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 onl