrowing to a slender point
acute: of an angle; less than 90 degrees
acute: having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
acute: of critical importance and consequence
acute: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
acute: extremely sharp or severe
acyclic: not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls
acyclic: having an open chain structure
ad hoc: for or concerned with one specific purpose
ad hoc: often improvised or impromptu
ad hominem: appealing to personal considerations (rather than to fact or reason)
ad-lib: with little or no preparation or forethought
ad-lib: said or done without having been planned or written in advance
adagio: (of tempo) leisurely
adamant: impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
adamantine: having the hardness of a diamond
adaptable: capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
adaptational: of or relating to adaptation
adaptative: having a capacity for adaptation
adapted: changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
adaxial: nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism
addable: capable of being added or added to
addicted: compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
addictive: causing or characterized by addiction
additional: further or added
additive: characterized or produced by addition
additive: designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
addlebrained: stupid and confused
addled: (of eggs) no longer edible
addled: confused and vague; used especially of thinking
addressable: capable of being addressed
addressed: (of mail) marked with a destination
adducent: especially of muscles; bringing together or drawing toward the midline of the body or toward an adjacent part
adenoidal: sounding as if the nose were pinched
adept: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
adequate to: having the requisite qualities for
adequate: sufficient for the purpose
adequate: having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adequate: about average; acceptable
adherent: sticking fast
adhesive: tending to adhere
adiabatic: occurring without loss or gain of heat
adipose: composed of animal fat
adjacent: near or close to but not necessarily touching
adjacent: having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
adjacent: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
adjective: relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
adjunct: of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
adjunctive: joining; forming an adjunct
adjuratory: containing a solemn charge or command
adjuratory: earnestly or solemnly entreating
adjustable: capable of being regulated
adjustable: capable of being changed so as to match or fit
adjusted: altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
adjusted: adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability
adjusted: (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted
adjusted: having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment
adjustive: conducive to adjustment
adjuvant: enhancing the action of a medical treatment
administrable: capable of being administered or managed
admirable: deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
admirable: inspiring admiration or approval
admired: regarded with admiration
admissible: deserving to be admitted
admissive: characterized by or allowing admission
admittable: deserving to be allowed to enter
admonishing: expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
admonitory: serving to warn
adnate: of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached
adolescent: in the state of development between puberty and maturity
adolescent: displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
adolescent: being of the age 13 through 19
Adonic: having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
adoptable: suitable or eligible for adoption
adopted: acquired as your own by free choice
adoptive: of parents and children; related by adoption
adorable: lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
adored: regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
adoring: extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
adoring: showing adoration
adorned: provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
adpressed: pressed close to or lying flat against something
adrenocorticotrophic: stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex
adrift: afloat on the surface of a body of water
adrift: aimlessly drifting
adroit: quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
adscititious: added or derived from something outside; not inherent
adscititious: supplemental; not part of the real or essential nature of a thing
adscript: written or printed immediately following another character and aligned with it
adscript: (used of persons) bound to a tract of land; hence their service is transferable from owner to owner
adsorbable: capable of being adsorbed or accumulated on a surface of a solid
adsorbent: having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
adulatory: obsequiously complimentary
adult: (of animals) fully developed
adult: designed to arouse lust
adulterant: making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials
adulterate: mixed with impurities
adulterine: conceived in adultery
adulterous: not faithful to a spouse or lover
adulterous: characterized by adultery
adumbrative: indistinctly prophetic
adust: burned brown by the sun
adust: dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
advance: situated ahead or going before
advance: being ahead of time or need
advanced: comparatively late in a course of development
advanced: (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
advanced: at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill
advanced: farther along in physical or mental development
advanced: ahead of the times
advanced: far along in time
advanced: ahead in development; complex or intricate
advancing: moving forward
advantageous: appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
advantageous: giving an advantage
adventitious: associated by chance and not an integral part
adventive: not native and not fully established; locally or temporarily naturalized
adventuresome: willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adversative: expressing antithesis or opposition
adverse: in an opposing direction
adverse: contrary to your interests or welfare
advertent: giving attention
advertised: called to public attention
advisable: worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
advised: having received information
advised: having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
advisory: giving advice
adynamic: lacking energy or vitality
adynamic: characterized by an absence of force or forcefulness
aeolotropic: having properties with different values along different axes
aeonian: continuing forever or indefinitely
aerated: (of a liquid) treated by having air passed or bubbled through it for purification
aerated: supplied with carbon dioxide
aerial: existing or living or growing or operating in the air
aerial: characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
aeriform: resembling air or having the form of air
aerobic: based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
aerobic: depending on free oxygen or air
aerobiotic: living or active only in the presence of oxygen
aerodynamic: designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow
aerosolised: in the form of ultramicroscopic solid or liquid particles dispersed or suspended in air or gas
aesthetic: concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
aesthetic: aesthetically pleasing
aestival: (rare) of or occurring in summer
afeard: a pronunciation of afraid
affable: diffusing warmth and friendliness
affected: acted upon; influenced
affected: being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
affected: speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
affecting: arousing affect
affectional: characterized by emotion
affectionate: having or displaying warmth or affection
afferent: of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS
affiliated: being joined in close association
affinal: (anthropology) related by marriage
affined: closely related
affirmable: capable of being affirmed or asserted
affirmative: affirming or giving assent
affirmative: expressing or manifesting praise or approval
affirmative: expecting the best
affixed: firmly attached
afflicted: mentally or physically unfit
afflicted: grievously affected especially by disease
afflictive: causing misery or pain or distress
affluent: having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
affordable: that you have the financial means for
aflare: streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
aflicker: shining unsteadily
afloat: borne on the water; floating
afloat: covered with water
aflutter: excited in anticipation
afoot: traveling by foot
afoot: currently in progress
aforementioned: being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aforethought: with planning and intention
afoul: especially of a ship's lines etc
afraid: filled with fear or apprehension
afraid: filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
afraid: feeling worry or concern or insecurity
afraid: having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
African-American: pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry
aft: (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail
after: located farther aft
after-hours: after closing time especially a legally established closing time
after-school: outside regular school hours
aftermost: located closest to the stern or tail
aftershafted: having an aftershaft (a small feather at the base of some feathers)
agamic: (of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction
agape: with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
agaze: (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
age-old: belonging to or lasting from times long ago
age-related: changing (increasing or decreasing) as an individual's age increases
aged: at an advanced stage of erosion (pronounced as one syllable)
aged: (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable)
aged: advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
aged: having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable)
aged: of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable)
ageing: growing old
agelong: lasting through all time
agglomerate: clustered together but not coherent
agglutinate: united as if by glue
agglutinative: forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
aggravated: made more severe or intense especially in law
aggravated: incited, especially deliberately, to anger
aggravating: making worse
aggregate: composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels or florets or drupelets
aggregate: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
aggressive: having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
aggressive: characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
aggressive: tending to spread quickly
aghast: struck with fear, dread, or consternation
agile: mentally quick
agile: moving quickly and lightly
agitated: troubled emotionally and usually deeply
agitated: physically disturbed or set in motion
agitating: causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
agleam: bright with a steady but subdued shining
aglitter: having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
aglow: softly bright or radiant
agnate: related on the father's side
agnostic: uncertain of all claims to knowledge
ago: gone by; or in the past
agog: highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.
agonised: expressing pain or agony
agonising: extremely painful
agonistic: striving to overcome in argument
agonistic: struggling for effect
agoraphobic: suffering from agoraphobia; abnormally afraid of open or public places
agrarian: relating to farming or agriculture
agreeable: conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
agreeable: prepared to agree or consent
agreed upon: constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement
agreed: united by being of the same opinion
agrestic: (of behavior) rustic and uncouth
agrestic: characteristic of the fields or country
aground: stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
aguish: affected by ague
ahead: having the leading position or higher score in a contest
ahorse: traveling on horseback
aided: having help; often used as a combining form
ailing: somewhat ill or prone to illness
aimless: continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
ain: belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
air sick: experiencing motion sickness
air-conditioned: cooled by air conditioning
air-cooled: cooled by a flow of air
air-dried: made dry by contact with unheated air
air-dry: not giving off moisture on exposure to the air
air-filled: full of air
air-to-air: operating between or launched from or involving rockets or aircraft in flight
air-to-ground: operating from or designed to be fired from aircraft at targets on the ground
airborne: moved or conveyed by or through air
aired: open to or abounding in fresh air
airheaded: lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
airless: lacking fresh air
airtight: having no weak points
airtight: not allowing air or gas to pass in or out
airworthy: (of aircraft) fit to fly
airy: having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air
ajar: slightly open
akimbo: (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body
akin: related by blood
akin: similar in quality or character
al dente: of pasta cooked so as to be firm when eaten
alacritous: quick and eager
alar: having or resembling wings
alarmed: experiencing a sudden sense of danger
alarming: frightening because of an awareness of danger
alate: (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions
albescent: becoming or shading into white
alcalescent: tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline
alcohol-dependent: addicted to alcohol
alcohol-soluble: soluble in alcohol
alcoholic: characteristic of or containing alcohol
aleatory: dependent on chance
alert: mentally perceptive and responsive
alert: quick and energetic
alert: engaged in or accustomed to close observation
alfresco: in the open air
algid: chilly
algophobic: suffering from algophobia; abnormally afraid of pain
algorithmic: of or relating to or having the characteristics of an algorithm
alien: being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
alien: not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
alienable: transferable to another owner
alienated: socially disoriented
alienated: caused to be unloved
alienating: causing hostility or loss of friendliness
aligned: brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause
aligned: in a straight line
aligning: causing to fall into line or into position
alike: having the same or similar characteristics
alimental: of or providing nourishment
aliphatic: having carbon atoms linked in open chains
aliquot: signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity
alive: (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
alive: (followed by `to' or `of') aware of
alive: having life or vigor or spirit
alive: possessing life
alive: capable of erupting
alkalic: relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
alkaline-loving: thriving in a relatively alkaline environment; (especially of plants requiring a pH above 7)
all: completely given to or absorbed by
all: (quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
all important: of the greatest importance
all in: very tired
all over: having come or been brought to a conclusion
all right: being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
all-around: many-sided
all-devouring: (of animals) both plant-eating and flesh-eating
all-fired: extreme
all-knowing: infinitely wise
all-mains: used of a radio receiver that is adaptable to all voltages
all-metal: consisting completely of metal
all-night: lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
all-or-none: occurring completely or not occurring at all
all-out: using all available resources
all-powerful: having unlimited power
all-purpose: not limited in use or function
all-time: unsurpassed in some respect up to the present
all-victorious: never having lost
all-weather: usable or operative or practiced in all kinds of weather
allantoid: shaped like a sausage
allargando: (music) gradually decreasing in tempo and broadening in manner
alleged: declared but not proved
alleged: doubtful or suspect
allegiant: steadfast in devotion (especially to your lawful monarch or government)
allegoric: used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
allegretto: (of tempo) faster than allegro
allegro: (of tempo) fast
allergic: having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
alleviated: (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
alleviative: moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
alliaceous: smelling of onions or garlic
allied: joined by treaty or agreement
allied: related by common characteristics or ancestry
allied: united in a confederacy or league
alligatored: of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
alliterative: having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable
allocable: capable of being distributed
allochronic: (of taxa) occurring in different geologic times
allochthonous: of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed
allogeneic: denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible)
allopatric: (of biological species or speciation) occurring in areas isolated geographically from one another
allotted: given as a task
allover: covering the entire surface
allowable: deductible according to the tax laws
allowable: deserving to be allowed or considered
allowable: that may be permitted especially as according to rule
alloyed: (used of metals) blended to obtain a desired property
alloyed: (used of metals) debased by mixture with an inferior element
alluring: highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
allusive: characterized by indirect references
almond-eyed: having almond-shaped eyes
almond-scented: smelling of almond
almond-shaped: shaped like an almond
alone: isolated from others
alone: lacking companions or companionship
alone: exclusive of anyone or anything else
alone: radically distinctive and without equal
aloof: remote in manner
alpestrine: growing at high altitudes
alpha: first in order of importance
alpha: early testing stage of a software or hardware product
alphabetic: arranged in order according to the alphabet
alphabetised: having been put in alphabetical order
alpine: living or growing above the timber line
alright: nonstandard usage
alterable: (of the punishment ordered by a court) capable of being changed to one less severe
alterable: capable of being changed or altered in some characteristic
alterative: tending to cure or restore to health
altered: changed in form or character without becoming something else
altered: having testicles or ovaries removed
alternate: every second one of a series
alternate: of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired
alternate: occurring by turns; first one and then the other
alternate: serving or used in place of another
alternating: (of a current) reversing direction
alternative: necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
alternative: pertaining to unconventional choices
altissimo: very high
altitudinous: indefinitely high; lofty
alto: (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group
alto: of or being the lowest female voice
alto: of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor
altricial: (of hatchlings) naked and blind and dependent on parents for food
altruistic: showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
aluminiferous: containing alum or aluminum
alveolate: pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
amalgamate: joined together into a whole
amaranthine: of an imaginary flower that never fades
amateur: lacking professional skill or expertise
amateur: engaged in as a pastime
amative: inclined toward or displaying love
amatory: expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
amazed: filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
amazing: surprising greatly
amazing: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
ambagious: roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
amber: of a medium to dark brownish yellow color
amber-green: of green tinged with amber
ambidextrous: equally skillful with each hand
ambient: completely enveloping
ambiguous: having more than one possible meaning
ambiguous: having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
ambiguous: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
ambitionless: having little desire for success or achievement
ambitious: having a strong desire for success or achievement
ambitious: requiring full use of your abilities or resources
ambivalent: uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
ambiversive: intermediate between introversive and extroversive
ambrosial: worthy of the gods
ambrosial: extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant
ambulant: able to walk about
ameliorating: tending to ameliorate
amenable: open to being acted upon in a certain way
amenable: liable to answer to a higher authority
amenable: disposed or willing to conform
amenable: responsive to suggestions and influences
amendable: capable of being corrected by additions
amendatory: effecting amendment
amended: modified for the better
amended: of legislation
amentaceous: (of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkins
amerciable: of a crime or misdemeanor; punishable by a fine set by a judge
ametabolic: undergoing no (or only slight) metamorphosis
ametabolic: undergoing slight or no metamorphosis
amethyst: of a moderate purple color
ametropic: of or relating to an abnormal condition of the eye in which visual images are not in focus on the retina
amiable: disposed to please
amicable: characterized by friendship and good will
amidship: located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft
amiss: not functioning properly
amnesiac: suffering from a partial loss of memory
amok: wildly frenzied and out of control
amorphous: unclear because vague or badly organized
amorphous: (of a group of people or an organization) unorganized or unfocused
amorphous: having no definite form or distinct shape
amorphous: without real or apparent crystalline form
amorphous: lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies
amort: utterly cast down
amphibiotic: having an aquatic early or larval form and a terrestrial adult form
amphibious: operating or living on land and in water
amphiprostylar: marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
amphiprotic: having characteristics of both an acid and a base and capable of reacting as either
amphistylar: having columns either at both ends or at both sides
amphitropous: (of a plant ovule) partly inverted; turned back 90 degrees on its stalk
ample: more than enough in size or scope or capacity
ample: affording an abundant supply
ample: fairly large in size
amused: pleasantly occupied
amusing: providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
amusing: arousing or provoking laughter
amylaceous: resembling starch
anabatic: of an air current or wind; rising especially up a slope
anabolic: characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
anachronic: chronologically misplaced
anaclinal: of valleys and rivers; progressing in a direction opposite to the dip in surrounding rock strata
anadromous: migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn
anaemic: lacking vigor or energy
anaerobic: not aerobic
anaerobic: living or active in the absence of free oxygen
anaesthetic: characterized by insensibility
anal: a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.
analeptic: stimulating the central nervous system
analgesic: capable of relieving pain
analog: of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
analogical: expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy
analogous: corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
analogous: similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
analphabetic: not alphabetic
analphabetic: having little acquaintance with writing
analytic: of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
analytic: using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytic: expressing a grammatical category by using two or more words rather than inflection
analyzable: capable of being partitioned
analyzed: examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts
anaphrodisiac: tending to diminish sexual desire
anarchic: without law or control
anastigmatic: not astigmatic
anatropous: (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
ancestral: inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
anchoritic: characterized by ascetic solitude
ancient: belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
ancient: very old
andante: (of tempo) moderately slow
andantino: (of tempo) moderately fast
androgynous: having both male and female characteristics
anecdotal: characterized by or given to telling anecdotes
anechoic: not having or producing echoes; sound-absorbent
anemophilous: of flowering plants (especially grasses etc) that are pollinated by the wind
anestrous: (of lower mammals) not in a state of estrus; not in heat
anfractuous: full of twists and turns
angelic: marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
angelic: having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
angered: marked by extreme anger
angled: forming or set at an angle
angry: feeling or showing anger
angry: severely inflamed and painful
angry: (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
anguished: experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
angular: having angles or an angular shape
anhydrous: without water; especially without water of crystallization
anicteric: not affected by jaundice
anile: of or like a feeble old woman
animal: marked by the appetites and passions of the body
animate: endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
animate: belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
animate: endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
animated: made to appear to move as living creatures do
animating: giving spirit and vivacity
anise-scented: smelling of anise
anisometric: having unsymmetrical parts or unequal dimensions or measurements
anisotropic: not invariant with respect to direction
ankle-deep: coming only to the ankle or knee
annihilated: destroyed completely
annihilating: wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
annihilating: making light of
announced: declared publicly; made widely known
annoyed: troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
annoyed: aroused to impatience or anger
annoying: causing irritation or annoyance
annual: completing its life cycle within a year
annual: occurring or payable every year
annular: shaped like a ring
anomalous: deviating from the general or common order or type
anon.: having no known name or identity or known source
anonymous: not known or lacking marked individuality
anorectic: suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
anorectic: causing loss of appetite
anorthic: having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique angles
anosmic: having impaired sense of smell
another: any of various alternatives; some other
anserine: having or revealing stupidity
answerable: morally or legally responsible to a higher authority
answerable: capable of being answered
answering: replying
antacid: acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)
antagonistic: incapable of harmonious association
antagonistic: arousing animosity or hostility
antagonistic: characterized by antagonism or antipathy
antagonistic: indicating opposition or resistance
antagonistic: used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
Antarctic: at or near the south pole
antebellum: belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War
antecedent: preceding in time or order
antediluvian: so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
antemeridian: before noon
antemortem: preceding death
antenatal: occurring or existing before birth
antepenultimate: third from last
anterior: of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
anterior: earlier in time
anterograde: of amnesia; affecting time immediately following trauma
anthelminthic: capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
antheral: capable of fertilizing female organs
anthophagous: feeding on flowers
anthropoid: resembling apes
anthropoid: resembling human beings
anthropomorphic: suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
anti: not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
anti-intellectual: smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values
anti-Semite: discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion
antiaircraft: designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
antiauthoritarian: opposed to authoritarianism
antic: ludicrously odd
anticholinergic: inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site
anticipant: marked by eager anticipation
anticipated: expected hopefully
anticipatory: in anticipation
anticlimactic: coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
anticlinal: sloping downward away from a common crest
anticlockwise: in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
antidromic: conducting nerve impulses in a direction opposite to normal
antifertility: capable of preventing conception or impregnation
antiheretical: opposed to heresy
antiknock: suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines
antimagnetic: impervious to the effects of a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization
antimicrobial: capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
antimonial: containing antimony
antimonopoly: of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antiparallel: (especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed
antipathetic: (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
antipersonnel: designed to inflict death or personal injury rather than material destruction
antiphlogistic: counteracting inflammation
antipyretic: preventing or alleviating fever
antique: made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
antique: out of fashion
antiseptic: clean and honest
antiseptic: devoid of objectionable language
antiseptic: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
antiseptic: freeing from error or corruption
antisocial: shunning contact with others
antisocial: hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
antisubmarine: defensive against enemy submarines
antitank: designed for defense against armored vehicles
antithetic: sharply contrasted in character or purpose
antitoxic: counteracting a toxin or poison
antler-like: resembling antlers
antlered: having antlers
antonymous: of words: having opposite meanings
antrorse: bent or curved forward or upward
antsy: nervous and unable to relax
anurous: not having a tail
anxious: eagerly desirous
anxious: causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
any: one or some or every or all without specification
apart: having characteristics not shared by others
apart: remote and separate physically or socially
apathetic: showing little or no emotion or animation
apathetic: marked by a lack of interest
apelike: being or given to servile imitation
aperient: mildly laxative
aperiodic: not recurring at regular intervals
apetalous: (of flowers) having no petals
aphasic: unable to speak because of a brain lesion
aphonic: being without sound through injury or illness and thus incapable of all but whispered speech
aphoristic: terse and witty and like a maxim
aphotic: lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
aphrodisiac: stimulating sexual desire
aphyllous: having no leaves
apical: situated at an apex
apiculate: (of a leaf shape) having a short sharply pointed tip
apivorous: feeding on bees
aplacental: having no placenta
aplanatic: free from or corrected for spherical aberration
apocalyptic: prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
apocarpous: (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of carpels that are free from one another as in buttercups or roses
apochromatic: corrected for both chromatic and spherical aberration
apocrine: (of exocrine glands) producing a secretion in which part of the secreting cell is released with the secretion
apocryphal: being of questionable authenticity
apodal: (of snakes and eels) naturally footless
apodeictic: of a proposition; necessarily true or logically certain
apolitical: politically neutral
apologetic: offering or expressing apology
apostate: not faithful to religion or party or cause
apotropaic: having the power to prevent evil or bad luck
appalling: causing consternation
appareled: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
apparent: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
apparent: appearing as such but not necessarily so
apparitional: resembling or characteristic of a phantom
appealable: capable of being appealed especially to a higher tribunal
appealing: able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
appealing: (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
appeasable: capable of being pacified
appeasing: intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
appellative: inclined to or serving for the giving of names
appendaged: having an appendage
appendant: affixed as an appendage
apperceptive: able to relate new percepts to past experience
appetent: marked by eager desire
appetising: appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
applaudable: worthy of high praise
apple-scented: smelling of apples
apple-shaped: having the general shape of an apple
apple-sized: having the approximate size of an apple
applicable: capable of being applied; having relevance
applicative: readily applicable or practical
applied: concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
appointed: selected for a job
appointed: provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind)
appointed: subject to appointment
appointed: fixed or established especially by order or command
apportioned: given out in portions
apposable: capable of being placed opposite to something
apposite: being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
appraising: exercising or involving careful evaluations
appreciable: enough to be estimated or measured
appreciated: fully understood or grasped
appreciative: feeling or expressive of gratitude
appreciative: having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
apprehensible: capable of being apprehended or understood
apprehensive: in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
apprehensive: quick to understand
apprehensive: mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
apprenticed: bound by contract
approachable: easy to meet or converse or do business with
approachable: easily approached
approaching: of the relatively near future
appropriable: that can be appropriated
appropriate: suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
approved: established by authority; given authoritative approval
approximate: not quite exact or correct
approximate: located close together
approximate: very close in resemblance
apractic: having uncoordinated muscular movements, symptomatic of a CNS disorder
apropos: of an appropriate or pertinent nature
apt: mentally quick and resourceful
apt: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
apt: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
apteral: having columns at one or both ends but not along the sides
apteral: (of insects) without wings
aquaphobic: abnormally afraid of water
aquatic: operating or living or growing in water
aqueous: produced by the action of water
aquiline: curved down like an eagle's beak
arable: (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
arbitrable: appropriate for or subject to settlement by arbitration
arbitrary: based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
arboraceous: abounding in trees
arboreal: resembling a tree in form and branching structure
arboreal: inhabiting or frequenting trees
arcadian: (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic
arcane: requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
arced: forming or resembling an arch
arch: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch: naughtily or annoyingly playful
archaean: of or relating to the earliest known rocks formed during the Precambrian Eon
archaeozoic: of or belonging to earlier of two divisions of the Precambrian era
archaic: little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
archetypal: representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
arco: (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow
Arctic: of or relating to the Arctic
arctic: extremely cold
ardent: glowing or shining like fire
ardent: characterized by intense emotion
ardent: characterized by strong enthusiasm
arduous: difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill
arduous: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
arduous: taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
arenaceous: resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
argent: of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver
argentiferous: containing or yielding silver
argillaceous: resembling or containing clay
arguable: capable of being supported by argument
arguable: open to argument or debate
argumentative: given to or characterized by argument
argus-eyed: having very keen vision
argus-eyed: carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
arid: lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
arid: lacking sufficient water or rainfall
ariled: (of some seeds) having a fleshy and usually brightly colored cover
ariose: having a melody (as distinguished from recitative)
aristocratic: belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
armed: (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
armed: (used of plants and animals) furnished with bristles and thorns
armed: having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination
armless: having no arms
armlike: resembling an arm
armor-clad: covered with heavy steel
armored: protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
armored: used of animals; provided with protective covering
armored: equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
aromatic: having a strong pleasant odor
around the bend: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
around-the-clock: at all times
aroused: aroused to action
aroused: (of persons) excessively affected by emotion
aroused: feeling great sexual desire
aroused: emotionally aroused
aroused: brought to a state of great tension
arranged: planned in advance
arranged: disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
arranged: deliberately arranged for effect
arrant: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
arrayed: in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
arresting: commanding attention
arrhythmic: without regard for rhythm
arrhythmic: lacking a steady rhythm
arrogant: having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
arrow-shaped: (of a leaf shape) like an arrow head without flaring base lobes
artesian: (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
artful: marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
artful: not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
arthritic: of or pertaining to arthritis
articulate: expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
articulate: consisting of segments held together by joints
artificial: not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
artificial: artificially formal
artificial: contrived by art rather than nature
artistic: satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
artless: simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
artless: showing lack of art
artless: characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
artless: (of persons) lacking art or knowledge
artsy-craftsy: pretentiously artistic; cloyingly charming
arty: showily imitative of art or artists
ascendable: capable of being ascended
ascendant: tending or directed upward
ascendant: most powerful or important or influential
ascending: moving or going or growing upward
ascertainable: capable of being ascertained or found out
ascertained: discovered or determined by scientific observation
ascetic: practicing great self-denial
ascribable: capable of being assigned or credited to
aseptic: free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
asexual: not having or involving sex
ash-blonde: of hair color; whitish
ash-gray: of a light grey
ashamed: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
ashen: made of wood of the ash tree
ashen: anemic looking from illness or emotion
asinine: extremely silly or stupid
askance: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
askew: turned or twisted toward one side
aslant: having an oblique or slanted direction
asleep: in a state of sleep
asleep: dead
asleep: lacking sensation
asocial: given to avoiding association with others
aspheric: varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape
asphyxiating: tending to deprive of oxygen
aspirant: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
assailable: not defended or capable of being defended
assassinated: murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
assaultive: disposed to attack
assentient: expressing agreement or consent
asserted: confidently declared to be so
asserting: relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
assertive: aggressively self-assured
assessable: capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation
assessable: capable of being considered carefully
assiduous: marked by care and persistent effort
assignable: legally transferable to the ownership of another
assigned: appointed to a post or duty
assimilable: able to be absorbed and incorporated into body tissues
assimilating: capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution
assimilative: capable of mentally absorbing
assistive: giving assistance
associable: capable of being associated
associate: having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
associative: characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
assonant: having the same vowel sound occurring with different consonants in successive words or stressed syllables
assonant: having the same sound (especially the same vowel sound) occurring in successive stressed syllables
assorted: consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
assorted: of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
assuasive: freeing from fear and anxiety
assumed: adopted in order to deceive
assuming: excessively forward
assumptive: accepted as real or true without proof
assured: marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
assured: characterized by certainty or security
assurgent: growing or extending upward
assurgent: rising from the sea
assuring: giving confidence
astatic: not static or stable
asterisked: marked with an asterisk
asternal: not connected to the sternum or breastbone
asteroid: shaped like a star
asthenic: having a slender physique
asthmatic: relating to breathing with a whistling sound
astigmatic: of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
astir: out of bed
astomatous: having no mouth or mouthlike opening
astonishing: so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
astounding: bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
astringent: tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
astronomic: inconceivably large
astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
astylar: lacking columns or pillars
asunder: widely separated especially in space
asymmetric: characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
asymmetrical: irregular in shape or outline
asymptomatic: having no symptoms of illness or disease
asynchronous: (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
asynchronous: not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
asyndetic: lacking conjunctions
at a loss: filled with bewilderment
at bay: forced to turn and face attackers
at fault: deserving blame
at hand: close in space; within reach
at hand: close in time; about to occur
at large: having escaped, especially from confinement
at loggerheads: in a dispute or confrontation
at odds: in disagreement
at rest: in a state of repose or especially sleep
at sea: perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
at the ready: ready for immediate use
at variance: not in accord
at work: on the job
ataractic: tending to soothe or tranquilize
atavistic: characteristic of an atavist
atheistic: rejecting any belief in gods
athirst: (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
athletic: having a sturdy and well proportioned body
atilt: departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
atomic: immeasurably small
atomic: (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
atomistic: divided into separate and often disparate elements
atonal: characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality
atonic: (used of syllables) carrying no stress
atoxic: not producing or resulting from poison
atrabilious: irritable as if suffering from indigestion
atrip: (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
atrocious: shockingly brutal or cruel
atrocious: provoking horror
atrophied: (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
attachable: capable of being fastened or added to something else
attached: used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
attached: fond and affectionate
attached: associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
attainable: capable of being attained or accomplished
attained: achieved or reached
attempted: tried unsuccessfully
attendant: being present (at a meeting or event, etc.)
attended: having a caretaker or other watcher
attention-getting: likely to attract attention
attention-getting: seizing the attention
attentive: (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
attentive: taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
attenuate: reduced in strength
attenuated: of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
attested: established as genuine
attractable: capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet
attractive: having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull
attractive: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
attractive: having power to arouse interest
attributable: capable of being attributed
attributive genitive: a word in the genitive case used as an attributive adjective
attributive: of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
attrited: worn by rubbing or friction
atypic: not representative of a group, class, or type
atypical: deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
au gratin: cooked while covered with browned breadcrumbs (and sometimes cheese)
au jus: served in its natural juices or gravy
au naturel: completely unclothed
auburn: (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
audacious: unrestrained by convention or propriety
audacious: invulnerable to fear or intimidation
audacious: disposed to venture or take risks
audible: heard or perceptible by the ear
Augean: extremely filthy from long neglect
augmentative: increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree
augmentative: intensifying by augmentation and enhancement
augmented: added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
august: of or befitting a lord
august: profoundly honored
auld: a Scottish word
aureate: elaborately or excessively ornamented
aureate: having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
auriculate: having auricles
auriferous: containing gold
auriform: having a shape resembling an ear
auspicious: auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
austere: severely simple
austere: of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
austral: of the south or coming from the south
autarkic: of countries; not relying on imports
authentic: not counterfeit or copied
authentic: conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
authorised: sanctioned by established authority
authorised: endowed with authority
authoritarian: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
authoritarian: expecting unquestioning obedience
authoritative: of recognized authority or excellence
authoritative: having authority or ascendancy or influence
autistic: characteristic of or affected with autism
autochthonal: originating where it is found
autochthonous: of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed
autocratic: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
autoecious: of parasites especially rust fungi; completing the entire life cycle on a single host
autoerotic: sexually satisfying yourself (as by masturbation)
autofluorescent: emitting light via self-induced fluorescence
autogamic: characterized by or fit for autogamy
autogenic: originating within the body
autographed: bearing an autograph
autoicous: having male and female reproductive organs in separate clusters on the same plant
autoloading: (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
autologous: derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
automated: operated by automation
automatic: operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
automatic: resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
automatic: without volition or conscious control
automotive: containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
autonomic: relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system
autonomous: existing as an independent entity
autonomous: (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
autonomous: (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
autosemantic: of a word or phrase meaningful in isolation, independent of context
autumn-blooming: of plants that bloom during the autumn
autumnal: of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
autumnal: characteristic of late maturity verging on decline
auxiliary: functioning in a supporting capacity
available: obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
available: not busy; not otherwise committed
available: convenient for use or disposal
avant-garde: radically new or original
avaricious: immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
average: lacking exceptional quality or ability
average: around the middle of a scale of evaluation
average: approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
average: relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)
average: relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution
average: lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered
avertable: capable of being avoided or warded off
avid: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
avid: marked by active interest and enthusiasm
avirulent: not virulent; unable to produce disease
avocado: of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado
avowed: openly declared as such
awake: not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
awakened: (somewhat formal) having been waked up
awakened: aroused or activated
aware: (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
aware: bearing in mind; attentive to
away: not present; having left
away: used of an opponent's ground
away: (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
aweary: physically and mentally fatigued
awed: having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
awed: inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
aweigh: (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
aweless: devoid of any feeling of awe or reverence
aweless: neither feeling nor showing respect
awful: causing fear or dread or terror
awful: extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
awful: offensive or even (of persons) malicious
awheel: traveling by wheeled vehicle such as bicycle or automobile e.g.
awkward: lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
awkward: causing inconvenience
awkward: difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
awkward: not elegant or graceful in expression
awkward: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
awkward: socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
awl-shaped: shaped like an awl
awned: having awns i.e. bristlelike or hairlike appendages on the flowering parts of some cereals and grasses
awninged: covered with an awning
awnless: lacking or having only very short awns
awol: absent without permission
axenic: (used of cultures of microorganisms) completely free from other organisms
axenic: (of experimental animals) raised under sterile conditions
axial: situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
axiomatic: evident without proof or argument
azoic: before the appearance of life
azonal: not divided into zones
azonic: not restricted to any particular zone or region
azure: of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
azygos: occurring singly; not one of a pair
babelike: like a baby especially in dependence
baby-faced: having a youthful-looking face
babyish: characteristic of a baby
baccate: producing or bearing berries
bacchanal: used of riotously drunken merrymaking
baccivorous: feeding on berries
bacillar: formed like a bacillus
back: related to or located at the back
back: of an earlier date
back: located at or near the back of an animal
back-geared: (of a lathe) equipped with gearing for reducing the speed of the spindle from that of the driving pulley
back-to-back: one after the other
backed: having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
backed: used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light
backhand: (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
backhand: (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward
backhanded: roundabout or ambiguous
backless: lacking a back
backmost: located farthest to the rear
backstage: concealed from public view or attention
backstair: secret and sly or sordid
backswept: used of hair
backward: directed or facing toward the back or rear
backward: (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
backward: having made less than normal progress
backward: retarded in intellectual development
bactericidal: preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
bad: nonstandard
bad: below average in quality or performance
bad: capable of harming
bad: characterized by wickedness or immorality
bad: having undesirable or negative qualities
bad: very intense
bad: not working properly
bad: reproduced fraudulently
bad: not financially safe or secure
bad: feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
bad: (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
bad: feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
bad: not capable of being collected
bad: physically unsound or diseased
bad-mannered: socially incorrect in behavior
bad-tempered: annoyed and irritable
baffling: making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
bag-shaped: shaped like a bag
baggy: not fitting closely; hanging loosely
bailable: admitting of bail
bailable: eligible for bail
baked: (bread and pastries) cooked by dry heat (as in an oven)
baking: as hot as if in an oven
balanced: being in a state of proper equilibrium
balconied: having balconies or a balcony
bald: lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
bald: with no effort to conceal
bald: without the natural or usual covering
bald-faced: (of animals) having white markings on the face
balding: getting bald
baleful: deadly or sinister
baleful: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
balking: stopping short and refusing to go on
ball-hawking: used of a player skilled in stealing the ball or robbing a batter of a hit
ball-shaped: having the shape of a sphere or ball
bally: informal intensifiers
balmy: mild and pleasant
balsam-scented: smelling of balsam resin
banal: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
banausic: (formal) ordinary and not refined
bandaged: covered or wrapped with a bandage
banded: marked with bands or strips of contrasting color or texture
banded: identified with a band especially around a leg
banded: characterized by a band of especially white around the body
bandy: have legs that curve outward at the knees
baneful: exceedingly harmful
bang-up: very good
banging: (used informally) very large
bankable: acceptable to or at a bank
bankable: guaranteed to bring a profit
bankrupt: financially ruined
banned: forbidden by law
banner: unusually good; outstanding
bantam: very small
bantering: cleverly amusing in tone
Bantu-speaking: able to communicate in Bantu
baptised: having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
bar-shaped: shaped like a rigid strip of metal or wood
barbarian: without civilizing influences
barbaric: unrestrained and crudely rich
barbarous: primitive in customs and culture
barbarous: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
barbate: having hair on the cheeks and chin
barbecued: cooked over an outdoor grill
barbed: having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
barbed: capable of wounding
bare: lacking its natural or customary covering
bare: providing no shelter or sustenance
bare: just barely adequate or within a lower limit
bare: apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
bare: lacking embellishment or ornamentation
bare: lacking in magnitude or quantity
bare: having everything extraneous removed including contents
bare: lacking a surface finish such as paint
bare: not having a protective covering
bare-ass: (used informally) completely unclothed
bare-breasted: having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity
bare-knuckle: characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
bareback: riding without a saddle
bared: having the head uncovered
barefoot: without shoes
barehanded: with bare hands
barelegged: having the legs uncovered by clothing
bargain-priced: costing less than standard price
baritone: lower in range than tenor and higher than bass
barky: resembling the rough bark of a tree
barmy: marked by spirited enjoyment
baronial: impressive in appearance
baroque: having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
barred: marked with stripes or bands
barred: preventing entry or exit or a course of action
barrel-shaped: having the general shape of a barrel
barreled: (of an arrow) tapered toward both ends
barreled: put in or stored in a barrel
barren: not bearing offspring
barren: completely wanting or lacking
basal: serving as or forming a base
basal: of or being the essential or basic part
basal: especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
base: debased; not genuine
base: (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
base: illegitimate
base: of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
base: not adhering to ethical or moral principles
base: having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
base-forming: yielding a base in aqueous solution
based: having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
based: having a base
baseless: without a basis in reason or fact
bashful: self-consciously timid
bashful: disposed to avoid notice
basic: of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
basic: pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
basic: reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
basic: serving as a base or starting point
basifixed: attached by its base (as certain anthers to their filaments or stalks)
basined: enclosed in a basin
basipetal: of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base
basiscopic: facing or on the side toward the base
basket-shaped: shaped like a basket
bass: having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
bastard: fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
bastardised: deriving from more than one source or style
bastardly: of no value or worth
bastardly: born out of wedlock
bastioned: secured with bastions or fortifications
bated: diminished or moderated
bathetic: effusively or insincerely emotional
batter-fried: fried in batter
battered: exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury
battered: damaged especially by hard usage
battered: damaged by blows or hard usage
battery-powered: powered by one or more electric batteries
battle-scarred: scarred by battle
battleful: having or showing a ready disposition to fight
battlemented: protected with battlements or parapets with indentations or embrasures for shooting through
battlemented: having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
batwing: formed or shaped like a bat's wing
bawdy: humorously vulgar
bay: (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
beaded: covered with beads of liquid
beadlike: small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button
beady: covered with beads or jewels or sequins
beady-eyed: having eyes that gleam with malice
beaked: having or resembling a beak
beakless: not having a beak or bill
beaklike: resembling the beak of a bird
beaming: pleased and proud
beaming: radiating or as if radiating light
beaming: cheerful and bright
beamish: smiling with happiness or optimism
beamy: broad in the beam
bean-shaped: having a shape resembling a bean
bear-sized: large as a bear
bearable: capable of being borne though unpleasant
bearded: having a growth of hairlike awns
beardless: lacking hair on the face
beardless: having no beard
beardown: with full strength
bearing: (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
bearish: expecting prices to fall
beastly: resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
beastly: (informal) very unpleasant
beatable: susceptible to being defeated
beaten: much trodden and worn smooth or bare
beatific: experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
beatified: Roman Catholic; proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration
beauteous: (poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
beautiful: delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
beautiful: (of weather) highly enjoyable
becalmed: rendered motionless for lack of wind
becoming: displaying or setting off to best advantage
becoming: according with custom or propriety
bedaubed: ornamented in a vulgar or showy fashion
bedded: having a bed or beds as specified
bedded: deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
bedewed: wet with dew
bedfast: confined to bed (by illness)
bedimmed: made dim or indistinct
bedless: without a bed
bedraggled: in deplorable condition
bedraggled: limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
beechen: consisting of or made of wood of the beech tree
beefed-up: made greater or stronger
beefy: muscular and heavily built
beery: smelling of beer
beetle: jutting or overhanging
beetle-browed: sullen or unfriendly in appearance
befitting: appropriate to
befogged: stupefied by alcoholic drink
befouled: made dirty or foul
beggarly: (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
beggarly: marked by poverty befitting a beggar
beginning: serving to begin
begotten: (of offspring) generated by procreation
begrimed: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
beguiled: filled with wonder and delight
beguiling: misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods
beheaded: having had the head cut off
behind: having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
behind-the-scenes: designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
behindhand: behind schedule
beholden: under a moral obligation to someone
beige: of a light greyish-brown color
belated: after the expected or usual time; delayed
believable: capable of being believed
belittled: made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
belittling: tending to diminish or disparage
bell-shaped: having a convex shape that resembles a bell
bellbottom: (of trousers) having legs that flare at the bottom
belletristic: written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than content
bellied: having a belly; often used in combination
bellied: curving outward
belligerent: engaged in war
bellyless: lacking a prominent belly
beloved: dearly loved
below the belt: disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
belowground: underneath the ground
belowground: under the level of the ground
belt-fed: using belted ammunition
belt-shaped: shaped like a belt
belted: having or provided with a belt
beltless: lacking a belt
beltlike: resembling a belt around something
bemused: deeply absorbed in thought
bendable: capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
bended: used of the back and knees; stooped
benefic: exerting a favorable or beneficent influence
beneficed: having a benefice
beneficent: doing or producing good
beneficent: generous in assistance to the poor
beneficial: promoting or enhancing well-being
benevolent: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
benevolent: generous in providing aid to others
benighted: lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture
benighted: overtaken by night or darkness
benign: not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
benign: kindness of disposition or manner
benign: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
benignant: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
bent: fixed in your purpose
bent: of metal e.g.
benumbed: having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
bereaved: sorrowful through loss or deprivation
bereft: unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
beseeching: begging
besieged: surrounded by hostile forces
besotted: very drunk
bespectacled: wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass
bespoke: (of clothing) custom-made
bespoken: pledged to be married
besprent: sprinkled over
best: (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
best: (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
best-known: most familiar or renowned
best-loved: preferred above all others and treated with partiality
best-selling: selling in great numbers
bestubbled: having a short growth of beard
beta: second in order of importance
beta: preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
better: (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
better: (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
better: more than half
better off: in a more fortunate or prosperous condition
better-known: more familiar or renowned than the other of two
better-looking: pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
bettering: changing for the better
betting: preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
bewitched: captured, as if under a spell
bewitching: capturing interest as if by a spell
beyond doubt: too obvious to be doubted
biannual: occurring or payable twice each year
bias: slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric
biased: favoring one person or side over another
biaural: relating to or having or hearing with two ears
bibbed: having a bib
bibless: lacking a bib
bibulous: given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
bicameral: composed of two legislative bodies
bicameral: consisting of two chambers
bicentric: having two centers
bicephalous: having two heads
bichrome: having two colors
biconcave: concave on both sides
biconvex: convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
bicorn: having two horns or horn-shaped parts
bicuspid: having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
bicyclic: having molecules consisting of two fused rings
bidentate: having toothlike projections that are themselves toothed
bidirectional: reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions
biennial: occurring every second year
biennial: having a life cycle lasting two seasons
biface: having two faces or fronts
bifid: divided into two lobes
bifocal: having two foci
bifoliate: having two leaves
biform: having or combining two forms
bifurcate: resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
bifurcated: divided into or made up of two parts
big: loud and firm
big: marked by intense physical force
big: significant
big: given or giving freely
big: exhibiting self-importance
big: in an advanced stage of pregnancy
big: prodigious
big: above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
big: generous and understanding and tolerant
big: conspicuous in position or importance
big: feeling self-importance
big-bellied: having a prominent belly
big-boned: having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh
big-chested: marked by a large or well-developed chest
big-shouldered: having broad shoulders
big-ticket: very expensive
bigamous: of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
bigeminal: occurring in pairs
bigeneric: resulting from a cross between species of different genera
bigger: large or big relative to something else
biggish: somewhat large
bigheaded: (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
bigmouthed: unwisely talking too much
bigoted: blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
bilabiate: having two lips
bilateral: affecting or undertaken by two parties
bilateral: having identical parts on each side of an axis
bilateral: having two sides or parts
bilaterally symmetrical: capable of division into symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis
bilgy: smelling like bilge water
bilinear: linear with respect to each of two variables or positions
bilingual: using or knowing two languages
bilious: suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
billed: having a beak or bill as specified
billion: denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
billion: denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain
billionth: the ordinal number of one billion in counting order
billowing: characterized by great swelling waves or surges
bilobate: having two lobes
bilocular: divided into or containing two cells or chambers
bimanual: requiring two hands or designed for two people
bimestrial: two months long; lasting two months
bimestrial: occurring every two months
bimetal: formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together
bimodal: of a distribution; having or occurring with two modes
bimonthly: occurring twice a month
bimotored: having two motors
binary: consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms)
binate: growing in two parts or in pairs
bindable: capable of being fastened or secured with a rope or bond
binding: executed with proper legal authority
binomial: having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies
binuclear: having two nuclei
biodegradable: capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
biogenic: essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes
biological: (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related
bioluminescent: (of living organisms) emitting light
bionic: having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
biovular: (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova
biparous: producing two offspring at a time
bipartisan: supported by both sides
bipartite: divided into two portions almost to the base
bipartite: involving two parts or elements
biped: having two feet
bipinnate: of a leaf shape; having doubly pinnate leaflets (as ferns)
bipinnatifid: pinnatifid with the segments also pinnatifid
bipolar: having two poles
biracial: consisting of or combining two races
biradial: showing both bilateral and radial symmetry
birch: consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree
bird's-eye: as from an altitude or distance
biserrate: having saw-like notches with the notches themselves similarly notched
bisexual: sexually attracted to both sexes
bisexual: having an ambiguous sexual identity
bisulcate: (used of hooves) split, divided
bit-by-bit: one thing at a time
bitchy: marked by or arising from malice
biting: causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
bitter: expressive of severe grief or regret
bitter: proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
bitter: very difficult to accept or bear
bitter: causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
bitterish: somewhat bitter
bittersweet: tinged with sadness
bittersweet: having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
bittie: (used informally) very small
bivalent: used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
bivalve: used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
biweekly: occurring every two weeks
biweekly: occurring twice a week
bizarre: conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
blabbermouthed: prone to communicate confidential information
black: (of coffee) without cream or sugar
black: of or belonging to a racial group especially of sub-Saharan African origin
black: being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
black: marked by anger or resentment or hostility
black: (of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading
black and white: not having or not capable of producing colors
black: distributed or sold illicitly
black: (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood
black: offering little or no hope
black: (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
black: stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
black: (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
black: harshly ironic or sinister
black: extremely dark
black: soiled with dirt or soot
black-and-blue: discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin
black-and-tan: having a pattern of black and tan
black-and-white: of a situation that is sharply divided into mutually exclusive categories
black-barred: having a pattern consisting of black bars
black-coated: coated with black
black-gray: of dark grey
black-haired: having hair of a dark color
black-marked: having black marks
black-seeded: having black seeds
black-tie: moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket
blackened: darkened by smoke
blackguardly: lacking principles or scruples
blackish: of something that is somewhat black
blackish-brown: of brown tinged with black
blackish-red: of red tinged with black
bladed: composed of thin flat plates resembling a knife blade
bladelike: shaped like a sword blade
blae: of bluish-black or grey-blue
blamable: deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
blame: expletives used informally as intensifiers
blameless: free of guilt; not subject to blame
blanched: (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light
bland: lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting
bland: lacking taste or flavor or tang
bland: smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
blank: without comprehension
blank: not charged with a bullet
blank: (of a surface) not written or printed on
blank: complete and absolute
blanketed: covered with (or as if with) a blanket
blaring: unpleasantly loud and penetrating
blase: nonchalantly unconcerned
blase: uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
blase: very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
blasphemous: characterized by profanity or cursing
blasphemous: grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
blasting: causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
blatant: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
blatant: conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
blazing: shining intensely
bleached: (used of color) artificially produced; not natural
bleached: having lost freshness or brilliance of color
bleak: unpleasantly cold and damp
blear: tired to the point of exhaustion
bleary: indistinct or hazy in outline
blebbed: (of glass or quartzite) marred by small bubbles or small particles of foreign material
blebby: covered with small blisters
blemished: marred by imperfections
blemished: having a blemish or flaw
blended: combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
blessed: characterized by happiness and good fortune
blessed: enjoying the bliss of heaven
Blessed: worthy of worship
blessed: highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
blighted: affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity
blimpish: pompously ultraconservative and nationalistic
blind: unable or unwilling to perceive or understand
blind: not based on reason or evidence
blind: unable to see
blinded: deprived of sight
blindfold: wearing a blindfold
blinking: closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
blissful: completely happy and contented
blistering: hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters
blistering: very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
blithe: lacking or showing a lack of due concern
blithe: carefree and happy and lighthearted
blockading: blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors
blocked: closed to traffic
blocked: completely obstructed or closed off
blockheaded: (used informally) stupid
blockish: resembling a block in shape
blond: being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
blood-and-guts: marked by great zeal or violence
blood-filled: containing blood
blood-red: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
bloodcurdling: extremely alarming
blooded: of unmixed ancestry
bloodguilty: guilty of murder or bloodshed
bloodless: devoid of human emotion or feeling
bloodless: free from blood or bloodshed
bloodless: without vigor or zest or energy
bloodless: destitute of blood or apparently so
bloodshot: (of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
bloodstained: covered with blood
bloodsucking: drawing blood from the body of another
bloodsucking: of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
bloodthirsty: marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
bloody: having or covered with or accompanied by blood
bloody-minded: stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
blotched: marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots
blotchy: marred by discolored spots or blotches
blotted out: reduced to nothingness
blow-by-blow: providing great detail
blown: being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
blown: breathing laboriously or convulsively
blown-up: as of a photograph; made larger
blowsy: characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women
blowy: abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
blubbery: swollen with fat
blue: used to signify the Union forces in the American Civil War (who wore blue uniforms)
blue: of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
blue: causing dejection
blue: filled with melancholy and despondency
blue: suggestive of sexual impropriety
blue: morally rigorous and strict
blue-black: of black tinged with blue
blue-blind: inability to see the color blue or to distinguish the colors blue and yellow
blue-chip: extremely valuable
blue-collar: of or designating manual industrial work or workers
blue-collar: of those who work for wages especially manual or industrial laborers
blue-eyed: having blue eyes
blue-eyed: favorite
blue-flowered: having blue flowers
blue-fruited: bearing blue fruit
blue-gray: of grey tinged with blue
blue-green: of a bluish shade of green
blue-lilac: of lavender tinged with blue
blue-purple: of purple tinged with blue
blue-ribbon: selected or chosen for special qualifications
blue-sky: without immediate commercial value
blue-violet: of violet tinted with blue
blue-white: of white tinged with blue
bluff: bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
bluff: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
blunt: used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
blunt: having a broad or rounded end
blunt: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
blunt: devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
blunted: made dull or blunt
blurred: unclear in form or expression
blushful: having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
blushful: of blush color
blustering: blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
blustery: noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
boat-shaped: having a concave shape like a boat
bobtail: having a short or shortened tail
bodacious: incorrigible
bodied: having a body or a body of a specified kind; often used in combination
bodied: possessing or existing in bodily form
bodiless: having no trunk or main part
bodiless: not having a material body
bodily: having or relating to a physical material body
bodily: affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
boffo: resoundingly successful and popular
boggy: (of soil) soft and watery
bohemian: unconventional in especially appearance and behavior
boiled: cooked in hot water
boisterous: violently agitated and turbulent
boisterous: full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
boisterous: noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
bold: fearless and daring
bold: clear and distinct
bolshy: obstreperous
bombastic: ostentatiously lofty in style
bombproof: able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells
bona fide: undertaken in good faith
bondable: capable of holding together or cohering; as particles in a mass
bone: consisting of or made up of bone
bone dry: without a trace of moisture; as dry as a weathered bone
bone-covered: (of animals) armored with bone
bone-idle: constitutionally lazy or idle
boned: having bones as specified
boned: having had the bones removed
boneless: being without a bone or bones
bonelike: resembling bone
boney: having bones especially many or prominent bones
boney: being very thin
bonnie: very pleasing to the eye
bony-plated: covered with bony plates
bonzer: remarkable or wonderful
bookable: subject to being reserved or booked
booked: reserved in advance
bookish: characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
booming: very lively and profitable
booming: (used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
boon: very close and convivial
boorish: ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
boot-shaped: shaped like a boot
booted: wearing boots
bootless: unproductive of success
bootlicking: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
bootlicking: attempting to win favor by flattery
bordered: having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
borderline: of questionable or minimal quality
boreal: comprising or throughout far northern regions
bored: tired of the world
boring: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
born: brought into existence
born: being talented through inherited qualities
born-again: spiritually reborn or converted
bosky: covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
bosomed: having a bosom as specified or having something likened to a bosom; usually used in compounds
bosomy: (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
boss: exceptionally good
boss-eyed: (British informal) cross-eyed
botched: spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness
botchy: poorly done
both: (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two
bothered: caused to show discomposure
botonee: (of a heraldic cross) having a cluster of three buttons or knobs at the end of each arm
bottle-fed: (of an infant) given milk from a bottle
bottle-green: of a dark to moderate greyish green color
bottle-shaped: shaped like a bottle
bottom: situated at the bottom or lowest position
bottom: the lowest rank
bottom-up: of an approach to a problem that begins with details and works up to the highest conceptual level
bottomed: having a bottom of a specified character
bottomless: having no bottom
bottomless: unclothed especially below the waist or featuring such nudeness
bottomless: extremely deep
bottomless: having no apparent limits or bounds
bottommost: farthest down
botuliform: shaped like a sausage
bouffant: being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
boughed: having boughs (of trees)
boughless: having no boughs (of trees)
boughten: purchased; not homemade
bouldered: abounding in rocks or stones
bouncing: vigorously healthy
bouncing: marked by lively action
bouncy: elastic; rebounds readily
bound: confined in the bowels
bound: secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
bound: confined by bonds
bound: held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
bound: bound by an oath
bound up: closely or inseparably connected or associated with
bound up: deeply devoted to
bound: (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
bound: headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
bounded: having the limits or boundaries established
bounden: morally obligatory
bounderish: (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
boundless: seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
bountied: rewarded or able to be rewarded by a bounty
bountiful: producing in abundance
bourgeois: belonging to the middle class
bourgeois: (according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
bourgeois: conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class
bovine: dull and slow-moving and stolid; like an ox
bowed: of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
bowed down: heavily burdened with work or cares
bowed: showing an excessively deferential manner
bowelless: ruthless in competition
bowery: like a bower; leafy and shady
bowfront: having an outward curving front
bowl-shaped: having a concave shape with an open top like a bowl
boxed: enclosed in or set off by a border or box
boxed: enclosed in or as if in a box
boxlike: resembling a box in rectangularity
boyish: befitting or characteristic of a young boy
braced: positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
braced: held up by braces or buttresses
brachiate: having widely spreading paired branches
brachiate: having arms or armlike appendages
brachycephalic: having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80
brachydactylic: having abnormally short finger or toes
brachypterous: (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
bracing: imparting vitality and energy
brackish: distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture
brackish: slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
braided: woven by (or as if by) braiding
brain dead: having irreversible loss of brain function as indicated by a persistent flat electroencephalogram
brainish: characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
brainless: not using intelligence
brainsick: affected with madness or insanity
brainwashed: subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones
brainy: having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
braised: cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container
braky: abounding with bracken
braky: covered with brambles and ferns and other undergrowth
branched: having branches
branchiate: provided with gills
branching: resembling the branches of a tree
branchless: having no branches
branchy: having many branches
brand-new: conspicuously new
branded: marked with a brand
branded: (of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
brash: offensively bold
brassbound: having trim or fittings of brass
brassbound: inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
brassy: tastelessly showy
brattish: (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly
brave: brightly colored and showy
brave: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
brawny: (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
breakable: capable of being broken or damaged
breakaway: having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
breakneck: moving at very high speed
breast-fed: (of an infant) fed milk from the mother's breast
breasted: having a breast or breasts; or breasts as specified; used chiefly in compounds
breastless: without a breast
breathed: uttered without voice
breathing: passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
breathless: tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
breathless: not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
breathless: appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse
breeched: dressed in trousers
breeding: producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
breezy: fresh and animated
bribable: capable of being corrupted
brick-shaped: shaped like a brick
brickle: having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
bridgeable: capable of being connected by a bridge or as if by a bridge
brief: concise and succinct
brief: of short duration or distance
briefless: (of lawyers or barristers) lacking clients
bright: splendid
bright: characterized by happiness or gladness
bright: emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
bright: having lots of light either natural or artificial
bright as a new penny: (metaphor) shining brightly
bright: clear and sharp and ringing
bright: having strong or striking color
bright: made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright: likely to turn out well in the future
bright: characterized by quickness and ease in learning
bright: not made dim or less bright
bright-red: of the red of fresh raspberries
brightly-colored: having a bright color
brilliant: full of light; shining intensely
brilliant: characterized by grandeur
brilliant: of surpassing excellence
brimful: filled to capacity
brinded: having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
brine-cured: (used especially of meats) preserved in salt
brisk: very active
bristle-pointed: pointed like bristles
bristlelike: resembling a bristle
bristly: very irritable
brittle: lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
brittle: (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured
broad: (of speech) heavily and noticeably regional
broad: being at a peak or culminating point
broad: showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
broad: very large in expanse or scope
broad: not detailed or specific
broad: lacking subtlety; obvious
broad: having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
broad-brimmed: (of hats) having a broad brim
broad-headed: having a brachycephalic head
broad-minded: inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
broad-minded: incapable of being shocked
broadleaf: having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves
broadloom: (of rugs or carpets) woven full width
broadnosed: of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses
broadside: toward a full side
Brobdingnagian: unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
brocaded: embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
broiled: cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
broke: lacking funds
broken: discontinuous
broken: lacking a part or parts
broken: physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
broken: not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly
broken: imperfectly spoken or written
broken: weakened and infirm
broken: tamed or trained to obey
broken: out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
broken: thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
broken: subdued or brought low in condition or status
broken: destroyed financially
broken: topographically very uneven
broken: (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
broken-backed: having the spine damaged
broken-backed: (of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth
broken-backed: (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
broken-down: not in working order
broken-field: varying in direction suddenly and frequently
brokenhearted: full of sorrow
bromidic: dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
bronchitic: suffering from or prone to bronchitis
bronze: made from or consisting of bronze
bronze: of the color of bronze
bronze-red: of red tinged with bronze
bronzed: (of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
brooding: deeply or seriously thoughtful
broody: physiologically ready to incubate eggs
brotherlike: like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
brown: (of skin) deeply suntanned
brown: of a color similar to that of wood or earth
brown-black: of black tinged with brown
brown-gray: of grey tinged with brown
brown-green: of green tinged with brown
browned off: greatly annoyed; out of patience
brownish-orange: of a light brownish color
brownish-purple: of dark purple tinted with brown
brownish-red: of dark brownish to purplish red
brownish-speckled: having brown speckles
brownish-striped: having brown stripes
bruising: brutally forceful and compelling
bruising: causing mental or emotional injury
brumal: characteristic of or relating to winter
Brummagem: cheap and showy
brumous: filled or abounding with fog or mist
brunet: marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes
brushed: (of hair or clothing) groomed with a brush
brushed: touched lightly in passing; grazed against
brushed: (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
brushlike: resembling a brush
brusk: marked by rude or peremptory shortness
brut: (of champagne) extremely dry
brutal: disagreeably direct and precise
brutal: punishingly harsh
bubbling: emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
bubbling: marked by high spirits or excitement
bubbly: full of or showing high spirits
buccal: of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
buck-toothed: having protruding upper front teeth
bucked up: inspired with confidence
buckram: rigidly formal
buckshee: free of charge
budding: beginning to develop
buddy-buddy: (used informally) associated on close terms
buff: of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
buff-brown: of brown tinged with buff
buff-colored: having a buff color
buffeted: pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
buffoonish: like a clown
bugged: having hidden electronic eavesdropping devices
buggy: infested with bugs
built: (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
built-in: existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
built-up: peopled with settlers
bulblike: shaped like a bulb
bulging: curving or bulging outward
bulky: of large size for its weight
bullate: of leaves; appearing puckered as if blistered
bullet-headed: having a small round head
bullet-headed: obstinate and stupid
bulletproof: not penetrable by bullets
bulletproof: without flaws or loopholes
bullish: expecting a rise in prices
bullnecked: having a thick short powerful neck
bullocky: resembling a bullock in strength and power
bum: of very poor quality; flimsy
bumbling: lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
bumper-to-bumper: used of traffic
bumpkinly: awkwardly simple and provincial
bumptious: offensively self-assertive
bumpy: covered with or full of bumps
bumpy: causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
bunchy: occurring close together in bunches or clusters
bundled-up: dressed warmly
bungling: showing lack of skill or aptitude
buoyant: characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
buoyant: tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
burbling: uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
burdened: bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
burdened: bearing a physically heavy weight or load
burdenless: not encumbered with a physical burden or load
burdensome: not easily borne; wearing
burglarproof: secure against burglary
buried: placed in a grave
burked: suppressed quietly or indirectly
burled: (of wood) have a pattern from the grain of a tree burl
burnable: capable of burning
burned: destroyed or badly damaged by fire
burned: ruined by overcooking
burned: treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
burned-out: inoperative as a result of heat or friction
burned-out: exhausted as a result of longtime stress
burning: of immediate import
burr-headed: having a head of straight hair cut very short (hence bristly)
bursiform: shaped like a pouch
bush: not of the highest quality or sophistication
bushwhacking: lying in ambush
bushy: resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading
bushy: used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
businesslike: exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
businesslike: not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
bustling: full of energetic and noisy activity
busy: crowded with or characterized by much activity
busy: actively or fully engaged or occupied
busy: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
busy: (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)
busy: overcrowded or cluttered with detail
butch: (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
butch: used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
butcherly: accompanied by bloodshed
butterfly-shaped: shaped like a butterfly
buttery: resembling or containing or spread with butter
buttery: unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
button-down: of a shirt; having the ends of the collar fastened down by buttons
button-down: unimaginatively conventional
button-shaped: shaped like a button
buttoned: furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
buttoned-up: conservative in professional manner
buttoned-up: (British colloquial) not inclined to conversation
buttony: ornamented with many buttons
buxom: (of a female body) healthily plump and vigorous
bygone: well in the past; former
Byzantine: highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
cabalistic: having a secret or hidden meaning
cackly: like the cackles or squawks a hen makes especially after laying an egg
cacophonic: having an unpleasant sound
cacuminal: pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate
cadaverous: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
caddish: offensively discourteous
cadenced: marked by a rhythmical cadence
caducous: shed at an early stage of development
caespitose: (of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
cagey: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cagey: characterized by great caution and wariness
caitiff: despicably mean and cowardly
calando: (music) gradually decreasing in tempo and volume
calced: used of certain religious orders who wear shoes
calcicolous: growing or living in soil rich in lime
calcifugous: growing or living in acid soil
calculable: able to be calculated or estimated
calculated: carefully thought out in advance
calculating: acting with a specific goal
calefacient: producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body
calefactive: serving to heat
calendered: (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers
caliche-topped: covered with caliche, a hard calcium-carbonate encrusted soil
calico: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
caliginous: dark and misty and gloomy
callable: subject to a demand for payment before due date
caller: fresh
caller: providing coolness
callipygian: pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks
callous: having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
callous: emotionally hardened
callow: young and inexperienced
calm: (of weather) free from storm or wind
calm: not agitated; without losing self-possession
calorie-free: having relatively few calories
calorifacient: producing heat; usually used of foods
calorific: heat-generating
calumniatory: (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
camouflaged: made invisible by means of protective coloring
camp: providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities
camp-made: made as part of the arts-and-crafts program at summer camp
campestral: of fields or open country
camphorated: impregnated with camphor
campylotropous: (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk
can-do: marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done
canaliculate: having thin parallel channels
canary: having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow
cancellate: having an open or latticed or porous structure
cancellate: having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
cancelled: (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
cancerous: like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads
cancerous: relating to or affected with cancer
candent: emitting light as a result of being heated
candescent: glowing from great heat
candid: informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared
candid: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
candied: (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
candied: encrusted with sugar or syrup
candy-like: resembling candy
candy-scented: smelling of candy
canescent: of greyish white
canescent: covered with fine whitish hairs or down
cankerous: having an ulcer or canker
canned: sealed in a can or jar
canned: recorded for broadcast
cannibalic: marked by barbarity suggestive of a cannibal; rapaciously savage
cannular: constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)
canonic: conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
canonised: accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
canopied: covered with or as with a canopy
canorous: richly melodious
cantabile: smooth and flowing
cantankerous: having a difficult and contrary disposition
canty: lively and brisk
capable: (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
capable: (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
capable: possibly accepting or permitting
capacious: large in capacity
caparisoned: clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)
capillary: long and slender with a very small internal diameter
capital: first-rate
capital: of primary importance
capital: uppercase
capitalist: favoring or practicing capitalism
capitate: being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
capped: covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind
capped: used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
capricious: changeable
capricious: determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
capsulate: used of seeds or spores that are enclosed in a capsule
captious: tending to find and call attention to faults
captivated: strongly attracted
captive: being in captivity
caramel: having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
carbonated: having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated)
carbuncled: set with carbuncles
carbuncled: afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle
cardboard: without substance
cardinal: being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
cardinal: serving as an essential component
care-laden: burdened by cares
cared-for: having needed care and attention
carefree: cheerfully irresponsible
carefree: free of trouble and worry and care
careful: full of cares or anxiety
careful: exercising caution or showing care or attention
careful: unhurried and with care and dignity
careful: cautiously attentive
careful: mindful of the future in spending money
careless: marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
careless: effortless and unstudied
careless: (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
careworn: showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
caring: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
carious: (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
carminative: relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)
carnassial: (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh
carnation: pink or pinkish
carnivorous: (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals
carpellate: bearing or consisting of carpels
carpetbag: presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
carpeted: covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
carpophagous: feeding on fruit
cartilaginous: difficult to chew
carved in stone: no longer changeable
carved: made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary)
carvel-built: (of ships) built with flush (rather than overlapping) hull planks
case-by-case: separate and distinct from others of the same kind
case-hardened: used of persons; emotionally hardened
casebook: according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical
cased: enclosed in a case
cased: covered or protected with or as if with a case
caseous: of damaged or necrotic tissue; cheeselike
cashable: able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent
cashed: for which money has been paid
cassocked: dressed in a cassock
cast-iron: extremely robust
cast-off: thrown away
casteless: not belonging to or having been expelled from a caste and thus having no place or status in society
castrated: deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes
casual: without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
casual: occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
casual: hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
casual: appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
casual: not showing effort or strain
casual: characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
casual: natural and unstudied
casual: marked by blithe unconcern
casual: occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
catabatic: of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night
catabolic: characterized by destructive metabolism
cataclinal: of valleys and rivers; running in the direction of the dip in surrounding rock strata
cataclysmal: severely destructive
catacorner: slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
catadromous: migrating from fresh water to the sea to spawn
catalectic: (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot
catarrhine: of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward
catastrophic: extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
catching: (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
catchpenny: designed to sell quickly without concern for quality
catchy: having concealed difficulty
categorematic: of a term or phrase capable of standing as the subject or (especially) the predicate of a proposition
categoric: not modified or restricted by reservations
categorised: arranged into categories
catenulate: having a chainlike form
caterpillar-tracked: having caterpillar treads or tracks on the wheels
cathartic: strongly laxative
cathartic: emotionally purging
cathartic: emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
catholic: free from provincial prejudices or attachments
Caucasoid: of or relating to Caucasian people
caudal: situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises
caudal: resembling a tail
caudate: (of a leaf shape) tapering gradually into a long taillike tip
caudate: having a tail or taillike appendage
caught up: having become involved involuntarily
caulescent: (of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground
cauline: especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem
caulked: having cracks and crevices stopped up with a filler
causal: involving or constituting a cause; causing
causative: producing an effect
causeless: having no cause or apparent cause
causeless: having no justifying cause or reason
caustic: of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
cautionary: warding off
cautious: showing careful forethought
cautious: avoiding excess
cavalier: given to haughty disregard of others
cavernous: being or suggesting a cavern
cavernous: filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood
ceaseless: uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
cedar-scented: smelling like cedar
cedarn: consisting of or made of cedar
ceilinged: provided with a ceiling especially the overhead interior surface
celebrated: widely known and esteemed
celebrated: having an illustrious past
celestial: of heaven or the spirit
celibate: abstaining from sexual intercourse
cell-free: lacking cells
cell-like: resembling a cell
cellular: characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
celluloid: artificial as if portrayed in a film
censored: suppressed or subject to censorship
censorious: harshly critical or expressing censure
centenarian: being at least 100 years old
center: of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
center: equally distant from the extremes
centered: being or placed in the center
central: in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area
centralised: drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority
centralising: tending to draw to a central point
centric: having or situated at or near a center
centrifugal: tending to move away from a center
centrifugal: tending away from centralization, as of authority
centrifugal: conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
centripetal: tending to move toward a center
centripetal: of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
centripetal: tending to unify
centrist: supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
centrosymmetric: having a symmetrical arrangement of radiating parts about a central point
cerebral: involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
ceremonial: marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
ceremonious: rigidly formal or bound by convention
cernuous: having branches or flower heads that bend downward
certain: established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
certain: definite but not specified or identified
certain: established irrevocably
certain: reliable in operation or effect
certain: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
certain: certain to occur; destined or inevitable
certain: exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
certifiable: capable of being guaranteed or certified
certifiable: fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
certificated: furnished with or authorized by a certificate:
certificatory: serving to certify or endorse authoritatively
certified: endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
certified: holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill
chafed: painful from having the skin abraded
chaffy: value
chained: bound with chains
chalky: of something having the color of chalk
challengeable: capable of being challenged
challenging: disturbingly provocative
challenging: stimulating interest or thought
chambered: having compartmental chambers
champion: holding first place in a contest
champleve: (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired
chanceful: of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
chancy: subject to accident or chance or change
changeable: such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
changeable: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
changeable: capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
changeable: subject to change
changed: made or become different in nature or form
changed: made or become different in some respect
changed: changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism
changeless: unvarying in nature
changeless: not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
changeless: remaining the same for indefinitely long times
changing: marked by continuous change or effective action
chanted: sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
chantlike: uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting
chaotic: completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
chaotic: lacking a visible order or organization
chapfallen: brought low in spirit
chapleted: provided with a chaplet
chapped: used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
characteristic: typical or distinctive
characterless: lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
charcoal: of a very dark grey
chargeable: liable to be accused, or cause for such liability
charged: of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
charged: capable of producing violent emotion or arousing controversy
charged: fraught with great emotion
charismatic: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
charitable: full of love and generosity
charming: pleasing or delighting
charming: possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
charnel: gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
chartered: hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
chartless: (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
chartreuse: of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
chaste: morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
chaste: abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
chaste: pure and simple in design or style
chatty: full of trivial conversation
chatty: prone to friendly informal communication
chauvinistic: fanatically patriotic
cheap: embarrassingly stingy
cheap: relatively low in price or charging low prices
cheapjack: made of inferior workmanship and materials
cheating: violating accepted standards or rules
checked: patterned with alternating squares of color
checkered: marked by changeable fortune
cheerful: being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
cheerful: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
cheering: providing freedom from worry
cheerless: causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
cheery: bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
cheeselike: having the consistency of cheese
cheeseparing: giving or spending with reluctance
chemisorptive: having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces
cherished: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherry-sized: having the approximate size of a cherry
chestnut: (of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
chestnut-brown: (of hair or feathers) of brown tinged with chestnut
chestnut-colored: having the brown color of chestnuts
chewable: able to be chewed or cut
chewy: requiring much chewing
chewy: (of a consistency) requiring chewing
chic: elegant and stylish
chichi: affectedly trendy and fashionable
chicken: easily frightened
chicken-breasted: having a chest deformity marked by a projecting breastbone caused by infantile rickets
chief: most important element
chilblained: having chilblains
child-centered: designed to promote a child's personal qualities rather than to provide training or information
childish: indicating a lack of maturity
childless: without offspring
childlike: befitting a young child
childlike: exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
chilling: provoking fear terror
chilly: not characterized by emotion
chilly: lacking warmth of feeling
chilly: appreciably or disagreeably cold
chimerical: produced by a wildly fanciful imagination
Chinese-red: of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
chinked: having narrow opening filled
chinless: having a receding chin
chipper: having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
chisel-like: resembling a chisel
chiseled: having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
chivalric: characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
chivalrous: being attentive to women like an ideal knight
chlamydeous: having a floral envelope or perianth consisting of a calyx and/or corolla
chockablock: packed full to capacity
chocolate-colored: having the color of dark chocolate
choice: appealing to refined taste
choice: of superior grade
choked: stopped up; clogged up
choky: so tight as to tend to choke
choleric: easily moved to anger
choleric: quickly aroused to anger
choleric: characterized by anger
cholinergic: releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound
chondritic: having a granular structure like that of chondrites
choosey: difficult to please
chopped: prepared by cutting
choppy: rough with small waves
choppy: marked by abrupt transitions
christian: following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
christianly: becoming to or like a Christian
christless: not believing in Christ
christlike: resembling or showing the spirit of Christ
chromatic: based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones
chromatic: being or having or characterized by hue
chronic: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
chronic: of long duration
chronic: habitual
chthonian: dwelling beneath the surface of the earth
chubby: sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
chuffed: very pleased
chukker-brown: snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown
chummy: (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
chunky: short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
chunky: like or containing small sticky lumps
churchgoing: actively practicing a religion
churchly: resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church
churlish: rude and boorish
churlish: having a bad disposition; surly
churned-up: moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
churning: (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
cigar-shaped: tapering at each end
ciliate: having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections
Cimmerian: intensely dark and gloomy as with perpetual darkness
cinnamon colored: having the color of cinnamon
cinnamon-red: red tinged with cinnamon
cinnamon-scented: smelling of cinnamon
circuitous: deviating from a straight course
circuitous: marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
circular: describing a circle; moving in a circle
circular: having the shape or form of a circle
circular-knit: knitted in tubular form
circulating: passing from one to another
circumferent: closely encircling
circumferential: lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts
circumpolar: located or found throughout a polar region
circumpolar: (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel
circumscribed: subject to limits or subjected to limits
circumspect: heedful of potential consequences
circumstantial: fully detailed and specific about particulars
cisalpine: on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
cismontane: on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains
cissy: having unsuitable feminine qualities
citified: being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
city-like: resembling a city
citywide: occurring or extending throughout a city
civil: (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
civil: of or in a condition of social order
civil: applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
civil: not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
civil-libertarian: having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law
civilian: associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military
civilised: having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
civilised: marked by refinement in taste and manners
clad: having an outer covering especially of thin metal
clad: wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
clairvoyant: perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
clairvoyant: foreseeing the future
clamant: demanding attention
clammy: unpleasantly cool and humid
clandestine: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
clanging: having a loud resonant metallic sound
clanking: having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
clannish: characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
clannish: befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
clapped out: worn from age or heavy use and no longer able to operate (of cars or machines or people)
clarifying: that makes clear
clarion: loud and clear
clashing: sharply and harshly discordant
class-conscious: (used of society) socially hierarchical
classic: of a well-known type; remarkably typical
classic: considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth
classic: well-known and long-established in form or style
classic: of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
classical: of or relating to music in the European tradition, such as symphonies and operas
classical: (physics) relating to or based on concepts that preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics
classical: of or relating to the languages used by ancient standard authors
classifiable: capable of being classified
classified: arranged into classes
classified: official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation
classless: favoring social equality
classy: elegant and fashionable
clastic: of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)
clastic: capable of being taken apart
clathrate: designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another
clattery: a rattling sound as of hard things striking together
claustrophobic: suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places
claustrophobic: uncomfortably closed or hemmed in
claw-shaped: shaped like a claw
clawed: having or resembling a claw or claws; often used as a combining form
clawed: (of predatory animals) armed with claws or talons
clawlike: resembling a claw
clayey: (used of soil) compact and fine-grained
clean: thorough and without qualification
clean: without difficulties or problems
clean: not carrying concealed weapons
clean: free of drugs
clean: free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
clean: ritually clean or pure
clean: (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
clean: morally pure
clean: free of restrictions or qualifications
clean: (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
clean: (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
clean: free from impurities
clean: free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
clean: exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
clean: not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
clean: free from sepsis or infection
clean: (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
clean-burning: leaving little contamination while consuming fuel
clean-cut: clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
clean-cut: neat and smart in appearance
clean-handed: free from evil or guilt
clean-limbed: having well-proportioned limbs
clean-shaven: closely shaved recently
cleanable: capable of being cleaned
cleanly: habitually clean
cleansing: acting like an antiseptic
clear: characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
clear: readily apparent to the mind
clear: allowing light to pass through
clear: free from confusion or doubt
clear: free from clouds or mist or haze
clear: free from contact or proximity or connection
clear: clear of charges or deductions
clear: free from flaw or blemish or impurity
clear: easily deciphered
clear: affording free passage or view
clear: characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
clear: (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
clear: accurately stated or described
clear-cut: having had all the trees removed at one time
clear-cut: clearly or sharply defined to the mind
clear-eyed: mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
clear-sighted: having sharp clear vision
cleared: rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
clearheaded: not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently
cleavable: capable of being cleaved
cleft: split or divided
cleft: having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
clement: (of weather or climate) physically mild
clement: (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
clenched: closed or squeezed together tightly
clerical: appropriate for or engaged in office work
clever: showing inventiveness and skill
cliched: repeated regularly without thought or originality
cliff-hanging: (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
climactic: consisting of or causing a climax
climbable: capable of being surmounted
clincher-built: having overlapping hull planks
clinical: scientifically detached; unemotional
clinking: like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
clinquant: glittering with gold or silver
clip-on: attachable by a clip
clipped: (of speech) having quick short sounds
clipped: cut or trimmed by clipping
cloaked: covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
cloaked: having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
clockwise: in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
cloddish: heavy and dull and stupid
clogged: loaded with something that hinders motion
clogged: thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
clogging: preventing movement
cloistered: of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistered: providing privacy or seclusion
close: confined to specific persons
close: strictly confined or guarded
close: used of hair or haircuts
close: at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
close: close in relevance or relationship
close: rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
close set: set close together
close: fitting closely but comfortably
close: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
close: crowded
close: marked by fidelity to an original
close: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
close: (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
close: of textiles
close-grained: dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells
close-hauled: having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible
close-knit: held together as by social or cultural ties
close-packed: packed especially tightly
closed: (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
closed: not open or affording passage or access
closed: with shutters closed
closed: requiring union membership
closed: not open to the general public
closed: blocked against entry
closed: used especially of mouth or eyes
closed: not open
closed: not having an open mind
closed-chain: having atoms linked by bonds represented in circular or triangular form
closed-door: not open to the public
closed-minded: not ready to receive to new ideas
closefisted: unwilling to part with money
closely-held: owned by a relatively few shareholders
closing: final or ending
clothesless: possessing no clothing
cloud-covered: filled or abounding with clouds
clouded: mentally disordered
clouded: made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
cloudless: free from clouds
cloudlike: resembling a cloud
cloudy: full of or covered with clouds
cloudy: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
cloudy: lacking definite form or limits
clove-scented: smelling of clove
cloying: overly sweet
club-shaped: shaped in the form of a club that is larger at one end
club-shaped: shaped in the form of the black trefoil or clover leaf on some playing cards
clubable: inclined to club together
clubbish: effusively sociable
clubfooted: having a deformed foot
clueless: totally uninformed about what is going on; not having even a clue from which to infer what is occurring
clumsy: lacking grace in movement or posture
clunky: making a clunking sound
clustered: growing close together but not in dense mats
cluttered: filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
co-ed: attended by members of both sexes
coagulable: capable of coagulating and becoming thick
coagulate: transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
coagulated: changed into a solid mass
coal-black: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
coal-burning: fueled by burning coal
coalescent: growing together, fusing
coarctate: (of an insect pupa) enclosed in a rigid case
coarse: of low or inferior quality or value
coarse: lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
coarse: of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
coarse-furred: having coarse hair or fur
coarse-grained: composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
coarse-grained: not having a fine texture
coarse-textured: having surface roughness
coarsened: made coarse or crude by lack of skill
coastal: located on or near or bordering on a coast
coastwise: along or following a coast
coated: having or dressed in a coat
coated: having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination
coaxal: having a common axis
coaxing: pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
cobwebby: covered with cobwebs
cobwebby: so thin as to transmit light
coccoid: spherical; like a coccus
cockamamie: informal term for ridiculous and implausible
cocksure: marked by excessive confidence
cocky: overly self-confident or self-assertive
cod: payable by the recipient on delivery
codified: enacted by a legislative body
coequal: having the same standing before the law
coercive: serving or intended to coerce
coetaneous: of the same period
coexistent: existing at the same time
coextensive: being of equal extent or scope or duration
cogent: powerfully persuasive
cogged: having cogs
cogitable: capable of being thought about
cogitative: given to cogitation
cognate: having the same ancestral language
cognate: related in nature
cognisable: capable of being known
coherent: (physics) of waves having a constant phase relation
coherent: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
coherent: capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
coherent: sticking together
cohesive: causing cohesion
cohesive: cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated
coiled: curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
coiling: in the shape of a coil
coincident: matching point for point
coincident: occurring or operating at the same time
cold: (color) giving no sensation of warmth
cold: unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication
cold: of a seeker; far from the object sought
cold: lacking the warmth of life
cold: so intense as to be almost uncontrollable
cold: marked by errorless familiarity
cold: feeling or showing no enthusiasm
cold: having lost freshness through passage of time
cold: extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion
cold: having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
cold sober: totally sober
cold: without compunction or human feeling
cold: lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
cold: sexually unresponsive
cold-blooded: having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated)
cold-eyed: unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
cold-temperate: the colder parts of temperate waters
coldhearted: lacking in sympathy or feeling
colicky: suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal
collaborative: accomplished by collaboration
collapsable: capable of collapsing or being collapsed
collateral: situated or running side by side
collateral: additional but secondary; auxiliary
collateral: serving to support or corroborate
collateral: descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
collectable: subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
collected: in full control of your faculties
collective: forming a whole or aggregate
collective: set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government
collective: done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
collectivised: subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively
collectivised: characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production
collinear: lying on the same line
colloquial: characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
collusive: acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
colonial: composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
colonised: inhabited by colonists
colonnaded: having a series of columns arranged at regular intervals
color: having or capable of producing colors
color-blind: unable to distinguish one or more chromatic colors
color-blind: unprejudiced about race
colored: having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
colored: having skin rich in melanin pigments
colorfast: having color that is resistant to fading or running
colorful: having much or varied color
colorful: striking in variety and interest
colorless: weak in color; not colorful
colorless: lacking in variety and interest
colossal: so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
coltish: given to merry frolicking
columnar: characterized by columns
columnar: having the form of a column
columned: having or resembling columns; having columns of a specified kind (often used as a combining form)
comal: of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair
comate: bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts
comatose: in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
combatant: engaging in or ready for combat
combative: inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
combed: (of hair) made tidy with a comb
combinable: able to or tending to combine
combinative: relating to or involving combinations
combinative: marked by or relating to or resulting from combination
combinatorial: relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets
combined: made or joined or united into one
comburant: supporting combustion
combustible: capable of igniting and burning
come-at-able: capable of being reached or attained
comestible: suitable for use as food
comet-like: resembling a comet
comfortable: sufficient to provide comfort
comfortable: more than adequate
comfortable: free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind
comfortable: providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)
comfortable: in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
comforted: made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
comforting: affording comfort or solace
comfortless: without comfort
commanding: used of a height or viewpoint
commensurable: capable of being measured by a common standard
commensurate: corresponding in size or degree or extent
commercial: connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
commercial: of the kind or quality used in commerce; average or inferior
commercialised: organized principally for financial gain
comminatory: containing warning of punishment
commiserative: feeling or expressing sympathy
commissioned: (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
committed: bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
commodious: large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
common: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
common: belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
common: to be expected; standard
common: common to or shared by two or more parties
common: of or associated with the great masses of people
common: commonly encountered
common: being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
common-law: based on common law
commonplace: completely ordinary and unremarkable
commonplace: not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
commonsense: exhibiting native good judgment
communal: for or by a group rather than individuals
communicable: readily communicated
communicational: used in communication
communicative: able or tending to communicate
commutable: subject to alteration or change
commutable: capable of being exchanged for another or for something else that is equivalent
commutative: (of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g.
compact: closely and firmly united or packed together
compact: briefly giving the gist of something
compact: having a short and solid form or stature
companionable: suggestive of companionship
companionate: like a companion
comparable: able to be compared or worthy of comparison
comparable to: worthy of comparison; as good as
comparable with: similar in some respect and so able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities
comparable: conforming in every respect
comparative: estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
compartmental: divided up into compartments or categories
compartmented: divided up or separated into compartments or isolated units
compassionate: showing or having compassion
compatible: able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
compatible: capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction
compatible: capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
compelling: tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
compelling: driving or forcing
compensable: for which money is paid
compensated: receiving or eligible for compensation
competent: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
competent: legally qualified or sufficient
competent: adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
competitive: involving competition or competitiveness
competitive: subscribing to capitalistic competition
competitive: showing a fighting disposition
complacent: contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
complaining: expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
complaisant: showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
complemental: acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
complementary: of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
complete: having every necessary or normal part or component or step
complete: perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities
completed: caught
completed: (of a marriage) completed by the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony
complex: complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
complex: difficult to analyze or understand
compliant: inclined to comply
complimentary: conveying or resembling a compliment
complimentary: costing nothing
compos mentis: of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
composed: serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
composite: consisting of separate interconnected parts
compositional: arranging or grouping
compound: consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
compound: composed of more than one part
compounded: combined into or constituting a chemical compound
comprehendible: capable of being comprehended or understood
comprehensive: including all or everything
comprehensive: broad in scope
compressed: reduced in volume by pressure
compressed: flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)
compressed: pressed tightly together
compressible: capable of being compressed or made more compact
compressible: capable of being easily compressed
compromising: vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion
compromising: making or willing to make concessions
compulsive: caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
compulsive: strongly motivated to succeed
compulsory: required by rule
computable: may be computed or estimated
comradely: heartily friendly and congenial
con brio: with vigor
concave: curving inward
concavo-convex: concave on one side and convex on the other with the concavity being greater than the convexity
concealed: hidden on any grounds for any motive
concealed: not accessible to view
concealing: covering or hiding
conceited: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
conceivable: capable of being imagined
concentrated: gathered together or made less diffuse
concentrated: of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced
concentrated: intensely focused
concentrated: (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
concentrated: being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
concentric: having a common center
conceptional: being of the nature of a notion or concept
conceptive: capable of conceiving
conceptual: being or characterized by concepts or their formation
concerned: feeling or showing worry or solicitude
concerned: culpably involved
concerned: involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in
concerted: involving the joint activity of two or more
conciliative: intended to placate
concise: expressing much in few words
concluding: occurring at or forming an end or termination
conclusive: forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
concordant: being of the same opinion
concrete: capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
concrete: formed by the coalescence of particles
concupiscent: vigorously passionate
condemnable: bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
condemnatory: containing or imposing condemnation or censure
condign: fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment
conditional: imposing or depending on or containing a condition
conditional: qualified by reservations
conditioned: physically fit
conditioned: established by conditioning or learning
condolent: expressing sympathy with a person who experienced the death of a loved one
conducive: tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
conductive: having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity
cone-bearing: of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves
Confederate: of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War
confident: having or marked by confidence or assurance
confident: persuaded of; very sure
confident: not liable to error in judgment or action
confidential: the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified
confidential: denoting confidence or intimacy
confidential: entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
confidential: (of information) given in confidence or in secret
confiding: willing to entrust personal matters
configured: organized so as to give configuration to
confined: not invading healthy tissue
confined: not free to move about
confining: restricting the scope or freedom of action
confirmable: capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation
confirmed: of persons; not subject to change
confirmed: having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation
confirming: indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
confiscate: surrendered as a penalty
conflicting: on bad terms
confluent: flowing together
conformable: quick to comply
conforming: adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
conformist: marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles
confounding: that confounds or contradicts or confuses
confusable: so similar as to be easily identified for another thing
confused: mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
confused: lacking orderly continuity
confused: having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
confusing: causing confusion or disorientation
confusing: lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
confutable: able to be refuted
congealed: congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling
congenial: (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
congenial: suitable to your needs
congenital: present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
congested: overfull as with blood
conglomerate: composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass
congratulatory: expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
congruent: coinciding when superimposed
congruent: corresponding in character or kind
congruous: suitable or appropriate together
conjectural: based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
conjoined: consisting of two or more associated entities
conjugate: (of a pinnate leaflet) having only one pair of leaflets
conjugate: of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond
conjugate: formed by the union of two compounds
conjugate: joined together especially in a pair or pairs
conjunct: bound in close association
conjunct: progressing melodically by intervals of a second
conjunctive: serving or tending to connect
connate: of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united
connatural: similar in nature
connatural: normally existing at birth
connected: plugged in
connected: joined or linked together
connected: wired together to an alarm system
connected: stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer
connective: connecting or tending to connect
connotational: of or relating to a connotation
connotative: having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
conquerable: subject to being conquered or overcome
conquerable: capable of being surmounted or excelled
conscience-smitten: affected by conscience
conscienceless: lacking a conscience
conscientious: guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
conscientious: characterized by extreme care and great effort
conscionable: acceptable to your conscience
conscious: (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something
conscious: knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
conscious: intentionally conceived
consecrate: solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
consecrated: made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
consecutive: in regular succession without gaps
consecutive: successive (without a break)
consensual: existing by consent
consentaneous: in complete agreement
consenting: having given consent
consequential: having important issues or results
conservative: resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
conservative: having social or political views favoring conservatism
conserved: protected from harm or loss
considerable: large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
considerate: showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
considered: carefully weighed
consistent: (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable
consistent: capable of being reproduced
consistent: the same throughout in structure or composition
consolable: able to be consoled
consolidated: forming a solid mass
consolidative: tending to consolidate
consolidative: combining into a single unit
consonant: involving or characterized by harmony
consonantal: being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant
conspicuous: obvious to the eye or mind
constant: steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
constipated: have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels
constituent: constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
constituted: brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
constitutional: sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
constrained: lacking spontaneity; not natural
constricted: drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically
constricted: especially tense; especially in some dialects
constricting: (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
constructive: emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
constructive: constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
constructive-metabolic: of or relating to anabolism
consumable: may be used up
consuming: very strong; urgently felt
consummate: having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
consummated: brought to completion
consumptive: afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis
consumptive: tending to consume or use often wastefully
contagious: easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
contained: gotten under control
contaminated: corrupted by contact or association
contaminated: rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution
contaminating: that infects or taints
contaminating: spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
contaminative: making impure by contact or mixing
contemporaneous: occurring in the same period of time
contemporary: characteristic of the present
contemporary: belonging to the present time
contemptible: deserving of contempt or scorn
contemptuous: expressing extreme contempt
content: satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
contentious: involving or likely to cause controversy
conterminous: connecting without a break; within a common boundary
contestable: capable of being contested
contiguous: very close or connected in space or time
continent: having control over urination and defecation
continent-wide: involving the entire continent
continental: being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe
contingent: uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
contingent: possible but not certain to occur
contingent: being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
continual: recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
continual: having no interruptions
continuant: of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
continued: without stop or interruption
continuing: remaining in force or being carried on without letup
continuous: of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
continuous: continuing in time or space without interruption
contorted: twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
contrabass: pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
contracted: reduced in size or pulled together
contractile: capable of contracting or being contracted
contradictory: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
contradictory: unable for both to exist or be true at the same time
contralateral: on or relating to the opposite side (of the body)
contrapuntal: having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
contrarious: difficult to deal with
contrary: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
contrary: very opposed in nature or character or purpose
contrary to fact: going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)
contrary: resistant to guidance or discipline
contrasting: strikingly different; tending to contrast
contrastive: syntactically establishing a relation of contrast between sentences or elements of a sentence
contrastive: of words so related that one contrasts with the other
contrasty: having sharp differences between black and white
contrite: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
contrived: showing effects of planning or manipulation
controllable: capable of being controlled
controlled: restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
controlling: able to control or determine policy
controversial: marked by or capable of arousing controversy
contumacious: wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
contumelious: arrogantly insolent
convalescent: returning to health after illness or debility
convenient: suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
conventional: following accepted customs and proprieties
conventional: unimaginative and conformist
conventional: in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past
conventional: (weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy
conventional: conforming with accepted standards
conventional: represented in simplified or symbolic form
conventionalised: using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous
convergent: tending to come together from different directions
conversant: (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
converse: of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
converse: turned about in order or relation
convertible: designed to be changed from one use or form to another
convertible: capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value
convertible: capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy
convexo-concave: convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity
convinced: having a strong belief or conviction
convincible: being susceptible to persuasion
convincing: causing one to believe the truth of something
convivial: occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
convolute: rolled longitudinally upon itself
convulsive: resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
convulsive: affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
cooked: having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
cookie-cutter: having the same appearance (as if mass-produced)
cookie-sized: having the approximate size of a cookie
cool: neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
cool: psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
cool: inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color
cool: used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis
cool: fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
cool: marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
cooperative: done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
coordinate: of equal importance, rank, or degree
coordinated: being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements
coordinated: operating as a unit
coordinated: intentionally matched
coordinating: serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction
copacetic: completely satisfactory
Copernican: of radical or major importance
Copernican: according to Copernicus
copious: large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
coplanar: lying in the same plane
copper colored: of something having the color of copper
copper-bottomed: having a bottom of copper or sheathed with copper
copulative: syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence
copyrighted: (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
coquettish: like a coquette
coral: of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color
coral-red: of red tinged with coral
cordate: (of a leaf) shaped like a heart
corded: of textiles; having parallel raised lines
cordial: politely warm and friendly
cordial: sincerely or intensely felt
coreferent: related by sharing a symbolic link to a concrete object or an abstraction
coriaceous: resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
corked: (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
corn-fed: strong and healthy but not sophisticated
corn-fed: fed on corn
corned: (used especially of meat) cured in brine
corneous: made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
coroneted: belonging to the peerage
corporate: organized and maintained as a legal corporation
corporeal: having material or physical form or substance
corpulent: excessively fat
correct: free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct: correct in opinion or judgment
correct: socially right or correct
correct: in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
correctable: capable of being returned to the original condition; not necessarily permanent
corrected: having something undesirable neutralized
correctional: concerned with or providing correction
corrective: tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
corrective: designed to promote discipline
correlate: mutually related
correlative: expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
corresponding: accompanying
corresponding: similar especially in position or purpose
corrigible: capable of being corrected or set right
corroborant: used of a medicine that is strengthening
corroded: eaten away as by acid or oxidation
corrosion-resistant: impervious to corrosion
corrosive: spitefully sarcastic
corrugated: shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
corrupt: lacking in integrity
corrupt: containing errors or alterations
corrupt: not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
corrupt: touched by rot or decay
corrupted: ruined in character or quality
corrupting: seducing into corrupt practices
corrupting: harmful to the mind or morals
corruptive: tending to corrupt or pervert
corticifugal: of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex
corticipetal: of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex
coseismal: being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
cosher: conforming to dietary laws
cosignatory: signing jointly with others
cosmetic: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
cosmetic: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
cosmic: inconceivably extended in space or time
cosmopolitan: composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests
cosmopolitan: of worldwide scope or applicability
cosmopolitan: growing or occurring in many parts of the world
cost-effective: productive relative to the cost
cost-plus: determining payment based on the actual cost of production plus an agreed-upon fee or rate of profit
costate: having ribs
costate: (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
costive: retarding evacuation of feces; binding; constipating
costly: having a high price
costly: entailing great loss or sacrifice
costumed: dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
cosy: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
cottony: resembling cotton; as soft as cotton
cottony-white: of something as white as cotton
couchant: lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward
countable: that can be counted
counteractive: opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
counterbalanced: brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another
counterfeit: not genuine; imitating something superior
counterintuitive: contrary to what common sense would suggest
counterproductive: tending to hinder the achievement of a goal
counterrevolutionary: marked by opposition or antipathy to revolution
countless: too numerous to be counted
countrified: characteristic of rural life
country-bred: rough and uncouth
country-style: typical of the country
countrywide: occurring or extending throughout a country or nation
countywide: occurring or extending throughout a county
coupled: connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
court-ordered: ordered by a court of law
courteous: characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
courteous: exhibiting courtesy and politeness
courtly: refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
cousinly: like or befitting a cousin
couth: (used facetiously) refined and well-mannered
couthie: (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial
covariant: changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged
covered: overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
covert: secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed
covert: (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband
coveted: greatly desired
covetous: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
cowardly: lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
cowl-shaped: shaped like a cowl
cowled: having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood
coy: showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
coy: modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
coy: affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
cozy: suggesting connivance
cozy: having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
crabwise: (of movement) at an angle
crackbrained: insanely irresponsible
cracker-barrel: characteristic of country life
crackle: having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware
crafty: marked by skill in deception
cragfast: stranded on or as if on a crag
cragged: having hills and crags
cramped: constricted in size
crank: (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
cranky: easily irritated or annoyed
crannied: having small chinks or crannies (especially in or between rocks or stones)
crappy: very bad
crapulent: suffering from excessive eating or drinking
crapulous: given to gross intemperance in eating or drinking
crass: (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
craved: wanted intensely
craven: lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
crazed: driven insane
crazy: possessed by inordinate excitement
crazy: bizarre or fantastic
crazy: intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
crazy: foolish; totally unsound
creaky: worn and broken down by hard use
creaky: having a rasping or grating sound
cream-colored: having the color of fresh cream
creamy: of the color of cream
creamy: thick like cream
creamy-yellow: yellow with a creamy tinge
creaseless: used especially of fabrics
creative: promoting construction or creation
creative: having the ability or power to create
credentialled: certified as professional by evidence or testimonials
credible: (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous
credible: appearing to merit belief or acceptance
creditable: worthy of often limited commendation
credited: (usually followed by `to') given credit for
creditworthy: having an acceptable credit rating
credulous: showing a lack of judgment or experience
credulous: disposed to believe on little evidence
creepy: annoying and unpleasant
creepy: causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
crenate: having a margin with rounded scallops
crenulate: having a margin with small rounded teeth
crepuscular: like twilight; dim
crescendo: (music) gradually increasing in volume
crescent: resembling the new moon in shape
cress green: of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
crested: bearing an heraldic device
crested: (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume
crested: (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination
cretinous: afflicted with cretinism
criminal: guilty of crime or serious offense
criminal: involving or being or having the nature of a crime
criminative: charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
crimson: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
crimson: characterized by violence or bloodshed
crimson-magenta: magenta tinged with crimson
crimson-purple: purple tinged with crimson
crimson-yellow: yellow tinged with crimson
cringing: totally submissive
crinkled: uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
crippled: disabled in the feet or legs
crippling: that cripples or disables or incapacitates
crisp: pleasingly firm and fresh
crisp: tender and brittle
crisp: brief and to the point; effectively cut short
crisp: (of hair) in small tight curls
crisp: pleasantly cold and invigorating
crisp: (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
crispate: wavy or notched and curled very irregularly
crisscross: marked with crossing lines
criterial: serving as a basis for evaluation
critical: marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
critical: characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
critical: at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
critical: being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency
critical: forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
critical: urgently needed; absolutely necessary
croaky: like the sounds of frogs and crows
crocketed: (of a gable or spire) furnished with a crocket (an ornament in the form of curved or bent foliage)
crookback: characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
crooked: having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
crooked: having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
cropped: (of land or soil) used for growing crops
cross: extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
cross-banded: (of snakes) having crossing bands on the back
cross-eyed: having convergent strabismus
cross-grained: of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel
cross-section: representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length
cross-shaped: shaped in the form of a cross
crossbred: bred from parents of different varieties or species
crossed: (of a check) marked for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it
crossed: placed crosswise
crosshatched: shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines
crosstown: going or extending across a town or city
crosswise: lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
crosswise: in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
crow-sized: having the approximate size of a crow
crowded: overfilled or compacted or concentrated
crowned: provided with or as if with a crown or a crown as specified; often used in combination
crowned: having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
crowned: crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory
crowning: representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
crowning: forming or providing a crown or summit
crownless: not (especially not yet) provided with a crown
crucial: having crucial relevance
crucial: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
cruciate: shaped like a cross
cruddy: characterized by obscenity
crude: conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
crude: belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
crude: not processed or subjected to analysis
crude: not carefully or expertly made
crude: not refined or processed
crumbly: easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
crushed: treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
crushing: physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
crusted: having a hardened crust as a covering
crusty: brusque and surly and forbidding
crying: conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
cryptic: having a puzzling terseness
cryptic: of an obscure nature
crystal clear: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
crystal clear: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
crystalised: having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
crystalline: consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
crystalline: distinctly or sharply outlined
crystallised: having become fixed and definite in form
cubelike: shaped like a cube
cubic: having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions
cucumber-shaped: shaped like a cucumber
cuddlesome: inviting cuddling or hugging
cultivated: (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
cultivated: no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use
cultural: denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
cum laude: with honor; with academic distinction
cumbersome: difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
cumuliform: shaped like a cumulus cloud
cumulous: thrown together in a pile
cuneate: (of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
cunning: attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
cuplike: resembling the shape of a cup
cupular: shaped like (or supporting) a cupule
curable: capable of being hardened by some additive or other agent
curable: able to be cured or healed
cured: (used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry
cured: (used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening
cured: freed from illness or injury
cured: (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
curious: eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
curious: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
curled: (of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
curly: (of hair) having curls or waves
curly-coated: covered with curly hair
curly-leafed: having curly leaves
current: occurring in or belonging to the present time
currish: base and cowardly
currish: resembling a cur; snarling and rude
cursed with: burdened with
cursed: deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
cursed: in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
cursive: having successive letter joined together
cursorial: (of limbs and feet) adapted for running
curtained: furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
curtainless: not provided with curtains
curtal: (archaic) cut short
curved: having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
curvey: having curves
curvilineal: characterized by or following a curved line
cushioned: softened by the addition of cushions or padding
cushy: not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
cuspate: having cusps or points
cussed: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
custodial: providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
custom: made according to the specifications of an individual
custom-built: built for a particular individual
customary: in accordance with convention or custom
cut: fashioned or shaped by cutting
cut: (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit
cut: separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
cut off: detached by cutting
cut out: having been cut out
cut up: cut into pieces
cut: (of a male animal) having the testicles removed
cut: (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine
cut: with parts removed
cut: (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply
cut: mixed with water
cut: made neat and tidy by trimming
cut-and-dried: according to ordinary expectations
cute: obviously contrived to charm
cutting: (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
cutting: painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
cutting-edge: in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
cyanogenetic: capable of producing cyanide
cyclic: marked by repeated cycles
cyclic: forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl
cyclic: of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure
cyclic: recurring in cycles
cycloid: resembling a circle
cylindric: having the form of a cylinder
cylindrical-stemmed: having a cylindrical stem
cymose: having a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side
cynical: believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
cyprian: resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus
cytomegalic: of or relating to or characterized by greatly enlarged cells
cytopathogenic: of or relating to or causing pathological changes in cells
d.o.a.: abbreviation for `dead on arrival' at the emergency room
dabbled: covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
daedal: complex and ingenious in design or function
dagger-like: resembling a dagger
daily: of or belonging to or occurring every day
dainty: especially pleasing to the taste
dainty: delicately beautiful
dainty: excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
damaged: harmed or injured or spoiled
damaged: being unjustly brought into disrepute
damaging: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
damaging: designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
damascene: (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals
damask: having a woven pattern
damn: used as expletives
damnable: deserving a curse
damnatory: threatening with damnation
damp: slightly wet
danceable: suitable for dancing
dandified: affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
dangerous: causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
dangerous: involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
dapper: marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
dappled: having spots or patches of color
daredevil: presumptuously daring
dark: brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)
dark: devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
dark: (used of color) having a dark hue
dark: not giving performances; closed
dark: secret
dark: showing a brooding ill humor
dark: marked by difficulty of style or expression
dark-blue: of a dark shade of blue
dark-coated: covered with dark hair
dark-colored: having a dark color
dark-fruited: bearing dark fruit
dark-gray: of a dark shade of grey
dark-green: of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
dark-skinned: naturally having skin of a dark color
dark-spotted: having dark spots
darkened: become or made dark by lack of light
darkened: (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
darkening: becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
darkish: slightly dark
darkling: (poetic) occurring in the dark or night
darkling: uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
dashed: having gaps or spaces
dashing: lively and spirited
dastard: despicably cowardly
data-based: relying on observation or experiment
datable: that can be given a date
dated: marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
dateless: of such great duration as to preclude the possibility of being assigned a date
dateless: having no known beginning and presumably no end
dateless: unaffected by time
dateless: not bearing a date
daughterly: befitting a daughter
daunting: discouraging through fear
day-old: not fresh today
daylong: lasting through an entire day
dazed: stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
dazed: in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
dazzled: stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering
dazzled: having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
dazzling: amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
de facto: existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not
de jure: by right; according to law
de luxe: elegant and sumptuous
de rigueur: required by etiquette or usage or fashion
de-iodinating: removing iodine from
dead: not surviving in active use
dead: lacking resilience or bounce
dead: out of use or operation because of a fault or breakdown
dead: no longer having force or relevance
dead: the complete stoppage of an action
dead: devoid of activity
dead: physically inactive
dead: no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
dead: not showing characteristics of life especially the capacity to sustain life; no longer exerting force or having energy or heat
dead: lacking acoustic resonance
dead: unerringly accurate
dead on target: accurately placed or thrown
dead: devoid of physical sensation; numb
dead: drained of electric charge; discharged
dead: not yielding a return
dead: (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
dead: not circulating or flowing
dead-end: lacking opportunities for development or advancement
dead-on: accurate and to the point
deadened: made or become less intense
deadlocked: at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
deadly: (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect
deadly: causing or capable of causing death
deadly: of an instrument of certain death
deadly: involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death
deadly: extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
deadpan: deliberately impassive in manner
deaf: lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
deaf as a post: totally deaf; unable to hear anything
deaf: (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
deaf-and-dumb: lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
deafened: caused to hear poorly or not at all
deafening: loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
dear: sincerely earnest
dear: with or in a close or intimate relationship
deathless: never dying
deathlike: having the physical appearance of death
debased: lowered in value
debasing: used of conduct; characterized by dishonor
debatable: capable of being disproved
debatable: open to doubt or debate
debauched: unrestrained by convention or morality
debile: lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
debilitating: impairing the strength and vitality
debilitative: causing debilitation
debonair: having a sophisticated charm
decadent: luxuriously self-indulgent
decadent: marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
decalescent: absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point
decasyllabic: having or characterized by or consisting of ten syllables
decayable: liable to decay or spoil or become putrid
decayed: damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
deceitful: intended to deceive
decent: observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
decent: sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
decent: conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
decent: in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
decent: socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
decentralised: withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities
decentralising: tending away from a central point
deceptive: causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
deceptive: designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
decided: recognizable; marked
deciding: having the power or quality of deciding
deciduous: (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
deciduous: (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
decimal: numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
deciphered: converted from cryptic to intelligible language
decisive: determining or having the power to determine an outcome
decisive: characterized by decision and firmness
decisive: unmistakable
deckled: having a rough edge; used of handmade paper or paper resembling handmade
declarable: that must be declared
declared: made known or openly avowed
declared: declared as fact; explicitly stated
declassified: having had security classification removed
declivitous: sloping down rather steeply
decollete: (of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
decompositional: causing organic decay
decompound: of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound
deconsecrated: divested of consecration
decorous: characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
decreased: made less in size or amount or degree
decreasing: (music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume
decreasing: becoming less or smaller
decreasing monotonic: consistently decreasing
decrescendo: (music) gradually decreasing in volume
decurved: bent down or curved downward
decussate: crossed or intersected in the form of an X
dedicated: devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
dedifferentiated: having experienced or undergone dedifferentiation or the loss of specialization in form or function
deducible: capable of being deduced
deductible: acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)
deductive: involving inferences from general principles
deep: with head or back bent low
deep: large in quantity or size
deep: intense or extreme
deep: having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination
deep: relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
deep: very distant in time or space
deep: exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
deep: extending relatively far inward
deep: relatively thick from top to bottom
deep: marked by depth of thinking
deep: strong; intense
deep: (of darkness) densely dark
deep-chested: thick in the chest
deep-eyed: characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver
deep-fried: cooked by frying in fat
deep-laid: secretly and carefully planned
deep-lobed: having deep bilateral lobes
deep-mined: of coal, as contrasted with coal obtained from a strip mine
deep-pink: of a deep shade of pink
deep-rooted: (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
deep-sea: of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-set: having a sunken area
deep-water: of or carried on in waters of great depth
deep-yellow: of something having the color of a pumpkin
deepening: accumulating and becoming more intense
defeasible: capable of being annulled or voided or terminated
defeated: beaten or overcome; not victorious
defeated: disappointingly unsuccessful
defective: markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior
defective: having a defect
defenceless: lacking weapons for self-defense
defenceless: lacking protection or support
defendable: capable of being defended
defending: attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
defenseless: having no protecting or concealing cover
defensive: intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
defensive: attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
deferent: showing deference
defiant: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
deficient: falling short of some prescribed norm
deficient: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
deficient: inadequate in amount or degree
defiled: morally blemished; stained or impure
definable: capable of being defined, limited, or explained
defined: clearly characterized or delimited
defined: showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
definite: precise; explicit and clearly defined
definite: known for certain
definitive: supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
definitive: clearly defined or formulated
deflationary: associated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money
deflective: capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
defoliate: deprived of leaves
deformed: so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
deft: skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
defunct: having ceased to exist or live
defunct: no longer in force or use; inactive
degage: free and relaxed in manner
degage: showing lack of emotional involvement
degenerative: (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
degressive: going down by steps
degressive: (of taxes) gradually decreasing in rate on sums below a certain amount
dehiscent: (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
dehumanised: divested of human qualities or attributes
dehydrated: suffering from excessive loss of water from the body
dehydrated: preserved by removing natural moisture
deific: characterized by divine or godlike nature
dejected: affected or marked by low spirits
delayed: not as far along as normal in development
delectable: extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
delectable: capable of arousing sexual desire
deleterious: harmful to living things
deliberate: characterized by conscious design or purpose
deliberative: involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination
delible: capable of being deleted
delicate: exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
delicate: marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
delicate: of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely
delicate: developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
delicate: easily broken or damaged or destroyed
delicate: easily hurt
delicate: difficult to handle; requiring great tact
delicious: greatly pleasing or entertaining
delighted: greatly pleased
delineate: represented accurately or precisely
delineative: depicted in a recognizable manner
delinquent: guilty of a misdeed
delinquent: failing in what duty requires
delinquent: past due; not paid at the scheduled time
deliquescent: (especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
delirious: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
delirious: experiencing delirium
Delphic: obscurely prophetic
deltoid: triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
delusional: suffering from or characterized by delusions
delusive: inappropriate to reality or facts
deluxe: ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
demanding: requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
demeaning: causing awareness of your shortcomings
democratic: characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
democratic: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
demolished: torn down and broken up
demon-ridden: as if possessed by demons
demonic: extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
demonstrable: necessarily or demonstrably true
demonstrable: capable of being demonstrated or proved
demonstrated: having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
demonstrative: given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
demonstrative of: serving to prove or demonstrate
demonstrative: serving to demonstrate
demoralised: made less hopeful or enthusiastic
demoralising: destructive of morale and self-reliance
demotic: of or for the common people
demulcent: having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
demythologised: having mythical elements removed
denary: containing ten or ten parts
denatured: changed in nature or natural quality
deniable: capable of being denied or contradicted
denominational: adhering or confined to a particular sect or denomination
denotative: having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming
denotative: in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
dense: having high relative density or specific gravity
dense: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
dense: permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
dense: hard to pass through because of dense growth
dentate: having toothlike projections in the margin
denticulate: having a very finely toothed margin
dependable: financially safe
dependable: worthy of being depended on
dependable: worthy of reliance or trust
dependable: consistent in performance or behavior
dependant: addicted to a drug
dependant: contingent on something else
dependent: relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
dependent: held from above and hanging down
dependent: being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
dependent: (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
depicted: represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
depilatory: able to remove hair or render hairless
depilous: completely hairless
depletable: capable of being depleted
depleted: no longer sufficient
deplorable: bad; unfortunate
deplorable: of very poor quality or condition
depopulated: having lost inhabitants as by war or disease
depraved: deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
deprecative: given to expressing disapproval
depreciating: tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
depressant: capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
depressed: flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces
depressed: lower than previously
deprived: marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
derisive: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
derivable: capable of being derived
derivational: characterized by inflections indicating a semantic relation between a word and its base
derivative: resulting from or employing derivation
derived: formed or developed from something else; not original
derogative: expressive of low opinion
descendant: proceeding by descent from an ancestor
descendant: going or coming down
descending: coming down or downward
describable: capable of being described
described: represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
descriptive: serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
descriptive: of or relating to an approach to linguistic analysis that aims at the description of a language's forms, structures and usage
desecrated: treated with disrespect and contempt
desegrated: rid of segregation; having had segregation ended
desensitising: making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli
deserved: properly deserved
deserving: (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
desiccated: thoroughly dried out
designate: appointed but not yet installed in office
designative: serving to designate
designed: done or made or performed with purpose and intent
designing: concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest
desirable: worth having or seeking or achieving
desirable: worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
desirous: having or expressing desire for something
deskbound: restricted to working in an office rather than in an active physical capacity
desolate: crushed by grief
despairing: arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
desperate: showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
desperate: (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
desperate: fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
desperate: desperately determined
desperate: showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
despicable: morally reprehensible
despised: treated with dislike or contempt
despiteful: showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
despoiled: having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
despondent: without or almost without hope
despotic: ruled by or characteristic of a despot
destitute: poor enough to need help from others
destroyable: capable of being destroyed
destroyed: spoiled or ruined or demolished
destroyed: destroyed physically or morally
destructible: easily destroyed
destructive: causing destruction or much damage
destructive-metabolic: of or relating to catabolism
desultory: marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
detachable: designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage
detached: used of buildings; standing apart from others
detached: not fixed in position
detached: being or feeling set or kept apart from others
detached: no longer connected or joined
detached: lacking affection or warm feeling
detailed: developed or executed with care and in minute detail
detectable: capable of being detected
detectable: easily seen or detected
detected: perceived with the mind
detected: perceived or discerned
detergent: having cleansing power
determinable: capable of being determined or limited or fixed
determinate: precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
determinate: not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
determined: having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
determined: characterized by great determination
determined: devoting full strength and concentrated attention to
determined: determined or decided upon as by an authority
deterministic: an inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes
deterrent: tending to deter
detonative: exploding almost instantaneously
detractive: causing to decrease in importance or value
deuteranopic: inability to see the color green or to distinguish green and purplish-red
developed: being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
developed: (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads
developed: (used of societies) having high industrial development
developing: relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
devil-may-care: marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
devilish: showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
devilish: playful in an appealingly bold way
devious: indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
devious: characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
devoted: (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
devoted: zealous in devotion or affection
devotional: relating to worship
devout: deeply religious
dexter: on or starting from the wearer's right
dextral: of or on the right
dextral: preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
dextrorotary: rotating to the right
dextrorsal: spiraling upward from left to right
diabatic: involving a transfer of heat
diabetic: suffering from diabetes
diachronic: used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time
diacritic: capable of distinguishing
diadromous: (used of fish) migratory between fresh and salt waters
diagnosable: capable of being diagnosed
diagnostic: characteristic or indicative of a disease
diagonal: connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
diagrammatic: shown or represented by diagrams
diametric: characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
dianoetic: proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
diarrheal: of or relating to diarrhea
diatonic: based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
diatonic: based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music
dichotomous: divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications
dickey: (British informal) faulty
diclinous: having pistils and stamens in separate flowers
dicotyledonous: (of a flowering plant) having two cotyledons in the seed
didactic: instructive (especially excessively)
die-cast: formed by forcing molten metal into a die
die-hard: tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
diestrous: (of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) in a period of sexual inactivity
different: distinct or separate
different: unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
different: distinctly separate from the first
different: differing from all others; not ordinary
differentiable: capable of being perceived as different
differentiated: made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
differentiated: exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment
difficult: not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
difficult: hard to control
diffident: showing modest reserve
diffident: lacking self-confidence
diffuse: lacking conciseness
diffuse: spread out; not concentrated in one place
diffuse: (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
diffused: (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
diffusing: spreading by diffusion
digestible: capable of being converted into assimilable condition in the alimentary canal
dighted: dressed or adorned (as for battle)
digital: of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits
digitate: resembling a finger
digitigrade: (of mammals) walking on the toes with the posterior part of the foot raised (as cats, dogs, and horses do)
dignified: having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
dignified: having or showing self-esteem
dignifying: investing with dignity or honor
digressive: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
digressive: of superficial relevance if any
dilatory: wasting time
dilettante: showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish
diligent: characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
diligent: quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
dilute: reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
dim: made dim or less bright
dim: lacking clarity or distinctness
dim: lacking in light; not bright or harsh
dim-sighted: having greatly reduced vision
dim-witted: lacking mental capacity and subtlety
dimensional: having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person
dimensioning: indicating or determining size and position in space
diminished: (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval
diminished: impaired by diminution
diminishing: becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
dingy: (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
dinky: (British informal) pretty and neat
dinky: small and unimpressive
dioecian: having male and female reproductive organs in separate plants or animals
diploid: of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number
diplomatic: using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
dipped: having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
direct: direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short
direct: similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
direct: moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth
direct: straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
direct: (of a current) flowing in one direction only
direct: lacking compromising or mitigating elements; exact
direct: being an immediate result or consequence
direct: in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
direct: having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
direct: in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
directed: manageable by a supervising agent
directed: (often used in combination) having a specified direction
directing: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
dirigible: capable of being steered or directed
dirt cheap: very cheap
dirt: (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
dirty: expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
dirty: unpleasantly stormy
dirty: (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
dirty: vile; despicable
dirty: (of a manuscript) defaced with changes
dirty: obtained illegally or by improper means
dirty: contaminated with infecting organisms
dirty: unethical or dishonest
dirty: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
dirty-faced: having a dirty face
dirty-minded: having lewd thoughts
disabled: having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
disabling: depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified
disabused: freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
disadvantageous: involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
disaffected: discontented as toward authority
disagreeable: not to your liking
disagreeable: unpleasant to interact with
disagreeable: not agreeing with your tastes or expectations
disappointing: not up to expectations
disapproving: expressing or manifesting disapproval
disarming: capable of allaying hostility
disarranged: having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
disarrayed: in disarray
disavowable: capable of being disavowed
disbelieving: denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
discalceate: (used of certain religious orders) barefoot or wearing only sandals
discernable: perceptible by the senses or intellect
discernible: capable of being perceived clearly
discernible: capable of being seen or noticed
discerning: able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive
discerning: having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
discerning: unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
discharged: having lost your job
disciform: having a round or oval shape like a disc
disciplined: trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise
disciplined: obeying the rules
disclike: having a flat circular shape
disclosed: made known (especially something secret or concealed)
discombobulated: having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
discomposed: having your composure disturbed
disconcerting: causing an emotional disturbance
disconfirming: establishing as invalid or untrue
disconfirming: not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
disconnected: not plugged in or connected to a power source
disconnected: having been divided; having the unity destroyed
disconnected: (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
disconsolate: sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
discontent: showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
discontinued: stopped permanently or temporarily
discontinuous: of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
discontinuous: not continuing without interruption in time or space
discordant: not in agreement or harmony
discordant: lacking in harmony
discouraged: lacking in resolution
discouraging: expressing disapproval in order to dissuade
discouraging: depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
discourteous: showing no courtesy; rude
discourteous: lacking social graces
discreditable: tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
discredited: suffering shame
discreet: marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
discrepant: not compatible with other facts
discrepant: not in agreement
discrete: constituting a separate entity or part
discretional: having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
discretionary: (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
discriminable: capable of being discriminated
discriminate: marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
discriminating: showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
discriminative: capable of making fine distinctions
discriminative: expressing careful judgment
discriminatory: containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
discriminatory: manifesting partiality
discriminatory: being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
disdainful: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
diseased: caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
disenchanted: freed from enchantment
disenchanting: freeing from illusion or false belief
disenfranchised: deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
disentangled: straightened out
disfigured: having the appearance spoiled
disgraceful: giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
disgruntled: in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
disgusted: having a strong distaste from surfeit
disgustful: highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
dished: shaped like a dish or pan
disheveled: in disarray; extremely disorderly
dishonest: deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
dishonorable: lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
dishy: (informal British) sexually attractive
disillusioned: freed from illusion
disinclined: unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
disinherited: deprived of your rightful heritage
disintegrable: capable of melting
disintegrative: tending to cause breakup into constituent elements or parts
disinterested: unaffected by self-interest
disjoined: have the connection undone; having become separate
disjoint: having no elements in common
disjointed: taken apart at the joints
disjointed: separated at the joint
disjunct: progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
disjunct: used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations
disjunct: having deep constrictions separating head, thorax, and abdomen, as in insects
disjunct: marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements
disjunctive: serving or tending to divide or separate
dislikable: such as to provoke dislike
disliked: regarded with aversion
dislogistic: expressing disapproval
disloyal: deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle
disloyal: showing lack of love for your country
dismissible: subject to dismissal
dismissive: showing indifference or disregard
dismissive: stopping to associate with
disobedient: not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
disobedient: unwilling to submit to authority
disobliging: intentionally unaccommodating
disordered: not arranged in order
disorderly: undisciplined and unruly
disorderly: in utter disorder
disorganised: lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
disorienting: causing loss of physical or intellectual bearings
disparate: including markedly dissimilar elements
disparate: fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
dispensable: capable of being dispensed with or done without
dispensed: distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
dispersed: distributed or spread over a considerable extent
dispirited: marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
displeased: not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
displeasing: causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
disposable: designed to be disposed of after use
disposable: free or available for use or disposition
disposed: having made preparations
dispossessed: physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security
disproportional: out of proportion
disproportionate: not proportionate
disputed: subject to disagreement and debate
disqualified: disqualified by law or rule or provision
disqualified: barred from competition for violation of rules
disquieted: afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
disquieting: causing mental discomfort
disregarded: not noticed inadvertently
disreputable: lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
disrespectful: exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
disrupted: marked by breaks or gaps
disruptive: characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
dissentient: disagreeing, especially with a majority
dissentient: (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
dissentious: dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
dissident: characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
dissilient: bursting open with force, as do some ripe seed vessels
dissimilar: not similar
dissimilar: not alike or similar
dissimulative: concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive
dissociable: capable of being divided or dissociated
dissociative: tending to produce dissociation
dissoluble: capable of dissolving
dissolved: (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
dissonant: characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved
dissuasive: deterring from action
distaff: characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
distal: situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
distal: directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body
distant: separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
distant: far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship
distant: located far away spatially
distant: separate or apart in time
distasteful: not pleasing in odor or taste
distensible: capable of being distended; able to stretch and expand
distinct: easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
distinct: (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
distinctive: of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
distinguishable: capable of being perceived as different or distinct
distinguished: (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
distinguished: used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
distortable: capable of having the meaning altered or twisted
distorted: having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
distracted: having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
distraught: deeply agitated especially from emotion
distressed: generalized feeling of distress
distressed: facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
distressed: suffering severe physical strain or distress
distressful: causing distress or worry or anxiety
distributed: spread out or scattered about or divided up
distributive: serving to distribute or allot or disperse
distrustful: having or showing distrust
disturbed: having the place or position changed
disturbed: emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
disused: no longer in use
disyllabic: having or characterized by or consisting of two syllables
diurnal: having a daily cycle or occurring every day
diurnal: of or belonging to or active during the day
divergent: diverging from another or from a standard
divergent: tending to move apart in different directions
divers: many and different
diverse: distinctly dissimilar or unlike
diversified: having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
diversionary: (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
dividable: can be divided usually without leaving a remainder
divided: separated into parts or pieces
divided: distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
divided: having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
divinatory: resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
divine: devoted to or in the service or worship of a deity
divine: being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
divine: being or having the nature of a god
divine: appropriate to or befitting a god
divine: emanating from God
divine: resulting from divine providence
divisible: capable of being or liable to be divided or separated
divisional: constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit
divisional: serving to divide or marking a division
divorced: of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
dizzy: having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
do-it-yourself: done by yourself
do-nothing: characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility
docile: willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
docile: easily handled or managed
docile: ready and willing to be taught
doctrinaire: stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability
documentary: (of film, television, radio, or photography) depicting a real-life event using images or interviews with people involved in the event
documented: furnished with or supported by documents
doddering: mentally or physically infirm with age
dog-eared: worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
dog-sized: having the approximate size of an average dog
dog-tired: drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
dogged: stubbornly unyielding
dogging: relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
doglike: resembling a dog; especially in devotion
dogmatic: characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
dolabrate: having the shape of the head of an ax or cleaver
doleful: filled with or evoking sadness
dolichocephalic: having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75
dolled up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing
dolorous: showing sorrow
dome-shaped: having the shape of a dome
domed: having a hemispherical vault or dome
domestic: of or involving the home or family
domestic: of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
domestic: produced in a particular country
domestic: converted or adapted to domestic use
domesticated: accustomed to home life
dominant: exercising influence or control
dominant: (of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar
dominant: most frequent or common
dominated: controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
dominated: harassed by persistent nagging
domineering: tending to domineer
done: cooked until ready to serve
done for: destroyed or killed
done for: doomed to extinction
done with: having no further concern with
done: having finished or arrived at completion
doomed: marked for certain death
doomed: (usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate
doomed: marked by or promising bad fortune
door-to-door: (of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination
door-to-door: omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next
doped: treated or impregnated with a foreign substance
doped: under the influence of narcotics
dormant: in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
dormant: (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
dormant: lying with head on paws as if sleeping
dormie: in match play a side that stands as many holes ahead as there are holes remaining to be played
dorsal: belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
dorsoventral: extending from the back to the belly
dosed: treated with some kind of application
dotted: having a pattern of dots
double: used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
double: large enough for two
double: twice as great or many
double: consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
double: having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
double: having two meanings with intent to deceive
double-barreled: having two purposes; twofold
double-barreled: having two barrels mounted side by side
double-bedded: having a double bed
double-breasted: (of clothing) fastened by lapping one edge of the front well over the other usually with a double row of buttons
double-chinned: having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw
double-edged: capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways
double-faced: (of fabrics) having faces on both sides
double-geared: equipped with compound gearing consisting of 2 pinions and 2 wheels in mesh to increase the mechanical advantage
double-jointed: having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers
double-quick: (of a marching cadence) very quick
double-spaced: (of type or print) having a blank line between lines of type
doubtful: fraught with uncertainty or doubt
doubtful: open to doubt or suspicion
doubtful: unsettled in mind or opinion
doubting: marked by or given to doubt
doughy: having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking
dour: harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
dovish: opposed to war
dowdy: lacking in smartness or taste
dowdy: primly out of date
dowered: supplied with a dower or dowry
dowerless: lacking a dowry
down: not functioning (temporarily or permanently)
down: shut
down: being put out by a strikeout
down: being or moving lower in position or less in some value
down: becoming progressively lower
down: understood perfectly
down: extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
down-and-out: lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)
down-to-earth: sensible and practical
downbound: heading in any direction that is conventionally down
downcast: directed downward
downfield: toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
downlike: like down or as soft as down
downmarket: designed for low-income consumers
downright: characterized by plain blunt honesty
downscale: intended for people with low incomes
downstage: of the front half of a stage
downstair: on or of lower floors of a building
downstream: in the direction of a stream's current
downtown: of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center
downtrodden: abused or oppressed by people in power
downward: on or toward a surface regarded as a base
downward-arching: curving downward
downwind: towards the side away from the wind
downy: covered with fine soft hairs or down
dozy: half asleep
drab: lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
drab: of a light brownish green color
drab: lacking brightness or color; dull
drafty: not airtight
dragging: marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
drained: emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
drained: very tired
draining: having a debilitating effect
dramatic: used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style
dramatic: suitable to or characteristic of drama
dramatic: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
draped: covered in folds of cloth
drastic: forceful and extreme and rigorous
drawn: having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut
drawn-out: (used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels
drawn-out: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
dreadful: extremely disagreeable and unpleasant
dreamed: conceived of or imagined or hoped for
dreamless: untroubled by dreams
dreamlike: resembling a dream
dreamy: lacking spirit or liveliness
dreamy: dreamy in mood or nature
drenched: abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
dress: (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
dress: suitable for formal occasions
dressed: treated with medications and protective covering
dressed: (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth
dressy: in fancy clothing
dried: not still wet
dried-up: depleted of water
dried-up: (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
drill-like: resembling a drill
drilled: trained in a skill by repetitious practice
drinkable: suitable for drinking
drip-dry: used of fabrics that do not require ironing
drip-dry: treated so as to be easily or quickly washed and dried and requiring little or no ironing
dripless: designed to prevent dripping
drippy: leaking in drops
drippy: wet with light rain
driven: compelled forcibly by an outside agency
driven: urged or forced to action through moral pressure
driving: acting with vigor
driving: having the power of driving or impelling
drizzling: (of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
droll: comical in an odd or whimsical manner
drooping: hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
drooping: weak from exhaustion
dropping: coming down freely under the influence of gravity
dropsical: swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
drowsy: showing lack of attention or boredom
drudging: doing arduous or unpleasant work
drug-free: characteristic of a person not taking illegal drugs or of a place where no illegal drugs are used
drugless: without the use of drugs
drum-like: shaped in a form resembling a drum
drumhead: performed speedily and without formality
drunk: stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
drunk: as if under the influence of alcohol
dry: without a mucous or watery discharge
dry: having a large proportion of strong liquor
dry: lacking warmth or emotional involvement
dry: (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
dry: having no adornment or coloration
dry: unproductive especially of the expected results
dry: not shedding tears
dry: free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
dry: not producing milk
dry: opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
dry: lacking moisture or volatile components
dry: (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
dry: used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
dry: humorously sarcastic or mocking
dry: lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
dry: practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
dry-cleaned: cleaned with chemical solvents
dry-eyed: free from tears
dry-shod: having or keeping the feet or shoes dry
dual: a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)
dual-purpose: designed for or serving two purposes
dubious: not convinced
duckbill: having a beak resembling that of a duck
ductile: easily influenced
ductile: capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
dud: failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
due: scheduled to arrive
due: owed and payable immediately or on demand
due: suitable to or expected in the circumstances
dulcet: extremely pleasant in a gentle way
dulcet: pleasing to the ear
dull: (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
dull: emitting or reflecting very little light
dull: not having a sharp edge or point
dull: not keenly felt
dull: lacking in liveliness or animation
dull: blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
dull: darkened with overcast
dull: being or made softer or less loud or clear
dull: (of business) not active or brisk
dull: not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
dull-purple: of a dull shade of purple
dull-white: of a dull shade of white
dulled: deprived of color
dumb: lacking the power of human speech
dumb: unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
dumb: temporarily incapable of speaking
dumbfounded: as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
dummy: having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
dumpy: short and plump
dun: of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color
dun-colored: having a dun color
duodecimal: based on twelve
duplex: (used technically of a device or process) having two parts
duplex: allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
duplicable: capable of being duplicated
duplicate: identically copied from an original
duplicate: being two identical
durable: very long lasting
durable: existing for a long time
durable: capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
dusky: lighted by or as if by twilight
dust-covered: covered with a layer of dust
dustlike: as fine and powdery as dust
duteous: willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
dutiable: subject to import tax
duty-bound: under a moral obligation to do something
duty-free: exempt from duty
dwarfish: atypically small
dwindling: gradually decreasing until little remains
dying: in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
dynamic: characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
dysfunctional: impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
dysfunctional: (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
dyslectic: having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder
dyspeptic: suffering from dyspepsia
dysphemistic: of or the nature of dysphemism
dystopian: as bad as can be; characterized by human misery
each: (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
eager: having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
eagle-eyed: capable of seeing to a great distance
eared: having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
earless: lacking external ears
earlier: (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
early: at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
early: being or occurring at an early stage of development
early: of an early stage in the development of a language or literature
early: very young
early: expected in the near future
early: belonging to the distant past
early-blooming: of plants that bloom during the spring
earlyish: being somewhat early
earned: gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
earnest: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
earthborn: springing from or born on the earth
earthborn: connected with earthly life; of earthly origin
earthborn: of earthly origin (as mortals are)
earthbound: confined to the earth
earthbound: lacking wit or imagination
earthlike: resembling or characteristic of earth
earthlike: earth colored; of something having a color of soil or earth
earthly: of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
earthshaking: loud enough to shake the very earth
earthshaking: sufficiently significant to affect the whole world
earthy: not far removed from or suggestive of nature
earthy: hearty and lusty
east: situated in or facing or moving toward the east
east-central: of a region of the United States generally including Kentucky, West Virginia
eastbound: moving toward the east
easterly: from the east; used especially of winds
easterly: lying in or toward the east
eastern: lying toward or situated in the east
eastern: of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
eastern: relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
easternmost: farthest to the east
eastside: of the eastern part of a city e.g. Manhattan
easy: free from worry or anxiety
easy: posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
easy: affording comfort
easy: obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
easy: less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
easy: affording pleasure
easy: readily exploited or tricked
easy: not hurried or forced
easy: marked by moderate steepness
easy: having little impact
easy: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
easygoing: relaxed and informal in attitude or standards
ebon: of a very dark black
ebullient: joyously unrestrained
eccentric: not having a common center; not concentric
eccrine: (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature
ecdemic: of or relating to a disease that originates outside the locality in which it occurs
echoic: like or characteristic of an echo
echoic: (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
echoing: (of sounds) repeating by reflection
echoless: having or producing no echo
echt: not fake or counterfeit
eclectic: selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
economic: financially rewarding
economic: concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
economic: using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
economical: avoiding waste
ecstatic: feeling great rapture or delight
ectomorphic: having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
ectothermic: of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment
ecumenic: concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
edacious: devouring or craving food in great quantities
edental: having few if any teeth
edentulous: having lost teeth
edged: having a specified kind of border or edge
edged: having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination
edgeless: lacking a cutting edge
edgy: being in a tense state
edified: instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement
edifying: enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
edited: improved or corrected by critical editing
educated: possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
educated: characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
educational: providing knowledge
educative: resulting in education
eel-shaped: shaped in the form of an eel
eellike: resembling an eel in being long and thin and sinuous
eerie: suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
eerie: inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
effaceable: capable of being effaced
effective: ready for service
effective: works well as a means or remedy
effective: existing in fact; not theoretical; real
effective: producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
effective: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
effective: exerting force or influence
effectual: having legal efficacy or force
efferent: of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS
effervescent: (of a liquid) giving off bubbles
effervescent: used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide
effete: deprived of vigor and the ability to be effective
effete: affected, overrefined, and effeminate
efficacious: marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
efficient: being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
effluent: that is flowing outward
effortful: requiring great physical effort
effortless: requiring or apparently requiring no effort
effusive: extravagantly demonstrative
egg-filled: full of eggs
egg-producing: capable of producing eggs and bearing offspring
egg-shaped: rounded like an egg
egocentric: limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
egotistic: characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
eidetic: of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy
eight-day: lasting for eight days
eight-sided: having eight sides
eightfold: having eight units or components
eightpenny: used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long
elaborate: marked by complexity and richness of detail
elastic: capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
elastic: able to adjust readily to different conditions
elasticised: made with strands or inserts of elastic
elated: exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
elated: full of high-spirited delight
elating: making lively and joyful
elder: used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son
eldest: first in order of birth
eldritch: suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
elect: elected but not yet installed in office
elect: selected as the best
elected: subject to popular election
elective: not compulsory
electoral: relating to or composed of electors
electric: (of a situation) exceptionally tense
electric: affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
electrifying: causing a surge of emotion or excitement
electronegative: having a negative charge
electroneutral: having no net electric charge
electropositive: having a positive charge
elegant: refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
elegant: displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution
elegant: suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
elegiac: expressing sorrow often for something past
elementary: easy and not involved or complicated
elephantine: of great mass; huge and bulky
elevated: raised above the ground
elevated: of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
elevated: increased in amount or degree
eleven-sided: having eleven sides
elfin: usually good-naturedly mischievous
elfin: small and delicate
elfin: suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness
elicited: called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
eligible: qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
ellipsoid: having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid
elliptic: (of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse
elliptic: characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
elocutionary: (used of style of speaking) overly embellished
elongate: having notably more length than width; being long and slender
elongate: (of a leaf shape) long and narrow
elongated: drawn out or made longer spatially
eloquent: expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
elusive: skillful at eluding capture
elusive: difficult to describe
elusive: difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
emancipated: free from traditional social restraints
emancipative: tending to set free
emarginate: having a notched tip
embarrassed: made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
embarrassing: causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
embattled: prepared for battle
embattled: (of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict
embedded: inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole
embedded: enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
embezzled: taken for your own use in violation of a trust
emblematic: serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
emblematic: being or serving as an illustration of a type
emboldened: made bold or courageous
embroiled: deeply involved especially in something complicated
embryologic: of an organism prior to birth or hatching
embryonic: in an early stage of development
emergent: occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
emergent: coming into existence
emerging: coming to maturity
emeritus: honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'
eminent: standing above others in quality or position
eminent: of imposing height; especially standing out above others
emmetropic: of or relating to the normal condition of the eye in which visual images are in clear focus on the retina
emotional: of more than usual emotion
emotional: determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
emotionless: unmoved by feeling
empathetic: showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
emphasised: spoken with emphasis
emphatic: sudden and strong
emphatic: forceful and definite in expression or action
empiric: derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
employable: physically and mentally capable of working at a regular job and available
employed: having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
employed: put to use
empowered: invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
empty: emptied of emotion
empty: holding or containing nothing
empty: needing nourishment
empty: devoid of significance or force
empty-handed: carrying nothing in the hands
empty-handed: having acquired or gained nothing
empurpled: excessively elaborate or showily expressed
empyreal: inspiring awe
emulous: eager to surpass others
en deshabille: partly dressed in a loose or careless manner
en garde: (fencing) in a defensive stance
enabling: providing legal power or sanction
enamored: marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
enate: related on the mother's side
enchanted: influenced as by charms or incantations
encircled: confined on all sides
encircling: being all around the edges; enclosing
enclosed: closed in or surrounded or included within
encomiastic: formally expressing praise
encouraging: giving courage or confidence or hope
encouraging: furnishing support and encouragement
encroaching: gradually intrusive without right or permission
encumbered: loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
encyclical: intended for wide distribution
encyclopaedic: comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia)
end-rhymed: rhymed on the terminal syllables of the verses
end-stopped: (verse) having a rhetorical pause at the end of each line
end-to-end: with the end of one object in contact lengthwise with the end of another object
endangered: (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
endemic: native to or confined to a certain region
endemic: of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
endergonic: (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy; the products of the process are of greater free energy than the reactants
endless: having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole
endless: infinitely great in number
endless: tiresomely long; seemingly without end
endocentric: fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents
endoergic: (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy
endogamic: pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe
endogamic: characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
endogenetic: of rocks formed or occurring beneath the surface of the earth
endogenic: derived or originating internally
endomorphic: having a squat and fleshy build
endothermal: (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
endowed: provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
endozoic: living within a living animal usually as a parasite
enduring: patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
energetic: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
energetic: working hard to promote an enterprise
energising: supplying motive force
energy-releasing: (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
enforceable: capable of being enforced
enforced: forced or compelled or put in force
enfranchised: endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
engaged: having services contracted for
engaged: built against or attached to a wall
engaged: involved in military hostilities
engaged: (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting
engaged: having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
engaging: attracting or delighting
English-speaking: able to communicate in English
engraved: cut or impressed into a surface
engrossed: written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document
enhanced: increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
enigmatic: not clear to the understanding
enigmatic: resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
enjoyable: affording satisfaction or pleasure
enkindled: set afire
enlarged: larger than normal
enlarged: enlarged to an abnormal degree
enlarged: (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
enlightened: having knowledge and spiritual insight
enlightening: tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
enlivened: made sprightly or cheerful
enlivened: made lively or spirited
enmeshed: caught as if in a mesh
ennobling: tending to exalt
enormous: extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
ensuing: following immediately and as a result of what went before
entangled: twisted together in a tangled mass
entangled: involved in difficulties
enterprising: marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
entertaining: agreeably diverting
enthusiastic: having or showing great excitement and interest
entire: (of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
entire: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
entire: (used of domestic animals) sexually competent
entire: constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
entitled: qualified for by right according to law
entomophilous: of flowering plants (especially orchids etc) that are pollinated by insects
entrenched: established firmly and securely
entrenched: dug in
entrepreneurial: willing to take risks in order to make a profit
enured: made tough by habitual exposure
enveloping: surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
enviable: causing envy
envisioned: seen in the mind as a mental image
enzootic: of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases
ephemeral: lasting a very short time
epic: very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
epicurean: devoted to pleasure
epicurean: displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
epideictic: designed primarily for rhetorical display
epidemic: (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously
epimorphic: characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages
epiphytotic: (of plants) epidemic among plants of a single kind especially over a wide area
episodic: limited in duration to a single episode
episodic: of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes
episodic: occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
epistolary: written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
epizoic: living or growing on the exterior surface of an animal usually as a parasite
epizootic: (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
epochal: highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
equable: not varying
equable: not easily irritated
equal: having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
equatorial: of or existing at or near the geographic equator
equiangular: having all angles equal
equidistant: the same distance apart at every point
equilateral: having all sides or faces equal
equipoised: lacking lateral dominance; being neither right-handed nor left-handed
equipotent: having equal strength or efficacy
equipped: provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
equipped: prepared with proper equipment
equipped: provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
equipped: carrying weapons
equiprobable: equally probable
equitable: fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equivalent: being essentially equal to something
equivocal: uncertain as a sign or indication
equivocal: open to question
eradicable: able to be eradicated or rooted out
erect: of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
erect: upright in position or posture
erectile: capable of being raised to an upright position
ergodic: positive recurrent aperiodic state of stochastic systems; tending in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions
eristic: given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments
eroded: worn away as by water or ice or wind
erogenous: sensitive to sexual stimulation
erose: having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
erosive: wearing away by friction
erotic: giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
errant: uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
errant: straying from the right course or from accepted standards
erratic: liable to sudden unpredictable change
erratic: having no fixed course
erratic: likely to perform unpredictably
errhine: causing nasal discharge
erring: capable of making an error
erroneous: containing or characterized by error
errorless: free from error
ersatz: artificial and inferior
erstwhile: belonging to some prior time
erudite: having or showing profound knowledge
eruptive: actively spewing out lava
eruptive: produced by the action of fire or intense heat
esoteric: confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
especial: surpassing what is common or usual or expected
essential: basic and fundamental
essential: absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential: defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
established: shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt
established: introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
esteemed: having an illustrious reputation; respected
estimable: deserving of respect or high regard
estimable: deserving of esteem and respect
estranging: making one feel out of place or alienated
estrous: (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat
esurient: extremely hungry
ethereal: characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
ethical: conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
ethical: adhering to ethical and moral principles
ethnic: not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
euphemistic: of or the nature of euphemism
euphonious: (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident
euphonious: having a pleasant sound
euphoriant: tending to produce euphoria
euphoric: exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
eusporangiate: (of ferns) having sporangia that arise from a group of epidermal cells
evanescent: tending to vanish like vapor
evangelical: marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause
evaporable: (used of substances) capable of being volatilized
evaporated: drawn off in the form of vapor
evasive: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
evasive: deliberately vague or ambiguous
even: divisible by two
even: being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
even: equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
even: of the score in a contest
even: occurring at fixed intervals
even: symmetrically arranged
even-textured: having an even texture
evenhanded: without partiality
eventful: full of events or incidents
eventual: expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
ever-present: being always present
evergreen: (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
every: (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
every: each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified
every last: (used as intensive) every
everyday: commonplace and ordinary
everyday: found in the ordinary course of events
evidenced: supported by evidence
evidential: serving as or based on evidence
evil: morally bad or wrong
evil: having or exerting a malignant influence
evil: having the nature of vice
evil-looking: having an evil appearance
evil-minded: having evil thoughts or intentions
eviscerate: having been disembowelled
evocative: serving to bring to mind
ex gratia: as a favor; not compelled by legal right
ex officio: by virtue of an office or position
ex post facto: affecting things past
ex vivo: of a biological process occurring in an artificial environment outside the living organism
ex-directory: (of telephone numbers) not listed in the telephone directory
exact: marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
exacting: requiring precise accuracy
exacting: having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
exacting: severe and unremitting in making demands
exaggerated: represented as greater than is true or reasonable
exanimate: deprived of life; no longer living
exasperating: extremely annoying or displeasing
exaugural: occurring at or marking the close of a term of office
exceeding: far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
excellent: very good; of the highest quality
exceptionable: liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
exceptional: deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
excess: more than is needed, desired, or required
excessive: unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
excessive: beyond normal limits
exchangeable: suitable to be exchanged
exchangeable: capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
exchanged: changed for (replaced by) something different
excitable: easily excited
excitable: capable of responding to stimuli
excitant: (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
excited: in an aroused state
exciting: creating or arousing excitement
exciting: stimulating interest and discussion
exclusive: excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
exclusive: not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
exclusive: not divided or shared with others
excogitative: concerned with excogitating or having the power of excogitation
exculpatory: clearing of guilt or blame
excusable: capable of being overlooked
excusable: easily excused or forgiven
excused: granted exemption
executable: capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
executed: put to death as punishment
exemplary: worthy of imitation
exemplifying: clarifying by use of examples
exempt: (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
exempt: (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation
exergonic: (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy
exhausted: drained physically
exhausted: depleted of energy, force, or strength
exhaustible: capable of being used up
exhaustible: capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted
exhausting: producing exhaustion
exhaustive: performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
exhibitionistic: compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by public exposure or exaggerated behavior
exhilarated: made joyful
exhilarating: making lively and cheerful
exhortative: giving strong encouragement
exiguous: extremely scanty
existent: having existence or being or actuality
existent: being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
existential: derived from experience or the experience of existence
existing: presently existing
existing: existing in something specified
exocentric: not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents
exogamic: pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
exogamic: characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogenic: derived or originating externally
exorbitant: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
exoteric: suitable for the general public
exothermal: (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
exotic: strikingly strange or unusual
expandable: able to expand or be expanded
expandable: (of gases) capable of expansion
expanded: increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
expansive: able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
expansive: marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur
expansive: of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
expansive: friendly and open and willing to talk
expectable: to be expected
expected: considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
expedient: serving to promote your interest
expedient: appropriate to a purpose; practical
expeditionary: (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
expeditious: marked by speed and efficiency
expendable: suitable to be expended
expendable: (used of funds) remaining after taxes
expensive: high in price or charging high prices
experienced: having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
experimental: of the nature of or undergoing an experiment
expert: of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood
expiable: capable of being atoned for
expired: having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
explainable: capable of being understood
explanatory: serving or intended to explain or make clear
explicable: capable of being explicated or accounted for
explicit: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
exploded: showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
exploitative: tending to exploit or make use of
exploited: developed or used to greatest advantage
exploited: (of persons) taken advantage of
explorative: serving in or intended for exploration or discovery
explosive: serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
explosive: sudden and loud
explosive: liable to lead to sudden change or violence
exportable: suitable for export
exposed: with no protection or shield
exposed: not covered with clothing
expositive: serving to expound or set forth
express: not tacit or implied
express: without unnecessary stops
expressed: communicated in words
expressible: capable of being expressed
expressive: characterized by expression
expurgated: having material deleted
exquisite: of extreme beauty
exquisite: intense or sharp
exquisite: lavishly elegant and refined
extant: still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
extendable: capable of being lengthened
extended: fully extended or stretched forth
extended: beyond the literal or primary sense
extended: large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
extensible: capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out
extensional: defining a word by listing the class of entities to which the word correctly applies
extensive: of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
extenuating: partially excusing or justifying
exterior: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building
exterminable: capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out
external: purely outward or superficial
external: happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
external: coming from the outside
external: from or between other countries
exterritorial: outside territorial limits or jurisdiction
extinct: (of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive
extinct: no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
extinct: being out or having grown cold
extinguishable: capable of being extinguished or killed
extinguished: of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
extra: added to a regular schedule
extractable: capable of being extracted
extracurricular: outside the regular duties of your job or profession
extracurricular: outside the regular academic curriculum
extrajudicial: beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted
extralegal: not regulated or sanctioned by law
extramural: carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community
extraneous: not essential
extraneous: not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source
extraneous: not pertinent to the matter under consideration
extraordinaire: extraordinary in a particular capacity
extraordinary: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
extraordinary: (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
extraordinary: far more than usual or expected
extrasensory: seemingly outside normal sensory channels
extravagant: recklessly wasteful
extraversive: directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality
extravert: being concerned with the social and physical environment
extreme: far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree
extreme: beyond a norm in views or actions
extreme: most distant in any direction
extreme: of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
extremist: (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
extricable: capable of being extricated
extrinsic: not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
extrospective: not introspective; examining what is outside yourself
extroverted: at ease in talking to others
extrovertish: being somewhat extroverted
extrusive: of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth's surface
exuberant: produced or growing in extreme abundance
exultant: joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
eye-deceiving: creating the illusion of seeing reality
eyed: having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
eyeless: lacking eyes or eyelike features
eyeless: lacking sight
eyelike: suggesting an eye or eyes
eyes-only: official classification for documents; meant to be seen by only the person to whom it is directed
fab: extremely pleasing
fabian: using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation
fabled: celebrated in fable or legend
fabricated: formed or conceived by the imagination
fabulous: barely credible
fabulous: based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
face-saving: maintaining dignity or prestige
face-to-face: in each other's presence
faced: having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
faceless: without a face or identity
faceted: having facets
facile: performing adroitly and without effort
facile: superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
facilitative: freeing from difficulty or impediment
facilitatory: inducing or aiding in facilitating neural activity
fact-finding: designed to find information or ascertain facts
factitious: not produced by natural forces
factory-made: produced in quantity at a factory
facultative: able to exist under more than one set of conditions
facultative: granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something
faddish: intensely fashionable for a short time
fail-safe: guaranteed not to fail
fail-safe: eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction
failing: below acceptable in performance
faineant: disinclined to work or exertion
faint: indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
faint: lacking conviction or boldness or courage
faint: lacking strength or vigor
faint: weak and likely to lose consciousness
faint: deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
fair: attractively feminine
fair: (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
fair: free of clouds or rain
fair: (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
fair: not excessive or extreme
fair: gained or earned without cheating or stealing
fair: free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
fair-and-square: just and honest
fair-minded: of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced
faithful: steadfast in affection or allegiance
faithful: not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
faithless: having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
fake: not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
falcate: curved like a sickle
fallacious: based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information
fallacious: containing or based on a fallacy
fallen: having dropped by the force of gravity
fallen: having fallen in or collapsed
fallen: having lost your chastity
fallen: killed in battle
fallible: likely to fail or make errors
fallible: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
falling: becoming lower or less in degree or value
falling: decreasing in amount or degree
fallow: left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
fallow: undeveloped but potentially useful
false: designed to deceive
false: deliberately deceptive
false: erroneous and usually accidental
false: not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
false: arising from error
false: inaccurate in pitch
false: (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
falsetto: artificially high; above the normal voice range
faltering: unsteady in speech or action
familial: occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
familiar: within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
familiar: well known or easily recognized
familiar: having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
familiarising: serving to make familiar
fan-leafed: having fan-shaped leaves
fan-shaped: shaped in the form of a fan
fanatic: marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
fanciful: having a curiously intricate quality
fanciful: not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
fanciful: indulging in or influenced by fancy
fancy: not plain; decorative or ornamented
fancy-free: having no commitments or responsibilities; carefree
fang-like: resembling a fang
fanlike: resembling a fan
fanned: especially spread in a fan shape
fantastic: extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
fantastic: existing in fancy only
fantastic: extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic: fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
far: being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle
far: beyond a norm in opinion or actions
far: being of a considerable distance or length
far: located at a great distance in time or space or degree
far left: radical or extremely liberal
far-flung: remote
far-flung: distributed over a considerable extent
far-out: (informal) strikingly unconventional
far-right: opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
faraway: far removed mentally
faraway: very far away in space or time
farcical: broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
farfetched: (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing
farfetched: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
farseeing: planning prudently for the future
farsighted: able to see distant objects clearly
farther: more distant in especially space or time
farther: more distant in especially degree
farthermost: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
fascinated: having your attention fixated as though by a spell
fashionable: popular and considered appealing or fashionable at the time
fashionable: being or in accordance with current social fashions
fashionable: having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
fashioned: planned and made or fashioned artistically
fast: at a rapid tempo
fast: (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time
fast: acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
fast: (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time
fast: resistant to destruction or fading
fast: (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds
fast asleep: sleeping deeply
fast: securely fixed in place
fast: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
fast: hurried and brief
fast-breaking: occurring rapidly as a series of events in rapid succession
fast-flying: moving swiftly
fast-footed: having rapidly moving feet
fast-paced: of communication that proceeds rapidly
fastened: firmly closed or secured
fastened: fastened with strings or cords
fastidious: giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
fastigiate: having clusters of erect branches (often appearing to form a single column)
fat: having an (over)abundance of flesh
fat: having a relatively large diameter
fat: containing or composed of fat
fat: marked by great fruitfulness
fat: lucrative
fat-free: without fat or fat solids
fat-soluble: soluble in fats
fatal: bringing death
fatal: controlled or decreed by fate; predetermined
fatal: having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
fateful: ominously prophetic
fatherless: having no living father
fatherless: not having a known or legally responsible father
fatherlike: like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
fathomable: (of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended
fathomable: (of depth) capable of being sounded or measured for depth
fattened: (of market animals) made ready for market
fattening: subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
fattish: somewhat fat
faultfinding: tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions
faultless: without fault or error
faulty: characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
favorable: encouraging or approving or pleasing
favorable: (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
favorable: presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
favorite: appealing to the general public
fawn-colored: having the color of a fawn
fearful: experiencing or showing fear
fearful: extremely distressing
fearful: timid by nature or revealing timidity
fearless: oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
feathered: having or covered with feathers
feathered: adorned with feathers or plumes
featherless: having no feathers
featherlike: resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
feathery: characterized by a covering of feathers
featured: having facial features as specified; usually used in combination
featured: made a feature or highlight; given prominence
featureless: lacking distinguishing characteristics or features
feckless: not fit to assume responsibility
feckless: generally incompetent and ineffectual
feculent: foul with waste matter
fecund: capable of producing offspring or vegetation
fecund: intellectually productive
federal: characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
federal: national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
Federal: being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
federate: united under a central government
feeble: pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
feeble: lacking strength
feigned: not genuine
feisty: quick to take offense
feisty: showing courage
felicitous: exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
felicitous: marked by good fortune
felted: made by combining fibers with a binder using heat and pressure
female: being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
female: for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls
feminine: associated with women and not with men
feminine: of grammatical gender
feminine: (music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable
feminine: befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
fencelike: resembling a fence
feral: wild and menacing
ferned: abounding in or covered with ferns
fernless: devoid of ferns
fernlike: resembling ferns especially in leaf shape
ferocious: marked by extreme and violent energy
ferret-sized: having the approximate size of a ferret
fertile: capable of reproducing
fertile: bearing in abundance especially offspring
fertilizable: capable of being fertilized
fervent: (archaic) extremely hot, burning, or glowing
festal: offering fun and gaiety
fetching: very attractive; capturing interest
fetid: offensively malodorous
fettered: bound by chains fastened around the ankles
feudatory: owing feudal allegiance to or being subject to a sovereign
fevered: highly or nervously excited
feverish: having or affected by a fever
feverish: marked by intense agitation or emotion
few: a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
fewer: (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
fewest: (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number
fey: slightly insane
fibrous: having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
fibrous: (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
fickle: marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
fictile: capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
fictile: susceptible to being led or directed
fictive: capable of imaginative creation
fiddle-shaped: (of a leaf shape) having rounded ends and a contracted center
fiddling: (informal) small and of little importance
fiducial: based on trust
fierce: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
fiery: very intense
fiery: like or suggestive of fire
fig-shaped: shaped in the form of a fig
figural: consisting of or forming human or animal figures
figurative: (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
figured: (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
filamentlike: thin in diameter; resembling a thread
file-like: resembling a file
filial: relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
filled: (of time) taken up
filled: (usually followed by `with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
filmable: (used of a story or literary work) capable of being adapted to motion picture form
filmed: recorded on film; made into a movie
filter-tipped: of a cigar or cigarette; having a tip designed to filter the smoke
filthy: disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
fimbriate: having a fringe of slender processes
fin de siecle: relating to or characteristic of the end of a century (especially the end of the 19th century)
finable: liable to a fine
final: not to be altered or undone
final: conclusive in a process or progression
fine: characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment
fine: of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
fine: thin in thickness or diameter
fine: minutely precise especially in differences in meaning
fine: free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity
fine-grained: consisting of fine particles
fine-leafed: having fine leaves
fine-textured: having a smooth, fine-grained structure
fine-tooth: having fine teeth set close together
finer: (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence
finespun: developed in excessively fine detail
fingered: having or resembling a finger or fingers; often used in combination
fingerless: not having or having lost fingers
finical: exacting especially about details
finished: (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
finished: ended or brought to an end
finished: having a surface coating or finish applied
finished: (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected
finished: brought to ruin
finite: bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
finite: (of verbs) relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person
Finno-Ugric-speaking: able to communicate in a Finno-Ugric language
fire-resistant: difficult to burn
fireproof: impervious to damage by fire
firm: possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
firm: not subject to revision or change
firm: securely established
firm: (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
firm: not soft or yielding to pressure
firm: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
firm: not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
firm: strong and sure
first: highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
first: preceding all others in time or space or degree
first: ranking above all others
first: serving to set in motion
first-come-first-serve: not accepting reservations
first-string: of members of a team; not substitutes
first-string: being a regular member of a team
first-year: used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)
firsthand: received directly from a source
fishy: not as expected
fissile: capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain
fissile: capable of undergoing nuclear fission
fissiparous: reproducing by fission
fistular: hollow and tube-shaped like a reed
fit: physically and mentally sound or healthy
fit: meeting adequate standards for a purpose
fit: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
fitful: intermittently stopping and starting
fitful: occurring in spells and often abruptly
fitted out: furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation
fitter: improved in health or physical condition
fitting: being precisely fitting and right
five-lobed: having five lobes
five-needled: (of conifers) having five needles
five-petaled: (of flowers) having five petals
five-pointed: having five points
five-sided: having five sides
five-year-old: five years of age
fivefold: having five units or components
fixed: securely placed or fastened or set
fixed: (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
fixed: incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g.
fixed: fixed and unmoving
fizzing: hissing and bubbling
flabby: out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
flaccid: drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
flagitious: extremely wicked, deeply criminal
flakey: made of or easily forming flakes
flamboyant: marked by ostentation but often tasteless
flame-colored: having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
flame-orange: of orange tinged with red
flameproof: resistant to catching fire
flammable: easily ignited
flash-frozen: (used of foods) preserved by freezing sufficiently rapidly to retain flavor and nutritional value
flashy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
flat: commercially inactive
flat: having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness
flat: lacking contrast or shading between tones
flat: horizontally level
flat: (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone
flat: having lost effervescence
flat: having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
flat: not reflecting light; not glossy
flat: sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
flat: stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
flat-growing: of plants that grow relatively low to the ground
flat-top: having a flat or flattened upper surface
flatbottom: having a flat bottom
flatfooted: with feet flat on the ground; not tiptoe
flatfooted: having broad flat feet that usually turn outward
flatfooted: forthright and explicit
flatfooted: unprepared and unable to react quickly
flattened: having been flattened
flattering: showing or representing to advantage
flatulent: generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flaunty: inclined to flaunt
flavorful: full of flavor
flawless: without a flaw
flaxen: of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
fledged: (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
fledged: (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
fledgeless: (of an arrow) not equipped with feathers
fledgeling: (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers
fleeceable: naive and easily deceived or tricked
fleet: moving very fast
fleeting: lasting for a markedly brief time
Flemish-speaking: able to communicate in Flemish
flesh-colored: having a bright red or pinkish color
flesh-eating: (of animals) carnivorous
fleshed out: given substance or detail; completed
fleshy: usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
flexible: capable of being changed
flexible: able to flex; able to bend easily
flexible: bending and snapping back readily without breaking
flexuous: having turns or windings
flighted: having feathers
flightless: incapable of flying
flighty: guided by whim and fancy
flighty: unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
flimsy: lacking substance or significance
flimsy: lacking solidity or strength
flimsy: not convincing
flint: showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
flip: marked by casual disrespect
flippant: showing inappropriate levity
flipper-like: having limbs that are used as flippers
floating: inclined to move or be moved about
floating: (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position
floating: not definitely committed to a party or policy
floating: borne up by or suspended in a liquid
floccose: (of plants) having tufts of soft woolly hairs
flocculent: having a fluffy character or appearance
floodlighted: illuminated by means of floodlights
floored: provided with a floor
floppy: hanging limply
floral: resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
florid: inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
floury: resembling flour in fine powdery texture
flowering: having a flower or bloom
flowerless: without flower or bloom and not producing seeds
flowery: marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
fluctuating: having unpredictable ups and downs
fluent: smooth and unconstrained in movement
fluid: in cash or easily convertible to cash
fluid: affording change (especially in social status)
fluid: characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape
fluid: subject to change; variable
fluorescent: brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light
fluorescent: emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source
flush: of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane
flush-seamed: laid edge to edge (not overlapping)
flushed: having the pinkish flush of health
flustered: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)
fly: (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
fly-by-night: ephemeral
fly-by-night: (of businesses and businessmen) untrustworthy or undependable
flyaway: (of hair or clothing) worn loose
flyblown: blemished, especially of reputation
flyblown: spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies
flyblown: foul and run-down and repulsive
foaming: producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
focal: having or localized centrally at a focus
focused: of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
focused: (of light rays) converging on a point
focused: being in focus or brought into focus
fogbound: enveloped in fog
fogged: obscured by fog
fogyish: (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
foldable: capable of being folded up and stored
foliaceous: bearing numerous leaves
foliaceous: (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
foliate: (often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves
foliolate: (often used as a combining form) having leaflets (compound leaves) or a specified kind or number of leaflets
folksy: belonging to the common people, especially in regard to speech patterns, attitudes, etc.
folksy: very informal and familiar
following: in the desired direction
following: going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
following: immediately following in time or order
following: about to be mentioned or specified
fond: absurd or silly because unlikely
fond: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
foodless: being without food
foolhardy: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
foolish: devoid of good sense or judgment
foolproof: not liable to failure
foot-shaped: shaped in the form of a foot
football-shaped: shaped in the form of a football
footed: having feet
footless: having no feet or analogous appendages
footloose: free to go or do as one pleases
footsore: having sore or tired feet
footsure: not liable to stumble or fall
for sale: available for purchase
for sure: not open to doubt
forbearing: showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
forbidden: excluded from use or mention
forced: made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency
forced: forced or compelled
forceful: characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
forceless: lacking force; feeble
forcible: impelled by physical force especially against resistance
fordable: shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle
fore: situated at or toward the bow of a vessel
fore-and-aft: parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
foregoing: especially of writing or speech; going before
forehand: (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
forehanded: having provided for the future
foreign: of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
foreign: relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
foreign-born: of persons born in another area or country than that lived in
foremost: situated closest to the bow
foremost: preceding all others in spatial position
forensic: used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
forensic: of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
foreordained: established or prearranged unalterably
foreseeable: capable of being anticipated
forested: covered with forest
forethoughtful: thoughtful of the future
forgetful: not mindful or attentive
forgetful: failing to keep in mind
forgetful: (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
forgettable: easily forgotten
forgiving: inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
forlorn: marked by or showing hopelessness
form-only: being a matter of form only; lacking substance
formal: being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
formal: (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms
formal: logically deductive
formal: characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
formalised: given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
formative: capable of forming new cells and tissues
formative: forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
formed: having or given a form or shape
former: referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
former: (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
formidable: extremely impressive in strength or excellence
formidable: inspiring fear
formless: having no physical form
formulaic: characterized by or in accordance with some formula
formulated: devised; developed according to an orderly plan
forte: (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) loud; with force
fortemente: (chiefly a direction or description in music) loud and strong
forthcoming: available when required or as promised
fortified: having something added to increase the strength
fortissimo: (chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong
fortuitous: occurring by happy chance
fortunate: having unexpected good fortune
fortunate: supremely favored
fortunate: presaging good fortune
forward: at or near or directed toward the front
forward: used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty
forward: of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle
fossilised: set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
fossorial: (of limbs and feet) adapted for digging
foster: providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
foul: (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
foul-mouthed: using foul or obscene language
found: come upon unexpectedly or after searching
four-footed: having four feet
four-lane: having two lanes for traffic in each direction
four-lobed: having four lobes
four-needled: (of conifers) having four needles
four-party: involving four parties
four-petaled: (of flowers) having four petals
four-ply: having a thickness made up of four layers or strands
four-pronged: having four prongs
four-sided: having four sides
four-year-old: four years of age
fourfold: four times as great or many
fourfold: having four units or components
fourpenny: used of nail size; 1 3/8 in or 3.8 cm long
foursquare: characterized by firm and unwavering conviction
fourth-year: used of the fourth and final year in United States high school or college
fractional: constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
fractious: unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome
fractious: stubbornly resistant to authority or control
fragile: vulnerably delicate
fragmental: consisting of small disconnected parts
fragrant: pleasant-smelling
frail: physically weak
framed: provided with a frame
frangible: capable of being broken
frank: clearly manifest; evident
frantic: excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
fraught: marked by distress
fraught: filled with or attended with
frayed: worn away or tattered along the edges
freakish: characteristic of a freak
freaky: strange and somewhat frightening
freckled: relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
free: unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion
free: not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
free: not held in servitude
free: not occupied or in use
free burning: (of an electric arc) continuous
free: not literal
free: not taken up by scheduled activities
free-flying: able to fly through the air (as a bird)
free-living: not parasitic on another organism
free-range: of livestock and domestic poultry; permitted to graze or forage rather than being confined to a feedlot
free-soil: where slavery was prohibited
free-swimming: (of animals) able to swim about; not attached
free-thinking: unwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion)
freeborn: born free of free parents
freehand: done by hand without mechanical aids or devices
freelance: serving for wages in a foreign army
freelance: working for yourself
freestanding: standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
freewheeling: free of restraints or rules
freewill: done of your own accord
freeze-dried: preserved by freezing and drying in a vacuum
freeze-dried: used of tissue or blood or serum or other biological substances; dried by freezing in a high vacuum
French-speaking: able to communicate in French
frenzied: affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
frequent: frequently encountered
frequent: coming at short intervals or habitually
fresh: recently made, produced, or harvested
fresh: not canned or otherwise preserved
fresh: (of a cycle) beginning or occurring again
fresh: having recently calved and therefore able to give milk
fresh: improperly forward or bold
fresh: with restored energy
fresh: original and of a kind not seen before
fresh: not containing or composed of salt water
fresh: not soured or preserved
fresh: not yet used or soiled
fresh-cut: cut recently
fretful: habitually complaining
fretted: having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
friendless: excluded from a society
friendly: characteristic of or befitting a friend
friendly: of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
friendly: easy to understand or use
friendly: inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile
frightened: thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
frightened: made afraid
frigid: devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
frigorific: causing cold; cooling or chilling
frilled: having decorative ruffles or frills
fringed: having a decorative edging of hanging cords or strips
fringed: surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
fringed: having edges irregularly and finely slashed
fringy: at or constituting a border or edge
frisky: playful like a lively kitten
frivolous: not serious in content or attitude or behavior
front: relating to or located in the front
frontal: belonging to the front part
frontal: of or adjacent to the forehead or frontal bone
frontal: meeting front to front
frore: very cold
frost-bound: (of the ground) made hard by frost
frostbitten: injured by freezing or partial freezing
frosted: (of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
frosty: covered with frost
froward: habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
frowning: showing displeasure or anger
frowsty: stale and unclean smelling
frowsy: negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
frozen: turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
frozen: not thawed
frozen: not convertible to cash
frozen: absolutely still
fruitful: productive or conducive to producing in abundance
fruiting: capable of bearing fruit
fruity: tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
frustrating: discouraging by hindering
frustrating: preventing realization or attainment of a desire
fucked-up: snarled or stalled in complete confusion
fueled: heated, driven, or produced by burning fuel
fuggy: (British informal) poorly ventilated
fugly: (slang) extremely ugly
fulfilled: completed to perfection
fulgurating: sharp and piercing
full: containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
full: (of sound) having marked deepness and body
full: having the normally expected amount
full: filled to satisfaction with food or drink
full: complete in extent or degree and in every particular
full: having ample fabric
full-blooded: endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
full-blown: having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness
full-blown: fully ripe; at the height of bloom
full-bodied: marked by richness and fullness of flavor
full-dress: complete in every respect
full-face: looking forward
full-fashioned: knitted to fit the shape of the body
full-fledged: (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
full-fledged: (of persons, e.g.) having gained full status
full-length: representing or accommodating the entire length
full-length: complete
full-page: occupying an entire page in a book or paper
full-size: being of the same size as an original
full-strength: (of an alcoholic drink) without water
full-term: gestated for the entire duration of normal pregnancy
full-time: for the entire time appropriate to an activity
fulminant: sudden and severe
fumed: (of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
functional: designed for or adapted to a function or use
functional: involving or affecting function rather than physiology
functional: designed for or capable of a particular function or use
functional: fit or ready for use or service
functional: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
functionally illiterate: having reading and writing skills insufficient for ordinary practical needs
functioning: performing or able to perform its regular function
fundamental: far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
fundamental: being or involving basic facts or principles
funded: furnished with funds
funereal: suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
fungible: of goods or commodities; freely exchangeable for or replaceable by another of like nature or kind in the satisfaction of an obligation
funky: stylish and modern in an unconventional way
funky: in a state of cowardly fright
funky: (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
funnel-shaped: shaped in the form of a funnel
funny: experiencing odd bodily sensations
fur-bearing: of animals having fur (especially of commercial quality)
furled: rolled up and secured
furlike: resembling fur
furred: covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
furrowed: having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
furtive: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
fuscous: of something having a dusky brownish grey color
fusible: capable of being melted and fused
fusty: old-fashioned and out of date
futile: producing no result or effect
future: effective in or looking toward the future
future: yet to be or coming
future: (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
future-day: yet to come
futureless: having no prospect or hope of a future
fuzzed: covering with fine light hairs
fuzzy: confused and not coherent; not clearly thought out
gabled: (of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
Gaelic-speaking: able to communicate in Gaelic
gainful: yielding a fair profit
gainly: graceful and pleasing
gallant: unflinching in battle or action
gallant: having or displaying great dignity or nobility
galore: in great numbers
game: willing to face danger
gamey: (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
gammy: (British informal) sore or lame
gamopetalous: having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a corolla shaped like a tube or funnel
gangling: tall and thin
gangling: tall and thin and having long slender limbs
gangrenous: suffering from tissue death
gap-toothed: having widely spaced teeth
garden: the usual or familiar type
garnet-colored: having the color of garnet
gas-filled: full of a gas
gaseous: existing as or having characteristics of a gas
gasified: converted into a gas or vapor
gassy: resembling gas
gauche: lacking social polish
gaumless: (British informal) lacking intelligence and vitality
gauntleted: wearing a protective glove
gay: given to social pleasures often including dissipation
gay: homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
gay: full of or showing high-spirited merriment
geared: equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
gelatinlike: thick like gelatin
general: somewhat indefinite
general: applying to all or most members of a category or group
general: affecting the entire body
general: prevailing among and common to the general public
general: not specialized or limited to one class of things
generalised: not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment
generative: producing new life or offspring
generative: having the ability to produce or originate
generic: applicable to an entire class or group
generic: (of drugs) not protected by trademark
generous: not petty in character and mind
generous: willing to give and share unstintingly
generous: more than is usual or necessary
genial: agreeable, conducive to comfort
geniculate: bent at a sharp angle
gentle: having or showing a kindly or tender nature
gentle: quiet and soothing
gentle: soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
gentlemanlike: befitting a man of good breeding
genuine: not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
geocentric: having the earth as the center
geographic: determined by geography
geometric: characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
geostationary: of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth
geosynchronous: of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth)
German-speaking: able to communicate in German
germane: relevant and appropriate
germfree: free from germs or pathogenic organisms; sterile
germinal: containing seeds of later development
germy: full of germs or pathological microorganisms
gesticulating: making gestures while speaking
gestural: being other than verbal communication
gestural: used of the language of the deaf
getable: capable of being obtained
ghastly: shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
ghoulish: suggesting the horror of death and decay
gibbose: (used of the moon) more than half full
gifted: endowed with talent or talents
gigantic: so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
Gilbertian: wildly comic and improbable as in Gilbert and Sullivan operas
gilded: based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
gilded: made from or covered with gold
gilt-edged: having gilded edges as the pages of a book
gilt-edged: of the highest quality or value
gimbaled: supported on gimbals and remaining steady or level when the base tips
ginger: (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color
ginger-scented: smelling of ginger
gingerly: with extreme care or delicacy
gingery: having a taste like that of ginger
girlish: befitting or characteristic of a young girl
given: acknowledged as a supposition
glabrescent: lacking hair or a similar growth or tending to become hairless
glabrous: having no hair or similar growth; smooth
glaciated: covered with ice (as by a glacier) or affected by glacial action
glad: feeling happy appreciation
glad: showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
glad: eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
gladsome: experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
glamorous: having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glass-like: resembling glass
glassed: fitted or covered with glass
glassless: not furnished with glass
glassy: resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
glassy: (used of eyes) lacking liveliness
glassy: (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
glaucous: having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants
glazed: (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture
glazed: having a shiny surface or coating
glib: marked by lack of intellectual depth
glib: artfully persuasive in speech
glib: having only superficial plausibility
glimmery: shining softly and intermittently
glistening: reflecting light
global: involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
gloomful: depressingly dark
glorious: having or deserving or conferring glory
glorious: having great beauty and splendor
glossy: superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
glossy-coated: having glossy hair
gloved: having the hands covered with gloves
gloveless: devoid of gloves
glowing: highly enthusiastic
glued: affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
gluey: having the sticky properties of an adhesive
glum: moody and melancholic
glutted: exceeding demand
gluttonous: given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
gnarled: used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
gnomish: used of small deformed creatures
gnostic: possessing intellectual or esoteric knowledge of spiritual things
go: functioning correctly and ready for action
go-as-you-please: not bound by rule or law or convention
goal-directed: having a purpose
goalless: having no points scores
goateed: having a small pointed chin beard
goblet-shaped: resembling the shape of a goblet
gobsmacked: utterly astounded
godforsaken: located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
godless: not revering god
godly: showing great reverence for god
goggle-eyed: with eyes or mouth open in surprise
going: in full operation
gold-colored: having the color of gold
golden: suggestive of gold
golden: marked by peace and prosperity
golden-brown: of brown tinged with gold
golden-green: of green tinged with gold
golden-yellow: of yellow tinged with gold
gone: used up or no longer available
good: thorough
good: generally admired
good: morally admirable
good: having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
good: agreeable or pleasing
good: capable of pleasing
good enough: adequately good for the circumstances
good for you: promoting health; healthful
good: not forged
good: of moral excellence
good: most suitable or right for a particular purpose
good: tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
good: appealing to the mind
good: in excellent physical condition
good: not left to spoil
good: resulting favorably
good-for-naught: without merit; of little or no value or use
good-natured: having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
goodish: moderately good of its kind
goodish: large in amount or extent or degree
goody-goody: affectedly or smugly good or self-righteous
gooey: soft and sticky
goofy: ludicrous, foolish
Gordian: extremely intricate; usually in phrase `Gordian knot'
gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
gothic: characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque
gothic: as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
gouty: suffering from gout
governing: responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
governmental: relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
gowned: wearing a gown
graceful: characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
graceless: lacking graciousness
graceless: lacking grace; clumsy
gracile: slender and graceful
gracious: characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
gracious: disposed to bestow favors
gradable: capable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)
gradational: taking place by degrees
grade-appropriate: the quality of ability and work that is appropriate for students in a specified grade
grade-constructed: constructed at ground level
graded: arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
gradual: (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
gradual: proceeding in small stages
graduate: of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
Graeco-Roman: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially their art, literature, or culture
Gram-negative: (of bacteria) being of or relating to a bacterium that does not retain the violet stain used in Gram's method
Gram-positive: (of bacteria) being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method
grammatical: conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
grand: the most important and magnificent in adornment
grand: large and impressive in physical size or extent
grandiloquent: lofty in style
grandiloquent: puffed up with vanity
grandiose: impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
grandiose: affectedly genteel
granitelike: hard as granite
granulated: made grainy or formed into granules
grape-sized: having the approximate size of a grape
grapey: having a taste like that of grapes
graphic: describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
graphic: written or drawn or engraved
graphic: evoking lifelike images within the mind
grass-covered: covered with grass
grass-eating: feeding on grasses
grassless: lacking grass
grasslike: resembling grass
grassroots: of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
grassroots: fundamental
grassy: abounding in grass
grassy-leafed: having leaves that resemble grass
grateful: affording comfort or pleasure
grateful: feeling or showing gratitude
gratified: having received what was desired
gratifying: pleasing to the mind or feeling
grating: unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
gratuitous: without cause
gratuitous: unnecessary and unwarranted
grave: of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
grave: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
gravelly: abounding in small stones
graven: cut into a desired shape
gray: showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
gray: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
gray: used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms)
gray: intermediate in character or position
gray-black: of black tinged with grey
gray-blue: of blue tinged with grey
gray-brown: of brown tinged with grey
gray-green: of green tinged with grey
grayish-pink: of pink tinged with grey
grayish-white: of white tinged with grey
grazed: scraped or touched lightly in passing
greased: smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
greaseproof: resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax
greasy: smeared or soiled with grease or oil
greasy: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
great: remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect
great: relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
great: of major significance or importance
greater: greater in size or importance or degree
greatest: highest in quality
greathearted: noble and generous in spirit
greedy: wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
green: looking pale and unhealthy
green: not fully developed or mature; not ripe
green-eyed: suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
greenish-brown: of brown tinged with green
greenish-gray: of grey tinged with green
greenish-white: of white flowers tinged with green
gregarious: instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
gregarious: (of plants) growing in groups that are close together
gregarious: (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
grievous: causing or marked by grief or anguish
grim: not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
grizzled: having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
groomed: neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
grooved: established as if settled into a groove or rut
groovy: (British informal) very chic
groping: acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
gross: lacking fine distinctions or detail
gross: before any deductions
gross: visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
gross: repellently fat
grotesque: distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
grotty: very unpleasant or offensive
ground-floor: on the floor closest to level with the ground
groundbreaking: being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
grouped: arranged into groups
grudging: of especially an attitude
grudging: petty or reluctant in giving or spending
gruff: deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
grumbling: continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
guarded: prudent
guided: subject to guidance or control especially after launching
guiding: exerting control or influence
guileless: free of deceit
guilt-ridden: feeling or revealing a sense of guilt
guilty: responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
guilty: showing a sense of guilt
guitar-shaped: shaped in the form of a guitar
gullible: easily tricked because of being too trusting
gum-like: resembling chewing gum
gummed: covered with adhesive gum
gung ho: very enthusiastic and dedicated
gushing: flowing profusely
gusseted: provided or reinforced with gussets
gusty: blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
gutless: lacking courage or vitality
gutless: weak in willpower, courage or vitality
gutsy: marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
gynandromorphic: having both male and female morphological characteristics
H-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter H
habitable: fit for habitation
habited: dressed in a habit
hagridden: tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears
haired: having or covered with hair
hairless: having no hair or fur
hairy: hazardous and frightening
halal: conforming to dietary laws
halal: proper or legitimate
halcyon: idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity
hale: exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
half: partial
half: consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
half: (of siblings) related through one parent only
half-and-half: in equal parts
half-baked: insufficiently cooked
half-blooded: (of animals) having only one purebred parent
half-bound: (of books) having the back bound in one material and the sides in another
half-clothed: inadequately clothed
half-evergreen: of a plant that is incompletely evergreen
half-hardy: (of plants) requiring protection from frost
half-hourly: occurring ever half hour
half-length: representing only the upper half of the body
half-length: abridged to half its original length
half-seas-over: British informal for `intoxicated'
half-size: half the usual or regular size
half-timber: having exposed wood framing with spaces filled with masonry, as in Tudor architecture
half-time: involving half the standard or customary time for an activity
half-track: having caterpillar treads on the rear and wheels in front
halfhearted: feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
halfway: at a point midway between two extremes
halfway: including only half or a portion
hallowed: worthy of religious veneration
hallucinatory: characterized by or characteristic of hallucination
hallucinogenic: capable of producing hallucinations
halting: fragmentary or halting from emotional strain
hammer-shaped: shaped in the form of a hammer
hammy: affectedly dramatic; overacted
hand-crafted: made by hand or a hand process
hand-down: passed on from one person to another
hand-hewn: cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
hand-loomed: made on a handloom
hand-operated: operated by hand
hand-to-hand: being at close quarters
hand-to-mouth: providing only bare essentials
handed: having or involving the use of hands
handed-down: having been passed along from generation to generation
handled: having a usually specified type of handle
handleless: having no handle
handless: without a hand or hands
hands-down: achieved without great effort
hands-off: not involving participation or intervention
hands-on: involving active participation
handsewn: sewn by hand rather than machine
handwritten: written by hand
handy: useful and convenient
handy: skillful with the hands
handy: easy to reach
hangdog: frightened into submission or compliance
haphazard: dependent upon or characterized by chance
haphazard: marked by great carelessness
hapless: deserving or inciting pity
haploid: of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
happy: enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
happy: well expressed and to the point
hard: dried out
hard: resisting weight or pressure
hard: dispassionate
hard: (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
hard to please: (of persons) fussy and demanding
hard up: not having enough money to pay for necessities
hard: given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
hard: very strong or vigorous
hard: being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
hard: produced without vibration of the vocal cords
hard: unfortunate or hard to bear
hard-and-fast: (of rules) stringently enforced
hard-baked: baked until hard
hard-bitten: tough and callous by virtue of experience
hard-boiled: (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid
hard-core: stubbornly resistant to change or improvement
hard-fought: requiring great effort
hard-hitting: aggressively and persistently persuasive
hard-hitting: characterized by or full of force and vigor
hard-of-hearing: having a hearing loss
hard-shelled: of animals or plants that have a hard shell
hardback: having a hard back or cover
hardcore: extremely explicit
hardcore: intensely loyal
hardened: protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
hardened: converted to solid form (as concrete)
hardened: made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
hardheaded: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
hardheaded: unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
hardhearted: lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
hardhearted: devoid of feeling for others
hardline: firm and uncompromising
hardly a: very few
hardscrabble: barely satisfying a lower standard
hardworking: characterized by hard work and perseverance
hardy: able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
hardy: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
harebrained: very foolish
harmful: causing or capable of causing harm
harmless: not causing or capable of causing harm
harmonic: relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
harmonious: musically pleasing
harmonious: existing together in harmony
harmonious: suitable and fitting
harmonious: exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
harmonizable: capable of being made harmonious or consistent
harnessed: brought under control and put to use
harp-shaped: shaped in the form of a harp
harsh: unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
harsh: severe
harsh: unkind or cruel or uncivil
harsh: unpleasantly stern
harsh-voiced: having an unusually harsh sound
hastate: (of a leaf shape) like a spear point, with flaring pointed lobes at the base
hasty: excessively quick
hasty: done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hatched: emerged from an egg
hateful: evoking or deserving hatred
hateful: characterized by malice
hatless: not wearing a hat
hatted: wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
haunted: inhabited by or as if by apparitions
haunted: showing emotional affliction or disquiet
haunted: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
haunting: having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect
haunting: continually recurring to the mind
hawkish: disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
hazardous: involving risk or danger
hazel: of a light brown or yellowish brown color
hazel-brown: of brown tinged with hazel
head-on: characterized by direct opposition
head-to-head: inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition
head-to-head: involving two persons; intimately private
headed: having a heading or caption
headed: having a head of a specified kind or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination
headed: having a heading or course in a certain direction
headed: of leafy vegetables; having formed into a head
headfirst: with the head foremost
headless: not having a head or formed without a head
headlike: having a protuberance that resembles a head
heads-up: fully alert and watchful
heady: extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
heady: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
healthful: conducive to good health of body or mind
healthful: free from filth and pathogens
healthy: financially secure and functioning well
healthy: having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
healthy: exercising or showing good judgment
heard: detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
hearing: able to perceive sound
hearsay: heard through another rather than directly
heart-healthy: of foods that are low in fats and sodium and other ingredients that may foster heart disease
heart-whole: with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
heartening: cheerfully encouraging
heartless: devoid of courage or enthusiasm
heartwarming: causing gladness and pleasure
hearty: consuming abundantly and with gusto
hearty: without reservation
hearty: showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
hearty: providing abundant nourishment
heatable: capable of becoming hot
heated: marked by emotional heat; vehement
heated: made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated')
heatless: without generating heat
heaven-sent: peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
heavenly: of or belonging to heaven or god
heavenward: directed toward heaven or the sky
heavier-than-air: relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces
heavily traveled: subject to much traffic or travel
heavy: (of an actor or role) being or playing the villain
heavy: made of fabric having considerable thickness
heavy: of relatively large extent and density
heavy: of comparatively great physical weight or density
heavy: unusually great in degree or quantity or number
heavy: large and powerful; especially designed for heavy loads or rough work
heavy: marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness
heavy: dense or inadequately leavened and hence likely to cause distress in the alimentary canal
heavy: of the military or industry; using (or being) the heaviest and most powerful armaments or weapons or equipment
heavy: of great intensity or power or force
heavy: (physics, chemistry) being or containing an isotope with greater than average atomic mass or weight
heavy: sharply inclined
heavy: requiring or showing effort
heavy: lacking lightness or liveliness
heavy: darkened by clouds
heavy: slow and laborious because of weight
heavy: (of sleep) deep and complete
heavy: full and loud and deep
heavy: full of; bearing great weight
heavy-armed: having massive arms
heavy-coated: wearing a heavy coat
heavy-duty: designed for heavy work
heavy-footed: (of movement) lacking ease or lightness
heavy-handed: unjustly domineering
heavy-limbed: having heavy limbs
heavyhearted: depressed
hebdomadal: of or occurring every seven days
hebephrenic: suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior
hedged: evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
heedless: characterized by careless unconcern
heedless: marked by or paying little heed or attention
hefty: of considerable weight and size
heightening: reaching a higher intensity
heliocentric: having the sun as the center
hell-bent: recklessly determined
helmet-shaped: having the convex shape of a helmet
helmeted: equipped with or wearing a helmet
helpful: providing assistance or serving a useful function
helpless: unable to manage independently
helpless: lacking in or deprived of strength or power
helpless: unable to function; without help
helter-skelter: with undue hurry and confusion
hemimetabolic: (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
hemostatic: tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
hep: informed about the latest trends
hepatotoxic: toxic to the liver
heralded: publicly announced
heraldic: indicative of or announcing something to come
herbaceous: characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
herbivorous: feeding only on plants
herculean: extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
herculean: displaying superhuman strength or power
here: being here now
heritable: capable of being inherited
hermaphrodite: of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs
hermaphroditic: of or relating to monoclinous plants
hermetic: completely sealed; completely airtight
heroic: having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
hesitant: lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Hesperian: denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
het up: worked up emotionally by anger or excitement
heterocercal: possessing a tail with the upper lobe larger than the lower and with the vertebral column prolonged into the upper lobe
heterocyclic: containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
heterodactyl: (of bird feet) having the first and second toes directed backward the third and fourth forward
heteroecious: of parasites; passing through different stages of the life cycle on different host species
heterogeneous: originating outside the body
heterogeneous: consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
heteroicous: having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
heterologic: not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
heterologous: derived from organisms of a different but related species
heterometabolic: (of an insect) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the nymph is essentially like the adult and there is no pupal stage
heterosexual: sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
heterozygous: having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
heuristic: of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
hexed: (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune
hi-fi: characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction
hidden: difficult to find
hidden: designed to elude detection
hidebound: stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
hideous: grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
hideous: so extremely ugly as to be terrifying
hierarchal: classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
hieratic: adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
high: greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
high: (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
high: used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
high: happy and excited and energetic
high: slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
high-altitude: occurring at or from a relative high altitude
high-backed: having a high back
high-ceilinged: having a higher than normal ceiling
high-class: pretentiously elegant
high-crowned: (of a hat) having a high crown
high-energy: providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction
high-energy: vigorously energetic or forceful
high-flown: pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
high-grade: surpassing in quality
high-interest: (used of loans) charging a relatively large percentage of the amount borrowed
high-keyed: (of persons) excitable
high-level: at an elevated level in rank or importance
high-necked: (of a garment) having a high neckline
high-octane: used of gasoline; having a high octane number
high-performance: modified to give superior performance
high-pitched: set at a sharp or high angle or slant
high-potential: operating on or powered by a high voltage
high-powered: (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
high-principled: having high principles
high-resolution: producing images that are sharp and finely detailed
high-rise: used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall
high-speed: operating at high speed
high-stepped: having or moving with a high step
high-sudsing: (used of e.g. detergents) producing many suds
high-tech: resembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices
high-tension: subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage
high-top: (of shoes or boots) having relatively high uppers
high-yield: yielding a large amount of agricultural or industrial production
highbrow: highly cultured or educated
higher: of education beyond the secondary level
higher: advanced in complexity or elaboration
higher-ranking: having a higher rank
highflying: extravagant or ambitious or extreme in aims or opinions
highflying: moving upward or along at a considerable height
highland: used of high or hilly country
highly infective: (of a microorganism) extremely infective
highly sensitive: readily affected by various agents
highly-sexed: having excessive sexual desire or appeal
hilarious: marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
hipless: having or seeming to have no hips
hipped: (of a roof) sloping on all sides
hipped: having hips; or having hips as specified (usually in combination)
hired: having services engaged for a fee
hispid: (of animals or plants) having stiff coarse hairs or bristles
historic: important in history
historic: belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
historical: having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary
histrionic: characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
hit-and-run: involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident
hit-and-run: designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape
hitless: (of a batter) without a hit
hoary: ancient
hobnailed: marked by the wearing of heavy boots studded with hobnails
hoggish: resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
hole-and-corner: relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
holey: allowing passage in and out
holier-than-thou: excessively or hypocritically pious
holistic: emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
hollow: lacking in substance or character
hollow: as if echoing in a hollow space
hollow: not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
hollow-horned: having horns that are hollow
Hollywood: flashy and vulgar
holographic: written wholly in the handwriting of the signer
holometabolic: (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
holophytic: obtaining nourishment as green plants do
holozoic: obtaining nourishment as animals do by ingesting complex organic matter
holy: belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
home: used of your own ground
home: inside the country
home-baked: baked at home
home-brewed: brewed at home
home-cured: cured at home
home-loving: devoted to home duties and pleasures
home-style: as if in the home
homebound: confined usually by illness
homegrown: grown or originating in a particular place
homeless: without nationality or citizenship
homelike: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
homely: without artificial refinement or elegance
homely: plain and unpretentious
homely: lacking in physical beauty or proportion
homemade: made or produced in the home or by yourself
homeothermic: of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
homesick: longing to return home
homespun: made of cloth spun or woven in the home
homespun: of textiles; having a rough surface
homeward: oriented toward home
homicidal: characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
hominal: of humankind as a species
homing: orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
hominian: characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures
hominine: characteristic of humankind
homocercal: possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)
homochromatic: (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
homocyclic: containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind especially carbon atoms
homoerotic: of or concerning homosexual love
homogeneous: all of the same or similar kind or nature
homogenised: made homogeneous
homogenised: formed by blending unlike elements especially by reducing one element to particles and dispersing them throughout another substance
homologic: similar in evolutionary origin but not in function
homologous: having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
homologous: corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
homophobic: prejudiced against homosexual people
homophonic: having a single melodic line with accompaniment
homophonic: having the same sound
homosexual: sexually attracted to members of your own sex
homozygous: having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
honest: marked by truth
honest: without dissimulation; frank
honest: without pretensions
honest: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honest-to-god: (used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine
honey: of something having the color of honey
honey-colored: having the color of honey
honey-scented: smelling of honey
honeyed: with honey added
honeylike: resembling honey
honorable: worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
honorary: given as an honor without the normal duties
honorific: conferring or showing honor or respect
hoofed: having or resembling hoofs
hook-nosed: having an aquiline nose
hook-shaped: shaped in the form of a hook
hooked: having or resembling a hook (especially in the ability to grasp and hold)
hopeful: having or manifesting hope
hopeless: without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
hopeless: (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform
hopeless: of a person unable to do something skillfully
hopeless: certain to fail
hopped-up: (of an automobile) having the engine modified to give extra power
hopped-up: under the influence of narcotics
horizontal: parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
horn-rimmed: having the frame made of horn or tortoise shell or plastic that simulates either
horn-shaped: shaped in the form of a horn
horned: having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
hornless: having no horns
horny: having horns or hornlike projections
horrid: exceedingly bad
horrified: stricken with horror
horse-and-buggy: relating to the time before automobiles (and other inventions) changed the way people lived in industrialized nations
hospitable: favorable to life and growth
hospitable: disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity
hospitable: having an open mind
hostile: impossible to bring into friendly accord
hostile: characterized by enmity or ill will
hostile: not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
hostile: unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
hostile: very unfavorable to life or growth
hot: used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
hot: extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
hot: very good; often used in the negative
hot: newly made
hot: having or bringing unusually good luck
hot: recently stolen or smuggled
hot: marked by excited activity
hot: having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity
hot: having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm
hot: of a seeker; very near to the object sought
hot: very popular or successful
hot: very unpleasant or even dangerous
hot: sexually excited or exciting
hot: performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy
hot: (color) bold and intense
hot: wanted by the police
hot under the collar: very angry
hot: charged or energized with electricity
hot: characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
hot: newest or most recent
hot: producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
hot-blooded: prone to emotion
hottish: somewhat hot
hourglass-shaped: shaped in the form of an hourglass
hourlong: lasting for an hour
hourly: occurring every hour or payable by the hour
house-proud: proud of your house or its furnishings or upkeep
housebroken: (of pets) trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place
housewifely: related or suited to a housewife
hoydenish: used of girls; wild and boisterous
huddled: crowded or massed together
hueless: of something totally lacking in saturation and therefore having no hue
huffish: sullen or moody
huffy: roused to anger
hulking: of great size and bulk
human: having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
human-centered: marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
human-sized: having the approximate size of a human being
humane: marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
humane: showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
humble: marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
humble: low or inferior in station or quality
humble: used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
humdrum: tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
humid: containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
humorless: lacking humor
humorous: full of or characterized by humor
hundred thousand: (in Roman numerals, C written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 100,000 items or units
hungry: feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
hunted: reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
hurried: moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
hurrying: moving with great haste
hurt: damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
hurt: suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
hurtful: causing hurt
husbandly: befitting or characteristic of a husband
husbandly: related to or suited to a husband
hushed: in a softened tone
hushed-up: (used of information or news) kept secret by using influence
hyaline: resembling glass in transparency or translucency
hybrid: produced by crossbreeding
hydrated: containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
hydric: having or characterized by excessive moisture
hydrophilic: having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water
hydrophobic: lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
hydrophytic: growing wholly or partially in water
hygienic: tending to promote or preserve health
hygrophytic: requiring an abundance of moisture
hygroscopic: absorbing moisture (as from the air)
hypaethral: partly or entirely open to the sky
hyperactive: more active than normal
hyperbolic: enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
hyperboloidal: having the shape of a hyperboloid
hypercatalectic: (verse) having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of a metrically complete verse or in a metrical foot
hypercritical: inclined to judge too severely
hyperfine: extremely fine or thin, as in a spectral line split into two or more components
hypermetropic: abnormal ability to focus of distant objects
hypertensive: having abnormally high blood pressure
hypertonic: (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
hypertonic: (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
hypnagogic: sleep inducing
hypnoid: of or relating to a state of sleep or hypnosis
hypnotic: attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
hypoactive: abnormally inactive
hypochondriac: suffering from hypochondria
hypocritical: professing feelings or virtues one does not have
hypognathous: having a projecting lower jaw
hypotensive: having abnormally low blood pressure
hypotonic: (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
hypotonic: (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
hysteric: characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
hysterical: marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion
iatrogenic: induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment)
ice-clogged: obstructed by ice
ice-cold: as cold as ice
ice-free: free of ice and open to travel
icebound: locked in by ice
Icelandic-speaking: able to communicate in Icelandic
iconoclastic: destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited
iconoclastic: characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
icteric: affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
icy: shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice
icy: covered with or containing or consisting of ice
ideal: conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
ideal: constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
idealised: exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
idempotent: unchanged in value following multiplication by itself
identical: having properties with uniform values along all axes
identical: exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
identical: (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum
identical: being the exact same one; not any other:
identical: coinciding exactly when superimposed
identifiable: capable of being identified
identified: having the identity known or established
ideologic: concerned with or suggestive of ideas
idiographic: relating to or involving the study of individuals
idiosyncratic: peculiar to the individual
idiotic: having a mental age of three to seven years
idle: not in action or at work
idle: not having a job
idle: silly or trivial
idle: lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
idle: not in active use
idolatrous: blindly or excessively devoted or adoring
idyllic: excellent and delightful in all respects
idyllic: suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
ignescent: can emit sparks or burst into flame
ignoble: completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
ignoble: not of the nobility
ignorant: uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field
ignorant: uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
ignorant: unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
ignored: disregarded
ill: indicating hostility or enmity
ill: distressing
ill: resulting in suffering or adversity
ill: presaging ill fortune
ill: affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
ill-advised: without careful prior deliberation or counsel
ill-conceived: poorly conceived or thought out
ill-considered: not given careful consideration
ill-defined: poorly stated or described
ill-dressed: not well dressed
ill-equipped: poorly supplied with physical equipment
ill-famed: known widely and usually unfavorably
ill-favored: usually used of a face
ill-fed: not getting adequate food
ill-fitting: not the right size or shape
ill-formed: not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage
ill-natured: having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
ill-proportioned: lacking pleasing proportions
ill-smelling: having an unpleasant smell
ill-sorted: not easy to combine harmoniously
ill-timed: badly timed
illative: expressing or preceding an inference
illative: resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference
illegal: prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
illegible: (of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
illegitimate: of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
illegitimate: contrary to or forbidden by law
illiberal: narrow-minded about cherished opinions
illicit: contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
illimitable: without limits in extent or size or quantity
illiterate: not able to read or write
illiterate: lacking culture, especially in language and literature
illogical: lacking in correct logical relation
illuminated: provided with artificial light
illusional: marked by or producing illusion
illusive: based on or having the nature of an illusion
illustrious: having or conferring glory
imaginative: (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
imbalanced: being or thrown out of equilibrium
imbricate: used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles
imitative: marked by or given to imitation
immaculate: completely neat and clean
immaculate: free from stain or blemish
immanent: of qualities that are spread throughout something
immanent: of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
immaterial: of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
immaterial: without material form or substance
immaterial: (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
immaterial: not consisting of matter
immature: not yet mature
immature: characteristic of a lack of maturity
immature: (of birds) not yet having developed feathers
immature: (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
immeasurable: impossible to measure
immeasurable: beyond calculation or measure
immediate: having no intervening medium
immediate: immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
immediate: of the present time and place
immediate: performed with little or no delay
immemorial: long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
immiscible: (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
immobile: not capable of movement or of being moved
immoderate: beyond reasonable limits
immodest: offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
immodest: having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
immoral: deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
immortal: not subject to death
immotile: (of spores or microorganisms) not capable of movement
immovable: not able or intended to be moved
immune: (usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence
immune: secure against
immune: relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
immunised: having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease
immunocompetent: capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen
immunodeficient: incapable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen
immunogenic: possessing the ability to elicit an immune response
immutable: constant and unchanging
impacted: wedged or packed in together
impaired: diminished in strength, quality, or utility
impalpable: imperceptible to the senses or the mind
impalpable: not perceptible to the touch
impalpable: incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
imparipinnate: (a leaf shape) pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex
impartial: showing lack of favoritism
impartial: free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
impassable: incapable of being passed
impassive: having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
impatient: restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
impatient: (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness
impeccable: not capable of sin
impeccant: free from sin
impeded: made difficult or slow
impellent: forcing forward or onward; impelling
impelling: markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
impenetrable: impossible to understand
impenetrable: not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
impenitent: impervious to moral persuasion
impenitent: not penitent or remorseful
imperative: requiring attention or action
imperceptible: impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
imperfect: not perfect; defective or inadequate
imperfectible: capable of being made imperfect
imperforate: not perforated; having no opening
imperial: belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
imperishable: not perishable
impermanent: existing or enduring for a limited time only
impermanent: not permanent; not lasting
impermeable: preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
impermissible: not permitted
impermissible: not allowable
impersonal: not relating to or responsive to individual persons
impersonal: having no personal preference
impertinent: characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
imperturbable: not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
imperviable: not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
impetuous: marked by violent force
impious: lacking piety or reverence for a god
impious: lacking due respect or dutifulness
implacable: incapable of being placated
implausible: having a quality that provokes disbelief
implemental: serving or acting as a means or aid
implicative: tending to suggest or imply
implicit in: in the nature of something though not readily apparent
implicit: implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
implicit: being without doubt or reserve
impolite: not polite
impolitic: not politic
imponderable: difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
important: having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
important: of great significance or value
important: important in effect or meaning
imported: used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
importunate: expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
imposed: set forth authoritatively as obligatory
impossible: not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
impossible: totally unlikely
impossible: (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable
impotent: (of a male) unable to copulate
impotent: lacking power or ability
impracticable: not capable of being carried out or put into practice
impractical: not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
imprecise: not precise
impregnable: incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted
impregnable: immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
impressed: deeply or markedly affected or influenced
impressible: easily impressed or influenced
impressive: making a strong or vivid impression
impressive: producing a strong effect
improbable: too improbable to admit of belief
improbable: having a probability too low to inspire belief
improbable: not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
improper: not suitable or right or appropriate
improper: not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
improper: not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
improvable: susceptible of improvement
improved: become or made better in quality
improved: made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
improved: (of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush
improvident: not provident; not providing for the future
improving: getting higher or more vigorous
improvised: done or made using whatever is available
imprudent: lacking wise self-restraint
imprudent: not prudent or wise
impugnable: subject to being discredited
impuissant: lacking physical strength or vigor
impulsive: without forethought
impulsive: proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
impure: (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene
impure: combined with extraneous elements
impure: having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws
imputrescible: not subject to decay
in: directed or bound inward
in: currently fashionable
in: holding office
in evidence: clearly to be seen
in for: certain to get or have
in gear: having gears engaged
in good taste: satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards
in height: having a specified height
in her right mind: behaving responsibly
in league: (usually followed by `with') united in effort as if in a league
in line: awaiting something; especially something due
in line: being next in a line of succession
in one's birthday suit: as naked as at birth
in operation: being in effect or operation
in order: in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
in series: of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations
in sight: at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
in situ: being in the original position; not having been moved
in stock: available for use or sale
in store: in readiness; awaiting
in the flesh: an appearance carried out personally in someone else's physical presence
in the public eye: of great interest to the public
in use: currently being used
in vivo: of a biological process occurring within a living organism
in-between: being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
in-bounds: between the first and third base lines
in-chief: indicating the head of a staff
in-your-face: blatantly aggressive
inaccessible: capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
inaccessible: not capable of being obtained
inaccurate: not accurate
inactive: lacking activity; lying idle or unused
inactive: not engaged in full-time work
inactive: not active physically or mentally
inactive: (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
inactive: not exerting influence or change
inactive: (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
inactive: not in physical motion
inactive: (military) not involved in military operations
inactive: lacking in energy or will
inadequate: of insufficient quantity to meet a need
inadequate: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
inadmissible: not deserving to be admitted
inadvisable: not advisable
inadvisable: not prudent or wise; not recommended
inaesthetic: violating aesthetic canons or requirements; deficient in tastefulness or beauty
inalienable: incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
inalienable: not subject to forfeiture
inalterable: not capable of being changed or altered
inanimate: belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
inanimate: not endowed with life
inapplicable: not capable of being applied
inapposite: of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
inappreciable: too small to make a significant difference
inappropriate: not suitable for a particular occasion etc
inappropriate: not in keeping with what is correct or proper
inarguable: against which no argument can be made
inarticulate: without or deprived of the use of speech or words
inartistic: lacking aesthetic sensibility
inattentive: showing a lack of attention or care
inattentive: not showing due care or attention
inaudible: impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
inaugural: occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
inauspicious: not auspicious; boding ill
inauthentic: false or fake; not what it appears to be
inboard: located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
inbound: directed or moving inward or toward a center
inbred: produced by inbreeding
incalculable: not able to be computed or enumerated
incalculable: too much to be measured
incandescent: characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance
incapable: (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
incapable: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
incapable: not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
incapable: not meeting requirements
incarnate: invested with a bodily form especially of a human body
incautious: carelessly failing to exercise proper caution
incautious: lacking in caution
incendiary: capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
incendiary: arousing to action or rebellion
incensed: angered at something unjust or wrong
inceptive: initial
incertain: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
inchoate: only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
incident: (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
incised: sharply and deeply indented
incised: cut into with a sharp instrument
incisive: suitable for cutting or piercing
inclement: (of weather or climate) severe
inclement: used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy
inclined: (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
inclined: at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
included: enclosed in the same envelope or package
inclusive: including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
incognito: with your identity concealed
incognizable: incapable of being perceived or known
incognizant: (often followed by `of') not aware
incoherent: (physics) of waves having no stable definite or stable phase relation
incoherent: without logical or meaningful connection
incoherent: unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
incombustible: not capable of igniting and burning
incoming: arriving at a place or position
incoming: entering upon a position of office vacated by another
incommensurable: not having a common factor
incommensurable: impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence
incommensurate: not corresponding in size or degree or extent
incommodious: uncomfortably or inconveniently small
incommunicado: without the means or right to communicate
incommunicative: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
incommutable: not subject to alteration or change
incommutable: not interchangeable or able to substitute one for another
incomparable: such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
incompatible: used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
incompatible: incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
incompatible: not compatible
incompatible: not suitable to your tastes or needs
incompetent: not qualified or suited for a purpose
incompetent: legally not qualified or sufficient
incompetent: not doing a good job
incomplete: not complete or total; not completed
incomplete: not yet finished
incomprehensible: incapable of being explained or accounted for
incomprehensible: difficult to understand
incomprehensive: not comprehensive
incompressible: incapable of being compressed; resisting compression
inconclusive: not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
incongruent: not congruent
incongruous: lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
inconsequent: lacking worth or importance
inconsequential: not following logically as a consequence
inconsiderable: too small or unimportant to merit attention
inconsiderate: lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
inconsiderate: without proper consideration or reflection
inconsistent: not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency
inconspicuous: not prominent or readily noticeable
inconstant: likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
incontestable: incapable of being contested or disputed
incontestable: not open to question; obviously true
incontinent: not having control over urination and defecation
incontrovertible: impossible to deny or disprove
inconvenient: not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
inconvenient: not conveniently timed
inconvertible: used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value
inconvertible: not capable of being changed into something else
incorporate: formed or united into a whole
incorporated: introduced into as a part of the whole
incorporative: growing by taking over and incorporating adjacent territories
incorrect: (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
incorrect: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
incorrect: not in accord with established usage or procedure
incorrigible: impervious to correction by punishment
incorrigible: difficult or impossible to manage or control
incorrupt: free of corruption or immorality
incorrupt: not decayed
incorruptible: incapable of being morally corrupted
increased: made greater in size or amount or degree
increasing: (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume
increasing: becoming greater or larger
increasing monotonic: consistently increasing
incredible: beyond belief or understanding
incredulous: not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
incremental: increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
inculpative: causing blame to be imputed to
incumbent: necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
incumbent: currently holding an office
incumbent: lying or leaning on something else
incumbent on: morally binding or necessary
incurable: unalterable in disposition or habits
incurable: incapable of being cured
incurious: showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
incursive: involving invasion or aggressive attack
incurvate: bent into or having an inward curve
indebted: owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
indebted: under a legal obligation to someone
indecent: offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
indecent: offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
indecent: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
indecipherable: impossible to determine the meaning of
indecipherable: not easily deciphered
indecisive: not definitely settling something
indecisive: characterized by lack of decision and firmness
indecisive: not clearly defined
indecorous: lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
indefatigable: showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
indefeasible: not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
indefensible: not able to be protected against attack
indefensible: incapable of being justified or explained
indefensible: (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
indefinable: defying expression or description
indefinable: not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
indefinite: vague or not clearly defined or stated
indefinite: not decided or not known
indehiscent: (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
indelible: cannot be removed or erased
indelicate: verging on the indecent
indelicate: in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
independent: free from external control and constraint
independent: not controlled by a party or interest group
independent: (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
indestructible: not easily destroyed
indeterminable: incapable of being definitely ascertained or calculated
indeterminable: not capable of being definitely decided or ascertained
indeterminate: (of a quantity) having no definite value, as an equation that cannot be solved
indeterminate: having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex
indeterminate: not leading to a definite ending or result
indeterminate: of uncertain or ambiguous nature
indeterminate: not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance
indicative: (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
indie: (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
indifferent: showing no care or concern in attitude or action
indifferent: marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
indifferent: neither too great nor too little
indifferent: fairly poor to not very good
indifferent: having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
indifferent: being neither good nor bad
indifferent: characterized by a lack of partiality
indigestible: digested with difficulty
indigo: having a color between blue and violet
indirect: extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
indirect: having intervening factors or persons or influences
indirect: not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
indirect: not as a direct effect or consequence
indiscernible: difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
indiscernible: barely able to be perceived
indiscreet: lacking discretion; injudicious
indiscrete: not divided or divisible into parts
indiscriminate: not marked by fine distinctions
indiscriminate: failing to make or recognize distinctions
indiscriminating: not discriminating
indispensable: unavoidable
indispensable: not to be dispensed with; essential
indisputable: impossible to doubt or dispute
indissoluble: used of decisions and contracts
indissoluble: (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
indistinct: not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
indistinguishable: not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
individual: concerning one person exclusively
individual: being or characteristic of a single thing or person
individual: characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing
individualised: made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual
individualist: marked by or expressing individuality
individualistic: with minimally restricted freedom in commerce
indivisible: impossible of undergoing division
indivisible by: cannot be divided without leaving a remainder
indocile: incapable of being controlled
indolent: (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
indomitable: impossible to subdue
indoor: located, suited for, or taking place within a building
indoor: within doors
indrawn: tending to reserve or introspection
induced: brought about or caused; not spontaneous
inducive: inducing or influencing; leading on
inductive: of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion
indulgent: characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
indulgent: being favorably inclined
indulgent: tolerant or lenient
industrial: having highly developed industries
industrial: suitable to stand up to hard wear
industrial: employed in industry
industrial-strength: extremely strong or concentrated or durable
industrialised: made industrial; converted to industrialism
indwelling: existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle
inedible: not suitable for food
ineffable: too sacred to be uttered
ineffective: lacking in power or forcefulness
ineffective: not producing an intended effect
ineffective: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
inefficacious: lacking the power to produce a desired effect
inefficient: not producing desired results; wasteful
inelaborate: not elaborate; lacking rich or complex detail
inelastic: not elastic
inelegant: lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
ineligible: not eligible
ineligible: prohibited by official rules
ineluctable: impossible to avoid or evade
inept: revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
inequitable: not equitable or fair
ineradicable: not able to be destroyed or rooted out
inerrable: not liable to error
inert: unable to move or resist motion
inert: slow and apathetic
inessential: not absolutely necessary
inessential: not basic or fundamental
inevitable: incapable of being avoided or prevented
inevitable: invariably occurring or appearing
inexact: not exact
inexcusable: without excuse or justification
inexcusable: not excusable
inexhaustible: incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
inexhaustible: that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
inexpedient: not suitable or advisable
inexpedient: not appropriate to the purpose
inexperienced: lacking practical experience or training
inexpiable: incapable of being atoned for
inexpressible: defying expression
inexpressive: not expressive
inexpungeable: not capable of being expunged
inextensible: not extensile
inexterminable: incapable of extermination or extirpation
inextinguishable: difficult or impossible to extinguish
inextricable: not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
infallible: incapable of failure or error
infantile: being or befitting or characteristic of an infant
infected: containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
infectious: easily spread
infectious: caused by infection or capable of causing infection
infective: able to cause disease
infelicitous: not appropriate in application; defective
infelicitous: marked by or producing unhappiness
inferential: of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion
inferential: based on interpretation; not directly expressed
inferential: derived or capable of being derived by inference
inferior: of or characteristic of low rank or importance
inferior: of low or inferior quality
inferior: having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit
inferior: lower than a given reference point
inferior: written or printed below and to one side of another character
infernal: being of the underworld
infertile: incapable of reproducing
infinite: having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
infinite: total and all-embracing
infinite: (of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive)
infinitesimal: infinitely or immeasurably small
infirm: lacking firmness of will or character or purpose
inflamed: resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
inflamed: adorned with tongues of flame
inflammatory: characterized or caused by inflammation
inflatable: designed to be filled with air or gas
inflationary: associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation
inflected: (of the voice) altered in tone or pitch
inflected: showing alteration in form (especially by the addition of affixes)
inflectional: characterized by inflections indicating grammatical distinctions
inflexible: incapable of change
inflexible: resistant to being bent
inflexible: incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
inflexible: not making concessions
inflowing: flowing inward
influential: having or exercising influence or power
informal: used of spoken and written language
informal: not formal
informal: not officially recognized or controlled
informative: providing or conveying information
informative: serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
informed: having much knowledge or education
infra dig: beneath your dignity
infrahuman: belonging to a group below humans in evolutionary development
infrangible: difficult or impossible to break or separate into parts
infrared: having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end
infrasonic: having frequencies below those of audible sound
infrequent: not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
ingenuous: lacking in sophistication or worldliness
inglorious: not bringing honor and glory
ingratiating: capable of winning favor
ingratiating: calculated to please or gain favor
ingrowing: growing abnormally into the flesh
inhabited: having inhabitants; lived in
inharmonious: lacking in harmony of parts
inharmonious: not in harmony
inheriting: having the legal right to inherit
inhibited: held back or restrained or prevented
inhibitory: restrictive of action
inhomogeneous: not homogeneous
inhospitable: not hospitable
inhospitable: unfavorable to life or growth
inhuman: belonging to or resembling something nonhuman
inhumane: lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion
inimical: not friendly
inimitable: defying imitation; matchless
iniquitous: characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
initial: occurring at the beginning
injectable: (used of drugs) capable of being injected
injudicious: lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
injured: harmed
injured: emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
ink-black: of the color of black ink
inlaid: adorned by inlays
inland: situated away from an area's coast or border
inmost: being deepest within the self
inmost: situated or occurring farthest within
innate: not established by conditioning or learning
inner: located or occurring within or closer to a center
inner: inside or closer to the inside of the body
inner: exclusive to a center; especially a center of influence
inner: confined to an exclusive group
inner: located inward
inner: innermost or essential
innocent: (used of things) lacking sense or awareness
innocent: lacking intent or capacity to injure
innocent: not knowledgeable about something specified
innocuous: not injurious to physical or mental health
innocuous: not causing disapproval
innoxious: having no adverse effect
innumerate: lacking knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and methods
inodorous: having no odor
inoffensive: giving no offense
inoffensive: not causing anger or annoyance
inoperable: not suitable for surgery
inoperable: not able to perform its normal function
inoperative: not working or taking effect
inopportune: not opportune
inorganic: lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms
inorganic: relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis
inpouring: pouring inward
inquiring: given to inquiry
inquisitive: inquiring or appearing to inquire
inquisitive: showing curiosity
inquisitorial: having the authority to conduct official investigations
inquisitorial: marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor
inquisitory: diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
insalubrious: detrimental to health
insane: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
insanitary: not sanitary or healthful
insatiable: impossible to satisfy
inscribed: written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
insectivorous: (of animals and plants) feeding on insects
insecure: lacking self-confidence or assurance
insecure: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way
insecure: lacking in security or safety
insecure: not safe from attack
insensate: devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
insensible: incapable of physical sensation
insensible: unresponsive to stimulation
insensible: unaware of or indifferent to
insensitive: deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive
insensitive: not responsive to physical stimuli
inseparable: not capable of being separated
inshore: close to a shore
inshore: (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
inside: being or applying to the inside of a building
inside: away from the outer edge
inside: relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
inside-out: with the inside surface on the outside
insidious: beguiling but harmful
insidious: intended to entrap
insidious: working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
insightful: exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception
insignificant: signifying nothing
insignificant: of little importance or influence or power; of minor status
insignificant: devoid of importance, meaning, or force
insincere: lacking sincerity
insipid: lacking interest or significance or impact
insistent: repetitive and persistent
insoluble: without hope of solution
insoluble: admitting of no solution or explanation
insolvable: not easily solved
insolvent: unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
insomniac: experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
inspirational: imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul
inspiring: stimulating or exalting to the spirit
inst: in or of the present month
instant: occurring with no delay
instinct: (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated
instinctive: unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
institutional: organized as or forming an institution
institutionalised: given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system
institutionalised: officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution
insubordinate: not submissive to authority
insubordinate: disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
insubstantial: lacking in nutritive value
insubstantial: lacking material form or substance; unreal
insufferable: unbearably arrogant or conceited
insufferable: too extreme to bear
insular: suggestive of the isolated life of an island
insular: narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
insuperable: impossible to surmount
insuperable: incapable of being surmounted or excelled
insurable: capable of being insured or eligible to be insured
insured: covered by insurance
insurgent: in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurmountable: not capable of being surmounted or overcome
insusceptible: not susceptible to
intact: undamaged in any way
intact: (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
intangible: hard to pin down or identify
intangible: (of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
intangible: lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen
integrated: not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups
integrated: formed into a whole or introduced into another entity
integrated: resembling a living organism in organization or development
integrative: combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole
intellectual: appealing to or using the intellect
intellectual: of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
intelligent: having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
intelligent: endowed with the capacity to reason
intelligent: possessing sound knowledge
intelligible: well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
intemperate: (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
intemperate: excessive in behavior
intended: resulting from one's intentions
intended: future; betrothed
intense: possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
intense: (of color) having the highest saturation
intensified: made more intense
intensifying: increasing in strength or intensity
intensional: used of the set of attributes that distinguish the referents of a given word
intensive: characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
intensive: of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor
interactional: capable of acting on or influencing each other
interactive: used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
interbred: bred of closely related parents
intercalary: having a day or month inserted to make the calendar year correspond to the solar year:
interchangeable: (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged
interchurch: occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations
intercollegiate: used of competition between colleges or universities
interconnected: reciprocally connected
intercontinental: extending or taking place between or among continents
interdependent: mutually dependent
interested: having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
interesting: arousing or holding the attention
interfaith: involving persons of different religious faiths
interim: serving during an intermediate interval of time
interior: situated within or suitable for inside a building
interior: inside and toward a center
interior: of or coming from the middle of a region or country
interlacing: linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
intermediate: lying between two extremes in time or space or state
intermittent: stopping and starting at irregular intervals
intermural: between two or more institutions etc
internal: happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
internal: occurring within an institution or community
international: concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
internationalist: influenced by or advocating internationalism
internecine: (of conflict) within a group or organization
internecine: characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides
interoperable: able to exchange and use information
interpersonal: occurring among or involving several people
interpretative: that provides interpretation
interpreted: understood in a certain way; made sense of
interracial: between races
interracial: involving or composed of different races
interrogative: relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
interrupted: discontinued temporarily
interscholastic: used of competition or cooperation between secondary schools
intersexual: having sexual characteristics intermediate between those of male and female
intersexual: existing or occurring between the sexes
interspecies: arising or occurring between species
interstate: involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States
intervening: occurring or falling between events or points in time
intestate: having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
intimate: used euphemistically to refer to the genitals
intimate: marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
intimate: thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
intimate: concerning things deeply private and personal
intimate: involved in a sexual relationship
intimidated: made timid or fearful as by threats
intolerable: incapable of being tolerated or endured
intolerant: unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
intoxicant: causing intoxication
intra vires: within the legal power or authority or a person or official or body etc
intractable: not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
intramural: carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
intransitive: designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object
intraspecies: arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
intrastate: relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state
intricate: having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
intriguing: capable of arousing interest or curiosity
intrinsic: situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
intrinsic: belonging to a thing by its very nature
introductory: serving to open or begin
introductory: serving as an introduction or preface
introjected: incorporated unconsciously into your own psyche
introspective: given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
introuvable: impossible to find
introversive: directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
introvertish: somewhat introverted
intruding: projecting inward
intrusive: tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
intrusive: of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock
intrusive: thrusting inward
intuitive: spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
intuitive: obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
intumescent: abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
inutile: not worth using
invalid: having no cogency or legal force
invalid: no longer valid
invalidated: deprived of legal force
invaluable: having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
invariable: not liable to or capable of change
invariant: unaffected by a designated operation or transformation
invasive: relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision
invasive: marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue
inverse: opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
inverse: reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
invertebrate: lacking a backbone or spinal column
inverted: being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
invertible: having an additive or multiplicative inverse
invigorating: imparting strength and vitality
invincible: incapable of being overcome or subdued
inviolable: incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
inviolable: must be kept sacred
invisible: impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
invitatory: conveying an invitation
inviting: attractive and tempting
involuntary: controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control
involuntary: not subject to the control of the will
involute: (of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured
involute: especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
involved: connected by participation or association or use
involved: enveloped
involved: emotionally involved
involved: entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
invulnerable: immune to attack; impregnable
inward: relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
inward-developing: toward an axis, as in a sunflower; the oldest flowers are near the edge, the youngest in the center
inward-moving: moving or directed toward the center or axis, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve
inwrought: having a decorative pattern worked or woven in
iodinating: combining or causing to combine with iodine
ionised: converted totally or partly into ions
ipsilateral: on or relating to the same side (of the body)
irate: feeling or showing extreme anger
irenic: conducive to peace
iridescent: having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
iron-gray: of the grey color of iron
ironclad: sheathed in iron plates for protection
ironed: (of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
ironic: characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
ironlike: exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron
ironshod: shod or cased with iron
irrational: not consistent with or using reason
irreclaimable: insusceptible of reform
irreconcilable: impossible to reconcile
irrecoverable: incapable of being recovered or regained
irredeemable: (of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder
irreducible: incapable of being made smaller or simpler
irregular: (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
irregular: failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection
irregular: contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
irregular: (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
irregular: (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
irregular: independent in behavior or thought
irregular: lacking continuity or regularity
irregular: not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals
irrelevant: having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
irreligious: hostile or indifferent to religion
irremediable: impossible to remedy or correct or redress
irremovable: incapable of being removed or away or dismiss
irreparable: impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
irreplaceable: impossible to replace
irrepressible: impossible to repress or control
irreproducible: impossible to reproduce or duplicate
irresistible: overpoweringly attractive
irresistible: impossible to resist; overpowering
irresolute: uncertain how to act or proceed
irresponsible: showing lack of care for consequences
irretrievable: impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
irreverent: showing lack of due respect or veneration
irreversible: incapable of being reversed
irrevocable: incapable of being retracted or revoked
irritable: abnormally sensitive to a stimulus
irritating: (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
irritating: causing physical discomfort
irruptive: of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro
isochronal: equal in duration or interval
isoclinal: having equal magnetic inclinations
isogonic: having or making equal angles
isolable: capable of being isolated or disjoined
isolated: cut off or left behind
isolated: under forced isolation especially for health reasons
isolated: not close together in time
isolating: relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles
isometric: of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant
isometric: of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
isometric: having equal dimensions or measurements
isosceles: (of a triangle) having two sides of equal length
isosmotic: (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure
isothermal: of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
isotonic: of or involving muscular contraction in which tension is constant while length changes
isotonic: of two or more muscles; having equal tension
isotropic: invariant with respect to direction
Italian-speaking: able to communicate in Italian
itchy: causing an irritating cutaneous sensation; being affect with an itch
iterative: marked by iteration
itinerant: traveling from place to place to work
ivied: overgrown with ivy
jade: of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
jaded: dulled by surfeit
jaded: exhausted
jagged: having a sharply uneven surface or outline
jammed: extremely crowed or filled to capacity
jangling: like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
Janus-faced: having two faces--one looking to the future and one to the past
Janus-faced: marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
Janus-faced: having or concerned with polarities or contrasts
Japanese-speaking: able to communicate in Japanese
jarring: making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
jaundiced: showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste
jawed: of animals having jaws of a specified type
jawless: of animals having no jaw
jazzy: resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
jerkwater: small and remote and insignificant
jerry-built: badly or hastily built
jesting: characterized by jokes and good humor
jetting: propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
jiggered: (British informal expletive) surprised
jilted: rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
jingling: having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
jittering: undergoing small rapid variations
joined: of or relating to two people who are married to each other
joint: involving both houses of a legislature
joint: united or combined
joint: affecting or involving two or more
jointed: having joints or jointed segments
jolted: bumped or shaken jerkily
jolted: disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
joyful: full of or producing joy
joyless: not experiencing or inspiring joy
joyous: full of or characterized by joy
jr.: used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
judgmental: depending on judgment
judicable: capable of being judged or decided
judicial: decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
juiceless: lacking juice
juicy: full of juice
juicy: having strong sexual appeal
jumped-up: (British informal) upstart
jungly: overgrown with tropical vegetation
junior: younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service
junior: including or intended for youthful persons
junior: used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college
junior-grade: inferior in rank or status
Junoesque: suggestive of a statue
jural: of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations
jurisdictional: restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction
just: used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
justifiable: capable of being justified
justificative: providing justification
justified: having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
jutting: extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
juxtaposed: placed side by side often for comparison
kafkaesque: characterized by surreal distortion and a sense of impending danger
kaleidoscopic: continually shifting or rapidly changing
Kannada-speaking: able to communicate in Kannada
keel-shaped: shaped in the form of the keel of a boat
keen: having a sharp cutting edge or point
keen-eyed: having keen eyesight
kempt: (of hair) neat and tidy
kept up: kept in good condition
kept: (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
keyed: fitted with or secured by a key
keyed: set to a key or tone
keyless: lacking or not requiring a key
khaki: of a yellowish brown color
kid-glove: showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
kidney-shaped: (of a leaf or bean shape) resembling the shape of kidney
killable: fit to kill, especially for food
killing: very funny
kiln-dried: dried in a kiln
kind: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
kind: tolerant and forgiving under provocation
kindhearted: having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
kindly: pleasant and agreeable
kindred: related by blood or marriage
kinetic: characterized by motion
king-size: extra large
kinglike: having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
kinky: (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
kiwi-sized: having the approximate size of a kiwi fruit
knifelike: cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
knifelike: having a sharp or distinct edge
knitted: made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
knobbly: having knobs
knock-down: strong enough to knock down or overwhelm
knock-down-and-drag-out: extremely violent
knock-kneed: having the knees abnormally close together and the ankles wide apart
knockabout: suitable for rough use
knockdown: (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled
knocked-out: damaged
knotted: tied with a knot
knotty: tangled in knots or snarls
knowing: alert and fully informed
knowing: highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
knowing: evidencing the possession of inside information
known: apprehended with certainty
KO'd: knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
kosher: proper or legitimate
L-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter L
labeled: bearing or marked with a label or tag
labiate: having lips or parts that resemble lips
labile: liable to change
labile: (chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown
labor-intensive: requiring a large expenditure of labor but not much capital
labored: lacking natural ease
laborsaving: designed to replace or conserve human and especially manual labor
labyrinthian: resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
laced: edged or streaked with color
laced: closed with a lace
lacelike: made of or resembling lace
lacerate: irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
lacerate: having edges that are jagged from injury
lackadaisical: idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
lackluster: lacking luster or shine
lackluster: lacking brilliance or vitality
lactating: producing or secreting milk
lacy: having open interstices or resembling a web
ladder-proof: (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
laden: filled with a great quantity
laden: burdened psychologically or mentally
ladylike: befitting a woman of good breeding
laic: characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
laid low: put out of action (by illness)
laid up: ill and usually confined
laid: set down according to a plan
laid-back: unhurried and relaxed
lamblike: like a lamb in meekness and gentleness
lamellibranch: bivalve
lamented: mourned or grieved for
lamenting: vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
laminal: arranged in or consisting of laminae
lamplit: lighted by a lamp
lanate: covered with dense cottony hairs or hairlike filaments
lance-shaped: shaped like a lance
lancelike: (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex
lancet-shaped: shaped in the form of a lancet
landed: owning or consisting of land or real estate
landless: owning no land
landlocked: surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
landlubberly: inexperienced in seamanship
landscaped: (of land) improved by gardening or landscape architecture
lank: long and thin and often limp
lank: long and lean
lantern-jawed: having a protruding jaw giving the face a gaunt appearance
lap-jointed: jointed so as to produce a flush surface
lapidarian: inscribed on stone
lapsed: no longer active or practicing
Laputan: not practical or realizable; speculative
larboard: located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
large: fairly large or important in effect; influential
large: having broad power and range and scope
large-headed: having a large head
large-leafed: having relatively large leaves
large-mouthed: having a relatively large mouth
large-scale: unusually large in scope
large-scale: constructed or drawn to a big scale
larghetto: (of tempo) less slow and broad than largo
larghissimo: (of tempo) as slow and broad as possible
largo: very slow in tempo and broad in manner
larval: immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage
lascivious: driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
lashing: violently urging on by whipping or flogging
last: most unlikely or unsuitable
last: immediately past
last: coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
last: occurring at the time of death
last mentioned: the one most recently mentioned
last: lowest in rank or importance
last: highest in extent or degree
last-ditch: of something done as a final recourse (especially to prevent a crisis or disaster)
last-minute: just before a deadline; at the last minute
lasting: lasting a long time without change
lasting: continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
lasting: retained; not shed
late: having died recently
late: being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
late: of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
late: at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
late: of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
late-ripening: of plants that ripen in the fall
lateen: rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail
latent: (pathology) not presently active
latent: potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
later: coming at a subsequent time or stage
lateral: lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
lateral: situated at or extending to the side
latest: up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
latish: somewhat late
latter: referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
latter-day: belonging to the present or recent times
laudatory: full of or giving praise
laughing: showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
laureate: worthy of the greatest honor or distinction
lavender: of a pale purple color
lavender-pink: of pink tinged with lavender
lavender-tinged: of something tinged with lavender
lavish: characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish: very generous
law-abiding: (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
lawful: conformable to or allowed by law
lawful: authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
lawful: having a legally established claim
lawful: according to custom or rule or natural law
lawfully-begotten: born in wedlock; enjoying full filial rights
lawless: disobedient to or defiant of law
lawless: lax in enforcing laws
lax: lacking in firmness or tension; not taut
lax: pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
lax: emptying easily or excessively
lax: lacking in rigor or strictness
laxative: stimulating evacuation of feces
lay: not of or from a profession
layered: with one layer on top of another
lazy: moving slowly and gently
lead-colored: having the color of lead
lead-free: (of gasoline) not containing tetraethyl lead
leaded: treated or mixed with lead
leaded: having thin strips of lead between the lines of type
leaded: (of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead
leaden: (of movement) slow and laborious
leaden: made heavy or weighted down with weariness
leading: going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
leading: greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
leading: indicating the most important performer or role
leadless: not treated with lead
leafed: having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination
leafless: having no leaves
leaflike: resembling a leaf
leafy: having or covered with leaves
leafy-stemmed: having a leafy stem
leakproof: not subject to leaks
leaky: permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
leaky: used informally; unable to retain urine
leal: faithful and true
lean: not profitable or prosperous
lean: lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lean: containing little excess
lean: lacking excess flesh
least: the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
leather-leafed: having leathery leaves
leavened: made light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder; often used as a combining form
lecherous: given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
leering: (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious
leering: showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
leery: openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
leeward: on the side away from the wind
left: of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
left: being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
left: not used up
left: intended for the left hand
left-eyed: having only the left eye
left-hand: located on or directed toward the left
left-handed: using or intended for the left hand
left-handed: (of marriages) illicit or informal
left-handed: ironically ambiguous
left-handed: rotating to the left
left-handed: (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
leftish: tending toward the political left
leftist: believing in or supporting tenets of the political left
leftmost: farthest to the left
legal: established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
legal: allowed by official rules
legato: (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
legendary: so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
legged: having legs of a specified kind or number
leggy: having long legs
leggy: (of plants) having tall spindly stems
legible: (of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
legion: amounting to a large indefinite number
legitimate: in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
legitimate: of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
legitimate: based on known statements or events or conditions
legless: not having legs
leglike: resembling or functioning like a leg
leisured: free from duties or responsibilities
lemon-scented: smelling of lemons
lemonlike: tasting sour like a lemon
lendable: available for lending
lengthways: running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
lenient: not strict
lenient: characterized by tolerance and mercy
lentic: of or relating to or living in still waters (as lakes or ponds)
lentissimo: (of tempo) very slow
lento: (of tempo) slow
lepidote: rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
leptorhine: having a long narrow nose
leptosporangiate: (of ferns) having each sporangium formed from a single epidermal cell
lesbian: of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
less: (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
less: (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
less: (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
less-traveled: not visited by many travelers
lessened: decreased in severity; made less harsh
lesser: of less size or importance
lesser: smaller in size or amount or value
lethargic: deficient in alertness or activity
letter-perfect: correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words
level: being on a precise horizontal plane
level: oriented at right angles to the plumb
level: not showing abrupt variations
lewd: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
liable: subject to legal action
liable: held legally responsible
liable: (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
liberal: having political or social views favoring reform and progress
liberal: tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition
liberalistic: having or demonstrating belief in the essential goodness of man and the autonomy of the individual; favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority
liberated: (of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
licentious: lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
licit: sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
licked: having been got the better of
lidded: having or covered with a lid or lids; often used in combination
lidded: having a lid
lidless: having no lid
lidless: not having or covered with a lid or lids
lidless: always watchful
liege: owing or owed feudal allegiance and service
life-and-death: vitally important
life-giving: giving or having the power to give life and spirit
life-sustaining: performing an essential function in the living body
lifeless: destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings
lifeless: not having the capacity to support life
lifeless: lacking animation or excitement or activity
lifelike: free from artificiality
lifelong: continuing through life
lifted: held up in the air
light: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
light: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
light: of little intensity or power or force
light: designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
light: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
light: not great in degree or quantity or number
light: of comparatively little physical weight or density
light: easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
light: characterized by or emitting light
light: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
light: demanding little effort; not burdensome
light: very thin and insubstantial
light: intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
light: having little importance
light: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
light: moving easily and quickly; nimble
light: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
light: (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
light: (of sleep) easily disturbed
light-armed: armed with light equipment and weapons
light-armed: armed with light weapons
light-blue: of a light shade of blue
light-boned: having a bone structure that is light with respect to the surrounding flesh
light-duty: not designed for heavy work
light-fingered: having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets
light-footed: (of movement) having a light and springy step
light-handed: having a metaphorically delicate touch
light-sensitive: sensitive to visible light
lighted: set afire or burning
lighter-than-air: relating to a balloon or other aircraft that flies because it weighs less than the air it displaces
lighting-up: turning lights on
lightless: giving no light
lightless: without illumination
lightly armored: equipped with armor heavy enough to provide protection against fire from light arms
lightproof: not penetrable by light
lightweight: weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use
lightweight: having no importance or influence
ligneous: consisting of or containing lignin or xylem
likable: easy to like; agreeable
like: equal in amount or value
like: resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
like-minded: of the same turn of mind
liked: found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
likely: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
likely: within the realm of credibility
likely: expected to become or be; in prospect
likely: likely but not certain to be or become true or real
lilac-blue: of blue tinged with lavender
lilac-purple: of purple tinged with lilac
lilting: characterized by a buoyant rhythm
lily-white: of a pure white color
lily-white: restricted to whites only
limbed: having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination)
limber: (used of artifacts) easily bent
limber: (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
limber: (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable
limbless: having no limbs
limited: small in range or scope
limited: not excessive
limited: not unlimited
limited: including only a part
limited: mediocre
limited: having a specific function or scope
limiting: strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
limitless: having no limits in range or scope
limp: lacking or having lost rigidity
limp: without energy or will
limpid: clear and bright
lineal: arranged in a line
linear: of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension
linear: measured lengthwise
lined: having a lining or a liner; often used in combination
lined: bordered by a line of things
lined: (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams
linelike: resembling a line
lingulate: shaped like a tongue
lionhearted: extraordinarily courageous
lip-shaped: shaped in the form of a lip
lipless: without a lip or lips
lipophilic: having an affinity for lipids
lipped: having a lip or lips
liquefiable: capable of being liquefied
liquefied: reduced to a liquid state
liquefied: reduced to liquid form by heating
liquescent: becoming liquid
liquid: smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness
liquid: existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
liquid: changed from a solid to a liquid state
liquid: filled or brimming with tears
liquid-fueled: fueled by a liquid fuel
lissom: gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
listed: on a list
listless: lacking zest or vivacity
literal: limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
literal: without interpretation or embellishment
literal: avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
literary: appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing
literary: knowledgeable about literature
literate: versed in literature; dealing with literature
literate: able to read and write
literate: knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields
lithe-bodied: having a lithe body
little: small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)
little: lowercase
little: low in stature; not tall
little: (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
little: (of children and animals) young, immature
little: (of a voice) faint
little: limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
little-known: unknown to most people
littler: small or little relative to something else
livable: fit or suitable to live in or with
live: charged with an explosive
live: abounding with life and energy
live: of current relevance
live: in current use or ready for use
live: exerting force or containing energy
live: highly reverberant
live: actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
live-bearing: producing living young (not eggs)
liveborn: (of newborn infant) showing signs of life after birth; not stillborn
livelong: (of time) constituting the full extent or duration
lively: filled with events or activity
lively: full of life and energy
lively: full of zest or vigor
lively: full of spirit; full of life
liver: having a reddish-brown color
liveried: wearing livery
livid: (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity
livid: furiously angry
living: (used of minerals or stone) in its natural state and place; not mined or quarried
living: (informal) absolute
living: still in active use
living: true to life; lifelike
living: still in existence
Livonian-speaking: able to communicate in Livonian
load-bearing: capable of bearing a structural load
loaded: (of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence
loaded: (of weapons) charged with ammunition
loamless: having no loam
loamy: consisting of or having the character of loam
loath: unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
loathsome: causing or able to cause nausea
lobate: having deeply indented margins but with lobes not entirely separate from each other
lobster-backed: used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats
local: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body
local: relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
localised: made local or oriented locally
localised: confined or restricted to a particular location
located: situated in a particular spot or position
logical: capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
lone: characterized by or preferring solitude
lone: being the only one; single and isolated from others
lonely: marked by dejection from being alone
lonely: devoid of creatures
long: primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
long: (of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration
long: holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices
long: primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified
long: having or being more than normal or necessary
long: involving substantial risk
long: of relatively great height
long: good at remembering
long-acting: active over a long period of time
long-ago: belonging to time long gone
long-armed: having relatively long arms
long-bodied: having a relatively long body
long-branched: having long branches
long-dated: of a gilt-edged security; having more than 15 years to run before redemption
long-distance: covering a long distance
long-faced: having a face longer than the usual
long-familiar: frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
long-haired: with long hair
long-handled: having a long handle
long-headed: having a dolichocephalic head
long-jawed: having relatively long jaws
long-life: (of perishable goods) treated to stay fresh longer than usual
long-play: (used of records) playing at a slower speed and for a longer time than earlier records
long-range: involving an extended span of time
long-range: suitable for or reaching long distances
long-run: relating to or extending over a relatively long time
long-snouted: having a snout that is longer than average
long-spurred: of flowers having a long extension at the base of the corolla
long-stalked: of plants having relatively long stalks
long-staple: having relatively long fibers
long-winded: using or containing too many words
long-wool: (of sheep) having relatively long wool
longed-for: greatly desired
longhand: having words written out in full by hand
longish: somewhat long
longitudinal: over an extended time
longitudinal: running lengthwise
longstanding: having existed for a long time
longtime: having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time
look-alike: resembling closely
looking: appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
loose: not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
loose: not carefully arranged in a package
loose: (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
loose: not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
loose: (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
loose: not tense or taut
loose: not affixed
loose-jointed: loosely articulated or constructed
looseleaf: being or having leaves that can be easily removed or rearranged
loosely knit: having only distant social or legal ties
looted: wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
lop-eared: having bent or drooping ears
lopsided: having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
lordless: having no lord or master
lossless: characterized by or causing no dissipation of energy
lossy: characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
lost: no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
lost: spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed
lost: not gained or won
lost: incapable of being recovered or regained
lost: not caught with the senses or the mind
lotic: of or relating to or living in actively moving water
louche: disreputable and dissolute, somewhat agreeably
loud: characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
loud-mouthed: given to loud offensive talk
loud-voiced: having an unusually loud voice
lousy: infested with lice
louvered: supplied with louvers for ventilation
lovable: having characteristics that attract love or affection
loved: held dear
loveless: receiving no love
loveless: without love
lovely: appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
loverlike: like or in the manner of a lover
lovesick: languishing because of love
loving: feeling or showing love and affection
low: literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
low: less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
low: unrefined in character
low: used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
low: very low in volume
low-altitude: occurring at a relatively low altitude
low-backed: having a low back
low-beam: used of headlights
low-budget: made on or suited to a limited budget
low-ceilinged: having a lower than normal ceiling
low-class: occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society
low-cut: having a low-cut back
low-density: having low concentration
low-density: having low relative density or specific gravity
low-grade: of inferior quality
low-interest: (used of loans) charging a relatively small percentage of the amount borrowed
low-key: restrained in style or quality
low-level: at a low level in rank or importance
low-level: not intense
low-level: lower in rank or importance
low-lying: having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
low-lying: lying below the normal level
low-pitched: set at a low angle or slant
low-powered: having little power to do work
low-pressure: not forceful
low-resolution: of computer output devices; producing images that are not sharply defined
low-rise: used of buildings of one or only a few stories and usually no elevator; low
low-sudsing: (used of e.g. detergents) producing few suds
low-tech: not involving high technology
low-tension: subjected to or capable of operating under relative low voltage
lowborn: of humble birth or origins
lowbrow: characteristic of a person who is not cultivated or does not have intellectual tastes
lower-middle-class: occupying the lower part of the middle socioeconomic range in a society
lowercase: relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case
lowered: below the surround or below the normal position
lowland: of relatively low or level country
lowset: lower than average
loyal: steadfast in allegiance or duty
loyal: inspired by love for your country
lubberly: clumsy and unskilled
lubricious: having a smooth or slippery quality
lubricious: characterized by lust
lucid: having a clear mind
luckless: having or bringing misfortune
lucky: having or bringing good fortune
lucky: occurring by chance
lucrative: producing a sizeable profit
ludic: relating to play or playfulness
lugubrious: excessively mournful
lukewarm: moderately warm
luminescent: emitting light not caused by heat
lumpen: mentally sluggish
lumpy: having lumps; not smooth and even in texture
lunatic: insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
lurid: horrible in fierceness or savagery
lurid: shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke
lurid: ghastly pale
lurid: glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
lush: tender and full of juice
lustrous: brilliant
lymphoblast-like: resembling a lymphoblast
lyonnaise: cooked with onions
lyrate: (of a leaf shape) having curvature suggestive of a lyre
lyre-shaped: shaped like a lyre
lyric: used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
lyric: expressing deep emotion
lyrical: suitable for or suggestive of singing
machine-made: made by machine
macro: very large in scale or scope or capability
macroscopic: large enough to be visible with the naked eye
macroscopic: visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye
maculate: spotted or blotched
made: produced by a manufacturing process
made: (of a bed) having the sheets and blankets set in order
made: successful or assured of success
made-up: having been paved
magenta: of deep purplish red
magenta pink: of pink tinged with magenta
magna cum laude: with high honor; with high academic distinction
magnetic: determined by earth's magnetic fields
magnetic: capable of being magnetized
magnetic: having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
mahogany-red: of brown tinged with red
maidenlike: befitting or characteristic of a maiden
mail-cheeked: having bony plates on the sides of the head
mail-clad: wearing protective mail
maimed: having a part of the body crippled or disabled
main: of force; of the greatest possible intensity
mainstreamed: (of the handicapped) placed in regular school classes
maintainable: capable of being maintained
maintained: continued in your keeping or use or memory
majestic: majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
major: of the elder of two boys with the same family name
major: (of a scale or mode) having half steps between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees
major: of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes
major: of greater seriousness or danger
major: of greater importance or stature or rank
major: greater in number or size or amount
major: greater in scope or effect
major: of full legal age
majuscular: of the nature of a majuscule or written in majuscules
majuscule: of or relating to a style of writing characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; 4th to 8th centuries
make-believe: imagined as in a play
maladaptive: showing faulty adaptation
maladjusted: not well adjusted
maladjusted: poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living
maladjustive: poorly adjusted
maladroit: not adroit
malapropos: of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
male: being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation
male: for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys
male: characteristic of a man
maleficent: harmful or evil in intent or effect
malevolent: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
malfunctioning: not performing or able to perform its regular function
malicious: having the nature of or resulting from malice
malign: evil or harmful in nature or influence
malignant: dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
malnourished: not being provided with adequate nourishment
malposed: characterized by malposition
man-made: not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
man-portable: portable by one man
man-sized: calling for the strength of a man
man-sized: very large; appropriate to the size of a man
man-to-man: forthright and honest
man-to-man: being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player
manageable: capable of being managed or controlled
maneuverable: capable of maneuvering or changing position
manful: possessing qualities befitting a man
mangey: having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
maniac: wildly disordered
manic-depressive: suffering from a disorder characterized by alternating mania and depression
maniclike: resembling the mania of manic-depressive illness
manifold: many and varied; having many features or forms
manipulable: easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
manipulative: skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
manky: inferior and worthless
manned: having a crew
mannered: having unnatural mannerisms
mannerly: socially correct in behavior
mannish: characteristic of a man as distinguished from a woman
mannish: resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman
manque: unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
mansard: (of a roof) having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper
manual: requiring human effort
manual: doing or requiring physical work
manufactured: produced in a large-scale industrial operation
many: a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number
many a: each of a large indefinite number
many-chambered: having many chambers
many-lobed: having many lobes
many-sided: full of variety or interest
many-sided: having many aspects or qualities
many-sided: having many parts or sides
maplelike: resembling maple
marauding: characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
marbled: patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble
marginal: producing at a rate that barely covers production costs
marine: relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea
marine: native to or inhabiting the sea
maritime: bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
marked: singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate
marked: having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination
marked: strongly marked; easily noticeable
marketable: capable of being marketed
marketable: being in demand by especially employers
marketable: fit to be offered for sale
maroon-purple: of purple tinged with maroon
maroon-spotted: having maroon spots
marred: blemished by injury or rough wear
marriageable: of girls or women who are eligible to marry
married: joined in matrimony
martial: of or relating to the armed forces
martial: (of persons) befitting a warrior
martial: suggesting war or military life
marvellous: being or having the character of a miracle
masculine: of grammatical gender
masculine: associated with men and not with women
masculine: (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
masked: having markings suggestive of a mask
masochistic: deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated
mass-produced: produced in quantity often by assembly-line techniques
massive: imposing in scale or scope or degree or power
massive: consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
massive: being the same substance throughout
massive: imposing in size or bulk or solidity
matched: going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities
matched: provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
matchless: eminent beyond or above comparison
mated: mated sexually
mated: of or relating to a marriage partner
mated: occurring in pairs or as a pair
mateless: not mated sexually
mateless: of someone who has no marriage partner
material: directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
material: derived from or composed of matter
material: concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
material: concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
material: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
materialistic: marked by materialism
maternal: characteristic of a mother
maternal: relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
maternalistic: showing maternal instincts
mathematical: characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
mathematical: statistically possible though highly improbable
mathematical: beyond question
mathematical: relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
matriarchal: characteristic of a matriarchy
matriarchic: (of societies or families) having a female as the family head or having descent traced through the female line
matricentric: centered upon the mother
matrilineal: based on or tracing descent through the female line
matronly: befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
matted: tangled in a dense mass
matter-of-course: expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome
matter-of-fact: concerned with practical matters
matter-of-fact: not fanciful or imaginative
mature: characteristic of maturity
mature: having reached full natural growth or development
mature: fully considered and perfected
mature: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
mauve: of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
mauve-blue: of blue tinged with mauve
mauve-pink: of pink tinged with mauve
maxi: used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle
maximal: the greatest or most complete or best possible
maximising: making as great as possible
meager: deficient in amount or quality or extent
mealymouthed: hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
mean: excellent
mean: (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
meandering: of a path e.g.
meaning: rich in significance or implication
meaningful: having a meaning or purpose
meaningless: having no meaning or direction or purpose
meanspirited: lacking in magnanimity
measly: contemptibly small in amount
measurable: of distinguished importance
measurable: capable of being measured
measured: the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
meatless: lacking meat
meaty: like or containing meat
meaty: being on topic and prompting thought
mechanic: resembling the action of a machine
mechanical: using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
mechanised: equipped with machinery
mechanised: using vehicles
mechanistic: explained in terms of physical forces
medial: relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
medial: dividing an animal into right and left halves
mediate: acting through or dependent on an intervening agency
mediated: acting or brought about through an intervening agency
medical: requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery
medicative: having the properties of medicine
mediocre: poor to middling in quality
mediocre: moderate to inferior in quality
medium: (meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
medium-dry: of a wine that is dry but not extremely dry
medium-large: of anything that is large but not the largest
medium-size: intermediate in size
meek: humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
meek: evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
meek: very docile
megalomaniacal: suffering from megalomania
melancholic: characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
melancholy: grave or even gloomy in character
mellow: having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
mellow: softened through age or experience
melodic: containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
melodious: having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
melodramatic: having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
membered: having members; normally used in chemistry in combination with a number
memberless: of a group or set having no members
membrane-forming: characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)
memorable: worth remembering
mendacious: given to lying
mendacious: intentionally untrue
mendicant: practicing beggary
mental: affected by a disorder of the mind
mental: involving the mind or an intellectual process
mentally ill: suffering from severe mental illness
mephitic: of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
mercantile: relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
mercantile: profit oriented
merciful: (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
merciful: showing or giving mercy
merciless: having or showing no mercy
mercury-contaminated: contaminated by mercury
mere: being nothing more than specified
meridian: being at the best stage of development
meridional: located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places
meritable: deserving reward or praise
meshed: resembling a network
meshuga: senseless; crazy
mesial: being in or directed toward the midline or mesial plane of the body
mesic: having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture
mesomorphic: having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
mesophytic: being or growing in or adapted to a moderately moist environment
messy: dirty and disorderly
metabolic: undergoing metamorphosis
metagrabolised: totally perplexed and mixed up
metal: containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal-colored: having a metallic color
metal-cutting: hard and sharp enough to cut metal
metallic-looking: resembling metal
metalloid: of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal
metameric: having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
metamorphic: characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance
metamorphous: produced by metamorphosis
metaphoric: expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
metaphysical: transcending physical matter or the laws of nature
metaphysical: highly abstract and overly theoretical
meteoric: like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
methodical: characterized by method and orderliness
meticulous: marked by extreme care in treatment of details
meticulous: marked by precise accordance with details
metonymic: using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
mettlesome: having a proud and unbroken spirit
miasmal: filled with vapor
micro: extremely small in scale or scope or capability
microcrystalline: containing crystals that are visible only under a microscope
microscopic: extremely precise with great attention to details
microscopic: visible under a microscope; using a microscope
microscopic: so small as to be invisible without a microscope
mid: used in combination to denote the middle
middle: between an earlier and a later period of time
middle: of a stage in the development of a language or literature between earlier and later stages
middle Atlantic: of a region of the United States generally including Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; and usually New York; Pennsylvania; New Jersey
middle-aged: being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
middle-class: occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
middle-level: intermediate in rank or position
middle-of-the-road: not extreme, especially in political views
middlemost: being in the exact middle
midi: used of women's clothing having a hemline at mid-calf
midweekly: occurring during the middle of the week
midwestern: of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota
mighty: having or showing great strength or force or intensity
migrant: habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work
migratory: used of animals that move seasonally
mild: moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
mild-mannered: behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
mild-tasting: having a mild taste
militarised: issued military arms
militaristic: imbued with militarism
military: characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
military: associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
milk-sick: affected with or related to milk sickness
milk-white: of a white the color of fresh milk
milkless: having no milk
milklike: resembling milk in color; not clear
milled: (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
million: (in Roman numerals, M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units
millionth: the ordinal number of one million in counting order
mimetic: characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis
mimetic: exhibiting mimicry
mimic: constituting an imitation
mincing: affectedly dainty or refined
mind-altering: producing mood changes or distorted perception
mind-bending: intensely affecting the mind especially in producing hallucinations
mind-blowing: intensely affecting the mind or emotions
mind-boggling: intellectually or emotionally overwhelming
mind-expanding: (of hallucinogenic drugs) giving a sense of heightened or broader awareness
minded: (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
mindless: lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being
mindless: requiring little mental effort
mindless: not marked by the use of reason
mindless: devoid of intelligence or thought
mine run: not special in any way; lacking distinction
mined: extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth
mineral: composed of matter other than plant or animal
mini: used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above the knee
miniature: being on a very small scale
minimal: the least possible
minimalist: advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)
minimized: reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree
miniscule: extremely small
ministrant: giving practical help to
minor: of lesser seriousness or danger
minor: of your secondary field of academic concentration or specialization
minor: (of a scale or mode) having half steps between the second and third degrees, and (usually) the fifth and sixth degrees, and the seventh and eighth degrees
minor: of lesser importance or stature or rank
minor: lesser in scope or effect
minor: inferior in number or size or amount
minor: of the younger of two boys with the same family name
minor: relatively moderate, limited, or small
minor: not of legal age
minor: warranting only temporal punishment
mint: as if new
mint-scented: smelling of mint
minty: of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint
minus: on the negative side or lower end of a scale
minus: involving disadvantage or harm
minuscular: of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries
minute: characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
mirky: dark or gloomy
mirrored: like or characteristic of a mirror image
mirrorlike: capable of reflecting light like a mirror
mirthless: lacking mirth
misanthropic: hating mankind in general
misbranded: branded or labeled falsely and in violation of statutory requirements
mischievous: deliberately causing harm or damage
miscible: (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed
miserable: very unhappy; full of misery
miserable: characterized by physical misery
misguided: wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
mislaid: lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
mismatched: either not matched or unsuitably matched
mismatched: (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents
misogynic: (used of men) having deep-seated distrust of women
misogynistic: hating women in particular
misplaced: put in the wrong place or position
misrelated: mistakenly related
missing: not able to be found
misty: wet with mist
misty-eyed: having eyes blurred as with tears
misunderstood: wrongly understood
misused: used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
mitigable: capable of being alleviated
mitigated: made less severe or intense
moated: protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water
mobbish: characteristic of a mob; disorderly or lawless
mobile: having transportation available
mobile: moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place)
mobile: capable of changing quickly from one state or condition to another
mobile: migratory
mock: constituting a copy or imitation of something
mocking: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
mod: relating to a recently developed fashion or style
modeled: resembling sculpture
moderate: being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
moderate: marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
moderate: not extreme
moderating: lessening in intensity or strength
moderato: (of tempo) moderate
modern: belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
modern: characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
Modern: used of a living language; being the current stage in its development
moderne: of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors and rectangular shapes
modernised: brought up to date
modest: free from pomp or affectation
modest: marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
modest: not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
modest: not large but sufficient in size or amount
modifiable: capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
modified: changed in form or character
modular: constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
modulated: changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
modulated: altered in volume as well as tone or pitch
moire: (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
molar: pertaining to large units of behavior
molded: shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
moldy: covered with or smelling of mold
molecular: relating to simple or elementary organization
momentous: of very great significance
monandrous: having only one husband at a time
monarchal: ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
monarchal: having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
monaural: relating to or having or hearing with only one ear
monecious: having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
monestrous: having one estrous cycle per year
moneyed: based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
moneyless: not based on the possession of money
moneyless: having no money
monkish: befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
mono: designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
monochromatic: having or appearing to have only one color
monoclinal: of a geological structure in which all strata are inclined in the same direction
monoclinic: having three unequal crystal axes with one oblique intersection
monoclinous: having pistils and stamens in the same flower
monocotyledonous: (of a flowering plant) having a single cotyledon in the seed as in grasses and lilies
monodic: having a single vocal part
monogamous: (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
monogenic: of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by a single pair of genes
monogynic: having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
monolingual: using or knowing only one language
monolithic: characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
monomaniacal: obsessed with a single subject or idea
mononuclear: having only one nucleus
monophonic: consisting of a single melodic line
monopolistic: having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
monopteral: having circular columniation
monosemous: having only one meaning
monosyllabic: having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
monotheistic: believing that there is only one god
monotone: of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value
monounsaturated: (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond
monovalent: containing only one kind of antibody
monovalent: having a valence of 1
monstrous: abnormally large
monthlong: last through a month
monthly: of or occurring or payable every month
monumental: of outstanding significance
moody: subject to sharply varying moods
moon-faced: having a round face
moon-splashed: splashed or covered patchily with moonlight
moonless: without a moon or a visible moon
moonlike: resembling the moon in shape
moonlit: lighted by moonlight
moot: of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
mop-headed: (of trees) having a bushy top without a leader
moral: concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
moral: psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect
moralistic: narrowly and conventionally moral
morbid: suggesting an unhealthy mental state
mordacious: biting or given to biting
more: (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number
more: (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
moribund: being on the point of death; breathing your last
moribund: not growing or changing; without force or vitality
moronic: having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
mortal: subject to death
mortal: unrelenting and deadly
mortgaged: burdened with legal or financial obligations
moss green: of a moderate somewhat dull yellow-green color
moss-grown: overgrown with moss
most: (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
most: the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
most-valuable: designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport
moth-eaten: worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
moth-eaten: showing signs of wear and tear
motherless: having no living or known mother
motherlike: suggestive of or acting like a mother
motherly: befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
mothproof: resistant to damage by moths
mothy: infested with moths
motile: (of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement
motivated: provided with a motive or given incentive for action
motivating: impelling to action
motive: causing or able to cause motion
motiveless: occurring without motivation or provocation
motor-assisted: relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power
motored: equipped with a motor or motors
motorless: having no motor
mountainous: like a mountain in size and impressiveness
mountainous: containing many mountains
mounted: decorated with applied ornamentation; often used in combination
mounted: assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
mournful: expressing sorrow
mouse-colored: of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
mouse-eared: having ears like a mouse's
mouse-sized: having the approximate size of a mouse
mousey: quiet and timid and ineffectual
mouth-watering: pleasing to the sense of taste
mouthlike: of an opening that resembles a mouth
movable: (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
movable: capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
moving: in motion
moving: arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion
moving: used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion
much: (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
mucky: dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck
mud-beplastered: covered with or as if with mud
muffled: wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy
muggy: hot or warm and humid
mullioned: of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
multi-seeded: having many seeds
multi-stemmed: having many stems
multicellular: consisting of many cells
multidimensional: having or involving or marked by several dimensions or aspects
multiethnic: involving several ethnic groups
multifactorial: involving or depending on several factors or causes (especially pertaining to a condition or disease resulting from the interaction of many genes)
multiform: occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
multilane: (of roads and highways) having two or more lanes for traffic
multilingual: using or knowing more than one language
multinational: involving or operating in several nations or nationalities
multiparous: producing more than one offspring at a time
multipartite: involving more than two parties
multiple: having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
multiple-choice: offering several alternative answers from which the correct one is to be chosen; or consisting of such questions
multiplex: having many parts or aspects
multiplicative: tending or having the power to multiply or increase in number or quantity or degree
multiplied: greatly increased as by multiplication
multipotent: able to many things
multipurpose: having multiple uses
multiracial: made up of or involving or acting on behalf of various races
multistorey: having more than one story
multivalent: used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
multivalent: having many values, meanings, or appeals
multivalent: having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
multivariate: pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables
mum: failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
mundane: belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly
mundane: concerned with the world or worldly matters
municipal: of or relating to the government of a municipality
murdered: killed unlawfully
murmuring: making a low continuous indistinct sound
murmurous: characterized by soft sounds
muscle-bound: having stiff muscles as the result of excessive exercise
muscular: having or suggesting great physical power or force
mushy: having the consistency of mush
musical: characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
musical: talented in or devoted to music
musk-scented: smelling of musk
musky: resembling the smell of musk
must: highly recommended
mustached: having a moustache
mutable: tending to undergo genetic mutuation
mutable: prone to frequent change; inconstant
mute: expressed without speech
mutinous: consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny
mutinous: disposed to or in a state of mutiny
mutual: concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
myopic: unable to see distant objects clearly
myopic: lacking foresight or scope
myrmecophagous: feeding on ants
myrmecophilous: living symbiotically with ants
mysophobic: suffering from mysophobia; abnormally afraid of dirt or contamination
mysterious: having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
nagging: continually complaining or faultfinding
naiant: applied to a fish depicted horizontally
naif: marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naive: inexperienced
naive: of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style
naive: lacking information or instruction
naive: not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
naked: lacking any cover
naked: (of the eye or ear e.g.) without the aid of an optical or acoustical device or instrument
naked: devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure
naked-muzzled: having a muzzle that is hairless
naked-tailed: having a tail that is hairless
nameless: being or having an unknown or unnamed source
napping: not prepared or vigilant
narcotic: inducing stupor or narcosis
narcotic: inducing mental lethargy
narrative: consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
narrow: limited in size or scope
narrow: not wide
narrow: very limited in degree
narrow: lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
narrow-bodied: having a relatively narrow body
narrow-minded: rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines
narrow-minded: capable of being shocked
narrow-mouthed: having a narrow mouth
narrowed: reduced in size as by squeezing together
narrowed: made narrow; limited in breadth
narrowing: becoming gradually narrower
nary: (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a'
nascent: being born or beginning
nasty: exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
national: limited to or in the interests of a particular nation
national: concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country
national: owned or maintained for the public by the national government
nationalist: devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
native: characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
native: belonging to one by birth
native: as found in nature in the elemental form
native-born: belonging to a place by birth
natural: in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
natural: existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or imitation
natural: existing in or in conformity with nature or the observable world; neither supernatural nor magical
natural: (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone
natural: functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies
natural: (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
naturalised: planted so as to give an effect of wild growth
naturalistic: representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
naturally occurring: existing by nature and without artificial aid
naughty: badly behaved
nauseated: feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
navicular: shaped like a boat
navigable: able to be sailed on or through safely
near: closely resembling the genuine article
near: being on the left side
nearby: close at hand
neat: showing care in execution
neat: clean or organized
nebulous: lacking definition or definite content
necessary: unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
necessary: absolutely essential
neck-deep: deeply involved
necked: having a neck or having a neck especially as specified (often used in combination)
neckless: lacking or apparently lacking a neck
necklike: resembling a neck
necromantic: given to or produced by or used in the art of conjuring up the dead
nee: (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman
needed: necessary for relief or supply
needled: of trees whose leaves are acerate
needy: demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree
nefarious: extremely wicked
negative: less than zero
negative: reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive
negative: characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
negative: expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
negative: having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant
neglected: lacking a caretaker
negligent: characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
negligible: so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
negligible: not worth considering
negotiable: capable of being passed or negotiated
negotiable: able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
neighborly: exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
neither: not either; not one or the other
neo: (used as a combining form) recent or new
neoclassic: characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style
neoliberal: having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values
nephrotoxic: toxic to the kidney
neritic: relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast
nerve-racking: extremely irritating to the nerves
nervous: easily agitated
nervy: showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
nescient: holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible
nestled: drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
net: remaining after all deductions
nether: lower
nether: located below or beneath something else
networklike: having a network of veins or ribs
neuromotor: relating to a nerve fiber or impulse passing toward motor effectors
neurotic: affected with emotional disorder
neuter: of grammatical gender
neuter: having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
neutral: possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
neutral: lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
neutral: not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
neutral-colored: having a color that does not attract attention
neutralised: made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics
new: other than the former one(s); different
new: unaffected by use or exposure
new: (often followed by `to') unfamiliar
New: in use after medieval times
new: not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
new: lacking training or experience
new: having no previous example or precedent or parallel
new: (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
new-made: newly made
new-mown: newly mown
newborn: recently born
newborn: having just or recently arisen or come into existence
newfangled: (of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
newfound: newly discovered
newsless: not providing news or information
newsless: not having or receiving news or information
newsworthy: sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper
newsy: full of news
next: (of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment
next-to-last: second last
nibbed: (used of pens) having a writing point or nib especially of a certain kind
nice: pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
nice: done with delicacy and skill
nickel-and-dime: low-paying
nickel-and-dime: of minor importance
nidicolous: (of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching
nidifugous: (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
niffy: (British informal) malodorous
nightly: happening every night
nine-sided: having nine sides
ninefold: having nine units or components
ninepenny: used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long
nippy: a sharp biting taste
nisi: not final or absolute
nitwitted: (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
no: (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of
no-frills: characterized by the absence of inessential features
no-go: not functioning properly or in suitable condition for proceeding
no-good: returned for lack of funds
no-hit: of a game (or the pitching) in which a pitcher allows the opponent no hits
no-nonsense: not tolerating irrelevancies
no-win: certain to end in failure and disappointment
noble: inert especially toward oxygen
noble: having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
noble: of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
nocent: having a tendency to cause harm
nociceptive: caused by or in response to pain
noctilucent: shining or glowing by night
nocturnal: belonging to or active during the night
nodular: having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules
nodulose: having minute nodules
noiseless: making no sound
noisy: full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
noisy: attracting attention by showiness or bright colors
nominal: of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation
nominal: named; bearing the name of a specific person
nominal: existing in name only
nominal: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
nominated: appointed by nomination
nomothetic: relating to or involving the search for abstract universal principles
non compos mentis: not of sound mind, memory, or understanding; in law, not competent to go to trial
non-aromatic: not aromatic
non-buoyant: tending to sink in a liquid or fall in air
non-invertible: not admitting an additive or multiplicative inverse
non-negotiable: cannot be bought or sold
non-paying: paying nothing
non-U: not characteristic of the upper classes especially in language use
non-water-soluble: not soluble in water
non-zero: not involving zero
nonabsorbent: not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
nonaddictive: not causing or characterized by addiction
nonadhesive: not tending to adhere
nonadjacent: not adjacent; not next
nonadsorbent: lacking a capacity to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
nonagenarian: being from 90 to 99 years old
nonaggressive: not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
nonalcoholic: characterized by the absence of alcohol
nonaligned: not affiliated with any faction, party, or cause
nonappointive: filled by popular election rather than by appointment
nonarbitrable: not appropriate for or subject to arbitration
nonarbitrary: not subject to individual determination
nonarboreal: not inhabiting or frequenting trees
nonassertive: not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence
nonassociative: not associative
nonastringent: not astringent
nonautonomous: (of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
nonbearing: (of a structural member) supporting no vertical weight other than its own
nonbelligerent: not directly at war
noncarbonated: not having carbonation
noncausal: not causative
noncivilised: not having a high state of culture and social development
nonclassical: not classical
noncollapsable: not capable of collapsing
noncolumned: not having columns
noncombatant: used of civilians in time of war
noncombatant: member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon
noncombinative: not involving combination
noncombining: not able to combine
noncommercial: not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises
noncommissioned: (of military officers) appointed from enlisted personnel
noncommittal: refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like
noncommunicable: (of disease) not capable of being passed on
noncompetitive: not involving competition or competitiveness
nonconducting: not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound
nonconforming: not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
nonconformist: not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought
nonconscious: concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness
nonconscious: relating to the lack of consciousness of inanimate things
noncontentious: of persons; not given to controversy
noncontroversial: not likely to arouse controversy
nonconvergent: (of lines, planes, or surfaces) never meeting or crossing
noncritical: not critical; not at a point of abrupt change
noncritical: not in a state of crisis or emergency
noncritical: marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures
noncrucial: of little importance; not decisive
noncrystalline: not crystalline
noncurrent: not current or belonging to the present time
noncyclic: not having repeated cycles
noncyclic: not cyclic
nondeductible: not allowable as a deduction
nondenominational: not restricted to a particular religious denomination
nondigestible: not digestible
nondisposable: (of assets) unavailable for use
nondisposable: not designed to be thrown away after use
none: not any
nonechoic: not echoic or imitative of sound
noneffervescent: not effervescent
noneffervescent: not sparkling
nonelected: filled by appointment rather than by election
nonenterprising: lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
nonequivalent: not equal or interchangeable in value, quantity, or significance
nonexempt: (of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability
nonexempt: (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
nonexistent: not having existence or being or actuality
nonexplorative: not exploratory
nonexplosive: not explosive
nonextant: no longer existing or inaccessible through loss or destruction
nonfatal: not bringing death
nonfissile: not fissile
nonfissionable: not capable of undergoing fission
nonflammable: impossible to ignite
nonflavored: without flavoring added
nonfunctional: not having or performing a function
nonglutinous: not resembling glue in texture
nongranular: not having granules
nongregarious: of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
nonhairy: without hair
nonhereditary: not acquirable by inheritance
nonheritable: not inheritable
nonhierarchic: not classified hierarchically
nonhuman: not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings
nonimitative: not marked by or given to imitation
nonindulgent: characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
nonindustrial: not having highly developed manufacturing enterprises
noninfectious: not infectious
noninflammatory: not inflammatory
noninstitutional: not institutional
noninstitutionalised: not committed to an institution
nonintegrated: not integrated; not taken into or made a part of a whole
nonintellectual: not intellectual
noninterchangeable: such that the terms of an expression cannot be interchanged without changing the meaning
noninvasive: relating to a technique that does not involve puncturing the skin or entering a body cavity
nonionic: not converted into ions
nonjudgmental: refraining from making judgments especially ones based on personal opinions or standards
nonkosher: not conforming to dietary laws
nonlethal: not capable of causing death
nonlinear: designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree
nonliterary: marked by lack of affectation or pedantry
nonliterate: used of a society that has not developed writing
nonmagnetic: not capable of being magnetized
nonmandatory: not required by rule or law
nonmechanical: not mechanical
nonmechanical: (of a person) lacking mechanical skills
nonmechanistic: not mechanistic
nonmedicinal: not having a medicinal effect or not medically prescribed
nonmetal: not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
nonmetamorphic: not metamorphic
nonmigratory: used of animals that do not migrate
nonmilitary: not associated with soldiers or the military
nonmodern: not modern; of or characteristic of an earlier time
nonmonotonic: not monotonic
nonmoving: not in motion
nonmusical: not musical in nature
nonmusical: lacking interest in or talent for music
nonnative: of plants or animals originating in a part of the world other than where they are growing
nonnative: not being or composed of aborigines
nonnatural: existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
nonnegative: either positive or zero
nonnomadic: not nomadic or wandering
nonnormative: not based on a norm
nonobservant: failing or refusing to observe religious customs
nonopening: not open; not opening
nonoscillatory: not having periodic vibrations
nonparallel: (of e.g. lines or paths) not parallel; converging
nonparticulate: not composed of distinct particles
nonpartisan: free from party affiliation or bias
nonpersonal: lacking personality
nonpoisonous: not producing poison
nonpoisonous: safe to eat
nonpolitical: not political
nonporous: not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores
nonpregnant: not pregnant
nonprehensile: not prehensile
nonprescription: purchasable without a doctor's prescription
nonproductive: not directly productive
nonprofessional: not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain
nonprofit: not commercially motivated
nonprognosticative: not offering prognostications
nonproprietary: not protected by trademark or patent or copyright
nonpsychoactive: not affecting the mind or mental processes
nonpublic: not invested with or related to prominent position or status etc.
nonpurulent: not containing pus
nonracial: not racial; having nothing to do with race or races
nonradioactive: not radioactive
nonrandom: not random
nonrational: not based on reason
nonreciprocal: not reciprocal
nonreciprocating: not moving alternately forward and backward
nonrecreational: involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
nonreflecting: not capable of physical reflection
nonrenewable: that can not be renewed
nonrepetitive: marked by the absence of repetition
nonrepresentational: of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature
nonrepresentative: not standing for something else
nonresident: not living in a particular place or owned by permanent residents
nonresidential: not residential
nonresilient: not resilient
nonresinous: not having resin
nonresistant: not resistant
nonresonant: not reverberant; lacking a tendency to reverberate
nonrestrictive: not limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
nonreticulate: not resembling or forming a network
nonretractable: not capable of being retracted
nonreturnable: that may not be returned
nonreversible: not reversible or capable of having either side out
nonrhythmic: deliberately not rhythmic
nonrigid: designating an airship having a shape maintained only by internal gas pressure and without a supporting structure
nonsectarian: not restricted to one sect or school or party
nonsegmental: having a body that is not divided into segments
nonsense: having no intelligible meaning
nonsensitive: never having had security classification
nonsignificant: attributable to chance
nonskid: designed to reduce or prevent skidding
nonslip: designed to reduce or prevent slipping
nonslippery: not slippery; not likely to slip or skid
nonspeaking: not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines
nonspecific: not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
nonstandard: varying from or not adhering to a standard
nonstandard: not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence
nonstandard: not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community
nonstick: (of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles
nonstop: (of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops
nonstructural: not structural
nonsubjective: undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
nonsubmergible: not submersible or submergible
nonsweet: not containing sugar
nonsyllabic: (of speech sounds) not forming or capable of forming the nucleus of a syllable
nonsyllabic: not forming a syllable or the nucleus of a syllable; consisting of a consonant sound accompanied in the same syllable by a vowel sound or consisting of a vowel sound dominated by other vowel sounds in a syllable (as the second vowel in a falling diphthong)
nonsynchronous: not occurring together
nonsynthetic: involving or derived from living organisms; free from chemical treatments or additives
nontechnical: not characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences
nontelescopic: not telescopic
nonterritorial: not displaying territoriality
nontraditional: not conforming to or in accord with tradition
nontransferable: incapable of being transferred
nonturbulent: (of a liquid) not turbulent
nonunion: not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union
nonunionised: not affiliated in a trade union
nonvenomous: not producing venom
nonverbal: involving little use of language
nonverbal: lacking verbal skill
nonviable: not capable of living or developing successfully
nonviolent: abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence
nonviolent: achieved without bloodshed
nonvisual: not resulting in vision
nonvolatile: not volatilizing readily
nonwashable: not washable
nonwoody: not woody; not consisting of or resembling wood
nordic: resembling peoples of Scandinavia
normal: forming a right angle
normal: conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
normal: in accordance with scientific laws
normal: being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development
normative: pertaining to giving directives or rules
normotensive: having normal blood pressure
north: situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
north-central: situated in the northern part of a centrally located area in some geographical region
north-central: being in or of a region of the United States generally including states of the upper Mississippi valley and Great Lakes region lying north of the Ohio River and the southern boundaries of Kansas and Missouri and between the western boundary of Pennsylvania and the eastern boundaries of Montana and Wyoming and Colorado
northbound: moving toward the north
northeast: coming from the northeast
northeast: situated in or oriented toward the northeast
northeastern: of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania
northeastward: toward the northeast
northerly: coming from the north; used especially of wind
northerly: situated in or oriented toward the north
northern: situated in or coming from regions of the north
northern: in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
northernmost: situated farthest north
northwest: coming from the northwest
northwest: situated in or oriented toward the northwest
northwestern: of a region of the United States generally including Washington; Oregon; Idaho; and sometimes Montana; Wyoming
northwestward: toward the northwest
nosed: having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
noseless: having no nose
nosey: offensively curious or inquisitive
nostalgic: unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
not intrusive: not interfering or meddling
not surprised: not surprised or expressing surprise
notable: worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
notched: notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
noticeable: capable or worthy of being noticed
noticed: being perceived or observed
notifiable: requiring that official notification be given
notional: not based on fact or investigation
nourished: being provided with adequate nourishment
nouveau-riche: characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
novel: pleasantly new or different
noxious: injurious to physical or mental health
nth: last or greatest in an indefinitely large series
nuclear: constituting or like a nucleus
nugatory: of no real value
null: lacking any legal or binding force
numb: so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified
numbing: causing numbness or insensitivity
numerate: able to understand and use numbers
numeric: measured or expressed in numbers
numinous: evincing the presence of a deity
nursed: (of an infant) breast-fed
nurtural: resulting from nurture
nurturant: providing physical and emotional care and nourishment
nut-bearing: (of shrubs or trees) producing nuts
nutbrown: of the color of nuts
nutlike: resembling a nut in shape and size
nutlike: having the flavor of nuts
nutmeg-shaped: shaped like a nutmeg
nymphomaniac: (used of women) affected with excessive sexual desire
oaken: consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
obedient: dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
objectionable: causing disapproval or protest
objective: belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events
objective: emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings or interpretation
oblanceolate: (of a leaf shape) having a broad rounded apex and a tapering base
oblate: having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter; being flattened at the poles
obligate: restricted to a particular condition of life
obligated: caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
obligatory: required by obligation or compulsion or convention
obligatory: morally or legally constraining or binding
oblique: slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
oblique-angled: having oblique angles
obliterable: able to be obliterated completely
oblivious: (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
oblong: deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
oblong: (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
obovate: (of a leaf shape) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base
obscene: designed to incite to indecency or lust
obscure: not famous or acclaimed
obscure: not drawing attention
obscure: not clearly expressed or understood
obsequious: attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
observant: paying close attention especially to details
observant: quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
obsessed: influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
obsessional: characterized by or constituting an obsession
obsessive-compulsive: characterized by obsessions and compulsions
obsolescent: becoming obsolete
obstinate: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
obstreperous: noisily and stubbornly defiant
obstreperous: boisterously and noisily aggressive
obstructed: shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
obtrusive: sticking out; protruding
obtrusive: undesirably noticeable
obtuse: (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
obtuse: of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
obtuse: lacking in insight or discernment
obviating: made impossible
obvious: easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
occasional: occurring from time to time
occasional: recurring or reappearing from time to time
occluded: closed off
occluded: (of a substance) taken into and retained in another substance
occult: hidden and difficult to see
occupied: seized and controlled as by military invasion
occupied: held or filled or in use
occupied: resided in; having tenants
occurrent: presently occurring (either causally or incidentally)
oceangoing: used on the high seas
oceanic: constituting or living in the open sea
oceanic: resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree
ocher: of a moderate orange-yellow color
octogenarian: being from 80 to 89 years old
octosyllabic: having or characterized by or consisting of eight syllables
ocular: visible
odd: an indefinite quantity more than that specified
odd: not easily explained
odd: not divisible by two
odd: of the remaining member of a pair
odd-job: not regular or skilled
oddish: somewhat strange
odds-on: having a better than even chance of success
odoriferous: emitting an odor
odoriferous: having a natural fragrance
odorous: having odor or a characteristic odor
off: not in operation or operational
off: not performing or scheduled for duties
off: below a satisfactory level
off the beaten track: remote from populous or much-traveled regions
off the hook: freed from danger or blame or obligation
off: in an unpalatable state
off-base: located outside a military base
off-center: situated away from the center or axis
off-limits: barred to a designated group
off-line: not connected to a computer network
off-line: not on a regular route of a transportation system
off-putting: tending to repel
off-putting: causing annoyance or repugnance
off-site: taking place or located away from the site
off-street: not on the streets
off-the-peg: (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
off-the-shoulder: not covering the shoulders (especially in the case of a blouse or dress)
off-white: of something having a color tending toward white
offenceless: incapable of offending or attacking
offending: offending against or breaking a law or rule
offensive: causing anger or annoyance
offensive: for the purpose of attack rather than defense
offensive: unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
offensive: morally offensive
offensive: violating or tending to violate or offend against
offhand: casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
official: verified officially
official: having official authority or sanction
official: (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
official: conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
offish: lacking cordiality; unfriendly
offshore: at some distance from the shore
offshore: (of winds) coming from the land
offside: illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck
offstage: situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
oil-bearing: containing oil
oil-fired: fueled by burning oil
oil-soluble: soluble in oil
oiled: treated with oil
oily: coated or covered with oil
old: of long duration; not new
old: (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
old: (used for emphasis) very familiar
Old: of a very early stage in development
old: skilled through long experience
old: just preceding something else in time or order
old-maidish: primly fastidious
old-world: characteristic of former times especially in Europe
olde worlde: attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
olden: relating to time long past
oldish: somewhat elderly
oldline: long-established
oldline: adhering to conservative or reactionary principles
oleophilic: having a strong affinity for oils rather than water
oleophobic: lacking affinity for oils
olive: of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
olive-brown: of a brown color with a greenish tinge
olive-colored: having the color of green olives
olive-gray: of grey tinged with olive
olive-sized: about the size of an olive
olivelike: resembling an olive
omissible: capable of being left out
omnibus: providing for many things at once
omnifarious: of all varieties or forms or kinds
omnipresent: being present everywhere at once
omnivorous: feeding on both plants and animals
on: (of events) planned or scheduled
on: in operation or operational
on guard: vigilant
on hand: readily available
on tap: available for immediate use
on tap: (of liquids) available by turning a tap
on the button: being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion
on the fence: characterized by indecision
on the go: (of a person) very busy and active
on the hook: caught in a difficult or dangerous situation
on the job: actively engaged in paid work
on the offensive: actively attacking
on time: payable in installments within a designated period of time
on time: acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
on trial: in the process of being tested or tried
on-key: in tune; accurate in pitch
on-site: taking place or located at the site
on-street: at the sides of streets
on-the-scene: at the scene of action
oncoming: moving toward one
one: being a single entity made by combining separate components
one: indefinite in time or position
one: of the same kind or quality
one: (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
one: having the indivisible character of a unit
one-armed: having one arm
one-celled: having a single cell (and thus not divided into cells)
one-dimensional: relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope
one-eared: having a single ear
one-eyed: having or showing only one eye
one-handed: having or using a single hand
one-man: designed for or restricted to a single person
one-member: based on the system of having only one member from each district (as of a legislature)
one-on-one: directly between two individuals
one-party: determined by a single party
one-piece: (of clothing) consisting of or fashioned in a single whole piece
one-seed: having a single seed
one-sided: involving only one part or side
one-to-one: used of relations such that each member of one set is associated with one member of a second set
one-way: moving or permitting movement in one direction only
one-winged: having a single wing
one-year-old: one year of age
ongoing: currently happening
online: being in progress now
online: connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
online: on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
onshore: on the edge of the land
onside: not offside; being within the prescribed area of play
onstage: situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience
onymous: bearing a name
oozing: leaking out slowly
opaque: not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
opaque: hard or impossible to understand
open: not having been filled
open: ready for business
open: without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
open: affording free passage or access
open: having no protecting cover or enclosure
open: (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
open: not requiring union membership
open: open to or in view of all
open: accessible to all
open: not sealed or having been unsealed
open: used of mouth or eyes
open: open and observable; not secret or hidden
open: ready or willing to receive favorably
open: not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
open: affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
open-and-shut: so obvious as to be easily solved or decided
open-collared: of a shirt; not buttoned at the neck
open-ended: allowing for future changes or revisions
open-ended: allowing for a spontaneous response
open-ended: without fixed limits or restrictions
open-minded: ready to entertain new ideas
open-plan: (of rooms or buildings) having large rooms with few dividing partitions
opencast: (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface
opened: made open or clear
openhearted: freely communicative; candidly straightforward
opening: first or beginning
operable: capable of being treated by surgical operation
operable: usable for a specific purpose
operant: having influence or producing an effect
operational: (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
operative: being in force or having or exerting force
operative: effective; producing a desired effect
operative: relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
opinionated: obstinate in your opinions
opisthognathous: having receding jaws
opponent: characterized by active hostility
opportune: suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
opportunist: taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
opposed: being in opposition or having an opponent
opposite: the other one of a complementary pair
opposite: being directly across from each other; facing
opposite: moving or facing away from each other
opposite: altogether different in nature or quality or significance
opposite: of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
oppressive: weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
oppressive: marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
optimal: most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimistic: expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
optional: possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
oral: a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
oral: using speech rather than writing
orange: of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange
orange-brown: of brown tinged with orange
orange-colored: having the color of ripe oranges
orange-flowered: having orange flowers
orange-red: of red tinged with orange
orange-sized: having the approximate size of an orange
oratorical: characteristic of an orator or oratory
orbicular: circular or nearly circular
ordained: invested with ministerial or priestly functions
ordered: having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
orderly: devoid of violence or disruption
ordinal: being or denoting a numerical order in a series
ordinary: not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree
organic: being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms
organic: relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
organic: simple and healthful and close to nature
organic: involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs
organic: of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
organised: being a member of or formed into a labor union
organized: formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
organized: methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
orgiastic: used of frenzied sexual activity
oriental: denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
orientated: adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
orientating: positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
original: being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
original: preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
original: not derived or copied or translated from something else
original: (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary
orotund: (of sounds) full and rich
orphaned: deprived of parents by death or desertion
orthodox: adhering to what is commonly accepted
orthogonal: statistically unrelated
orthogonal: having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles
orthomolecular: designating or relating to a form of treatment of mental disorders that seeks to restore biochemical balance in the body with large doses of vitamins and minerals
orthostatic: pertaining to an upright standing posture
orthotropous: (of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex
Oscan-speaking: able to communicate in Oscan
oscillating: having periodic vibrations
ostensible: represented or appearing as such; pretended
ostensive: manifestly demonstrative
ostentatious: intended to attract notice and impress others
ostentatious: (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
otc: (of securities) not traded on a stock exchange
other: recently past
other: very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected
other: not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
otherwise: other than as supposed or expected
otiose: serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
ototoxic: toxic to the organs of hearing or balance or to the auditory nerve
out: out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election
out: not allowed to continue to bat or run
out: not worth considering as a possibility
out: outside or external
out: outer or outlying
out: no longer fashionable
out: directed outward or serving to direct something outward
out of fashion: unpopular and considered unappealing or unfashionable at the time
out of gear: not having gears engaged
out of it: unaware as a result of being uninformed
out of it: excluded from an activity or social group
out of play: (of a ball) not available to be played during a game
out of practice: impaired in skill by neglect
out of print: (of books) no longer offered for sale by a publisher
out of reach: inaccessibly located or situated
out of stock: not available for sale or use
out of the blue: not anticipated
out of the ordinary: exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
out of the ordinary: exceptionally or unusually good
out of the way: improper or even offensive
out of the way: dealt with; disposed of
out of true: not accurately fitted; not level
out of whack: out of balance or out of adjustment
out-of-bounds: outside the foul lines
out-of-pocket: calling for the spending of cash
out-of-school: not attending school and therefore free to work
out-of-town: happening in or being of another town or city
outback: inaccessible and sparsely populated
outboard: located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft
outbound: that is going out or leaving
outbred: bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
outclassed: decisively surpassed by something else so as to appear to be of a lower class
outdated: old; no longer valid or fashionable
outdoor: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
outdoorsy: characteristic of or suitable to outdoor life
outer: located outside
outer: being on the outside or further from a center
outer: being on or toward the outside of the body
outermost: situated at the farthest possible point from a center
outfitted: equipped with appropriate wearing apparel and accessories
outgoing: leaving a place or a position
outgoing: retiring from a position or office
outlying: relatively far from a center or middle
outrigged: rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc
outright: without reservation or exception
outside: on or toward an outer edge
outside: originating or belonging beyond some bounds
outside: leading to or from the outside
outside: relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
outside: functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
outside: very unlikely
outsize: larger than normal for its kind
outspoken: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
outspread: fully extended in width
outstanding: distinguished from others in excellence
outstanding: owed as a debt
outstanding: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
outstretched: fully extended especially in length
outward: relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
outward-developing: away from an axis, as in a flower cluster in which the oldest flowers are in the center, the youngest near the edge
outward-moving: moving or directed away from center, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve
oval-bodied: having an oval body
oval-fruited: bearing oval fruit
ovate: of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base
oven-ready: prepared before sale and ready to be cooked
oven-shaped: shaped like an oven
overabundant: excessively abundant
overage: too old to be useful
overall: including everything
overall: involving only main features
overambitious: excessively ambitious
overanxious: anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
overarm: with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overawed: overcome by a feeling of awe
overblown: past the stage of full bloom
overbusy: too busy
overcareful: excessively or unduly careful
overcautious: unnecessarily cautious
overcredulous: too credulous for your own good
overcurious: showing excessive curiosity
overdelicate: extremely delicate
overdone: cooked too long but still edible
overdressed: dressed too elaborately
overeager: excessively eager
overemotional: excessively or abnormally emotional
overenthusiastic: unduly enthusiastic
overexcited: unduly excited
overfamiliar: taking undue liberties
overfed: too well nourished
overfond: excessively fond
overgreedy: excessively gluttonous
overgrown: covered with growing plants
overgrown: abounding in usually unwanted vegetation
overhand: sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
overhead: located or originating from above
overheated: heated beyond a safe or desirable point
overindulgent: excessively indulgent
overjoyed: extremely joyful
overladen: loaded past capacity
overland: traveling or passing over land
overlarge: excessively large
overlooked: not taken into account
overlying: placed on or over something else
overmuch: very great in quantity; overabundant
overpowering: so strong as to be irresistible
overpriced: too costly for the value
overprotective: overly protective
overproud: excessively proud
overreaching: revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
overrefined: excessively delicate or refined
overriding: having superior power and influence
overripe: too ripe and beginning to turn soft
oversea: being or passing over or across the sea
oversensitive: unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
overserious: excessively serious
overshot: having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
oversolicitous: excessively solicitous
overstrung: too tightly strung
overstuffed: upholstered thickly and deeply
oversubscribed: sold in excess of available supply especially season tickets
oversuspicious: unduly suspicious
overturned: having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
overvaliant: having or showing undue valor or boldness
overweening: presumptuously arrogant
oviparous: egg-laying
ovoviviparous: producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body
owlish: resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance
owned: having an owner; often used in combination
owner-occupied: lived in by the owner
ownerless: having no owner
ox-eyed: having large round eyes like those of an ox
oxidative: taking place in the presence of oxygen
oxidizable: capable of undergoing a chemical reaction with oxygen
p.m.: after noon
pacific: promoting peace
pacific: disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
packaged: enclosed in a package or protective covering
packed: pressed together or compressed
paddle-shaped: shaped in the form of a paddle
paederastic: of homosexuality between a man and a boy
paid: marked by the reception of pay
paid-up: paid in advance
pain-free: not accompanied by pain sensations
painful: causing physical or psychological pain
painless: not causing physical or psychological pain
painless: requiring little hard work or exertion
paintable: lending itself to being painted
painted: having makeup applied
painted: coated with paint
painted: lacking substance or vitality as if produced by painting
painterly: having qualities unique to the art of painting
paired: mated sexually
palatable: acceptable to the taste or mind
palatal: produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
palatial: suitable for or like a palace
pale: not full or rich
pale: very light colored; highly diluted with white
pale: lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
pale: (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
pale: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
pale-colored: having a pale color
pale-faced: having a pale face
palish: slightly pale
palmate: (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin
palmate: of a leaf shape; having leaflets or lobes radiating from a common point
palmately-lobed: having lobes radiating from a central point
palmatifid: of a leaf shape; palmately cleft rather than lobed
palmlike: resembling a palm tree
palpable: so intense as to be almost touched or felt
palpable: (medicine) can be felt by palpation
palpable: capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
palpitant: having a slight and rapid trembling motion
palsied: affected with palsy or uncontrollable tremor
pampering: gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
pancake-like: resembling a pancake in shape
pancake-style: cooked as pancakes are cooked
pandemic: existing everywhere
pandemic: epidemic over a wide geographical area
paneled: fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
panoptic: including everything visible in one view
pantropic: distributed throughout the tropics
paper thin: thin as paper
paperback: (of books) having a flexible binding
papery: thin and paperlike
pappose: (of plants such as dandelions and thistles) having pappi or tufts of featherlike hairs or delicate bristles
parabolic: having the form of a parabola
paraboloidal: having the shape of a paraboloid
paradisaic: relating to or befitting Paradise
paradoxical: seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
parallel: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
parallel: of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
paralytic: affected with paralysis
paranoid: suffering from paranoia
paranormal: not in accordance with scientific laws
paraphrastic: altered by paraphrasing
paraplegic: suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord
parapsychological: beyond normal physical explanation
parched: toasted or roasted slightly
pardonable: admitting of being pardoned
parented: having a parent or parents or cared for by parent surrogates
parenthetic: qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses
parentless: having no parent or parents or not cared for by parent surrogates
pareve: containing no meat or milk (or their derivatives) and thus eatable with both meat and dairy dishes according to the dietary laws of Judaism
parliamentary: having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
parliamentary: in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
parlous: fraught with danger
paroicous: having male and female reproductive organs separate in a single gametoecium
parrotlike: mechanically imitated or repeated without thought or understanding
parsimonious: excessively unwilling to spend
part time: involving less than the standard or customary time for an activity
parted: having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
partial: showing favoritism
partial: being or affecting only a part; not total
partible: (of e.g. property) capable of being parted or divided
participatory: affording the opportunity for individual participation
particular: providing specific details or circumstances
particular: separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
particular: unique or specific to a person or thing or category
particular: first and most important
particularised: directed toward a specific object
particulate: composed of distinct particles
partisan: devoted to a cause or party
partitive: serving to separate or divide into parts
parturient: giving birth
party-spirited: devoted to a political party
parvenu: of or characteristic of a parvenu
pass: of advancing the ball by throwing it
passable: able to be passed or traversed or crossed
passant: in walking position with right foreleg raised
passing: allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily
passionate: having or expressing strong emotions
passionless: not passionate
passive: expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
passive: peacefully resistant in response to injustice
past: earlier than the present time; no longer current
past: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
pastel: delicate and pale in color
pastel: lacking in body or vigor
pastel-colored: having pale delicate colors
pastelike: resembling paste in color; pallid
pat: exactly suited to the occasion
patched: mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
patched: having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
patchy: irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
patent: (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage
patented: (of devices and processes) protected by patent
paternal: characteristic of a father
paternalistic: benevolent but sometimes intrusive
pathetic: inspiring mixed contempt and pity
pathetic: inspiring scornful pity
pathless: lacking pathways
pathological: caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition
patient: enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
patient of: showing the capacity for endurance
patriarchal: characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
patriarchic: (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line
patricentric: centered upon the father
patrician: befitting a person of noble origin
patrilineal: based on or tracing descent through the male line
patronised: having patronage or clients
patronless: having little patronage or few clients
patterned: having patterns (especially colorful patterns)
paved: covered with a firm surface
pawky: cunning and sly
pea-green: of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color
peaceable: inclined or disposed to peace
peaceable: not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
peach-colored: having the color of a ripe peach
peachy: of something resembling a peach in color
peacock-blue: of bright greenish blue
peaked: having or rising to a peak
peaky: having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
pear-shaped: having a round shape tapered at one end
pearl gray: of a grey with a pearly tinge
pearly: of a white the color of pearls
pebble-grained: (of leather) having a rough surface as the result of being treated with a patterned roller
peccable: liable to sin
peckish: somewhat hungry
pectinate: like a comb
peculiar: characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
peculiar: markedly different from the usual
pedate: having or resembling a foot
pedate: of a leaf shape; having radiating lobes, each deeply cleft or divided
pedigree: having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
pedunculate: having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
pegged-down: fastened by pegs
peltate: (of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface rather than the margin (as a nasturtium leaf for example)
penal: serving as or designed to impose punishment
penal: (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
pending: awaiting conclusion or confirmation
penetrable: admitting of penetration or passage into or through
penetrable: capable of being penetrated
penetrating: tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
penitent: feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
penitential: showing or constituting penance
penitentiary: used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
pennate: having feathered wings
penny-wise: thrifty in small matters only
pensionable: entitled to receive a pension
pensive: showing pensive sadness
pent: closely confined
pent-up: characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
pentamerous: divided into five parts; specifically, having each floral whorl consist of five (or a multiple of five) members
pentasyllabic: having or characterized by or consisting of five syllables
peopled: furnished with people
peppery: having the piquant burning taste of peppers
per capita: per person
perambulating: strolling or walking around
perceivable: capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing
perceived: detected by means of the senses
perceived: detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
perceptible: capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
perceptive: having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
peremptory: not allowing contradiction or refusal
peremptory: putting an end to all debate or action
perennial: lasting three seasons or more
perennial: lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
perennial: recurring again and again
perfect: being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
perfect: precisely accurate or exact
perfected: (of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
perfectible: capable of becoming or being made perfect
perfidious: tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
perfoliate: (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem
perforate: having a hole cut through
perforated: having a number or series of holes
perfumed: filled or impregnated with perfume
perfunctory: done or produced as a formality only
perinatal: occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after)
periodic: happening or recurring at regular intervals
peripatetic: traveling especially on foot
peripheral: related to the key issue but not of central importance
peripheral: on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area
peripteral: having columns on all sides
perishable: liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
peristylar: having columniation completely circling an area of the structure
peritrichous: covered all over with uniformly distributed flagella
periwigged: wearing a wig popular for men in the 17th and 18th centuries
perked up: made or become more cheerful or lively
permanent: not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
permeable: allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
permeant: spreading or spread throughout
permed: (of hair) styled with permanent waves
permissible: that may be accepted or conceded
permissive: granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline
permissive: not preventive
permutable: capable of changing sequence
pernickety: characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details
perpendicular: so steep as to be nearly veritcal
perpendicular: intersecting at or forming right angles
perpendicular: at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
perplexed: full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
persistent: never-ceasing
person-to-person: involving direct communication or contact between persons or parties
personable: (of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality
personal: concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
personal: particular to a given individual
personal: intimately concerning a person's body or physical being
personalized: pointedly referring to or concerning a person's individual personality or intimate affairs especially offensively
perspicacious: acutely insightful and wise
persuasive: intended or having the power to induce action or belief
pertinent: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
perverse: marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
pervious: admitting of passage or entrance
pessimal: of an organism's environment; least favorable for survival
pessimistic: expecting the worst possible outcome
pestiferous: likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
petaled: (of flowers) having petals
petallike: resembling a petal
petitionary: of the nature of or expressing a petition
petrifying: paralyzing with terror
petrous: (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
petticoated: wearing or furnished with a petticoat
petty: contemptibly narrow in outlook
phallic: resembling or being a phallus
phantasmagoric: characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
phantom: something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
phenomenal: exceedingly or unbelievably great
philharmonic: devoted to or appreciative of music
philosophic: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
phlegmatic: showing little emotion
phlegmy: characterized by phlegm
phobic: suffering from irrational fears
phosphorescent: emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
photogenic: looking attractive in photographs
photographic: representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph
phylliform: having the shape of a leaf
physical: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
physical: according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
physical: characterized by energetic bodily activity
physical: having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
physical: concerned with material things
physiologic: of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning
phytophagic: (of animals) feeding on plants
pianissimo: (chiefly a direction or description in music) very soft
pianissimo assai: (chiefly a direction or description in music) very soft
piano: (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
picaresque: involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
pickled: (used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
picturesque: strikingly expressive
picturesque: suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
pig-sized: having the approximate size of a pig
pigeon-toed: having feet that turn inward
pilary: covered with hairs especially fine soft ones
pillar-shaped: shaped like a cylindrical pillar
pillared: having pillars
pilotless: lacking a pilot
pinchbeck: serving as an imitation or substitute
pinched: as if squeezed uncomfortably tight
pineal: having the form of a pine cone
pinioned: (of birds) especially having the flight feathers
pinioned: bound fast especially having the arms restrained
pink: of a light shade of red
pink-collar: of or relating to a class of jobs once traditionally filled by women
pink-red: of red tinged with pink
pink-tinged: of a color tinged with pink
pink-tipped: of a leaf tipped with pink
pinkish-lavender: of lavender tinged with pink
pinkish-orange: of orange tinged with pink
pinkish-purple: of purple tinged with pink
pinkish-white: of white tinged with pink
pinnate: (of a leaf shape) featherlike; having leaflets on each side of a common axis
pinnate-leafed: having pinnate leaves
pinnatifid: (of a leaf shape) cleft nearly to the midrib in broad divisions not separated into distinct leaflets
pinnatisect: (of a leaf shape) cleft nearly to the midrib in narrow divisions not separated into distinct leaflets
pinstriped: having very thin stripes
pint-size: well below average height
pinwheel-shaped: having the round shape of a pinwheel
pious: having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
piquant: engagingly stimulating or provocative
piquant: having an agreeably pungent taste
piscivorous: feeding on fishes
pistillate: having gynoecia, or pistils, the ovule-bearing organ of a seed plant
pitched: set at a slant
pitcher-shaped: shaped in the form of a pitcher
pitchy: having the characteristics of pitch or tar
pithy: concise and full of meaning
pitiless: without mercy or pity
pitiless: deficient in humane and kindly feelings
pivotal: being of crucial importance
pizzicato: (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger
placable: easily calmed or pacified
placeable: capable of being recognized
placed: put in position in relation to other things
placental: pertaining to or having or occurring by means of a placenta
placid: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
placoid: as the hard flattened scales of e.g. sharks
plagiarised: copied and passed off as your own
plain: not elaborate or elaborated; simple
plain: not mixed with extraneous elements
plain: lacking patterns especially in color
plain: free from any effort to soften to disguise
plain-woven: (of cloth) made in plain weave
plainspoken: using simple and direct language
planar: involving or having two dimensions
plangent: loud and resounding
planned: designed or carried out according to a plan
planoconcave: flat on one side and concave on the other
planoconvex: flat on one side and convex on the other
planted: set in the soil for growth
plantigrade: (of mammals) walking on the whole sole of the foot (as rabbits, raccoons, bears, and humans do)
plastered: (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster
plastered: (of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
plastic: capable of being influenced or formed
platonic: free from physical desire
plausible: apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
plausible: given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
playable: capable of or suitable for being played or played on
played out: worn out
playful: full of fun and high spirits
pleasant: affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
pleasant: (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
pleasant-smelling: having an odor that is pleasing
pleased: experiencing or manifesting pleasure
pleased: feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth
pleasing: giving pleasure and satisfaction
pleasing: pleasant or agreeable to the senses
pledged: bound by or as if by an oath
plenary: full in all respects
plentiful: existing in great number or quantity
pleonastic: repetition of same sense in different words
pleurocarpous: (of mosses) having the archegonia on short lateral branches
ploughed: (of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
plucked: of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
plucked: having the feathers removed, as from a pelt or a fowl
plumaged: having or covered in plumage; often used as a combining form
plumate: having an ornamental plume or feathery tuft
plumb: exactly vertical
plume-tipped: of a plant tipped with a plume
plumed: having or covered with or abounding in plumes
plumelike: resembling a plume
plumlike: resembling a plum fruit
plummy: very desirable
plummy: (of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich
plumping: very large; of exceptional size for its kind
plundering: given to taking by force what is desired
pluperfect: more than perfect
plural: grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units
plural: composed of more than one member, set, or kind
plus: on the positive side or higher end of a scale
plus: involving advantage or good
plush-like: (of textures) resembling plush
Plutonian: of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or Tartarus
po-faced: humorless and disapproving
pocked: marked by or as if by smallpox or acne or other eruptive skin disease
pocked: used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
pocketable: small enough to be carried in a garment pocket
podlike: resembling a pod
poetic: characterized by romantic imagery
poetic: characteristic of or befitting poetry
poignant: keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
point-blank: close enough to go straight to the target
pointed: direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
pointed: having a point
pointed-toe: having a pointed toe
pointillist: of or relating to pointillism
pointless: not having a point especially a sharp point
poised: marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
poisonous: not safe to eat
poisonous: having the qualities or effects of a poison
poisonous: marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
polar: having a pair of equal and opposite charges
polar: of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
polemic: of or involving dispute or controversy
policy-making: concerned with policy, not administration
polished: perfected or made shiny and smooth
polished: showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
polite: showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
politic: marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
political: involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
poltroon: characterized by complete cowardliness
polyandrous: having more than one husband at a time
polychromatic: (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
polychromatic: having or exhibiting many colors
polycrystalline: composed of aggregates of crystals
polyestrous: having more than one period of estrus per year
polygamous: having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
polygenic: of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
polyglot: having a command of or composed in many languages
polygynous: having more than one wife at a time
polymorphic: having or occurring in several distinct forms
polypetalous: having a corolla composed of many separated or distinct petals
polyploid: of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
polysemantic: of words; having many meanings
polysyllabic: having or characterized by words of more than three syllables
polysyllabic: (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
polytheistic: worshipping or believing in more than one god
polytonal: using more than one key or tonality simultaneously
polyunsaturated: (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds
polyvalent: containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
pomaded: (of hair) groomed with pomade
ponderable: capable of being weighed or considered
ponderous: labored and dull
ponderous: having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
poor: characterized by or indicating poverty
poor: having little money or few possessions
poor: lacking in quality or substances
poor-spirited: lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
pop: (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
popeyed: having bulging eyes
popular: carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large
popular: regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
populated: furnished with inhabitants
populous: densely populated
poriferous: full of pores or vessels or holes
porose: forming a continuous series of pores
porous: able to absorb fluids
portable: of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
portable: easily or conveniently transported
portentous: of momentous or ominous significance
portly: euphemisms for `fat'
positive: characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
positive: reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion
positive: greater than zero
positive: formally laid down or imposed
possessive: desirous of owning
possessive: having or showing a desire to control or dominate
possible: capable of happening or existing
possible: existing in possibility
post-free: postpaid
posterior: located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
posthumous: occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
postindustrial: of or relating to a society or economy marked by a lessened importance of manufacturing and an increase of services, information, and research
postmeridian: after noon
postmortal: occurring or done after death
postmortem: after death or after an event
postnatal: occurring immediately after birth
postoperative: happening or done after a surgical operation
postpaid: used especially of mail; paid in advance
postprandial: following a meal (especially dinner)
postwar: belonging to the period after a war
pot-trained: (of children) trained to use the toilet
potbound: (of a potted plant) grown too large for its container resulting in matting or tangling of the roots
potent: having great influence
potent: having a strong physiological or chemical effect
potent: having or wielding force or authority
potent: (of a male) capable of copulation
potted: of plants; planted or grown in a pot
potted: (British informal) summarized or abridged
potted: preserved in a pot or can or jar
potty: (British informal) trivial
potty: slightly intoxicated
pound-foolish: unwise in dealing with large sums
powder blue: of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue
powder-puff: used of competitive activities in which only women take part
powdery: as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder
power-assisted: supplementing or replacing manual effort
power-driven: powered by a motor
powered: (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
powerful: having great power or force or potency or effect
powerless: lacking power
practical: concerned with actual use or practice
practical: having or put to a practical purpose or use
practical: being actually such in almost every respect
practiced: skillful after much practice
Praetorian: characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality
prayerful: disposed to pray or appearing to pray
preachy: inclined to or marked by tedious moralization
preadolescent: of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12
precarious: not secure; beset with difficulties
precarious: affording no ease or reassurance
precast: of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation
precative: expressing entreaty or supplication
precautional: taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
precedent: preceding in time, order, or significance
precedented: having or supported or justified by a precedent
precedential: having precedence (especially because of longer service)
preceding: existing or coming before
precious: of high worth or cost
precious: held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
precipitating: bringing on suddenly or abruptly
precise: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
precocial: (of hatchlings) covered with down and having eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days
precocious: appearing or developing early
precocious: characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
preconcerted: previously arranged or agreed on
preconditioned: having already been put into a suitable condition
precooked: cooked partially or completely beforehand
precooled: cooled in advance
precursory: warning of future misfortune
predaceous: hunting and killing other animals for food
predaceous: living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
predatory: living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
predetermined: set in advance
predicative: of adjectives; relating to or occurring within the predicate of a sentence
predictable: capable of being foretold
predictive: of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions
predigested: artificially partially digested as by enzymatic action
predisposed: made susceptible
preemptive: designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
preexistent: existing previously or before something
prefab: manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped and assembled elsewhere
prefaded: (of fabric or clothing) having been given a faded (weathered) appearance by artificial means
preferable: more desirable than another
prefrontal: anterior to a frontal structure
pregnant: carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
prehensile: adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
prehensile: having a keen intellect
prehistoric: no longer fashionable
prehistoric: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
prejudiced: emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
preliminary: denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
preliterate: not yet having acquired the ability to read and write
premature: born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
premature: too soon or too hasty
premature: uncommonly early or before the expected time
premedical: preceding and preparing for the study of medicine
premeditated: characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
premier: preceding all others in time
premier: first in rank or degree
premium: having or reflecting superior quality or value
preoperative: happening or done before and in preparation for a surgical operation
prepackaged: prepared and wrapped beforehand and ready for sale
preparative: preceding and preparing for something
prepared: equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
prepared: made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
prepossessing: creating a favorable impression
preprandial: preceding a meal (especially dinner)
prepubertal: (especially of human beings) at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth
prepupal: of an inactive stage in the development of some insects, between the larval and the pupal stages
prerecorded: recorded at one time for transmission later
prerequisite: required as a prior condition or course of study
prescient: perceiving the significance of events before they occur
prescribed: set down as a rule or guide
prescription: available only with a doctor's written prescription
present: being or existing in a specified place
present: temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
presentable: fit to be seen
preservable: capable of being preserved
preservative: tending or having the power to preserve
preserved: kept intact or in a particular condition
preserved: prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
presidential: befitting a president
pressed: compacted by ironing
pressing: compelling immediate action
prestigious: exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
prestissimo: (of tempo) as fast as possible
presto: (of tempo) very fast
presumable: capable of being inferred on slight grounds
presumptive: having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
presumptive: affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance
pretentious: making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
preternatural: surpassing the ordinary or normal
pretty: (used ironically) unexpectedly bad
pretty: pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
pretty-pretty: ostentatiously or inappropriately pretty
preventable: capable of being prevented
preventative: tending to prevent or hinder
preventative: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
prewar: existing or belonging to a time before a war
priapic: overly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality
price-controlled: having the price regulated or controlled by government
prickly-leafed: having prickly leaves
priestlike: befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
priggish: exaggeratedly proper
prima facie: as it seems at first sight
primary: not derived from or reducible to something else; basic
primary: of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
prime: used of the first or originating agent
primitive: used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies
primo: the best of its kind
princely: having the rank of or befitting a prince
principled: based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
printable: fit for publication because free of material that is morally or legally objectionable
prismatic: exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism
prisonlike: resembling a prison
pristine: immaculately clean and unused
pristine: completely free from dirt or contamination
private: confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
private: not expressed
privileged: blessed with privileges
privileged: not subject to usual rules or penalties
privy: (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
privy: hidden from general view or use
prix fixe: (of a restaurant meal) complete but with limited choices and at a fixed price
pro: in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
pro bono: done for the public good without compensation
pro tem: for the time being
pro-choice: advocating a woman's right to control her own body (especially her right to an induced abortion)
pro-life: advocating full legal protection of embryos and fetuses (especially opposing the legalization of induced abortions)
proactive: descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently
proactive: (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens
probable: apparently destined
probationary: under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
probative: tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation
processed: subjected to a special process or treatment
processed: prepared or converted from a natural state by subjecting to a special process
processed: freed from impurities by processing
procumbent: having stems that trail along the ground without putting down roots
productive: producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
productive: yielding positive results
profanatory: profaning or tending to desecrate
profane: not concerned with or devoted to religion
profane: not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
profaned: treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
professed: claimed with intent to deceive
professed: professing to be qualified
professional: engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
professional: characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
professional: engaged in by members of a profession
profit-maximising: making the profit as great as possible
profitable: yielding material gain or profit
profitless: without profit or reward
profound: showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
profound: coming from deep within one
profound: of the greatest intensity; complete
profound: situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
progressive: advancing in severity
progressive: (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
progressive: favoring or promoting progress
progressive: (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
progressive: gradually advancing in extent
progressive: favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
prohibitive: tending to discourage (especially of prices)
proinflammatory: tending to cause inflammation
projectile: impelling or impelled forward
prolate: having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter
proletarian: belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
prolix: tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
promiscuous: not selective of a single class or person
promising: showing possibility of achievement or excellence
promotive: tending to further or encourage
prompt: according to schedule or without delay; on time
prompt: ready and willing or quick to act
promulgated: formally made public
prone: having a tendency (to); often used in combination
prone: lying face downward
pronged: having prongs or tines; usually used in combination
pronounceable: capable of being uttered or pronounced
proof: (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proofed: treated so as to become resistant
propellant: tending to or capable of propelling
proper: limited to the thing specified
proper: having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
proper: marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
proper: appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
propertied: owning land or securities as a principal source of revenue
prophetic: foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
propitiative: intended to reconcile or appease
propitious: presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
proportionable: proportionate
proportional: having a constant ratio
proportional: properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
proportionate: being in due proportion
proportionate: agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree
proprietary: protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
prospective: of or concerned with or related to the future
prostyle: marked by columniation having free columns in a portico only across the opening to the structure
protanopic: inability to see the color red or to distinguish red and bluish-green
protean: taking on different forms
protected: kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
protected: guarded from injury or destruction
protecting: shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
protective: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
protective: showing care
protective: (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
proterozoic: formed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era
protestant: protesting
proto: indicating the first or earliest or original
protogeometric: characteristic of the earliest phase of geometric art especially in Greece
protractible: able to be extended
protrusible: capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue
protrusive: thrusting outward
proud: feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
proved: established beyond doubt
proverbial: widely known and spoken of
provident: careful in regard to your own interests
provident: providing carefully for the future
provincial: characteristic of the provinces or their people
provisory: subject to a proviso
provocative: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
provocative: intentionally arousing sexual desire
prox: in or of the next month after the present
proximal: situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
proximate: very close in space or time
proximate: closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
prudent: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
prudential: arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
pseudo: (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of
pseudohermaphrodite: having internal reproductive organs of one sex and external sexual characteristics of the other sex
pseudonymous: bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
pseudoscientific: based on theories and methods erroneously regarded as scientific
psychedelic: producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis
psychedelic: (of a mental state) characterized by intense and distorted perceptions and hallucinations and feelings of euphoria or sometimes despair
psychedelic: having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with psychedelic states
psychic: outside the sphere of physical science
psychic: affecting or influenced by the human mind
psychoactive: affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes
psychogenic: mental or emotional rather than physiological in origin
psychokinetic: moving an object without apparent use of physical means
psychological: mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
psychopathic: suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder
psychosomatic: used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
psychotic: characteristic of or suffering from psychosis
Ptolemaic: of or relating to the geocentric Ptolemaic system
pubescent: (of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature
public: affecting the people or community as a whole
public: not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
public-spirited: showing unselfish interest in the public welfare
publicised: made known; especially made widely known
publishable: suitable for publication
published: prepared and printed for distribution and sale
pucka: absolutely first class and genuine
puff: gathered for protruding fullness
pug-faced: having the flat wrinkled face of a pug dog
pug-nose: having a blunt nose
pugnacious: ready and able to resort to force or violence
puissant: powerful
pulchritudinous: used of persons only; having great physical beauty
pulpy: like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness
pumped: tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
punch-drunk: dazed from or as if from repeated blows
puncturable: capable of being punctured
punctureless: being without punctures or incapable of being punctured
punishable: liable to or deserving punishment
punished: subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
punitive: inflicting punishment
puny: inferior in strength or significance
puny: (used especially of persons) of inferior size
pupal: of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage
puppyish: characteristic of a puppy
pure: free from discordant qualities
pure: concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied
pure: (used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless
pure: free of extraneous elements of any kind
pure: (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black
pure: in a state of sexual virginity
purebred: bred for many generations from member of a recognized breed or strain
purifying: freeing from noxious matter
purple: of a color intermediate between red and blue
purple-black: of black tinged with purple
purple-blue: of blue tinged with purple
purple-brown: of brown tinged with purple
purple-eyed: (of flowers) having a purple eyelike marking
purple-flowered: having purple flowers
purple-green: of green tinged with purple
purple-lilac: of lavender tinged with purple
purple-red: of red tinged with purple
purple-spotted: having purple spots
purple-tinged: of a color tinged with purple
purple-veined: (of flowers) showing purple markings that resemble veins
purple-white: of white tinged with purple
purpose-built: designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose
purposeful: serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
purposeful: having meaning through having an aim
purposeless: not evidencing any purpose or goal
purposive: having or showing or acting with a purpose or design
purse-proud: proud or arrogant because of your wealth (especially in the absence of other distinction)
pursuant: (followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with
pursuing: following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
purulent: containing pus
pushful: marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
put-up: planned secretly
putative: purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds
putdownable: (of a book) poorly written and not entertaining
putrefacient: causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction
putrescent: becoming putrid
putrid: in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
putrid: morally corrupt or evil
putrid-smelling: having the putrid odor of decaying organic matter
pyramidal: resembling a pyramid
pyretic: causing fever
pyrotechnic: suggestive of fireworks
quack: medically unqualified
quadrate: having four sides and four angles
quadrillionth: the ordinal number of one quadrillion in counting order
quaint: strange in an interesting or pleasing way
quaint: very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
qualified: meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
qualified: limited or restricted; not absolute
qualified: restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')
qualitative: involving distinctions based on qualities
quality: of high social status
quantifiable: capable of being quantified
quantitative: expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
quantitative: (of verse) having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables
quarrelsome: given to quarreling
quasi: having some resemblance
quasi-religious: resembling something that is religious
quasi-royal: having the power but not the rank or title of a king
quaternary: consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four
quavering: (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
queen-size: (used especially of beds) not as large as king-size
queenlike: having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
quelled: subdued or overcome
quenched: allayed
quenchless: impossible to quench
questionable: subject to question
questioning: perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
quick: apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
quick: accomplished rapidly and without delay
quick: easily aroused or excited
quick-change: adept at changing from one thing to another especially changing costumes
quick-drying: of a liquid substance that dries quickly
quick-eared: having keen hearing
quick-sighted: keenly perceptive or alert
quick-witted: mentally nimble and resourceful
quickset: grown from cuttings planted directly in the ground
quiescent: marked by a state of tranquil repose
quiescent: (pathology) causing no symptoms
quiescent: being quiet or still or inactive
quiescent: not active or activated
quiet: (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
quiet: characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
quiet: free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
quiet: not showy or obtrusive
quilted: made of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching
quinquefoliate: (of a leaf shape) having five leaflets
quintillionth: the ordinal number of one quintillion in counting order
quits: on equal terms by payment or requital
quixotic: not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
quotable: suitable for or worthy of quotation
quotable: able or fit to be repeated or quoted
rabbit-sized: having the approximate size of a rabbit
racemose: having stalked flowers along an elongated stem that continue to open in succession from below as the stem continues to grow
rachitic: affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets
racial: of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups
racist: based on racial intolerance
rackety: uncontrollably noisy
racking: causing great physical or mental suffering
racy: designed or suitable for competing in a race
raddled: used until no longer useful
radial: arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
radiate: having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
radiating: diverging from a common point
radical: arising from or going to the root or source
radical: markedly new or introducing radical change
radio-controlled: operated and guided by radio
radio-opaque: not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation
radioactive: exhibiting or caused by radioactivity
radiolucent: almost complete transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation
radiosensitive: sensitive to radiation
raftered: having the rafters especially having them visible
ragged: having an irregular outline
ragged: being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
ragged: worn out from stress or strain
raging: very severe
raining: falling in drops or as if falling like rain
rainless: lacking rain
rainproof: not permitting the passage of water
rainy: (of weather) wet by periods of rain
raisable: capable of being raised
raised: located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
raising: increasing in quantity or value
rallentando: (music) gradually decreasing in tempo
rallying: rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort
rambling: spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
rampageous: displaying raging violence; often destructive
rampant: unrestrained and violent
rampant: (of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth
rampant: rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
rancid: (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
rancid: smelling of fermentation or staleness
rancorous: showing deep-seated resentment
random: lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
randomised: set up or distributed in a deliberately random way
rangy: adapted to wandering or roaming
rangy: allowing ample room for ranging
rank: very offensive in smell or taste
rank: very fertile; producing profuse growth
rank: growing profusely
rank-smelling: having an offensive rancid odor
ransomed: reclaimed by payment of a ransom
ransomed: saved from the bondage of sin
rapacious: excessively greedy and grasping
rapid: done or occurring in a brief period of time
rapid: characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
rare: recurring only at long intervals
rare: not widely distributed
rare: (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside
rare: not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
rare: having low density
rare: marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind
rare-roasted: (meat) roasted with the meat inside still rare
rash: imprudently incurring risk
ratable: liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
ratified: formally approved and invested with legal authority
ratiocinative: based on exact thinking
rational: having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)
rational: consistent with or based on or using reason
rationed: distributed equitably in limited individual portions
rattlebrained: lacking sense or discretion
ratty: dirty and infested with rats
raucous: disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
raucous: unpleasantly loud and harsh
raunchy: earthy and sexually explicit
ravaging: ruinously destructive and wasting
raving mad: talking or behaving irrationally
ravishing: stunningly beautiful
raw: not treated with heat to prepare it for eating
raw: having the surface exposed and painful
raw: brutally unfair or harsh
raw: not processed or refined
raw: untempered and unrefined
raw: hurting
raw: used of wood and furniture
rawboned: having a lean and bony physique
razor-sharp: very clearly delineated
razor-sharp: as sharp as a razor
razorback: having a sharp narrow back
re-formed: formed again or anew
reactive: participating readily in reactions
reactive: reacting to a stimulus
ready: completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
ready: made suitable and available for immediate use
ready: mentally disposed
ready: (of especially money) immediately available
ready and waiting: being and remaining ready and available for use
ready-cooked: cooked in such a way as to be ready for sale
ready-made: made for purchase and immediate use
ready-made: commercially produced; not homemade
ready-to-eat: food products that are prepared in advance and can be eaten as sold
real: no less than what is stated; worthy of the name
real: of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation
real: not to be taken lightly
real: (of property) fixed or immovable
real: capable of being treated as fact
real: coinciding with reality
realistic: aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
realizable: capable of being realized
reanimated: given fresh life or vigor or spirit
rear: located in or toward the back or rear
rearward: directed or moving toward the rear
reasonable: marked by sound judgment
reasonable: showing reason or sound judgment
reasoned: logically valid
reasonless: not endowed with the capacity to reason
reassured: having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
reassuring: restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
rebarbative: serving or tending to repel
rebellious: resisting control or authority
rebellious: participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
reborn: restored to new life and vigor
recalcitrant: marked by stubborn resistance to authority
receding: (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
receivable: awaiting payment
received: widely accepted as true or worthy
received: conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
recent: new
receptive: able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
receptive: open to arguments, ideas, or change
recessed: resembling an alcove
recessive: (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
rechargeable: capable of being recharged
reciprocal: of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function
reciprocative: moving alternately backward and forward
reciprocative: given or done or owed to each other
reclaimable: capable of being used again
reclaimed: delivered from danger
recluse: withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
recognised: provided with a secure reputation
recognizable: easily perceived; easy to become aware of
reconcilable: capable of being reconciled
reconciled: made compatible or consistent
reconstructed: adapted to social or economic change
reconstructive: helping to restore to good condition
record-breaking: surpassing any previously established record
recorded: set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
recorded: (of securities) having the owner's name entered in a register
recoverable: capable of being recovered or regained
recovered: found after being lost
recreant: having deserted a cause or principle
recriminative: countering one charge with another
recrudescent: the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement
rectangular: having four right angles
rectifiable: capable of being repaired or rectified
rectified: having been put right
rectilineal: characterized by a straight line or lines
recuperative: promoting recuperation
recurring: coming back
recursive: of or relating to a recursion
recurvate: curved backward or inward
recusant: refusing to submit to authority
red carpet: special treatment or hospitality
red-flowered: having red flowers
red-fruited: bearing red fruit
red-handed: in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
red-hot: glowing red with heat
red-hot: characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement
red-letter: memorable for being a special occasion
red-rimmed: rimmed with red
redbrick: of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
reddish-gray: of grey tinged with red
reddish-lavender: of something having a lavender color tinged with red
reddish-pink: of a pink color that is close to red
reddish-striped: having red stripes
reddish-violet: of violet tinged with red
reddisn-purple: of purple tinged with red
redeemable: recoverable upon payment or fulfilling a condition
redeemable: susceptible to improvement or reform
redeeming: compensating for some fault or defect
redeeming: bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
redheaded: having red hair and usually fair skin
redistributed: having population and industries relocated from urban to outlying areas
redolent: (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
redoubled: become much greater in intensity or size or amount
redoubtable: worthy of respect or honor
reduced: well below normal (especially in price)
reducible: capable of being reduced
reductive: characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
redux: brought back
reedlike: resembling a reed in being upright and slender
reedy: having a tone of a reed instrument
reefy: full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals
reeking: giving off a strong unpleasant smell
reeking: wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
reentrant: (of angles) pointing inward
referenced: supported with written references or citations
referent: having reference
referential: referring or pointing to something
refined: (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
refined: precise to a fine degree
reflected: (especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
reflecting: causing reflection or having a device that reflects
reflective: capable of physically reflecting light or sound
reflective: devoted to matters of the mind
reflexed: (of leaves) bent downward and outward more than 90 degrees
reflexive: referring back to itself
reformative: tending to reform
Reformed: of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
reformed: caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one
refractory: temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
refractory: not responding to treatment
refrigerant: causing cooling or freezing
refrigerated: made or kept cold by refrigeration
regardant: looking backward
regenerate: reformed spiritually or morally
regent: acting or functioning as a regent or ruler
regimented: strictly controlled
regional: related or limited to a particular region
registered: (of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
registered: listed or recorded officially
registered: (of a boat or vessel) furnished with necessary official documents specifying ownership etc
regnant: exercising power or authority
regressive: (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
regressive: opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
regrettable: deserving regret
regular: officially full-time
regular: not deviating from what is normal
regular: in accord with regular practice or procedure
regular: (of solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be determined with a suitable geometric formula
regular: in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
regular: (used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces
regular: regularly scheduled for fixed times
regular: conforming to a standard or pattern
regular: relating to a person who does something regularly
regular: not constipated
regular: often used as intensifiers
regulated: controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
regulation: prescribed by or according to regulation
regulative: restricting according to rules or principles
rehabilitative: designed to accomplish rehabilitation
reincarnate: having a new body
reinforced: given added strength or support
rejective: rejecting or tending to reject
related: connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
related: being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
relational: having a relation or being related
relaxant: tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension
relaxed: without strain or anxiety
relaxing: affording physical or mental rest
relevant: having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
reliant: relying on another for support
religious: of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows
religious: having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
religious: extremely scrupulous and conscientious
religious: concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
relinquished: that has been withdrawn or retreated from
relocated: settled in a new location
reluctant: disinclined to become involved
reluctant: not eager
remarkable: unusual or striking
remediable: capable of being remedied or redressed
remedial: tending or intended to rectify or improve
remittent: (of a disease) characterized by periods of diminished severity
remote-controlled: lacking a crew
removable: capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed
removed: separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
renascent: rising again as to new life and vigor
rending: resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
renewable: capable of being renewed; replaceable
renewable: that can be renewed or extended
renewed: restored to a new condition
renewing: tending to impart new life and vigor to
rent-free: complimentary; without payment of rent
rentable: that is able or fit be rented
renunciant: used especially of behavior
reorganised: organized again
repand: having a slightly undulating margin
repayable: subject to repayment
repellent: incapable of absorbing or mixing with
repetitious: characterized by repetition
replaceable: capable of being replaced
reply-paid: with cost of reply prepaid by sender
reportable: meriting report
reportable: (of income) required by law to be reported
reported: made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
representable: expressible in symbolic form
representational: (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen
representative: standing for something else
representative: serving to represent or typify
representative: being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
republican: having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government
repudiative: rejecting emphatically; e.g. refusing to pay or disowning
repulsive: possessing the ability to repel
reputable: having a good reputation
requested: asked for
rescindable: capable of being rescinded or voided
resentful: full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
reserved: marked by self-restraint and reticence
reserved: set aside for the use of a particular person or party
resident: living in a particular place
residential: used or designed for residence or limited to residences
resilient: recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
resistant: impervious to being affected
resistant: able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
resistible: capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated
resistless: offering no resistance
resolute: firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
resolute: characterized by quickness and firmness
resolvable: capable of being settled or resolved
resolvable: capable of being solved
resolved: determined
resolved: explained or answered
resonant: characterized by resonance
resourceful: having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
resourceless: lacking or deficient in natural resources
respectable: characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
respected: receiving deferential regard
respectful: full of or exhibiting respect
respectful: feeling or manifesting veneration
respective: considered individually
responsible: worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
responsible: being the agent or cause
responsive: readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion
rested: not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
restive: impatient especially under restriction or delay
restless: ceaselessly in motion
restless: lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
restless: worried and uneasy
restrained: under restraint
restrained: cool and formal in manner
restricted: the lowest level of official classification for documents
restricted: subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
restrictive: serving to restrict
restrictive: (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
resupine: lying face upward
resuscitated: restored to life or consciousness
retaliative: of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retarded: relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
retentive: having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
reticent: reluctant to draw attention to yourself
reticent: temperamentally disinclined to talk
reticular: resembling or forming a network
retired: no longer active in your work or profession
retiring: not arrogant or presuming
retractable: capable of being retracted
retracted: drawn back and in
retractile: capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back
retral: at or near or toward the posterior
retral: moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction
retributive: given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retrievable: capable of being regained especially with effort
retroactive: descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously
retroflex: bent or curved backward
retrograde: of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma
retrograde: moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth
retrograde: going from better to worse
retrorse: bent or curved backward or downward
retrospective: concerned with or related to the past
retrousse: (used of noses) turned up at the end
returnable: that may be returned
returning: tending to be turned back
returning: tending to return to an earlier state
revealing: showing or making known
revealing: disclosing unintentionally something concealed
revengeful: disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
reverberant: having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected
reverend: worthy of adoration or reverence
reverent: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
reverse: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
reversed: turned inside out and resewn
reversible: capable of assuming or producing either of two states
reversible: capable of being reversed
reversible: capable of reversing or being reversed
reversible: capable of being reversed or used with either side out
revertible: to be returned to the former owner or that owner's heirs
revised: altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material
revised: improved or brought up to date
revived: restored to consciousness or life or vigor
revocable: capable of being revoked or annulled
revolutionary: advocating or engaged in revolution
revolved: turned in a circle around an axis
rewardful: offering or productive of reward
rewarding: providing personal satisfaction
rh-negative: of persons (or their blood) lacking the Rh factor present in their red blood cells
rh-positive: of persons (or their blood) having the Rh factor present in their red blood cells
rhetorical: given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought
rheumy: moist, damp, wet (especially of air)
rhombohedral: having threefold symmetry
rhymed: having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
rhymeless: not having rhyme
rhythmic: recurring with measured regularity
ribbed: furnished or strengthened with ribs
ribbon-shaped: shaped in the form of a ribbon
ribbonlike: long and thin; resembling a ribbon
ribless: having no ribs or no visible ribs
riblike: resembling a rib
rich: possessing material wealth
rich: suggestive of or characterized by great expense
rich: having an abundant supply of desirable qualities or substances (especially natural resources)
rich: high in mineral content; having a high proportion of fuel to air
rich: very productive
rich: containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar
rich: of great worth or quality
rich: pleasantly full and mellow
rickety: inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
riddled: spread throughout
riddled: (often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes
rifled: of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
rigged: fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
right: having the axis perpendicular to the base
right: (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
right: of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
right: being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
right: in conformance with justice or law or morality
right: in or into a satisfactory condition
right smart: (Southern or Midland) considerable
right: intended for the right hand
right: precisely accurate
right-angled: forming a right angle or containing one or more right angles
right-eyed: having only the right eye
right-hand: most helpful and reliable
right-hand: located on or directed toward the right
right-handed: using or intended for the right hand
right-minded: disposed toward or having views based on what is right
right-side-out: of fabric or clothing
right-side-up: of objects having a top and bottom
righteous: characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
righteous: morally justified
rightful: legally valid
rightish: tending toward the political right
rightist: believing in or supporting tenets of the political right
rightmost: farthest to the right
rigid: designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
rigid: incapable of or resistant to bending
rigid: incapable of compromise or flexibility
rigorous: rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
rigorous: demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
rimless: lacking a rim or frame
rimmed: having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
rimose: having a surface covered with a network of cracks and small crevices
ringed: having colored rings around the body
ringed: wearing a wedding ring; lawfully married
ringleted: (of hair) shaped into ringlets
ringlike: having the shape of a ring
ripe: fully prepared or eager
ripe: at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge
rippled: shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
risen: (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
rising: advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
rising: newly come into prominence
risk-free: thought to be devoid of risk
ritzy: luxuriously elegant
roan: (used of especially horses) having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey
roast: (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
robust: sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
robust: rough and crude
robust: strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
rock-inhabiting: of ferns and lichens that grow on rocks
rock-loving: of plants that flourish in a rocky environment
rockbound: abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps
rocky: liable to rock
rocky: full of hardship or trials
rococo: having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation
rodlike: resembling a rod
rolled into one: made up of several components combined into a single entity
rolled: uttered with a trill
roofed: covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
roofless: not having a roof
roomy: (of buildings and rooms) having ample space
rootbound: having the roots matted or densely tangled
rootless: wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community
ropey: (British informal) very poor in quality
ropey: forming viscous or glutinous threads
rosaceous: of something having a dusty purplish pink color
rose-colored: reflecting optimism
rose-colored: having a rose color
rose-lavender: of lavender tinged with rose
rose-mauve: of mauve tinged with rose
rose-purple: of purple with a rose tinge
rose-red: of a deep slightly bluish red color
rose-tinged: of a color tinged with rose
rostrate: having a beak or beaklike snout or proboscis
rot-resistant: resistant to rotting
rotatable: capable of being rotated
rotten: having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness
rotund: spherical in shape
rouged: marked by the use of various kinds of red makeup
rough: not perfected
rough: (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
rough: of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped
rough: not shaped by cutting or trimming
rough: having or caused by an irregular surface
rough-and-ready: crude but effective for the purpose at hand
rough-cut: of stone or timber; shaped roughly without finishing
rough-haired: having hair that feels rough
rough-spoken: rude or uncouth in speech
roughdried: (of laundry) dried but not ironed
roughish: somewhat rough
roughshod: (of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
round: (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
round-arm: with the arm swung round at shoulder height
round-bottom: having a rounded bottom
round-eyed: having large round wide-open eyes
round-fruited: bearing round fruit
rounded: curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
roundish: somewhat round in appearance or form
rousing: rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading
rousing: capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
royal: being of the rank of a monarch
royal: invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown
rubberlike: having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness
rubbishy: cheap and inferior; of no value
rudder-like: formed like and serving like a rudder
rude: lacking civility or good manners
rudimentary: being in the earliest stages of development
rudimentary: not fully developed in mature animals
ruffianly: violent and lawless
rugged: sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
rugged: very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
rugose: of leaves; ridged or wrinkled
ruled: subject to a ruling authority
ruly: neat and tidy
run-down: having the spring unwound
run-on: (verse) without a rhetorical pause between lines
runaway: completely out of control
runcinate: having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves
running: continually repeated over a period of time
running: executed or initiated by running
running: (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
running: of advancing the ball by running
rural: living in or characteristic of farming or country life
rush: done under pressure
rushlike: resembling rush or sedge
rushy: abounding in rushes
russet: of brown with a reddish tinge
Russian-speaking: able to communicate in Russian
rust: of the brown color of rust
rust-colored: having the brown color of rust
rust-free: free of rust
rust-red: of a red color tinged with rust
rust-resistant: resistant to rust
rusted: having accumulated rust
rustless: without rust
rustproof: treated against rusting
rusty: covered with or consisting of rust
rusty-brown: of something having the brown color of rust
rutted: full of ruts
s-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter S
sabertoothed: having teeth that resemble sabers
sable: of a dark somewhat brownish black
sacral: of or relating to sacred rites
sacred: concerned with religion or religious purposes
sacred: worthy of respect or dedication
sacred: (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
sacrificeable: may be deliberately sacrificed to achieve an objective
sad: experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
sad: of things that make you feel sad
sad-faced: having a face with a sad expression
saddle-shaped: shaped in the form of a horse's saddle
saddle-sore: (of a rider) sore after riding a horse
saddled: having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
saddled: subject to an imposed burden
sadistic: deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
safe: free from danger or the risk of harm
safe: having reached a base without being put out
safe: (of an undertaking) secure from risk
safe and sound: free from danger or injury
safety-related: providing or ensuring safety
sagacious: skillful in statecraft or management
sage: having wisdom that comes with age and experience
sage: of the grey-green color of sage leaves
sagittal: located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture
salable: capable of being sold; fit for sale
salaried: receiving a salary
salient: represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)
salient: (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
saliferous: containing or yielding salt
saline: containing salt
sallow: unhealthy looking
salt: (of speech) painful or bitter
saltish: somewhat salty
saltlike: resembling a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal
salty: containing or filled with salt
salty: one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water
salubrious: favorable to health of mind or body
salvageable: capable of being saved from ruin
salverform: of or concerning a gamopetalous that has a slender tube and an abruptly expanded tip
same: closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
same: same in identity
same: unchanged in character or nature
Samoyedic-speaking: able to communicate in Samoyedic
sanctionative: implying sanction or serving to sanction
sandaled: shod with sandals
sandpapery: having the abrasive texture of sandpaper
sane: mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
sanguine: confidently optimistic and cheerful
sapiential: characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
sapless: destitute of sap and other vital juices; dry
Sapphic: a meter used by Sappho and named after her
sapphire: of something having the color of a blue sapphire
sappy: abounding in sap
saprophagous: (of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter
saprophytic: (of some plants or fungi) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter
sarcastic: expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
sardonic: disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
satellite: surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
satiable: capable of being sated
satiate: supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
satiny: having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
satiric: exposing human folly to ridicule
satisfactory: giving satisfaction
satisfied: filled with satisfaction
saturated: used especially of organic compounds; having all available valence bonds filled
saturnine: bitter or scornful
saucer-shaped: having a concave shape like a saucer
saute: fried quickly in a little fat
saved: rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
saving: characterized by thriftiness
savory: morally wholesome or acceptable
saw-like: having rough edges that can be used for sawing
sawed-off: cut short
sawtoothed-edged: (of leaves) having an edged resembling a sawtooth
scabby: covered with scabs
scabrous: dealing with salacious or indecent material
scalable: capable of being scaled; possible to scale
scaled: (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing
scaled: having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
scaleless: destitute of scales
scalelike: reduced to a small appressed thing that resembles a scale
scaly-tailed: having a scaly tail
scandalmongering: typical of tabloids
scandent: used especially of plants; having a tendency to climb
scanty: (of clothing) revealing the body
scapose: resembling or consisting of a scape; having a bare leafless stalk growing directly from the ground
scarce: deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
scarecrowish: resembling a scarecrow in being thin and ragged
scarlet-crimson: of crimson tinged with scarlet
scarlet-pink: of pink tinged with scarlet
scarred: deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
scathing: marked by harshly abusive criticism
scatological: dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions
scattered: occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
scattershot: covering a wide range in a haphazard way
scenic: used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
scented: having the sense of smell
scented: (used in combination) having the odor of
scentless: lacking the sense of smell
scentless: emitting or holding no odor
scheduled: planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
schizoid: marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships
schizophrenic: suffering from some form of schizophrenia
scholarly: characteristic of scholars or scholarship
schoolwide: occurring or extending throughout a school
scientific: conforming with the principles or methods used in science
scintillating: brilliantly clever
scissor-tailed: (of birds) having a deeply forked tail
scorched: having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy
scorching: hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
scrabbly: sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
scraggly: ragged, thin, or untidy in appearance
scrambled: thrown together in a disorderly fashion
scrappy: full of fighting spirit
scratchy: lacking consistency
scrawny: inferior in size or quality
screaky: having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
screaming: so extremely intense as to evoke screams
screaming: resembling a scream in effect
screw-loose: not behaving normally
screw-topped: having a lid with a spiral groove
scrimy: dirty and disgusting
scripted: written as for a film or play or broadcast
scrivened: copied in handwriting
scrofulous: afflicted with scrofula
scrofulous: morally contaminated
scrofulous: having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
scrub: (of domestic animals) not selectively bred
scrubbed: made clean by scrubbing
scruffy: shabby and untidy
scrupulous: having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
scummy: covered with scum
sea-green: of the color of the sea; bluish green
seaborne: conveyed by sea
seagirt: surrounded or enclosed by the sea
sealed: covered with a waterproof coating
sealed: having been paved
sealed: determined irrevocably
sealed: closed or secured with or as if with a seal
sealed: undisclosed for the time being
seamanlike: characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship
seamed: having or joined by a seam or seams
seamless: not having or joined by a seam or seams
seamless: perfectly consistent and coherent
seamless: smooth, especially of skin
seamy: showing a seam
seamy: morally degraded
searching: exploring thoroughly
searching: having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
seared: having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
searing: severely critical
seasonable: in keeping with the season
seasonable: done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
seasonal: occurring at or dependent on a particular season
seasoned: aged or processed
seasoned: rendered competent through trial and experience
seated: (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
seaward: directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast
seaworthy: fit for a sea voyage
sec: (of champagne) moderately dry
second: a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
second-best: next to the best
second-class: of inferior status or quality
second-string: being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
second-year: used of the second year in United States high school or college
secondary: not of major importance
secondary: belonging to a lower class or rank
secondary: depending on or incidental to what is original or primary
secondary: being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
secondhand: derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand
secondhand: previously used or owned by another
secret: indulging only covertly
secret: communicated covertly
secret: the next to highest level of official classification for documents
secret: not open or public; kept private or not revealed
secret: not openly made known
sectarian: belonging to or characteristic of a sect
sectional: related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
sectional: consisting of or divided into sections
secular: of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows
secular: characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
secure: free from danger or risk
secure: not likely to fail or give way
secure: free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
sedate: characterized by dignity and propriety
sedentary: requiring sitting or little activity
sedgy: covered with sedges (grasslike marsh plants)
seductive: tending to entice into a desired action or state
seeable: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
seeded: (of the more skilled contestants) selectively arranged in the draw for position in a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds
seeded: having or supplied with seeds
seeded: having seeds as specified
seeded: having the seeds extracted
seeded: sprinkled with seed
seedless: lacking seeds
seedy: full of seeds
seeing: having vision, not blind
seething: in constant agitation
segmental: divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds
segregated: separated or isolated from others or a main group
seismal: subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
selected: chosen in preference to another
selective: characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
selective: tending to select; characterized by careful choice
self-absorbed: absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc
self-acting: designed to activate or move or regulate itself
self-addressed: addressed to yourself
self-appointed: designated or chosen by yourself
self-assured: showing poise and confidence in your own worth
self-aware: aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
self-balancing: of someone or something that balances himself or itself
self-colored: of the same color throughout
self-confessed: owned up to
self-conscious: excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior
self-consistent: not self-contradictory
self-constituted: constituted by or established by itself
self-contained: constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
self-defeating: acting to defeat its own purpose
self-denying: willing to deprive yourself
self-deprecating: conscious of your own shortcomings
self-destructive: dangerous to yourself or your interests
self-disciplined: used of nonindulgent persons
self-educated: educated by your own efforts rather than by formal instruction
self-enclosed: of self-imposed enclosure or confinement
self-explanatory: needing no explanation
self-fertilised: fertilized by its own pollen
self-forgetful: showing lack of self-interest
self-generated: originating from the self
self-generated: happening or arising without apparent external cause
self-imposed: voluntarily assumed or endured
self-induced: brought about by yourself
self-indulgent: indulgent of your own appetites and desires
self-locking: locking automatically when closed
self-luminous: having in itself the property of emitting light
self-made: having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
self-proclaimed: proclaimed to be or described as such by oneself, without endorsement by others
self-propelled: moved forward by its own force or momentum
self-satisfied: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
self-sealing: seals without the application of moisture
self-sealing: capable of sealing itself as after being pierced
self-seeded: growing from seed dispersed by natural agency such as wind or birds
self-seeking: interested only in yourself
self-styled: as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
self-sufficient: able to provide for your own needs without help from others
self-supporting: financially independent
self-sustained: needing no outside support
self-whispered: as if whispered to yourself
self-winding: designed so that manual winding is unnecessary
selfish: concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
semestral: occurring every six months or during every period of six months
semi-climbing: of plants that are semi-climbers
semi-dry: somewhat dry
semi-erect: of plants that are partly erect
semi-processed: having been subjected to partial processing
semi-prostrate: imperfectly prostrate; prostrate for part of its length
semi-upright: of animals that are partly erect
semi-wild: partially wild
semiabstract: characterized by stylized but recognizable subject matter
semiaquatic: partially aquatic; living or growing partly on land and partly in water
semiarid: somewhat arid
semiautomatic: partially automatic
semicircular: curved into a half circle
semicomatose: in a state of partial coma
semiconducting: having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors
semiconscious: partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
semidark: partially devoid of light or brightness
semidetached: attached on one side only
semiempirical: relying to some extent on observation or experiment
semihard: somewhat hard
semiliquid: somewhat liquid
semiliterate: barely able to read and write
semiliterate: able to read but not to write
semiliterate: literate but poorly informed
seminude: partially clothed
semiofficial: having some official authority or sanction
semiopaque: partially opaque
semipermeable: (of a membrane) selectively permeable
semipolitical: political in some (but not all) aspects
semiprecious: used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
semiprivate: confined to a small number of hospital patients
semipublic: having some of the features of public institution
semirigid: not fully rigid
semirigid: having a form maintained by a rigid internal structure as well as by internal gas pressure
semiskilled: possessing or requiring limited skills
semisoft: somewhat soft
semisolid: partly solid; having a rigidity and viscosity intermediate between a solid and a liquid
Semitic-speaking: able to communicate in a Semitic language
semitransparent: allowing light to pass through diffusely
senior: older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
sensate: having physical sensation
sensational: causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
sensible: aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
sensible: readily perceived by the senses
sensible: able to feel or perceive
sensitising: making susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli
sensitive: responsive to physical stimuli
sensitive: being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
sensitive: of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
sensorial: involving or derived from the senses
sensual: sexually exciting or gratifying
sensuous: taking delight in beauty
sent: caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
sententious: abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
sentient: consciously perceiving
sentimental: given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
separate: independent; not united or joint
separate: separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
separated: spaced apart
separative: (of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group
separative: (used of an accent in Hebrew orthography) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word that follows it
septicemic: characteristic of septicemia
septrional: of northern regions; from the seven stars (or seven plowing oxen) of Ursa Major
septuple: having seven units or components
sequestered: kept separate and secluded
serendipitous: lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
serene: completely clear and fine
serflike: like someone in servitude
seriocomic: mixing the serious with the comic with comic predominating
serious: of great consequence
serious: requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve
serious: concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
serious: completely lacking in playfulness
serious-minded: acting with or showing thought and good sense
serpentine: resembling a serpent in form
serried: (especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together
serrulate: minutely serrated
serviceable: capable of being put to good use
serviceable: ready for service or able to give long service
serviceable: intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration
servile: submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
servile: relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants
sesquipedalian: given to the overuse of long words
sessile: permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about
sessile: attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk
set: being below the horizon
settled: established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
settled: established in a desired position or place; not moving about
settled: not changeable
seven-day: lasting through a week
seven-sided: having seven sides
several: distinct and individual
several: (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
severe: very bad in degree or extent
severe: unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
severe: intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
sewed: fastened with stitches
sex-starved: desiring but deprived of sexual gratification
sexagenarian: being from 60 to 69 years old
sexed: characterized by sexuality
sexed: having sexual differentiation
sexist: discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
sexless: sexually unattractive
sexless: having no sexual desire
sextuple: having six units or components
sexual: having or involving sex
sexy: marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
shabby: mean and unworthy and despicable
shabby-genteel: trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness
shaded: protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
shaded: (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow
shadowed: filled with shade
shadowy: lacking in substance
shady: of questionable honesty or legality
shady: quiet, dark, or concealed
shagged: having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags
shakable: capable of being weakened
shaky: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
shallow: lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious
shallow: lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
shallow: not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply
shamefaced: extremely modest or shy
shamefaced: showing a sense of shame
shameless: feeling no shame
shapeless: lacking symmetry or attractive form
shapely: having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
shared: have in common; held or experienced in common
sharing: unselfishly willing to share with others
sharp: having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
sharp: keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
sharp: quick and forceful
sharp: (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
sharp: very sudden and in great amount or degree
sharp: harsh
sharp: having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
sharp-angled: having sharp corners
sharp-limbed: having sharp limbs
sharp-nosed: having a sharply pointed nose
sharp-toothed: having sharp teeth
sharpened: made sharp or sharper
sharpened: having the point made sharp
shattered: ruined or disrupted
shattering: seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
shatterproof: resistant to shattering or splintering
shaved: having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
sheared: (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length
sheared: having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
sheathed: enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
sheepish: like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
sheetlike: resembling a sheet
shell-less: of animals or fruits that have no shell
shelled: of animals or fruits that have a shell
sheltered: protected from danger or bad weather
shielded: (used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
shifting: continuously varying
shifting: changing position or direction
shifting: (of soil) unstable
shiftless: lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
shimmery: glistening tremulously
shining: marked by exceptional merit
shipboard: casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
shipshape: of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
shirty: (British informal) ill-tempered or annoyed
shitless: (used as complement) to the utmost degree
shivery: cold enough to cause shivers
shock-absorbent: having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
shock-headed: having a shock (or untidy mass) of hair
shod: wearing footgear
shopsoiled: worn or faded from being on display in a store
short: tending to crumble or break into flakes due to a large amount of shortening
short: primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
short: not holding securities or commodities that one sells in expectation of a fall in prices
short: of speech sounds or syllables of relatively short duration
short: (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length
short and sweet: dealt with very quickly; to the point
short-beaked: having a short beak
short-bodied: having a relatively short body
short-dated: of a gilt-edged security; having less than 5 years to run before redemption
short-eared: having short ears
short-haired: with short hair
short-handed: inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
short-range: relating to the near future
short-range: limited to short distances
short-run: relating to or extending over a limited period
short-snouted: having a snout that is shorter than average
short-spurred: of flowers have a short extension at the base of the corolla
short-stalked: of plants having relatively short stalks
short-stemmed: having a short stem
short-tailed: having a short tail
shortened: shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another
shorthand: written in abbreviated or symbolic form
shortish: somewhat short
shouted: in a vehement outcry
showy: displaying brilliance and virtuosity
shrew-sized: having the approximate size of a shrew
shrill: of colors that are bright and gaudy
shrill: being sharply insistent on being heard
shrinkable: capable of being shrunk
shriveled: reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity
shriveled: lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
shuddering: shaking convulsively or violently
shuttered: provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
shy: short
shy: wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
sick: deeply affected by a strong feeling
side: located on a side
side by side: closely related or associated
sidelong: inclining or directed to one side
sidereal: (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars
sighted: able to see
signal: notably out of the ordinary
signed: having a handwritten signature
significant: too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation
significant: of considerable importance, size, or worth
silenced: reduced to silence
silent: having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
silent: marked by absence of sound
silent: implied by or inferred from actions or statements
silent: not made to sound
silk-lined: having a silk lining
silky-haired: having hair that resembles silk
silky-leafed: having glossy leaves
silty: full of silt
silvan: relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
silver: made from or largely consisting of silver
silver: having the white lustrous sheen of silver
silver-blue: of something having a color that is a light shiny blue
silver-bodied: having a silver-colored body
silver-colored: having the color of polished silver
silver-gray: of grey resembling silver
silver-green: of something having a color that is a light shiny green
silver-haired: having hair the color of silver
silver-leafed: having silvery leaves
silver-scaled: having the body covered or partially covered with silver-colored scales
silver-white: of a white that resembles silver
silvern: resembling or reminiscent of silver
similar: (of words) expressing closely related meanings
similar: marked by correspondence or resemblance
simple: having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
simple: unornamented
simple: (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
simple-minded: lacking subtlety and insight
simplex: having only one part or element
simplex: allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
simplistic: characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity
simulated: reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character
sincere: open and genuine; not deceitful
sinful: having committed unrighteous acts
singable: suitable for singing
single: having uniform application
single: used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals
single: existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
single: not married or related to the unmarried state
single-barreled: having one barrel
single-bedded: having single beds
single-breasted: (of clothing) closing with a narrow overlap and fastened with a single row of buttons
single-handed: without help from others
single-handed: unsupported by other people
single-lane: (of roads) having a single lane for traffic in both directions; when vehicles meet one must pull off the road to let the other pass
single-shelled: univalve
single-spaced: (of type or print) not having a blank space between lines
singular: being a single and separate person or thing
singular: composed of one member, set, or kind
singular: grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
singular: the single one of its kind
sinister: on or starting from the wearer's left
sinistral: of or on the left
sinistral: preferring to use left foot or hand or eye
sinistrorsal: spiraling upward from right to left
sinkable: capable of being sunk
sinning: transgressing a moral or divine law
sinuate: having a strongly waved margin alternately concave and convex
sinuate: curved or curving in and out
sinusoidal: having a succession of waves or curves
Siouan-speaking: able to communicate in a Siouan language
sisterlike: like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
Sisyphean: both extremely effortful and futile
sitting: not moving and therefore easy to attack
six-pointed: having six points
six-sided: having six sides
sixpenny: of trifling worth
size: (used in combination) sized
sized: having a specified size
sized: having the surface treated or coated with sizing
sizzling: hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
sketchy: giving only major points; lacking completeness
skew: having an oblique or slanting direction or position
skew-eyed: having eyes that look in different directions
skilled: having or showing or requiring special skill
skim: used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skin-deep: penetrating no deeper than the skin:
skinless: having no skin
skinned: having skin of a specified kind
skinny: fitting snugly
skintight: so tight as to cling to the skin
slack: flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
slain: killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in
slam-bang: violent and sudden and noisy
slangy: constituting or expressed in slang or given to the use of slang
slapstick: characterized by horseplay and physical action
slashed: having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric
slashed: patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes
slashing: as if striking with slashing blows
slate-black: of a black tinged with slate-grey
slate-gray: of the color of slate or granite
slaveholding: allowing slavery
slavelike: suitable for a slave or servant
slavish: blindly imitative
slavish: abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
sleazy: of cloth; thin and loosely woven
sleek: well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
sleepy: ready to fall asleep
sleety: consisting of or of the nature of frozen or partially frozen rain
sleeved: made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified; often used in combination
sleeveless: having no sleeves
slender: having little width in proportion to the length or height
slender: being of delicate or slender build
slender: small in quantity
slender: very narrow
slender-bodied: having a slim body
slender-waisted: having a small waist
slender-winged: having slender wings
sliced: (used of meat) cut into pieces for serving
slick: made slick by e.g. ice or grease
slicked up: having been made especially tidy
sliding: being a smooth continuous motion
slimed: covered with or resembling slime
slipper-shaped: shaped in the form of a slipper
slippered: shod with slippers
slippery: causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
slippery: not to be trusted
slipping: moving as on a slippery surface
slithery: having a slippery surface or quality
sloping: having a slanting form or direction
sloppy: lacking neatness or order
sloppy: wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material
slouchy: lacking stiffness in form or posture
slow: not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
slow: at a slow tempo
slow: (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
slow-moving: moving slowly
slowgoing: not inclined to be enterprising
sluggish: moving slowly
slumberous: inclined to or marked by drowsiness
slumberous: quiet and tranquil
slummy: (of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty
slurred: spoken as if with a thick tongue
slushy: being or resembling melting snow
small: slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
small: have fine or very small constituent particles
small-eared: having small ears
small-fruited: bearing small fruit
small-scale: created or drawn on a small scale
small-seeded: having relatively small seeds
small-toothed: having small teeth
small-winged: having small wings
smallish: rather small
smart: painfully severe
smart: quick and brisk
smart: showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
smart: capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
smitten: (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
smoggy: clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog
smoke-cured: (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
smoke-filled: containing smoke
smoke-free: free of smoke
smokeless: emitting or containing little or no smoke
smoking: emitting smoke in great volume
smoky: marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
smoky: tasting of smoke
smoldering: showing scarcely suppressed anger
smooth: lacking obstructions or difficulties
smooth: having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
smooth: of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
smooth: of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
smooth-bodied: having a smooth body
smooth-haired: having hair that feels smooth
smooth-shelled: having a smooth shell
smooth-skinned: having smooth skin
smoothbore: of a firearm; not having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
smoothed: made smooth by ironing
smothered: completely covered
smothered: held in check with difficulty
smothering: causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
smudgy: smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination
snake-haired: (of monsters) having snakes for hair
snappish: apt to speak irritably
snappy: smart and fashionable
snazzy: flashily stylish
sneaking: not openly expressed
sneaky: marked by deception
sneering: expressive of contempt
sneezy: inclined to sneeze
sniffly: liable to sniffle
snot-nosed: dirty with nasal discharge
snow-blind: temporarily blinded by exposure to light reflected from snow or ice
snow-clad: covered with snow
snow-white: of the white color of snow
snowbound: confined or shut in by heavy snow
snowy: marked by the presence of snow
snub: unusually short
snug: well and tightly constructed
snug: offering safety; well protected or concealed
soaring: ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
sober: not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
sobering: tending to make sober or more serious
sobersided: completely lacking in humor or lightness of touch
sociable: friendly and pleasant
sociable: inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
social: composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability
social: living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups
social: tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind
social: marked by friendly companionship with others
socialised: under group or government control
socialist: advocating or following the socialist principles
sodden: wet through and through; thoroughly wet
soft: (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
soft: using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
soft: willing to negotiate and compromise
soft: yielding readily to pressure or weight
soft: compassionate and kind; conciliatory
soft: (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
soft: (of sound) relatively low in volume
soft: not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
soft: produced with vibration of the vocal cords
soft: not brilliant or glaring
soft-boiled: (eggs) having the yolk still liquid
soft-boiled: easily moved to pity or sorrow
soft-footed: sound of quiet gentle steps
soft-haired: having soft hair
soft-spoken: having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh
softened: toned down
soigne: polished and well-groomed; showing sophisticated elegance
soil-building: (of crops) planted to improve the quality of the soil
sold: disposed of to a purchaser
sold-out: sold completely in advance
sold-out: having taken a bribe or bribes
soled: having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination
soleless: having no sole
solicitous: full of anxiety and concern
solicitous: showing hovering attentiveness
solid: uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
solid: impenetrable for the eye
solid: having three dimensions
solid: characterized by good substantial quality
solid: of one substance or character throughout
solid: of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
solid: entirely of one substance with no holes inside
solid: financially sound
solid: of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
solid: of good quality and condition; solidly built
solid: acting together as a single undiversified whole
solid: meriting respect or esteem
solid-colored: having the same color all over
solid-hoofed: having solid hooves
solid-state: consisting of semiconductor materials and components and related devices
solid-state: characteristic of or relating to the physical properties of solid materials especially electromagnetic or thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids
solo: composed or performed by a single voice or instrument
soluble: susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained
soluble: (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)
solvent: capable of meeting financial obligations
somatogenetic: of or arising from physiological causes rather than being psychogenic in origin
some: (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
some: remarkable
some: relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent
some: relatively many but unspecified in number
sonic: relating to audible sound
sonic: (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
soot-black: of the black color of soot
soothing: affording physical relief
sooty: covered with or as if with soot
sophistic: plausible but misleading
sophisticated: having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
sophisticated: intellectually appealing
sopranino: higher in range than soprano
soprano: having or denoting a high range
sordid: meanly avaricious and mercenary
sore-eyed: having sore eyes; suffering from pinkeye or conjunctivitis
sorrowful: experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
sorted: arranged according to size
souffle-like: resembling a souffle
sought: being searched for
soul-destroying: destructive to the spirit or soul
soul-stirring: exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions
soulful: full of or expressing deep emotion
soulless: lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
sound: free from moral defect
sound: financially secure and safe
sound: in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
sound: vigorous or severe
sound: complete; thorough
sounding: making or having a sound as specified; used as a combining form
sounding: having volume or deepness
soundproof: impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound
soupy: having the consistency and appearance of soup
sour: one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons
sour: having a sharp biting taste
soured: having turned bad
south: situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
south-central: situated in the southern part of a centrally located area in some geographical region
south-central: being in or of a region of the United States including the states of the lower Mississippi valley and east of the Rio Grande
southbound: moving toward the south
southeast: coming from the southeast
southeast: situated in or oriented toward the southeast
southeastern: of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina
southeastward: toward the southeast
southerly: from the south; used especially of wind
southerly: situated in or oriented toward the south
southern: situated in or coming from regions of the south
southern: in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
southernmost: situated farthest south
southwest: coming from the southwest
southwest: situated in or oriented toward the southwest
southwestern: of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado
southwestward: toward the southwest
sovereign: greatest in status or authority or power
spaced: arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form
spaced-out: confused or disoriented as if intoxicated through taking a drug
spaced-out: stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug
spaciotemporal: existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration
spade-like: shaped in the form of a spade
Spanish-speaking: able to communicate in Spanish
spare: kept in reserve especially for emergency use
spare: thin and fit
sparkling: shining with brilliant points of light like stars
sparrow-sized: having the approximate size of a sparrow
sparse: not dense
spartan: resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
spastic: suffering from spastic paralysis
spatula-shaped: (of a leaf shape) having a broad rounded apex and a narrow base
spavined: (of horses) afflicted with a swelling of the hock-joint
spayed: (of a female animal) having the ovaries removed
speakable: capable of being uttered in words or sentences
speaking: capable of or involving speech or speaking
special: for a special service or occasion
special: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
specialised: developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialistic: showing focused training
specifiable: capable of being specified
specific: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
specific: being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
specific: stated explicitly or in detail
specified: clearly and explicitly stated
specious: plausible but false
spectacular: characteristic of spectacles or drama
speech-endowed: capable of speech
sperm-filled: filled with sperm
spice-scented: smelling of spices
spider-shaped: shaped in the form of a spider
spiffing: excellent or splendid
spiked: having a long sharp point
spikelike: resembling a spike
spindle-legged: having long slender legs
spine-tipped: of a plant tipped with a spine
spineless: lacking spiny processes
spineless: lacking thorns
spinnable: capable or susceptible to being influenced by biased information
spinnable: capable of being spun into fibres
spinose: having spines
spinous: having spines
spiny-backed: having the back covered with spines
spiny-edged: having a spiny border
spiny-leafed: having spiny leaves
spiny-stemmed: having a spiny stem
spiral-shelled: having a shell that forms a spiral
spirited: displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
spiritless: lacking ardor or vigor or energy
spiritous: containing or of the nature of alcohol
spiritual: lacking material body or form or substance
spiritual: concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
splashed: (of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
splashy: covered with patches of bright color
splay: turned outward in an ungainly manner
splayfoot: having feet that turn outward
splintery: subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces
split: (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
spoiled: having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
spoken: uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
spongelike: like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
spongelike: easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
spoon-shaped: shaped in the form of a spoon
sporadic: recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
spore-bearing: bearing spores instead of producing seeds
sporting: involving risk or willingness to take a risk
sporty: appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport
sprawly: extended out irregularly
spread: prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
spread-eagle: with arms and legs stretched out and apart
sprigged: decorated with designs of sprigs
sprightly: full of spirit and vitality
springless: lacking in elasticity or vitality
springlike: resembling a spring or the action of a spring
springy: (of movements) light and confidently active
sprouted: (of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground
spur-of-the-moment: in response to an unforeseen need
spurious: ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
squab: short and fat
squalling: characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
squally: characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain
squamulose: covered with tiny scales
squandered: not used to good advantage
square: leaving no balance
square: having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
square: characterized by honesty and fairness
square: rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
square: without evasion or compromise
square-built: broad and solidly built
square-jawed: having a relatively square jaw
square-rigged: rigged with square sails as the principal ones
square-shaped: shaped like a square
square-tailed: having a square tail
squared: having been made square
squared-toe: having a square toe
squarish: somewhat square in appearance or form
squat: having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
squiggly: wavy and twisting
squinched: having eyes half closed in order to see better
squirrel-sized: having the approximate size of a squirrel
stabbing: causing physical or especially psychological injury
stabile: (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change
stabilised: made stable or firm
stabilising: causing to become stable
stable: maintaining equilibrium
stable: resistant to change of position or condition
stable: firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
stable: not taking part readily in chemical change
stable: showing little if any change
stage-struck: infatuated with or enthralled by the theater especially the desire to act
staged: written for or performed on the stage
stagey: having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality
stained: marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
stained: having a coating of stain or varnish
stainless: (of reputation) free from blemishes
stale: lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
stall-fed: (of livestock) kept and fed in a stall in order to fatten for the market
stalwart: dependable
stalwart: used especially of persons
stand-alone: capable of operating independently
stand-up: requiring a standing position
standard: commonly used or supplied
standard: conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
standard: established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
standard: regularly and widely used or sold
standardised: brought into conformity with a standard
standby: ready for emergency use
standing: permanent
standing: having a supporting base
standing: (of fluids) not moving or flowing
standing: executed in or initiated from a standing position
standing: (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
standing: not created for a particular occasion
staple: necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
star-struck: fascinated by a famous person
starboard: located on the right side of a ship or aircraft
starchless: lacking starch
starchy: consisting of or containing starch
stark: complete or extreme
starkers: (British informal) stark naked
starless: not starry; having no stars or starlike objects
starlike: resembling a star
starlit: lighted only by stars
starry: abounding with or resembling stars
starry-eyed: unrealistically or naively optimistic
starting: (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
starting: appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
startled: excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
startling: so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
starved: suffering from lack of food
statant: standing on four feet
state-of-the-art: the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time)
state-supported: supported and operated by the government of a state
stately: of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
statesmanlike: marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman
statewide: occurring or extending throughout a state
stationary: not capable of being moved
stationary: standing still
stative: (used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action
statutory: prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
staunch: firm and dependable especially in loyalty
stay-at-home: not given to travel
steadied: made steady or constant
steady: not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
steady: securely in position; not shaky
steady: not easily excited or upset
steadying: causing to become steady
steam-powered: powered by a steam engine
steamed: cooked in steam
steaming: filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
steely: resembling steel as in hardness
steely: resembling steel in hardness
steep: having a sharp inclination
steep: of a slope; set at a high angle
steep-sided: having very steep sides
steepish: somewhat steep
stemless: not having a stem
stemmed: having the stem removed
stemmed: having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination
stenosed: abnormally constricted body canal or passage
stereo: designating the reproduction of sound using two or more independent audio channels
stereotyped: lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
sterile: deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
sterilised: made infertile
sternutative: causing sneezing
stertorous: of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
stick-on: of something (a paper label or postage stamp) gummed in advance
sticky: covered with an adhesive material
sticky: moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
stiff: powerful
stiff: not moving or operating freely
stiff-backed: having a stiff back
stiff-branched: having stiff branches
stiff-haired: having stiff hair
stiff-necked: haughtily stubborn
stiff-tailed: having a stiff tail
stifling: characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
still: free from noticeable current
still: used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
stillborn: (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn
stilly: (poetic) still or calm
stimulant: that stimulates
stimulating: rousing or quickening activity or the senses
stimulative: capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
stingy: unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)
stirred: set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend
stirrup-shaped: shaped in the form of a stirrup
stochastic: being or having a random variable
stock: routine
stocked: furnished with more than enough
stockinged: wearing stockings
stodgy: heavy and starchy and hard to digest
stodgy: excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
stoic: seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
stomatous: having a mouth or mouthlike opening
stone: of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
stone-blind: completely blind
stone-cold: completely cold
stone-dead: as lifeless as a stone
stoneless: (of fruits having stones) having the stone removed
stoppable: capable of being stopped
stopped: (of a nose) blocked
stoppered: (of a container) having a stopper in the opening
storeyed: having stories as indicated
storm-beaten: damaged by storm
stormbound: delayed or confined or cut off by a storm
stormproof: protected against or able to withstand storms
stormy: (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
stormy: characterized by violent emotions or behavior
stout-billed: having a strong beak
stout-stemmed: having a stout stem
straggly: growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly
straight: following a correct or logical method
straight: in keeping with the facts
straight: not homosexual
straight: (of hair) having no waves or curls
straight: having no deviations
straight: free from curves or angles
straight: neatly arranged; not disorderly
straight up: (of an alcoholic drink) stirred or shaken with ice, but served without it
straight: accurately fitted; level
straight: erect in posture
straight: no longer coiled
straight-backed: having a straight back
straight-billed: having a straight beak
straight-grained: of timber; having fibers that run in parallel
straight-legged: having straight legs
straightarrow: conventionally moral and upright
straightforward: free from ambiguity
straightforward: pointed directly ahead
strained: showing signs of mental and emotional tension
strait: narrow
strange: not known before
strange: being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
strapless: having no straps
straplike: long and narrow like a strap
strategic: highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
straw: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
straw-colored: having the color of dry straw
stray: (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home
straying: unable to find your way
streaked: marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
streaming: (computer science) using or relating to a form of continuous tape transport; used mainly to provide backup storage of unedited data
streamlined: made efficient by stripping off nonessentials
street smart: having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
strenuous: characterized by or performed with much energy or force
stretch: easily stretched
stretch: having an elongated seating area
stretchable: capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
stretched: extended or spread over a wide area or distance
stretched: (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
strikebound: closed or immobilized by a strike
stringy: consisting of or containing string or strings
stringy: lean and sinewy
strip-mined: mined near the earth's surface by stripping
striped: marked or decorated with stripes
stripped: with clothing stripped off
stripped: having only essential or minimal features
strong: not faint or feeble
strong: of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection
strong: having strength or power greater than average or expected
strong: freshly made or left
strong-boned: having strong bones
strong-flavored: having a strong taste
strong-minded: marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment
strong-minded: having a determined will
strong-scented: having a strong odor
structural: affecting or involved in structure or construction
structural: concerned with systematic structure in a particular field of study
structured: having definite and highly organized structure
struggling: engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
stubby: short and blunt
stuck: baffled
stuck: caught or fixed
studded: dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
studied: produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
studious: marked by care and effort
stuffed: filled with something
stuffed: crammed with food
stuffy: affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction
stunning: causing or capable of causing bewilderment or shock or insensibility
stunning: strikingly beautiful or attractive
stunning: causing great astonishment and consternation
stupefying: shocking with surprise and consternation
stupefying: making physically stupid or dull or insensible
stupid: lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
stupid: lacking intelligence
sturdy: substantially made or constructed
Stygian: hellish
styleless: lacking in style or elegance
stylistic: of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
sub judice: before a judge or court of law; awaiting judicial determination
subacid: slightly sour to the taste
subacute: less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it
subaquatic: growing or remaining under water
subartesian: (of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well
subatomic: of smaller than atomic dimensions
subconscious: just below the level of consciousness
subduable: susceptible to being subjugated
subdued: quieted and brought under control
subfusc: devoid of brightness or appeal
subgross: too small to be visible to the naked eye
subhuman: unfit for human beings
subhuman: less than human or not worthy of a human being
subjacent: lying nearby but lower
subject: likely to be affected by something
subjective: taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
subjugated: reduced to submission
sublimate: made pure
sublime: lifted up or set high
sublime: greatest or maximal in degree; extreme
subliminal: below the threshold of conscious perception
subliterary: not written as or intended to be literature
sublunar: of this earth
submarine: beneath the surface of the sea
submerged: beneath the surface of the water
submergible: capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
submissive: inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
subnormal: below normal or average
subocean: formed or situated or occurring beneath the ocean or the ocean bed
subordinate: subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
subordinating: serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause
subscribed: (of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
subsequent: following in time or order
subservient: compliant and obedient to authority
subsidised: having partial financial support from public funds
subsonic: (of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium
substantial: of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
substitutable: (of words) interchangeable in a given context without changing the import of the expression
substitute: capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
subsurface: beneath the surface
subterminal: near but not precisely at an end
subterranean: being or operating under the surface of the earth
subterranean: lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
subtle: able to make fine distinctions
subtractive: constituting or involving subtraction
suburbanised: surrounded by many suburbs
succeeding: coming after or following
successful: having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
such: of so extreme a degree or extent
suchlike: of the same kind
sudden: happening without warning or in a short space of time
suety: like or full of suet
suffering: troubled by pain or loss
sufficient: of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
suffrutescent: of a plant; having a woody base that does not die down each year
suffusive: spreading through
sugared: with sweetening added
sugary: containing sugar
suggestible: susceptible or responsive to suggestion
suggestive: tending to suggest something improper or indecent
sui generis: constituting a class of its own; unique
suitable: meant or adapted for an occasion or use
suited: outfitted or supplied with clothing
sulfur-yellow: of something having the yellow color of sulfur
summa cum laude: with highest honor; with the highest academic distinction
summational: of or relating to a summation or produced by summation
summer-blooming: of plants that bloom during the summer
summery: belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer
sumptuary: regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior
sun-drenched: covered with sunlight
sun-loving: (of plants) flourishing in strong sunlight
sunbaked: baked or hardened by exposure to sunlight; not burned
sunburned: suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
Sunday-go-to-meeting: used of clothing
sundried: dried naturally by the sun
sunlit: lighted by sunlight
sunny-side up: (eggs) fried on only one side
sunrise: of an industry or technology; new and developing
sunset: of a declining industry or technology
sunset: providing for termination
super: extremely large
super: including more than a specified category
superabundant: most excessively abundant
superb: surpassingly good
supercharged: (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger
supercritical: (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases
superfatted: (of soap) containing extra unsaponified fat
superficial: occurring on or near the surface of the skin
superficial: concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
superficial: of little substance or significance
superfine: of extremely fine size or texture
superfine: (used especially of merchandise) very fine in quality
superhuman: above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
superincumbent: lying or resting on and exerting pressure on something else
superior: having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
superior: of or characteristic of high rank or importance
superior: of high or superior quality or performance
superior: (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by
superior: (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by
superior: written or printed above and to one side of another character
superjacent: lying immediately above or on something else
superlunar: unworldly or ethereal
supernal: being or coming from on high
supernatant: of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate
supernatural: not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material
supernormal: exceeding the normal or average
supernormal: beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable
superordinate: of higher rank or status or value
supersaturated: being more concentrated than normally possible and therefore not in equilibrium
supersonic: (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
supersonic: having frequencies above those of audible sound
superstitious: showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
supervised: under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer
supine: passive as a result of indolence or indifference
supperless: without supper
supplemental: added to complete or make up a deficiency
suppliant: humbly entreating
supported: held up or having the weight borne especially from below
supported: sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
supportive: furnishing support or assistance
supposed: required or under orders
supposed: mistakenly believed
suppressed: kept from public knowledge by various means
suppressed: manifesting or subjected to suppression
suppressive: tending to suppress
supranational: transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest
suprasegmental: pertaining to a feature of speech that extends over more than a single speech sound
supreme: highest in excellence or achievement
supreme: final or last in your life or progress
sure: certain not to fail
sure: infallible or unfailing
sure: physically secure or dependable
sure as shooting: absolutely certain
sure: (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
sure-fire: certain to be successful
sure-handed: proficient and confident in performance
surface: on the surface
surface-active: capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid; used especially of detergents
surface-to-air: operating from or designed to be launched from the ground against an airborne target
surgical: performed with great precision
surly: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
surmountable: capable of being surmounted or overcome
surpassing: exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
surpliced: wearing a surplice
surprised: taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
surprising: causing surprise or wonder or amazement
susceptible: (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
susceptible: easily impressed emotionally
suspected: believed likely
suspended: (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
suspensive: undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
sustained: maintained at length without interruption or weakening
swaggering: flamboyantly adventurous
swallow-tailed: (especially of butterflies and birds) having a forked tail like that of a swallow
swank: imposingly fashionable and elegant
sweeping: taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
sweeping: ignoring distinctions
sweet: having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
sweet: (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
sweet: pleasing to the senses
sweet-breathed: having breath or breath as specified
sweet-faced: having a pleasing face or one showing a sweet disposition
sweetheart: privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically)
sweetish: somewhat sweet
sweltering: excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
swept: possessing sweep
sweptback: (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
sweptwing: (of an aircraft) having sweptback wings
swingeing: severe; punishingly bad
swishy: resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle
sworn: bound by or stated on oath
syllabic: (of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable
syllabic: (of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities
syllabic: consisting of a syllable or syllables
syllabled: pronounced in syllables
sylphic: (of a woman or girl) slender and graceful like a sylph
symbiotic: used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each
symmetric: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
sympathetic: expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
sympathetic: having similar disposition and tastes
sympatric: (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas
symphonic: harmonious in sound
syncarpous: (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
syncategorematic: of a term that cannot stand as the subject or (especially) the predicate of a proposition but must be used in conjunction with other terms
synchronal: occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchronic: concerned with phenomena (especially language) at a particular period without considering historical antecedents
synchronic: (of taxa) occurring in the same period of geological time
synchronised: operating in unison
synchronous: (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions
synclinal: sloping downward toward each other to create a trough
syncopated: stressing a normally weak beat
syndetic: connected by a conjunction
synecdochic: using the name of a part for that of the whole or the whole for the part; or the special for the general or the general for the special; or the material for the thing made of it
synergetic: working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
synoecious: having male and female reproductive organs mixed in the same gametoecium
synonymous: (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
synoptic: presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synsemantic: of a word or phrase meaningful only when it occurs in the company of other words
synthetic: not genuine or natural
synthetic: systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
synthetic: involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
synthetic: of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
syrupy: having a relatively high resistance to flow
systematic: characterized by order and planning
systemic: affecting an entire system
T-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter T
taboo: forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
tabular: flat; like a table in form
taciturn: habitually reserved and uncommunicative
tacky: (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
tactful: having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tactile: producing a sensation of touch
tactless: lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tadpole-shaped: shaped in the form of a tadpole
tail-shaped: shaped like the tail of an animal
tailed: having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination
tailored: severely simple in line or design
take-away: of or involving food to be taken and eaten off the premises
take-home: (of salary or wages) remaining after all deductions including taxes
taken: be affected with an indisposition
talentless: devoid of talent; not gifted
talismanic: possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power
tall: impressively difficult
tall: great in vertical dimension; high in stature
tallish: somewhat tall
tamable: capable of being tamed
tame: very restrained or quiet
tame: flat and uninspiring
tame: brought from wildness into a domesticated state
tamed: brought from wildness
tan: of a light yellowish-brown color
tangerine: of a strong reddish orange color
tangible: (of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
tangible: perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
tangled: in a confused mass
tanned: converted to leather by a tanning agent
tannish: of a color resembling tan
tansy-scented: smelling of tansy
tantalising: arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
tantalising: very pleasantly inviting
taped: secured or held in place by tape
taped: recorded on tape
tapestried: hung or decorated with tapestry
tapped: in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
tardive: late-occurring (especially with reference to symptoms of a disease)
target-hunting: guided automatically toward the target
tarred-and-feathered: smeared with tar and covered with feathers as a punishment
tassel-shaped: shaped like a tassel
tasseled: fringed or adorned with tassels
tasteful: having or showing or conforming to good taste
tasteless: lacking aesthetic or social taste
tasteless: lacking flavor
tasty: pleasing to the sense of taste
tatterdemalion: worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
taut: subjected to great tension; stretched tight
taut: pulled or drawn tight
tawny: of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
tawny-colored: having a tawny color
tax-exempt: (of goods or funds) not taxed
taxpaying: not exempt from paying taxes
tea-scented: smelling of tea
tearful: filled with or marked by tears
teary: with eyes full of tears
teased: feeling mild pleasurable excitement
teasing: arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
technical: characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences
technical: resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations
technical grade: containing small amounts of other chemicals, hence slightly impure
technological: based in scientific and industrial progress
teeming: abundantly filled with especially living things
telegnostic: obtaining knowledge of distant events allegedly without use of normal sensory mechanisms
telegraphic: having the style of a telegram with many short words left out
telepathic: communicating without apparent physical signals
telescopic: capable of discerning distant objects
telescopic: visible only with a telescope
telescopic: having parts that slide one within another
temperate: (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
temperate: not extreme in behavior
tempered: adjusted or attuned by adding a counterbalancing element
tempering: moderating by making more temperate
temporal: not eternal
temporal: of this earth or world
temptable: susceptible to temptation
ten thousand: denoting a quantity consisting of 10,000 items or units
ten-sided: having ten sides
tenable: based on sound reasoning or evidence
tendencious: having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
tender: (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
tender: young and immature
tender: given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
tender: easy to cut or chew
tender: physically untoughened
tenderhearted: easily moved to love
tenderhearted: easily moved by another's distress
tenderised: made tender as by marinating or pounding
tenebrific: dark and gloomy
tenor: of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice
tenor: (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
tense: taut or rigid; stretched tight
tense: in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
tense: pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
tensed: having inflections to indicate tense
tensionless: free from tension
tenuous: very thin in gauge or diameter
tenuous: having thin consistency
tenured: appointed for life and not subject to dismissal except for a grave crime
terete: especially of plant parts; cylindrical and tapering
terminable: capable of being terminated after a designated time
terminal: being or situated at an end
terminal: causing or ending in or approaching death
terminated: (of e.g. a contract or term of office) having come to an end
terminative: coming to an end
ternary: having three units or components or elements
ternate: (of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections
terrestrial: operating or living or growing on land
terrific: very great or intense
terrific: causing extreme terror
territorial: displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders
territorial: belonging to the territory of any state or ruler
terror-stricken: struck or filled with terror
tessellated: decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic
tessellated: having a checkered or mottled appearance
testate: having made a legally valid will before death
tested: tested and proved to be reliable
tested: tested and proved useful or correct
tethered: confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
tetramerous: having or consisting of four similar parts; tetramerous flowers
thankless: not likely to be rewarded
thankless: not feeling or showing gratitude
thawed: no longer frozen
thawed: no longer frozen solid
theatrical: suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
then: at a specific prior time
theoretic: concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
theoretical: concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
theory-based: based in theory rather than experiment
thermal: caused by or designed to retain heat
thermolabile: (chemistry, physics, biology) readily changed or destroyed by heat
thermonuclear: using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission
thermoplastic: having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled
thermoset: having the property of becoming permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured
thick: not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
thick: relatively dense in consistency
thick: having component parts closely crowded together
thick: abounding; having a lot of
thick-billed: having a thick beak
thick-bodied: having a thick body
thick-branched: having thick branches
thick-haired: having thick hair
thick-lipped: having thick lips
thick-skinned: insensitive to criticism
thick-stemmed: having a thick stem
thickened: made thick in consistency
thickened: made or having become thick
thickening: becoming more intricate or complex
thicket-forming: tending to form dense thickets
thickset: planted or growing close together
thickspread: covered thickly
thieving: given to thievery
thimble-shaped: shaped in the form of a thimble
thin: relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
thin: of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
thin: lacking spirit or sincere effort
thin: (of sound) lacking resonance or volume
thin-shelled: of animals or plants that have a thin shell
thinkable: capable of being conceived or imagined or considered
third-rate: of lesser quality than second-rate
thirdhand: derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps
thirsty: needing moisture
thirsty: feeling a need or desire to drink
thirsty: able to take in large quantities of moisture
thistlelike: resembling a thistle
thorn-tipped: of a plant tipped with a thorn
thorny: bristling with perplexities
thorough: painstakingly careful and accurate
thoughtful: considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
thoughtful: exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
thoughtful: having intellectual depth
thoughtless: showing lack of careful thought
thoughtless: without care or thought for others
threadbare: having the nap worn away so that the threads show through
threatened: (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
three-cornered: having three corners
three-cornered: involving a group or set of three
three-figure: (of numbers) written with three figures
three-lane: having a lane for traffic in each direction and a center lane for passing
three-legged: having or as if having three legs
three-lipped: having three lips
three-lobed: having three lobes
three-lobed: (of a leaf shape) divided into three lobes
three-needled: (of conifers) having three needles
three-party: involving three parties or elements
three-petaled: (of flowers) having three petals
three-piece: (of clothing) made in or consisting of three parts or pieces
three-ply: having a thickness made up of three layers or strands
three-pronged: having three prongs
three-seeded: having three seeds
three-sided: having three sides
three-year-old: three years of age
threefold: three times as great or many
threepenny: used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
thriftless: careless of the future
thrifty: careful and diligent in the use of resources
thrilled: feeling intense pleasurable excitement
thrillful: full of excitement; thrilled
thrilling: causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
throated: having a throat as specified
throaty: sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
throbbing: pounding or beating strongly or violently
thrombosed: affected with or obstructed by a clot of coagulated blood
thronged: filled with great numbers crowded together
through: (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes
throwaway: intended to be thrown away after use
thrown: caused to fall to the ground
thrown: twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread
thumbed: (of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
thundering: sounding like thunder
thundering: extraordinarily big or impressive
thunderous: extremely ominous
thundery: accompanied with thunder
tickling: exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
tidy: marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
tie-on: fastened by tying on
tied: bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
tied up: kept occupied or engaged
tied: bound or secured closely
tiger-striped: having stripes resembling those of a tiger
tigerish: resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy
tight: closely constrained or constricted or constricting
tight: of such close construction as to be impermeable
tight: affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
tight: packed closely together
tight: securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
tight: set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
tight-knit: closely and firmly integrated
tiled: covered or furnished with tiles
tilled: turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing
timber-framed: framed by exposed timbers
timbered: furnished with or made of wood or timbers
timbered: covered with growing timber
time-consuming: of a task that takes time and patience
time-honored: honored because of age or long usage
time-honored: acceptable for a long time
timed: regularly spaced in time
timely: before a time limit expires
timid: showing fear and lack of confidence
tinkling: like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinny: thin and metallic in sound; lacking resonance
tinpot: inferior (especially of a country's leadership)
tip-up: constructed so as to tip up or out of the way
tipped: having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
tipsy: unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated
tiptoe: walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise
tired: depleted of strength or energy
titanic: of great force or power
titillating: pleasantly and superficially exciting
toasted: browned over by exposure to heat
tod: alone and on your own
toed: having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination
toeless: lacking a toe or toes
toffee-nosed: snobbish; pretentiously superior
together: mentally and emotionally stable
togged: dressed especially in smart clothes
tolerable: capable of being borne or endured
tolerant: showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
tomentose: densely covered with short matted woolly hairs
tonal: having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
tone-deaf: unable to appreciate music
toned: having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
toned: having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination
toneless: lacking in tone or expression
tongued: provided with or resembling a tongue; often used in combination
tongued: having a manner of speaking as specified; often used in combination
tongueless: lacking a tongue
tonguelike: resembling a tongue in form or function
tonic: relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
tonsured: having a bald spot either shaved or natural
toothed: having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination
toothless: lacking teeth
toothless: lacking necessary force for effectiveness
toothlike: resembling a tooth
toothy: having or showing prominent teeth
top: situated at the top or highest position
top-down: of an approach to a problem that begins at the highest conceptual level and works down to the details
top-flight: excellent; best possible
top-heavy: unstable by being overloaded at the top
top-secret: the highest official level of classification of documents
topical: of interest at the present time
topical: pertaining to the surface of a body part
topless: having no top
topmost: at or nearest to the top
topped: having a top of a specified character
torn: disrupted by the pull of contrary forces
torrential: resembling a torrent in force and abundance
torrential: pouring in abundance
torrid: extremely hot and dry
torrid: emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
tortuous: not straightforward
tortuous: marked by repeated turns and bends
torulose: of a cylindrical or ellipsoid body; swollen and constricted at intervals
totaled: used of automobiles; completely demolished
totalitarian: characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
tottering: (of structures or institutions) having lost stability; failing or on the point of collapse
tottering: unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
touched: having come into contact
touchy-feely: (often derogatory) openly expressing love and affection (especially through physical contact)
tough: resistant to cutting or chewing
tough: not given to gentleness or sentimentality
tough: physically toughened
tough-minded: facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
tough-skinned: having a relatively tough outer covering
toupeed: wearing a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
touristed: visited by throngs of tourists
toxic: of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
trabeate: not arcuate; having straight horizontal beams or lintels (rather than arches)
traceable: (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to
traceable: capable of being traced or tracked
tracked: having tracks
trackless: having no tracks
trademarked: (of goods and merchandise) labeled with proprietary (and legally registered) identification guaranteeing exclusive use
traditional: pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines
traditional: consisting of or derived from tradition
traditionalistic: adhering to tradition especially in cultural or religious practices
tragic: very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
tragicomic: manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
tragicomic: having pathetic as well as ludicrous characteristics
trained: shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
tramontane: being or coming from another country
tramontane: on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)
trancelike: as if in a trance
transalpine: on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
transcendent: beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding
transcontinental: spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
transeunt: of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
transformed: given a completely different form or appearance
transgender: involving a partial or full reversal of gender
transistorised: (of an electronic device) equipped with transistors
transitive: designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning
translatable: capable of being put into another form or style or language
transmundane: existing or extending beyond the physical world
transparent: easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)
transplacental: occurring through or by way of the placenta
transplantable: capable of being transplanted
transsexual: identifying with the opposite gender from the one that one is born with
transvestic: receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex
traumatic: psychologically painful
travel-soiled: soiled from travel
travel-worn: tired by travel
travelable: capable of being traversed
traveled: traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
traveled: familiar with many parts of the world
treacherous: dangerously unstable and unpredictable
treated: subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
treated: given medical care or treatment
treeless: not wooded
trendsetting: initiating or popularizing a trend
trendy: in accord with the latest fad
trial-and-error: trying out various means or theories until error is satisfactorily reduced or eliminated
trial-and-error: relating to solving problems by experience rather than theory
triangular: having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
tribadistic: of female homosexual behavior that attempts to simulate heterosexual behavior
tributary: (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
tributary: paying tribute
trichromatic: having or involving three colors
tricked-out: decorated in a particular way
tricuspid: having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
triennial: occurring every third year or lasting 3 years
trifid: divided into three lobes
trifoliate: (of a leaf shape) having three leaflets
trigger-happy: irresponsible in the use of firearms
trilateral: involving three parties
trilingual: using or knowing three languages
trillion: one million million in the United States
trillion: one quintillion in Great Britain
trillionth: the ordinal number of one trillion in counting order
trimotored: having three motors
trinuclear: having three nuclei
tripinnate: (of a leaf shape) thrice pinnate
tripinnatifid: (of a leaf shape) bipinnatifid with segments pinnatifid
triple-crown: unofficial championship title for player who heads the league in batting average and home runs and runs batted in
triple-crown: of a horse that has won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness races
triploid: of a cell or organism having three complete sets of chromosomes
triskaidekaphobic: suffering from triskaidekaphobia (abnormal fear of the number 13)
triumphant: experiencing triumph
triune: being three in one; used especially of the Christian Trinity
trivial: concerned with trivialities
tropic: relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
tropic: of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
tropical: characterized by or of the nature of a trope or tropes; changed from its literal sense
trouble-free: without problems or difficulties
troubled: characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
troublesome: causing difficulty or annoyance
troublous: full of trouble
truculent: defiantly aggressive
true: determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles
true: devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth
true: consistent with fact or reality; not false
true: conforming to definitive criteria
true: rightly so called
true to: sexually faithful
true to life: representing things or actions or conditions as they actually are
true: expressing or given to expressing the truth
true-blue: marked by unswerving loyalty
true-false: offering a series of statements each of which is to be judged as true or false
trumped-up: concocted with intent to deceive
trumpet-like: resembling the sound of a trumpet
trumpet-shaped: shaped in the form of a trumpet
truncate: terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off
trustful: inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
trustworthy: taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
trustworthy: worthy of trust or belief
truthful: conforming to truth
trying: hard to endure
tube-nosed: having a tubular nose
tubed: of a tire; having an inner tube
tubeless: of a tire; not needing an inner tube
tubercular: constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
tucked: having tucked or being tucked
tufted: having or adorned with tufts
tuneless: not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
turbaned: wearing a turban
turkey-sized: having the approximate size of a turkey
Turkic-speaking: able to communicate in Turkic
turned: moved around an axis or center
turned out: dressed well or smartly
turnip-shaped: shaped in the form of a turnip
tusked: having tusks
tuxedoed: dressed in a tuxedo
tweedy: (of country gentry) informal, clannish and outdoorsy
twelve-sided: having twelve sides
twiggy: thin as a twig
twin-bedded: having twin beds
twinkling: shining intermittently with a sparkling light
two-eared: having two ears
two-lane: having a lane for traffic in each direction
two-leafed: having two leaves
two-lobed: having two lobes
two-needled: (of conifers) having two needles
two-piece: (of clothing) made in or consisting of two parts or pieces
two-ply: having a thickness made up of two layers or strands
two-pronged: having two prongs
two-toe: having two toes
two-way: operating or permitting operation in either of two opposite directions
two-year-old: two years of age
typical: conforming to a type
typical: exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
u: (chiefly British) of or appropriate to the upper classes especially in language use
U-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter U
ugly: displeasing to the senses
ult: in or of the month preceding the present one
ulterior: beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote
ultimate: furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
ultimate: being the last or concluding element of a series
ultra vires: beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc
ultraconservative: extremely conservative
ultramarine: of a brilliant pure blue to purplish blue color
ultramodern: extremely modern
ultraviolet: having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end
umbellate: resembling an umbel in form
umber: of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments
umbilicate: depressed like a navel
umbrella: covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
umbrella-shaped: shaped in the form of an umbrella
umbrellalike: resembling an umbrella
umpteen: innumerable but many
umpteenth: last in an indefinitely numerous series
un-American: considered contrary to the best interests of the United States
un-come-at-able: difficult to reach or attain
unabashed: not embarrassed
unabated: continuing at full strength or intensity
unable: (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
unable: (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
unabridged: (used of texts) not shortened
unabused: not physically abused; treated properly
unacceptable: not acceptable; not welcome
unacceptable: not adequate to give satisfaction
unacceptable: not conforming to standard usage
unaccommodating: offering no assistance
unaccommodating: not accommodating
unaccompanied: playing or singing without accompaniment
unaccompanied: being without an escort
unaccompanied: (of a state or an event) taking place without something specified occurring at the same time
unaccountable: free from control or responsibility
unaccountable: not to be accounted for or explained
unaccredited: lacking official approval
unaccustomed: unusual or unfamiliar
unaccustomed to: not habituated to; unfamiliar with
unachievable: impossible to achieve
unacknowledged: not recognized or admitted
unacknowledged: not openly acknowledged
unacquainted: having little or no knowledge of
unacquisitive: not acquisitive; not interested in acquiring or owning anything
unactable: not actable
unadaptable: not adaptable
unadapted: not changed in form or character for a purpose
unadapted: not having adapted to new conditions
unaddicted: not addicted
unaddressed: not addressed
unadjustable: not adjustable
unadjusted: not altered to fit certain requirements
unadoptable: difficult to place in an adoptive home
unadorned: not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
unadulterated: not mixed with impurities
unadventurous: lacking in boldness
unadvised: having received no information
unaerated: (used of blood) not supplied with oxygen
unaffected: free of artificiality; sincere and genuine
unaffected: undergoing no change when acted upon
unaffected: emotionally unmoved
unaffecting: not arousing affect
unaffiliated: not affiliated
unaged: not subjected to an aging process
unagitated: not physically disturbed or set in motion
unagitated: not agitated or disturbed emotionally
unaided: carried out without aid or assistance
unairworthy: not fit to fly
unalarming: not alarming; assuaging alarm
unalert: not alert to what is potentially dangerous
unalloyed: free from admixture
unalterable: of a sentence; that cannot be changed
unaltered: remaining in an original state
unambiguous: having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
unambiguous: admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
unamended: (of legislation) not amended
unanalyzable: representing the furthest possible extent of analysis or division into parts
unanalyzed: not analyzed or broken down for detailed examination
unangry: not angry
unanimated: not animated or enlivened; dull
unannounced: without warning or announcement
unanswerable: impossible to answer
unanswered: not returned in kind
unapologetic: unwilling to make or express an apology
unappareled: having removed clothing
unapparent: not readily apparent
unappealable: not subject to appeal
unappealing: not able to attract favorable attention
unappealing: (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings
unappendaged: not having an appendage
unappetising: not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste
unappreciated: having value that is not acknowledged
unappreciative: not feeling or expressing gratitude
unapprehensive: not recognizing or slow to recognize danger
unapproachable: discouraging intimacies; reserved
unargumentative: not given to or characterized by argument
unarmed: (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns
unarmed: (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
unarmored: (used of persons or things military) without protective armor
unarmored: used of animals; without protective covering
unarticulated: uttered without the use of normal words or syllables
unarticulated: not consisting of segments that are held together by joints
unary: consisting of or involving a single element or component
unascertainable: not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
unascribable: not attributable
unashamed: used of persons or their behavior; feeling no shame
unasked: uninvited
unasked-for: not requested or sought
unassailable: impossible to assail
unassertive: inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
unassigned: not assigned
unassisted: lacking help
unassured: lacking boldness or confidence
unasterisked: not marked with an asterisk
unattached: not fastened together
unattached: not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
unattended: not watched
unattended: lacking accompaniment or a guard or escort
unattractive: lacking power to arouse interest
unattractive: lacking beauty or charm
unattractive: not appealing to the senses
unauthorised: not endowed with authority
unauthorised: without official authorization
unavailable: not available or accessible or at hand
unavowed: not affirmed or mentioned or declared
unawakened: still asleep
unawakened: not aroused or activated
unawed: not awed
unbaffled: not perplexed by conflicting situations or statements
unbalanced: debits and credits are not equal
unbalconied: not having balconies
unbanded: not identified with a band
unbaptised: not having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
unbarred: not firmly fastened or secured
unbarreled: not in a barrel
unbeatable: hard to defeat
unbeaten: not conquered
unbefitting: not befitting
unbeholden: free of moral obligation
unbeknown: (usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of
unbeneficed: not having a benefice
unbent: not bent
unbiased: without bias
unbigoted: not opinionated
unbitter: having or showing no resentment or desire for revenge
unbleached: not artificially colored or bleached
unblemished: free from physical or moral spots or stains
unblended: not blended or mixed together
unblessed: not provided with something desirable
unblinking: showing no visible emotion
unblinking: not shrinking from danger
unbodied: having no body
unbooked: not reserved in advance
unbordered: having no border
unborn: not yet brought into existence
unbound: not held in chemical or physical combination
unbound: not restrained or tied down by bonds
unbound: not secured within a cover
unbowed: not forced to bow down to a conqueror
unbraced: without braces or props
unbrainwashed: not successfully subjected to brainwashing
unbranched: without branches
unbranded: not marked with a brand
unbreakable: impossible to break especially under ordinary usage
unbridgeable: not bridgeable
unbridled: not restrained or controlled
unbroken: not subdued or trained for service or use
unbroken: marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
unbroken: not broken; whole and intact; in one piece
unbroken: (of farmland) not plowed
unbrushed: (of hair or clothing) not brushed
unburdened: not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities
unburied: not buried
unburnished: of metals e.g.; not made shiny and smooth by friction
unbuttoned: not buttoned
unbuttoned: not under constraint in action or expression
uncalled-for: not required or requested
uncamphorated: not containing camphor
uncapped: used especially of front teeth
uncared-for: lacking needed care and attention
uncarpeted: not carpeted
uncarved: not carved
uncastrated: not castrated
uncategorised: not categorized or sorted
uncaulked: not caulked or sealed
uncensored: not subject to censorship
unceremonial: without ceremony or formality
unceremonious: without due formalities
uncertain: not consistent or dependable
uncertain: not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
uncertain: not certain to occur; not inevitable
uncertain: ambiguous (especially in the negative)
uncertain: not established or confirmed
uncertified: lacking requisite official documentation or endorsement
unchained: not bound by shackles and chains
unchallengeable: not open to challenge
unchallenged: generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
unchangeable: not changeable or subject to change
unchanged: not made or become different
unchanging: conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
uncharacteristic: distinctive and not typical
uncharged: of a particle or body or system; having no charge
uncharitable: lacking love and generosity
unchartered: not chartered
unchaste: not chaste
uncheckable: incapable of being checked or restrained
unchristian: not of a Christian faith
unchristianly: not becoming to or like a Christian
unclaimed: not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee
unclassifiable: not possible to classify
unclassified: not arranged in any specific grouping
unclassified: not subject to a security classification
uncleanly: habitually unclean
unclear: not clear to the mind
uncleared: not cleared; not rid of objects or obstructions
unclimbable: incapable of being ascended
unclimbable: incapable of being surmounted or climbed
unclipped: not clipped
unclogged: freed of obstructions
unclothed: not wearing clothing
unclouded: not mentally disordered
unclouded: not made opaque or cloudy by sediment
uncluttered: having nothing extraneous
uncoated: not having a coating
uncoerced: not brought about by coercion or force
uncolored: without color
uncombable: not capable of being combed
uncombed: (of hair) not combed
uncombined: not joined or united into one
uncomfortable: providing or experiencing physical discomfort
uncomfortable: conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
uncommercial: not conducive to commercial success
uncommercialised: not having been commercialized
uncommitted: not bound or pledged
uncommon: not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
uncompartmented: not compartmented; not divided into compartments or isolated units
uncompassionate: lacking compassion or feeling for others
uncompensated: not paying a salary
uncompetitive: not inclined to compete
uncomplaining: not complaining
uncompleted: not caught or not caught within bounds
uncomplicated: lacking complexity
uncomplimentary: tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
uncomplimentary: showing or representing unfavorably
uncompounded: not constituting a compound
uncomprehended: not fully understood
uncomprehending: lacking understanding
unconcealed: not concealed or hidden
unconcerned: easy in mind; not worried
unconcerned: lacking in interest or care or feeling
unconcerned: not occupied or engaged with
unconditional: not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else
unconditional: not conditional
unconfessed: not admitted
unconfined: not confined
unconfined: free from confinement or physical restraint
unconfirmed: not finally established or settled
unconformable: not correspondent
uncongenial: used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted
unconnected: not joined or linked together
unconnected: not connected by birth or family
unconquerable: not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
unconscientious: not conscientious
unconscious: without conscious volition
unconscious: not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
unconscious: (followed by `of') not knowing or perceiving
unconsolidated: loose and unstratified
unconstitutional: not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
unconstrained: free from constraint
unconstricted: not constricted physically or by extension psychologically
unconstructive: not constructive
unconsumed: not consumed
unconsummated: not consummated (especially of a marriage)
uncontaminated: not corrupted by contact or association
uncontaminated: free from admixture with noxious elements; clean
uncontrived: not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
uncontrollable: incapable of being controlled or managed
uncontrollable: difficult to solve or alleviate
uncontrolled: not being under control; out of control
unconventional: not conforming to accepted rules or standards
unconventional: not conventional or conformist
unconverted: not converted
unconvinced: lacking conviction
uncooked: not cooked
uncool: (spoken slang) unfashionable and boring
uncooperative: unwilling to cooperate
uncoordinated: lacking the skillful and effective interaction of muscle movements
uncoordinated: lacking in cooperative planning and organization
uncordial: lacking warmth or friendliness
uncorrected: left faulty or wrong
uncorrected: not subjected to correction or discipline
uncorrelated: not varying together
uncorroborated: unsupported by other evidence
uncorrupted: not debased
uncorrupted: (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased
uncorrupted: not decayed or decomposed
uncoupled: having the coupling undone
uncousinly: not befitting a cousin
uncrannied: without chinks or crannies
uncreative: not creative
uncritical: not critical; not tending to find or call attention to errors
uncropped: not used for growing crops
uncrossed: not crossed
uncrossed: (of a check) not crossed
uncrowded: having or allowing sufficient room
uncrowned: not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids
uncrystallised: not finally or definitely formed
uncultivable: not suitable for cultivation or tilling
uncultivated: (of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops
uncured: not seasoned
uncurled: not having been curled
uncurled: not curled
uncurved: having no curves
uncut: not cut
uncut: not cut
uncut: (of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge
uncut: (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine
uncut: not trimmed
undamaged: not harmed or spoiled; sound
undatable: not capable of being given a date
undaunted: resolutely courageous
undaunted: unshaken in purpose
undecided: not yet having made a commitment
undeciphered: not deciphered
undeclared: not announced or openly acknowledged
undedicated: not dedicated
undefeated: victorious
undeferential: not showing courteous respect
undefined: not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
undelineated: not represented accurately or precisely
undemanding: requiring little if any patience or effort or skill
undemocratic: not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals
undemonstrative: not given to open expression of emotion
undeniable: not possible to deny
undenominational: not bound or devoted to the promotion of a particular denomination
undependable: not worthy of reliance or trust
undependable: liable to be erroneous or misleading
undepicted: not pictured
under: lower in rank, power, or authority
under attack: subjected to enemy attack or censure
under wraps: kept secret
under-the-counter: done or sold illicitly and secretly
underage: dependent by virtue of youth
underarm: with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
underbred: of inferior or mixed breed
underclass: belonging to the lowest and least privileged social stratum
undercoated: (of motor vehicles) having a coating of tar or other rustproof material applied to the underside
underdeveloped: not yet fully developed
underdressed: inadequately or too informally clothed
undereducated: poorly or insufficiently educated
underemployed: employed only part-time when one needs full-time employment or not making full use of your skills
underhung: supported from below especially resting on a track instead of suspended from above
underhung: having a lower part projecting beyond the upper
underivative: not derivative or imitative
underived: not derived; primary or simple
underlying: located beneath or below
underpopulated: having a lower population density than normal or desirable
underprivileged: lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society
undersexed: having a subnormal degree of sexual desire
undersize: smaller than normal for its kind
underslung: supported from above especially in a vehicle having springs attached to the axle from below
understanding: characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
understated: exhibiting restrained good taste
understood: fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
undescriptive: not successful in describing
undeserved: not deserved or earned
undeserving: not deserving
undesigned: not done or made or performed with purpose or intent
undesirable: not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
undesirable: not wanted
undesired: not desired
undesiring: having or feeling no desire
undestroyable: not capable of being destroyed
undetectable: not easily seen
undetected: not perceived or discerned
undetermined: not yet having been ascertained or determined
undeterred: not deterred
undeveloped: not developed, mature, or fully formulated
undeveloped: not developed, improved, exploited or used
undeviating: used of values and principles; not subject to change; steady
undeviating: going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
undiagnosable: not possible to diagnose
undiagnosed: eluding diagnosis
undifferentiated: not differentiated
undigested: not thought over and arranged systematically in the mind; not absorbed or assimilated mentally
undigested: not digested
undignified: lacking dignity
undiluted: not diluted
undiminished: not lessened or diminished
undiplomatic: not skilled in dealing with others
undiscerning: lacking discernment
undischarged: still capable of exploding or being fired
undisciplined: not subjected to discipline
undisciplined: lacking in discipline or control
undisclosed: not made known
undiscovered: not discovered
undiscovered: not yet discovered
undisguised: plain to see
undissolved: retaining a solid form
undistorted: without alteration or misrepresentation
undistributed: (of investments) not distributed among a variety of securities
undisturbed: untroubled by interference or disturbance
undiversified: not diversified
undivided: not separated into parts or shares; constituting an undivided unit
undivided: not parted by conflict of opinion
undivided: not shared by or among others
undocumented: lacking necessary documents (as for e.g. permission to live or work in a country)
undomestic: not domestic or related to home
undomesticated: unaccustomed to home life
undomesticated: not domesticated
undone: not fastened or tied or secured
undone: not done
undone: thrown into a state of disorganization or incoherence
undrained: not drained
undramatic: lacking dramatic force and quality
undraped: lacking drapery or draperies
undraped: stripped of drapery
undrawn: not represented in a drawing
undreamed: not imagined even in a dream
undressed: of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
undried: still wet or moist
undrinkable: unsuitable for drinking
undue: not yet payable
undue: not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances
undue: lacking justification or authorization
undulate: having a wavy margin and rippled surface
uneager: lacking interest or spirit or animation
unearned: not gained by merit or labor or service
uneasy: lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
uneasy: relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort
uneconomic: wasteful of resources
uneconomical: inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
unedifying: not edifying
unedited: not changed by editing
uneducated: not having a good education
unemotional: unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
unemphatic: not emphasized
unemployable: not acceptable for employment as a worker
unemployed: not engaged in a gainful occupation
unenclosed: not closed in our surrounded or included
unencouraging: not encouraging
unencumbered: free of encumbrance
unencumbered: not burdened with cares or responsibilities
unended: not ended; lacking an end or conclusion
unendowed: not equipped or provided
unenforceable: not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion
unenforced: not enforced; not compelled especially by legal or police action
unengaged: not busy or occupied; free
unengaged: not promised in marriage
unenlightened: not enlightened; ignorant
unenlightening: failing to inform or clarify
unenlivened: not made lively or brightened
unenthusiastic: not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor
unentitled: having no right or entitlement
unenviable: so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy
unequal: poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
unequalised: not caused to be equal
unequipped: without necessary physical or intellectual equipment
unerect: not upright in position or posture
unestablished: not established
unethical: not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior
uneven: not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
uneven: variable and recurring at irregular intervals
uneventful: marked by no noteworthy or significant events
unexacting: not rigorous
unexceeded: not capable of being improved on
unexceptionable: completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
unexchangeable: not suitable to be exchanged
unexcitable: not easily excited
unexcited: not excited
unexciting: not exciting
unexciting: not stimulating
unexclusive: not restricted or exclusive
unexcused: not excused
unexhausted: not used up completely
unexpansive: showing no tendency to expand
unexpansive: not given to high spirits or effusiveness
unexpected: not expected or anticipated
unexpendable: not suitable to be expended
unexpended: (of financial resources) not spent
unexpired: not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time
unexplained: having the reason or cause not made clear
unexplained: not explained
unexportable: not suitable for export
unexpressed: not made explicit
unexpurgated: not having material deleted
unextended: not extended or stretched out
unfaceted: lacking facets
unfailing: always able to supply more
unfailing: unceasing
unfair: not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unfaithful: not true to duty or obligation or promises
unfaithful: having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
unfaithful: not trustworthy
unfamiliar: not known or well known
unfashionable: not in accord with or not following current fashion
unfastened: not closed or secured
unfastened: not tied
unfastidious: not exacting in nutritional requirements
unfastidious: marked by an absence of due or proper care or attention to detail; not concerned with cleanliness
unfathomable: of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
unfathomable: incapable of being fully understood
unfattened: (of market animals) not optimal for marketing
unfavorable: (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
unfavorable: not encouraging or approving or pleasing
unfeathered: not having feathers
unfed: not given support
unfed: not fed
unfeeling: devoid of feeling or sensation
unfeminine: not suitable for a woman
unfenced: not enclosed by a fence
unfertilised: not having been fertilized
unfilmed: not recorded on film or tape
unfinished: not brought to an end or conclusion
unfinished: not brought to the desired final state
unfirm: not firmly or solidly positioned
unfit: not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition
unfit: below the required standards for a purpose
unfixed: not firmly placed or set or fastened
unflurried: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
unfocused: not concentrated at one point or upon one objective
unfocused: (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
unforbearing: unwilling to endure
unforced: not resulting from undue effort; not forced
unforeseeable: incapable of being anticipated
unforested: not covered with forest
unforethoughtful: lacking forethought
unforgettable: impossible to forget
unforgiving: unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
unformed: not formed or organized
unformed: not having form or shape
unfortunate: not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
unfortunate: unsuitable or regrettable
unframed: not provided with a frame
unfree: held in servitude
unfree: hampered and not free; not able to act at will
unfriendly: not disposed to friendship or friendliness
unfriendly: not easy to understand or use
unfrightened: not affected by fright
unfrosted: (of glass) lacking a frosted coating
unfrozen: not frozen
unfruitful: not fruitful; not conducive to abundant production
unfueled: not provided with fuel
unfulfilled: of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities
unfunctional: not related to or suitable for everyday needs or activities
unfunded: not furnished with funds
unfunny: not funny; especially failing to achieve the intended humor
unfurnished: not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
unfurrowed: not marked with shallow depressions or furrows
ungeared: having gears not engaged or disconnected
ungentlemanlike: not befitting a gentleman
unglazed: not having a shiny coating
ungracious: lacking charm and good taste
ungraded: not arranged in order hierarchically
ungrasped: not fully apprehended
ungrateful: disagreeable
ungreased: not lubricated
ungregarious: (of animals) not gregarious
ungregarious: (of plants) growing together in groups that are not close together
ungregarious: not disposed to seek company
ungroomed: not neat and smart in appearance
ungrudging: without envy or reluctance
unguaranteed: without financial security
unguarded: lacking protection or a guard
unguarded: displaying or feeling no wariness
unguiculate: having or resembling claws or nails
unguided: not subject to guidance or control after launching
ungummed: not treated with adhesive gum
ungusseted: not having gussets
unhallowed: not hallowed or consecrated
unhampered: not held in check or subject to control
unhampered: not slowed or blocked or interfered with
unhappy: causing discomfort
unhappy: experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
unhardened: not brought to a proper consistency or hardness
unharmed: not injured or harmed
unhatched: not yet emerged from an egg
unheaded: not having a heading or caption
unhealed: not healed
unhealthful: detrimental to good health
unhealthy: not conducive to good health
unhealthy: not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
unheard: not necessarily inaudible but not heard
unheard-of: previously unknown
unheated: not having been heated or warmed
unhelpful: providing no assistance
unhewn: (of stone especially) not given a finished form by or as if by hewing
unhomogenised: not having undergone homogenization
unhoped: so unexpected as to have not been imagined
unhurried: relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste
unhurried: capable of accepting delay with equanimity
unhygienic: unclean and constituting a likely cause of disease
unicameral: composed of one legislative body
unicuspid: having a single cusp or point
unidentifiable: impossible to identify
unidentified: not yet identified
unidirectional: operating or moving or allowing movement in one direction only
unifacial: having but one principal or specialized surface
unifoliate: having a single leaf
uniform: evenly spaced
uniform: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
uniformed: dressed in a uniform
unilateral: tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
unimaginative: dealing only with concrete facts
unimodal: having a single mode
unimpaired: not damaged or diminished in any respect
unimpassioned: free from emotional appeal; marked by reasonableness
unimpeachable: beyond doubt or reproach
unimpeded: not slowed or prevented
unimportant: not important
unimposing: lacking in impressiveness
unimpressed: not moved to serious regard
unimpressionable: not sensitive or susceptible to impression
unimpressive: not capable of impressing
unimproved: (of land) not cleared of trees and brush; in the wild or natural state
unimproved: not made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially not made ready for use or marketing
unincorporated: not organized and maintained as a legal corporation
unindustrialised: not converted to industrialism
uninebriated: not inebriated
uninflected: not inflected
uninflected: (of the voice) not inflected
uninfluenced: not influenced or affected
uninfluential: not influential
uninformative: lacking information
uninformed: not informed; lacking in knowledge or information
uninhabitable: not fit for habitation
uninhabited: not having inhabitants; not lived in
uninhibited: not inhibited or restrained
uninjectable: (used of drugs) not capable of being injected
uninjured: not injured physically or mentally
uninquiring: deficient in curiosity
uninquiring: not inquiring
uninspired: having no intellectual or emotional or spiritual excitement
uninspiring: depressing to the spirit
uninstructive: failing to instruct
uninsurable: not capable of being insured or not eligible to be insured
uninsured: not covered by insurance
unintelligible: poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
unintended: not deliberate
unintentional: not done with purpose or intent
uninterested: not having or showing interest
uninterested: having no care or interest in knowing
uninteresting: arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
uninteresting: characteristic or suggestive of an institution especially in being uniform or dull or unimaginative
uninterrupted: having undisturbed continuity
uninvited: (of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
uninvited: (of a person) not having been invited
uninviting: neither attractive nor tempting
uninviting: not tempting
uninvolved: not involved
union: of trade unions
uniparous: producing only one offspring at a time
unipolar: having a single pole
unique: (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
unique: highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
unironed: (of linens or clothes) not ironed
unisex: not distinguished on the basis of sex
unisexual: relating to only one sex or having only one type of sexual organ; not hermaphroditic
unitary: characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority
united: characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
univalent: used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis
univalve: used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
universal: applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
universal: adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
unjointed: without joints or jointed segments
unjust: violating principles of justice
unkempt: not properly maintained or cared for
unkempt: not neatly combed
unkind: lacking kindness
unkindled: not set afire
unkindly: lacking in sympathy and kindness
unknowable: not knowable
unknown: not known
unknown: not known to exist
unlabeled: lacking a label or tag
unlaced: with laces not tied
unladylike: lacking the behavior or manner or style considered proper for a lady
unlamented: not grieved for; causing no mourning
unlaureled: not crowned with laurel; having no acclaim or reward
unlawful: contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
unlawful: not morally right or permissible
unlawful: having no legally established claim
unleaded: not having leads between the lines
unlearned: not well learned
unleavened: made without leavening
unlighted: not set afire or burning
unlikable: difficult or impossible to like
unlike: marked by dissimilarity
unlike: not equal in amount
unlikely: has little chance of being the case or coming about
unlined: not having a lining or liner
unlisted: not on a list
unlisted: not having your name entered on a voting list
unlivable: unfit or unsuitable to live in or with
unliveried: not wearing livery
unloaded: (of weapons) not charged with ammunition
unlobed: without lobes
unlocated: lacking a particular location
unlovable: incapable of inspiring love or affection
unloved: not loved
unlovely: without beauty or charm
unloving: not giving or reciprocating affection
unmade: (of a bed) not having the sheets and blankets set in order
unmalicious: not malicious or spiteful
unmalleable: difficult or impossible to shape or work
unmanageable: difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
unmanful: not possessing qualities befitting a man
unmannered: without artificiality; natural
unmarked: not having an identifying mark
unmarketable: not capable of being sold
unmarketable: not fit for sale
unmated: not mated sexually
unmeaning: without meaning
unmeasured: not composed of measured syllables; not metrical
unmechanised: not mechanized
unmelodic: lacking melody
unmelted: not melted
unmemorable: not worth remembering
unmentionable: unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
unmercenary: not mercenary; not influenced by financial gains
unmerited: not merited
unmerited: not merited or deserved
unmeritorious: without merit
unmethodical: not efficient or methodical
unmined: not mined
unmistakable: clearly evident to the mind
unmitigable: incapable of being mitigated
unmitigated: not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
unmoderated: not made less extreme
unmodernised: not brought up to date
unmodifiable: incapable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
unmodified: not changed in form or character
unmodulated: characterized by lack of variation in pitch, tone, or volume
unmolested: not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
unmotivated: without motivation
unmoving: not arousing emotions
unnatural: not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
unnaturalised: not having acquired citizenship
unnavigable: incapable of being navigated
unnecessary: not necessary
unneighborly: not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
unnerved: deprived of courage and strength
unneurotic: not neurotic
unnotched: having no notches
unnoticeable: not noticeable; not drawing attention
unnoticed: not noticed
unnourished: not nourished
unobjectionable: not objectionable
unobjective: (of e.g. evidence) not objective or easily verified
unobligated: not obligated
unobservable: not accessible to direct observation
unobservant: not consciously observing
unobserved: not seen or observed
unobstructed: free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
unobtrusive: not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
unobvious: not immediately apparent
unoccupied: not held or filled or in use
unoccupied: not seized and controlled
unoccupied: not leased to or occupied by a tenant
unoffending: not offending
unofficial: not officially established
unofficial: not having official authority or sanction
unoiled: not having oil rubbed into the surface
unoiled: in need of oil treatment
unopened: not yet opened or unsealed
unopposable: not opposable
unopposed: not having opposition or an opponent
unorganised: not having or belonging to a structured whole
unoriented: not having position or goal definitely set or ascertained
unoriginal: not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual
unorthodox: breaking with convention or tradition
unostentatious: not ostentatious
unpackaged: not packaged or put into packets
unpaid: not paid
unpaid: without payment
unpaintable: not paintable especially not suitable for artistic representation on canvas
unpainted: not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat
unpainted: not having makeup on
unpalatable: not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind
unparallel: not straight or parallel
unpardonable: not admitting of pardon
unparliamentary: so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament
unpartitioned: not divided by partitions
unpatented: (of devices and processes) not protected by patent
unpaved: not having a paved surface
unpeaceable: not disposed to peace
unpeaceful: not peaceful
unpeopled: with no people living there
unperceived: not perceived or commented on
unperceiving: lacking perception
unperceptive: lacking sensitivity, taste, or judgment
unperformed: not performed
unpermed: not having had a permanent wave
unpermissive: not inclined to grant permission; severe in discipline
unperplexed: experiencing no difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
unpersuadable: not susceptible to persuasion
unpersuasive: not capable of persuading
unpierced: not pierced
unpillared: lacking pillars
unplaced: not one of the first three in a race or competition
unplanned: without apparent forethought or prompting or planning
unplanted: not planted
unplayable: not capable of or suitable for being played or played on
unpleasant: offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
unpleasing: unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses
unpolished: not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing
unpompous: not pompous
unpopular: regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
unportable: not portable; not easily moved or transported
unpotted: not planted in pots
unpowered: not having or using power
unpracticed: not having had extensive practice
unprecedented: having no precedent; novel
unpredictable: unknown in advance
unpredictable: not capable of being foretold
unpredictive: having no predictive value
unpremeditated: not premeditated
unpremeditated: not prepared or planned in advance
unprepared: without preparation; not prepared for
unprepossessing: creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
unpresidential: not presidential
unpressed: (of clothing) not smoothed with heat
unpretentious: lacking pretension or affectation
unpreventable: not preventable
unpriestly: not priestly; unbefitting a priest
unprincipled: lacking principles or moral scruples
unprincipled: having little or no integrity
unprintable: unfit for print because morally or legally objectionable or offensive to good taste
unprocessed: not altered from an original or natural state
unprocessed: not treated or prepared by a special process
unproductive: not producing desired results
unproductive: not producing or capable of producing
unprofessional: not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
unprofitable: producing little or no profit or gain
unpromising: unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
unpronounceable: impossible or difficult to pronounce correctly
unpronounceable: very difficult to pronounce correctly
unprophetic: not prophetic; not foreseeing correctly
unpropitious: not propitious
unprotected: lacking protection or defense
unprotective: not affording protection
unprovable: not provable
unproved: not proved
unprovided for: without income or means
unprovided for: not prepared or ready for
unprovocative: not provocative
unpublishable: not suitable for publication
unpublished: not published
unpunctual: not punctual; after the appointed time
unpunished: not punished
unpurified: not made pure
unqualified: not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training
unqualified: not limited or restricted
unquestionable: incapable of being questioned
unquestionable: not open to question
unquestioning: not inclined to ask questions
unquiet: characterized by unrest or disorder
unquotable: not able or fit to be repeated or quoted
unratable: not subject to locally assessed property taxes
unratified: lacking legal authority
unreactive: (chemistry) not reacting chemically
unreactive: not tending to react to stimulation
unread: not informed through reading
unready: not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
unreal: not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary
unreal: lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
unrealistic: not realistic
unreasonable: not reasonable; not showing good judgment
unreassuring: not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety
unreceptive: not receptive
unrecognisable: defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
unrecognised: not having a secure reputation
unrecognised: not recognized
unreconciled: not made consistent or compatible
unreconstructed: adhering to an attitude or position widely held to be outmoded
unreduced: not altered by reduction
unrefined: (used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth
unreflected: (especially of incident sound or light) not turned back by physical reflection
unreflective: not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
unreformable: unrepentant and incapable of being reformed
unreformed: unaffected by the Reformation
unrefreshed: not rested or refreshed
unregenerate: not reformed morally or spiritually
unregistered: (of animals) not recorded with or certified by an official breed association
unregistered: not registered
unregistered: (a boat or vessel) not furnished with official documents
unregretful: feeling no regret
unregulated: without regulation or discipline
unregulated: not regulated; not subject to rule or discipline
unrelated: lacking a logical or causal relation
unrelated: not connected by kinship
unrelaxed: nor relaxed
unreleased: not (or not yet) made available for distribution or publication
unreliable: lacking a sense of responsibility
unremedied: not having been put right
unremunerative: not yielding profit or recompense
unrenewed: not revived
unrentable: not able or fit to be rented
unrepaired: unserviceable because necessary repairs have not been made
unrepeatable: unique
unreportable: (of income) not reportable; not required by law to be reported
unreported: not reported
unrepresentative: not exemplifying a class
unrepressed: not repressed
unrequested: not requested
unresentful: not resentful
unreserved: not cautious or reticent
unreserved: not reserved
unresolvable: not capable of being resolved
unresolved: not solved
unrespectable: unworthy of respect
unresponsive: not responding to some influence or stimulus
unresponsive: not susceptible to suggestion or influence
unresponsive: aloof or indifferent
unrestrained: not subject to restraint
unrestricted: not subject to or subjected to restriction
unrestricted: free of restrictions on conduct
unrestricted: not restricted or modified in meaning
unrestrictive: not tending to restrict
unrevised: not improved or brought up to date
unrewarding: not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction
unrhetorical: not rhetorical
unrhythmic: not rhythmic; irregular in beat or accent
unrigged: stripped of rigging
unrighteous: not righteous
unripe: not fully prepared
unromantic: neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance
unroofed: having no roof
unrouged: not wearing rouge
unsaddled: with no saddle
unsalable: impossible to sell
unsalted: without salt or seasoning
unsanctioned: without explicit official permission
unsarcastic: not sarcastic
unsated: not having been satisfied
unsatisfactory: not giving satisfaction
unsatisfiable: not capable of being satisfied
unsaturated: not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature
unsaturated: used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond
unsaturated: (of color) not chromatically pure; diluted
unscheduled: not scheduled or not on a regular schedule
unscholarly: not scholarly
unschooled: lacking in schooling
unscientific: not consistent with the methods or principles of science
unscripted: not furnished with or using a script
unscrupulous: without scruples or principles
unsealed: not closed or secured with or as if with a seal
unseamanlike: not seamanlike
unseamed: having no seams
unseasonable: not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season
unseasoned: not aged or processed
unseasoned: not tried or tested by experience
unseaworthy: unfit for a voyage
unseductive: not seductive
unseeded: not seeded; used of players of lesser skill
unseeded: (of a piece of ground) not have a crop sown on it
unseen: not seen or perceived
unselected: not selected
unselective: not selective or discriminating
unselfconscious: not self-conscious
unselfish: not greedy
unselfish: disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
unsensational: not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
unsent: not dispatched or transmitted
unserviceable: not ready for service
unserviceable: not capable of being used
unservile: not servile or submissive
unsettled: not yet settled
unsettled: not settled or established
unsettled: still in doubt
unsexy: not sexually aroused or arousing
unshaded: not darkened or dimmed by shade
unshaded: (of pictures) not having shadow represented
unshadowed: not darkened or obscured by shadow
unshaped: incompletely or imperfectly shaped
unshapely: not well-proportioned and pleasing in shape
unshared: not shared
unsharpened: not sharpened
unshaved: not shaved
unsheared: (used especially of fur or wool) not having been sheared
unsheared: not sheared
unshielded: (used especially of machinery) not protected by a shield
unshod: not shod
unshrinkable: incapable of being shrunk or diminished or reduced
unshuttered: not provided with shutters or having the shuttered open
unsightly: unpleasant to look at
unsigned: lacking a signature
unsilenced: not silenced
unsinkable: incapable of being sunk
unsized: not having the surface treated or coated with sizing
unsized: not fashioned to sizes
unskilled: not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency
unsleeping: fully awake
unsloped: in a vertical position; not sloping
unsmiling: not smiling
unsmoothed: not having been made smooth by having hands run over the surface
unsociable: not inclined to society or companionship
unsocial: not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions
unsoiled: without soil or spot or stain
unsold: not disposed of by purchase
unsoldierly: not conforming to military standards
unsophisticated: not wise in the ways of the world
unsorted: not arranged according to size
unsound: not sound financially
unsound: not in good condition; damaged or decayed
unsound: of e.g. advice
unsoundable: too deep to determine the depth of
unsoured: not having turned bad
unspaced: arranged without spaces between
unsparing: not forbearing; ruthless
unspecialised: not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
unspecified: not stated explicitly or in detail
unspectacular: not spectacular
unstable: lacking stability or fixity or firmness
unstable: disposed to psychological variability
unstable: highly or violently reactive
unstaged: not performed on the stage
unstained: not stained
unstained: not having a coating of stain or varnish
unstatesmanlike: not statesmanlike
unsteady: subject to change or variation
unsterilised: not sterilized
unstilted: flowing naturally and continuously
unstirred: not agitated by stirring
unstoppable: not capable of being stopped
unstoppered: (of a container) having the stopper removed
unstrained: not placed under psychological stress
unstratified: not deposited in layers
unstressed: not bearing a stress or accent
unstructured: lacking definite structure or organization
unstrung: emotionally upset
unstuck: free
unstudied: lacking knowledge gained by study often in a particular field
unstudious: not studious
unsubdued: not brought under control
unsuccessful: not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
unsugared: with no sugar added
unsuitable: not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
unsuitable: not conducive to good moral development
unsullied: spotlessly clean and fresh
unsupervised: not supervised or under constant observation
unsupportable: not able to be supported or defended
unsupported: not held up or borne
unsupported: not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid
unsupportive: not furnishing support or assistance
unsuppressed: given vent to
unsurpassable: not to be exceeded
unsurprising: not causing surprise
unsuspected: not suspected or believed likely
unsuspecting: (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely
unsuspecting: not suspicious
unsweet: distasteful
unsweetened: not made sweet
unswept: not swept or having sweep
unswept: not having been swept
unsworn: not bound by or stated on oath
unsyllabled: not articulated in syllables
unsymmetric: lacking symmetry
unsympathetic: not sympathetic or disposed toward
unsympathising: not showing or expressing sympathy
unsystematic: lacking systematic arrangement or method or organization
untamed: in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
untangled: not tangled
untanned: not converted to leather by a tanning agent
untapped: not subjected to tapping
untapped: not drawn upon or used
untasted: still full
untempered: not moderated or controlled
untended: lacking care and attention
untested: not yet proved or subjected to testing
untethered: not confined or restricted with a tether
unthawed: still frozen
untheatrical: not suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
unthinkable: incapable of being conceived or considered
unthreatening: not unfriendly or threatening
untidy: not neat and tidy
untilled: not plowed or harrowed or hoed
untimbered: lacking timbers
untimbered: without trees
untipped: not provided with a special tip
untired: with unreduced energy
untoasted: not having been browned by exposure to heat
untouchable: (especially used in traditional Hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes) defiling
untouchable: forbidden to the touch
untouchable: beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment
untouched: not having come in contact
untraceable: incapable of being traced or tracked down
untrained: not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
untrammeled: not confined or limited
untranslatable: not capable of being put into another form or style or language
untraveled: not traveled over or through
untraveled: not having traveled much, especially to foreign lands; not having gained experience by travel
untraversable: incapable of being traversed
untraversed: not traveled over or through
untreated: not given medical care or treatment
untreated: not subjected to chemical or physical treatment
untreated: (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye
untroubled: free from turmoil or worries
untroubled: not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
untrue: not according with the facts
untrue: not true to an obligation or trust
untrustworthy: not worthy of trust or belief
untruthful: not expressing or given to expressing the truth
untucked: lacking tucks or not being tucked
untufted: not adorned with tufts
unturned: not turned
untwisted: not twisted; formerly twisted but now straight
ununderstood: not understood
unused: not yet put into use
unused to: infrequently exposed to
unusual: not usual or common or ordinary
unusual: not commonly encountered
unvaccinated: not vaccinated
unvaried: lacking variety
unveiled: revealed; especially by having a veil removed
unvented: not provided with vents
unventilated: not ventilated
unverified: lacking proof or substantiation
unvindictive: not vindictive
unvitrified: (of ceramics) lacking a vitreous finish
unvulcanised: (used of rubber) not subjected to the process of vulcanization
unwanted: not wanted; not needed
unwary: not alert to danger or deception
unwashed: not cleaned with or as if with soap and water
unwaxed: not waxed
unweaned: not weaned
unwearable: not suitable for wear or able to be worn
unweathered: not worn by exposure to the weather
unwebbed: (of the feet of some animals) not webbed
unwed: of someone who has not been married
unwelcome: not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
unwelcome: not welcome
unwholesome: detrimental to physical or moral well-being
unwieldy: difficult to work or manipulate
unwilled: without deliberate volition, desire, or intention
unwilling: in spite of contrary volition
unwilling: not disposed or inclined toward
unwise: showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
unwitting: not aware or knowing
unwomanly: not womanly
unwonted: unaccustomed or unusual
unworkmanlike: not characteristic of or suitable for a good workman
unworldly: not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
unworthy: lacking in value or merit
unwounded: not wounded
unwoven: not woven
unwrapped: not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed
unwrinkled: not wrinkled or creased
unwritten: based on custom rather than documentation
unyielding: resistant to physical force or pressure
up: open
up: used up
up: (used of computers) operating properly
up: being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
up: (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness
up in the air: very uncertain
up in the air: not yet determined
up to: busy or occupied with
up to date: reflecting the latest information or changes
up: extending or moving toward a higher place
upbound: heading in any direction that is conventionally up
upcurved: curving upward
upended: turned up on end
upfield: away from the defending teams' end of the playing field
upfront: frank and honest
uplifted: exalted emotionally especially with pride
upmarket: designed for consumers with high incomes
upper: the topmost one of two
upper: superior in rank or accomplishment
upper: higher in place or position
upper-class: occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society
upper-lower-class: occupying the upper part of the lower class
upper-middle-class: occupying the upper part of the middle socioeconomic range in a society
uppercase: relating to capital letters which were kept in the top half of a compositor's type case
upscale: appropriate for people with good incomes
upset: mildly physically distressed
upset: used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win
upstage: of the back half of a stage
upstair: on or of upper floors of a building
upstream: in the direction against a stream's current
uptown: of or located in the upper part of a town
upward: directed up
upwind: towards the side exposed to wind
urban: located in or characteristic of a city or city life
urbanised: made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics
urn-shaped: having a concave shape like an urn
usable: capable of being put to use
used: employed in accomplishing something
used to: in the habit of doing something
useful: being of use or service
useful: having a useful function
useless: having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
user-friendly: easy to use
usual: occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
utilitarian: having utility often to the exclusion of values
utility: used of beef; usable but inferior
utilizable: capable of being put to a profitable or practical use
utopian: characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection
uxorial: befitting or characteristic of a wife
uxorious: foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
v-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter V
vacant: without an occupant or incumbent
vacant: void of intelligence or thought
vacillant: uncertain in purpose or action
vacuous: devoid of matter
vagile: having freedom to move about
valedictory: of a speech expressing leave-taking
valiant: having or showing valor
valid: still legally acceptable
valid: well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
validated: declared or made legally valid
valuable: having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
valuable: having worth or merit or value
valued: (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
valueless: of no value
vanilla: plain and without any extras or adornments
vanilla-scented: smelling of vanilla
vanished: having passed out of existence
vapid: lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
vaporific: resembling or characteristic of vapor
variable: liable to or capable of change
variable: (used of a device) designed so that a property (as e.g. light) can be varied
variable: marked by diversity or difference
variant: exhibiting variation and change
variant: differing from a norm or standard
varicolored: having a variety of colors
varicose: abnormally swollen or knotty
varied: broken away from sameness or identity or duplication
varied: characterized by variety
varied: widely different
variform: varying in form or shape
various: having great diversity or variety
vase-shaped: shaped in the form of a vase
vegetal: (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes
vegetative: relating to involuntary bodily functions
vehement: characterized by great force or energy
veiled: having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
veiled: muted or unclear
veined: having or showing markings that resemble veins
velar: produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing')
velvet: smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
velvet: resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
velvety-furred: having hair that feels like velvet
velvety-plumaged: plumage resembling velvet
velvety-skinned: having skin like velvet
venerable: impressive by reason of age
venomed: full of malice or hate
vented: supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
ventilated: exposed to air
ventral: toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal)
ventricose: having a swelling on one side
veracious: habitually speaking the truth
verbal: communicated in the form of words
verbal: prolix
verbal: relating to or having facility in the use of words
verbal: expressed in spoken words
verdant: characterized by abundance of verdure
verifiable: capable of being verified
verified: proved to be true
verisimilar: appearing to be true or real
vermicular: decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
vermiculate: infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
vermiform: resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical
verminous: of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
vernal: of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
vernal: suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
verrucose: (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
versatile: competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another
versatile: changeable or inconstant
versatile: able to move freely in all directions
vertebrate: having a backbone or spinal column
vertical: of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
verticillate: forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)
very: precisely as stated
vesicant: causing blisters
vested: fixed and absolute and without contingency
vestmented: dressed in ceremonial garments especially clerical vestment
vexed: causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed
viable: capable of life or normal growth and development
vibrant: of colors that are bright and striking
vibrant: of sounds that are strong and resonating
vibrant: vigorous and animated
vibratory: moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
vicarious: occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function
vicarious: suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another
vicarious: experienced at secondhand
vicenary: of or relating to or based on 20
Victorian: typical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Queen Victoria
victorious: having won
viewable: capable of being viewed
viewless: not having or expressing opinions or views
vigorous: strong and active physically or mentally
vigorous: characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
vinaceous: of the color of wine
vinegarish: having a sour disposition; ill-tempered
violable: capable of being violated
violent: acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
violent: effected by force or injury rather than natural causes
violent: (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
violet-black: of black tinged with violet
violet-colored: having a violet color
violet-purple: light violet and dark purple
violet-scented: smelling of violets
violet-streaked: having streaks of violet color
violet-tinged: of something that is tinged with violet
virgin: being used or worked for the first time
virginal: untouched or undefiled
virile: characterized by energy and vigor
virtual: existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
virtuous: morally excellent
virulent: infectious; having the ability to cause disease
visaged: having a face or visage as specified
viscoelastic: having viscous as well as elastic properties
viselike: clamped as in a vise
visible: obvious to the eye
visible: present and easily available
visored: having or provided with a visor or a visor of a particular kind
vital: manifesting or characteristic of life
viva-voce: expressed orally
vivace: (of tempo) very fast and lively
vivid: having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience
vixenish: shrewish and malicious
vocal: full of the sound of voices
vocalic: being or containing or characterized by vowels
void: containing nothing
volant: with wings extended in a flying position
volatile: evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
volatile: tending to vary often or widely
volcanic: igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface; rhyolite or andesite or basalt
volcanic: explosively unstable
volitional: with deliberate intention
voluble: marked by a ready flow of speech
volumed: formed or rising in rounded masses
volumed: furnished with volumes
voluminous: large in volume or bulk
voluntary: controlled by individual volition
voluntary: of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
votive: dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
vowellike: having characteristics of a vowel sound
vulnerable: susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation
vulnerable: capable of being wounded or hurt
vulnerable: susceptible to attack
W-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter W
wafer-like: resembling a thin crisp wafer
wafer-thin: very thin
wage-earning: working for hourly wages rather than fixed (e.g. annual) salaries
waggish: witty or joking
waist-length: (of clothing) extending only to the waist
wakeful: marked by full consciousness or alertness
walk-in: (of e.g. closets or refrigerators) extending very far enough back to allow a person to enter
walk-up: a building with no elevator
walking: close enough to be walked to
walleyed: having divergent strabismus
wan: lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
waning: (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases
wanted: desired or wished for or sought
war-torn: laid waste by war
warm: characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement
warm: of a seeker; near to the object sought
warm: uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble
warm: having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
warm: inducing the impression of warmth; used especially of reds and oranges and yellows when referring to color
warm: psychologically warm; friendly and responsive
warm-blooded: having warm blood (in animals whose body temperature is internally regulated)
warm-toned: used of music
warmed: having been warmed up
warmhearted: marked by warmth of feeling like kindness and sympathy and generosity
warming: imparting heat
warped: used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
wary: marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
washable: capable of being washed without injury
washed: wet as from washing; sometimes used in combination
washed: clean by virtue of having been washed in water
washy: overly diluted; thin and insipid
wasteful: laying waste
wasteful: tending to squander and waste
water-cooled: kept cool or designed to be kept cool by means of water especially circulating water
water-loving: (of plants) flourishing with lots of water
water-repellent: hindering the penetration of water
water-soluble: soluble in water
water-washed: washed or swept with water especially waves of the sea
waterborne: transported by water
waterborne: supported by water
watertight: not allowing water to pass in or out
waterworn: (of rocks especially) worn smooth by the action of water
watery: filled with water
watery: relating to or resembling or consisting of water
wavy: (of hair) having waves
waxed: treated with wax
waxen: having the paleness of wax
waxing: (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
weak: tending downward in price
weak: deficient or lacking in some skill
weak: wanting in physical strength
weak: not having authority, political strength, or governing power
weak: (used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection
weak: deficient in intelligence or mental power
weak: likely to fail under stress or pressure
weak-kneed: lacking will power or resolution
weak-stemmed: having a weak stem
weakened: made weak or weaker
weakening: moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker
weaned: freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk
weaponless: without a weapon
weapons-grade: of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction)
wearable: suitable for wear or able to be worn
weather-beaten: tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
weather-beaten: worn by exposure to the weather
weather-bound: delayed or shut in by bad weather
weather-stripped: having cracks blocked with weather stripping
weatherproof: able to withstand exposure to weather without damage
web-footed: having feet with webbed toes
webbed: (of the feet of some animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin
wed: having been taken in marriage
wee: very early
weedless: free from weeds
weedy: abounding with or resembling weeds
weepy: liable to weep easily
weighted: adjusted to reflect value or proportion
weightless: having little or no weight or apparent gravitational pull; light
weighty: weighing heavily on the spirit; causing anxiety or worry
weighty: having relatively great weight; heavy
weird: strikingly odd or unusual
welcome: giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
welcoming: very cordial
welfare-statist: of or relating to a welfare state
well: wise or advantageous and hence advisable
well: in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
well behaved: (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
well thought out: resulting from careful thought
well-adjusted: free from psychological disorder
well-appointed: having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings
well-balanced: in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium
well-bound: (of books) having a sturdy and attractive binding
well-branched: having good branches
well-bred: of good upbringing
well-conducted: characterized by good organization and control
well-connected: connected by blood or close acquaintance with people of wealth or social position
well-done: (meat) cooked until there is no pink meat left inside
well-dressed: having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
well-fed: properly nourished
well-groomed: having your hair neatly brushed and combed
well-intentioned: marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
well-knit: strongly and firmly constructed
well-known: widely or fully known
well-lined: full of money
well-made: skillfully constructed
well-marked: clearly indicated
well-mined: well known and commonly used
well-off: fortunately situated
well-ordered: ordered well
well-preserved: used of older persons who are healthy
well-proportioned: of pleasing proportions
well-qualified: more than adequately qualified
well-read: well informed or deeply versed through reading
well-spoken: speaking or spoken fittingly or pleasingly
well-turned: (of language) aptly and pleasingly expressed
well-turned: of a pleasing shape
well-wishing: extending good wishes for success
well-worn: showing signs of much wear or use
wellborn: of good or upper-class lineage
west: situated in or facing or moving toward the west
west-central: of a region of the United States usually including Colorado; Nevada; Utah
westbound: moving toward the west
westerly: of wind; from the west
western: relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
western: of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River
western: lying toward or situated in the west
westernmost: farthest to the west
westside: of the western part of a city
wet: consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor
wet: covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
wet: supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages
wet: containing moisture or volatile components
whacked: (British informal) exhausted or worn out
whacking: (British informal) enormous
wheel-like: round like a wheel
wheeled: having wheels; often used in combination
wheelless: having no wheels or having no wheeled vehicles
whirring: like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings
whispered: spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
white: free from moral blemish or impurity; unsullied
white: benevolent; without malicious intent
white: (of coffee) having cream or milk added
white: of summer nights in northern latitudes where the sun barely sets
white: of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration
white: being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
white: glowing white with heat
white: (of hair) having lost its color
white-blotched: having blotches of white
white-bread: of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class
white-collar: of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers
white-edged: having a white border
white-flowered: (of plants) having white flowers
white-hot: intensely zealous or fervid
white-lipped: having white lips from fear or terror
white-pink: of pink tinged with white; a light tint of pink
white-ribbed: having white ribs
white-seeded: having white seeds
white-shoe: denoting a company or law firm owned and run by members of the WASP elite who are generally conservative
white-streaked: having white streaks
white-tie: requiring white ties and tailcoats for men
whitewashed: coated with whitewash
whole: (of siblings) having the same parents
whole: including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
wholesome: sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
wholesome: conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
wicked: morally bad in principle or practice
wide: great in degree
wide: not on target
wide: (used of eyes) fully open or extended
wide-open: open wide
wide-ranging: including much
wide-screen: (motion pictures) projected on a screen with much greater width than height
widespread: widely circulated or diffused
widowed: single because of death of the spouse
wieldy: easy to handle or use or manage
wigged: wearing a wig
wiggly: moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
wigless: not wearing a wig
wild: marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
wild: in a state of extreme emotion
wild: deviating widely from an intended course
wild-eyed: appearing extremely agitated
wildcat: (of a mine or oil well) drilled speculatively in an area not known to be productive
wildcat: outside the bounds of legitimate or ethical business practices
wilful: done by design
willing: disposed or inclined toward
willing and able: not reluctant
wilted: (of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
wimpish: weak and ineffectual
windblown: used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds
windburned: suffering from windburn
windless: without or almost without wind
windswept: open to or swept by wind
windup: operated by a mechanism
windward: on the side exposed to the wind
windy: resembling the wind in speed, force, or variability
wine-red: of something having the dark red color of red wine
winey: having the taste of wine
winged: having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
winged: very fast; as if with wings
wingless: lacking wings
winglike: resembling a wing in shape or position
winless: having no wins
winsome: charming in a childlike or naive way
winter-blooming: of plants that bloom during the winter
wintery: characteristic of or occurring in winter
wire-haired: (especially of dogs) having stiff wiry hair
wired: tied or bound with wire
wired: equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
wireless: having no wires
wiry: of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
wiry-stemmed: having a wiry stem
wise: having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
wisplike: thin and weak
witchlike: being or having the character of witchcraft
without a stitch: without any clothing at all
witting: aware or knowing
witty: combining clever conception and facetious expression
wobbling: (of sound) fluctuating unsteadily
woebegone: affected by or full of grief or woe
wolf-sized: having the approximate size of a wolf
womanish: having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men
womanlike: resembling a woman
won: not subject to defeat
wonder-struck: affected by or overcome with wonder
wonderworking: performing or able to perform wonders or miracles
wood-burning: fueled by wood
wooded: covered with growing trees and bushes etc
wooden: made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
wooden: lacking ease or grace
woodsy: characteristic or suggestive of woods
woody: made of or containing or resembling wood
woody: made hard like wood as the result of the deposition of lignin in the cell walls
woody-stemmed: having a woody stem
woolly: covered with dense often matted or curly hairs
woolly-stemmed: having a woolly stem
working: serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
working: adopted as a temporary basis for further work
working: adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
workmanlike: worthy of a good workman
worldly-wise: experienced in and wise to the ways of the world
worldwide: spanning or extending throughout the entire world
worn: affected by wear; damaged by long use
worse: (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
worse: changed for the worse in health or fitness
worsened: made or become worse; impaired
worsening: changing for the worse
worst: (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
worth: having a specified value
worthless: lacking in usefulness or value
worthwhile: sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
worthy: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
worthy: having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
wound: put in a coil
woven: made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
wrapped: enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like
wrathful: vehemently incensed and condemnatory
wrecked: destroyed in an accident
wrinkled: marked by wrinkles
writ large: made more obvious or prominent
written: systematically collected and written down
written: set down in writing in any of various ways
wrong: contrary to conscience or morality or law
wrong: used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
wrong: based on or acting or judging in error
wrongful: not just or fair
wrongful: unlawfully violating the rights of others
wrongheaded: obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion
wry: bent to one side
xanthous: of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
xenogeneic: denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to different species
xenophobic: suffering from xenophobia; having abnormal fear or hatred of the strange or foreign
xeric: being deficient in moisture
xerophytic: adapted to a xeric (or dry) environment
Y-shaped: shaped in the form of the letter Y
Y2K compliant: prepared to accurately process date and time data between and into the 20th and 21st centuries
Yankee: used by Southerners for an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States (especially a Union soldier)
yarn-spinning: inclined to tell long and involved stories (often of incredible happenings)
yawning: gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
yawning: with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
year-around: operating or continuing throughout the year
year-end: taking place at the close of a fiscal year
yearlong: lasting through a year
yeasty: exuberantly creative
yellow: cowardly or treacherous
yellow: changed to a yellowish color by age
yellow-banded: having yellow bands
yellow-beige: of beige tinged with yellow
yellow-gray: of grey tinged with yellow
yellow-green: of a color midway between yellow and green
yellow-marked: having yellow marks
yellow-spotted: having yellow spots
yellow-striped: having yellow stripes
yellow-tinged: of a color tinged with yellow
yellow-tipped: of a flower tipped with yellow
yellowish-orange: of orange tinged with yellow
yellowish-white: of a white tinged with yellow
yielding: lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure
yielding: tending to give in or surrender or agree
yielding: inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
yokel-like: stupid and ignorant like proverbial rural inhabitants
yon: distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)
young: being in its early stage
young-begetting: capable of fathering offspring
youngish: somewhat young
zero: having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
zero: indicating an initial point or origin
zeroth: preceding even the first
zigzag: having short sharp turns or angles
zillion: very large indeterminate number
zonal: associated with or divided into zones
zygodactyl: (of bird feet) having the first and fourth toes directed backward the second and third forward