فهرست
Alike
Title: Alike
Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪk/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: similar
Opposite: different
similar in appearance, nature, or character
The twins looked so alike that it was hard to tell them apart
Awkward
Title: Awkward
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwəd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: clumsy
Opposite: graceful
causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
He felt awkward and self-conscious at the party
Delicate
Title: Delicate
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪkət/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: fragile
Opposite: sturdy
very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged
She handled the delicate china teacup with care
Graceful
Title: Graceful
Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪsfʊl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: elegant
Opposite: awkward
Having or showing grace or elegance
The ballerina moved across the stage with graceful movements
Elegant
Title: Elegant
Pronunciation: /ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)nt/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: sophisticated
Opposite: clumsy
pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
She wore a simple, yet elegant black dress to the event
Mature
Title: Mature
Pronunciation: /məˈtjʊə/
Part of speech: adjective and verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms
Comparative form is “maturer” (not “more mature” as some might expect)
Superlative form is “maturest” (not “most mature” as some might expect)
Formal or informal = formal
Countable or uncountable = countable
Transitive or intransitive = intransitive (as an adjective), intransitive (as a verb)
Synonym = adult (adjective), grow up (verb)
Opposite = immature
As an adjective, fully developed physically; full-grown
Adjective = She showed a mature understanding of the situation
As a verb, to become fully developed in body and mind
Verb = He matured into a confident and capable young man
Hideous
Title: Hideous
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪdɪəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Synonym: grotesque
Opposite: beautiful
Extremely ugly; repulsive
The monster in the movie was so hideous that it gave me nightmares
Scruffy
Title: Scruffy
Pronunciation: /ˈskrʌfi/
Part of speech: adjective and adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Comparative form is “scruffier” (not “more scruffy” as some might expect)
Superlative form is “scruffiest” (not “most scruffy” as some might expect)
Formal or informal = informal;
Countable or uncountable = countable;
Transitive or intransitive = intransitive;
Synonym = shabby;
Opposite = neat
As an adjective, shabby and untidy
Adjective = He showed up to the interview looking scruffy and unkempt
As an adverb, in a shabby or untidy manner
Adverb = He dressed scruffy for the party
Shabby
Title: Shabby
Pronunciation: /ˈʃabi/
Part of speech: adjective and adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Comparative form is “shabbier” (not “more shabby” as some might expect)
Superlative form is “shabbiest” (not “most shabby” as some might expect)
Formal or informal = formal;
Countable or uncountable = countable;
Transitive or intransitive = intransitive;
Synonym = run-down;
Opposite = elegant
As an adjective, showing signs of wear and tear; threadbare or faded from wear
Adjective = She lived in a shabby old house that needed repairs
As an adverb, in a poor condition through long use or lack of care
Adverb = The furniture was beginning to look shabby from years of use
Suntanned
Title: Suntanned
Pronunciation:/ˈsʌntænd/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :brown
Opposite :pale
(of a person’s skin) having been made brown by exposure to the sun
she was brown and suntanned after the holiday
Upright
Title: Upright
Pronunciation:/ˈʌpraɪt/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :vertical
Opposite :slouched
(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight
she sat bolt upright, staring at him
Slender
Title: Slender
Pronunciation:/ˈslɛndə/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :slim
Opposite :stout
(of a person) gracefully thin
she was slender and fragile
Buff
Title: Buff
Pronunciation:/bʌf/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :enthusiast
A person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it
A fitness buff
Muscular
Title: Muscular
Pronunciation:/ˈmʌskjʊlə/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :brawny
Opposite :weak
(of a person) having well-developed muscles
A muscular young man
Big-boned
Title: Big-boned
Pronunciation:/bɪɡ bəʊnd/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :large-framed
Opposite :small-boned
(of a person) having large bones, especially giving the impression of being heavy rather than fat
A big-boned girl with a hearty laugh
stout
Title: stout
Pronunciation:/staʊt/
Part of speech:noun and adjective
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Synonym :portly
Opposite :slender
(of a person) somewhat fat; heavily built
A stout middle-aged man
Grotesque
Title: Grotesque
Pronunciation: gruh-tesk
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: gro-TESK
Synonym: bizarre, outlandish
Opposite: beautiful, attractive
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
The statue was so grotesque that it scared the children
Homely
Title: Homely
Pronunciation: hohm-lee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: HOHM-lee
Synonym: plain, unattractive
Opposite: beautiful, attractive
plain or unattractive in appearance
The homely girl was often overlooked by her classmates
presentable
Title: presentable
Pronunciation: pri-zent-uh-buhl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: pri-ZENT-uh-buhl
Synonym: respectable, tidy
Opposite: untidy, disheveled
Fit to be seen by people; neat and tidy in appearance
She made sure she looked presentable before going to the job interview
Appealing
Title: Appealing
Pronunciation: uh-pee-ling
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: uh-PEE-ling
Synonym: attractive, enticing
Opposite: unappealing, repulsive
Attractive or interesting; able to arouse interest or desire
The new restaurant had an appealing menu
Alluring
Title: Alluring
Pronunciation: uh-loo-ring
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: uh-LOOR-ing
Synonym: tempting, seductive
Opposite: unattractive, repulsive
Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
The alluring scent of the flowers drew in many bees
Magnificent
Title: Magnificent
Pronunciation: mag-NIF-uh-suhnt
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: mag-NIF-uh-suhnt
Synonym: grand, splendid
Opposite: ordinary, plain
Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant
The palace was a magnificent sight to behold
charming
Title: charming
Pronunciation: chahr-ming
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: CHAHR-ming
Synonym: delightful, endearing
Opposite: unpleasant, unattractive
pleasant or attractive; having a delightful personality or manner
The charming waiter made the dining experience even better
striking
Title: striking
Pronunciation: strahy-king
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: STRAHY-king
Synonym: eye-catching, impressive
Opposite: unremarkable, ordinary
Noticeable or impressive; attracting attention or admiration
The striking colors of the sunset were breathtaking
Superb
Title: Superb
Pronunciation: soo-purb
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SOO-purb
Synonym: excellent, outstanding
Opposite: poor, mediocre
Excellent or of the highest quality; very good
The chef’s cooking was superb and earned him many awards
Terrific
Title: Terrific
Pronunciation: tuh-rif-ik
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: tuh-RIF-ik
Synonym: excellent, amazing
Opposite: terrible, awful
Extremely good or impressive; causing excitement or admiration
The actor gave a terrific performance in the play
Youthful
Title: Youthful
Pronunciation: yooth-fuhl
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: YOOTH-fuhl
Synonym: young, fresh
Opposite: old, aged
Having the qualities or appearance of youth; young-looking
The actress had a youthful appearance despite being in her 40s
wrinkly
Title: wrinkly
Pronunciation: ring-klee
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: RING-klee
Synonym: wrinkled, creased
Opposite: smooth, uncreased
Having wrinkles; full of wrinkles
The old man had a wrinkly face from years of sun exposure
Petite
Title: Petite
Pronunciation: puh-teet
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: puh-TEET
Synonym: small, tiny
Opposite: large, big
small and dainty; tiny and delicate
The petite ballerina was the star of the show
shapely
Title: shapely
Pronunciation: sheyp-lee
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: SHEYP-lee
Synonym: curvaceous, well-proportioned
Opposite: shapeless, unattractive
Having an attractive and well-proportioned shape; curvaceous
The shapely model was the envy of many women.
curvy
Title: curvy
Pronunciation: kur-vee
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: KUR-vee
Synonym: curvaceous, shapely
Opposite: straight, angular
Having curves; curvaceous
The curvy road made for a scenic drive
plump
Title: plump
Pronunciation: pluhmp
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: pluhmp
Synonym: chubby, full-bodied
Opposite: thin, skinny
Having a full and rounded shape; slightly fat
The plump baby was adorable
Gross
Title: Gross
Pronunciation: grohs
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: grohs
Synonym: disgusting, repulsive
Opposite: pleasant, attractive
Disgusting or repulsive; extremely unpleasant
The gross smell coming from the dumpster made me nauseous
Godlike
Title: Godlike
Pronunciation: god-lyk
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: GOD-lyk
Synonym: divine, heavenly
Opposite: mortal, human-like
Resembling or having the qualities of a god; divine
The athlete’s performance was godlike
