Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: FIG-yur
Synonym: physique, body shape
Opposite: shapeless
She had an hourglass figure
Pronunciation: /ˈbjuːti/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: BYOO-tee
Synonym: attractiveness, loveliness
Opposite: ugliness
The beauty of the sunset took their breath away
Pronunciation: /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: uh-TRAK-tiv-nuhs
Synonym: charm, allure
Opposite: repulsiveness
Her smile added to her overall attractiveness
Pronunciation: /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (when used as a noun, e.g., “a stunning”)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: STUH-nihng
Synonym: breathtaking, striking
Opposite: ordinary
She looked stunning in her evening gown
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (when used as a noun, e.g., “a gorgeous”)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: GAWR-jus
Synonym: stunning, lovely
Opposite: unattractive
The garden was filled with gorgeous flowers
Pronunciation: /ˈʌɡlinəs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: UHG-li-nuhs
Synonym: unattractiveness, unsightliness
Opposite: beauty
The ugliness of the building was a topic of discussion
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌbi/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable (when used as a noun, e.g., “a chubby”)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: CHUHB-ee
Synonym: plump, rotund
Opposite: thin
The chubby baby had rosy cheeks
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərweɪt/
Part of speech: adjective/noun (as a noun, it can refer to a person who is overweight)
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(adjective) countable;(noun) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(adjective) intransitive;(noun) intransitive
Stress mrks:(adjective) OH-vur-weyt; (noun) OH-vur-weyt
Synonym :heavy, obese
Opposite :underweight
(adjective):She was advised to lose weight as she was overweight
(noun):The doctor recommended a weight loss program for the overweight
Pronunciation:/oʊˈbis/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :uncountable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:(adjective) oh-BEES; (noun) oh-BEES
Synonym :fat, overweight
Opposite :thin, slender
The patient’s health was at risk due to being obese
Pronunciation:/ˈʌndərweɪt/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) UHN-duhr-weyt; (adjective) UHN-duhr-weyt
Synonym(noun):lightweight, undernourishment; (adjective):undernourished, skinny
Opposite(noun):overweight; (adjective):overweight
(noun):Her underweight was a concern for her health
(adjective):The doctor advised her to gain weight as she was underweight
Pronunciation:/θɪk/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) thik; (adjective) thik
Synonym(noun):width, depth; (adjective):dense, substantial
Opposite(noun):thinness; (adjective):thin
(noun):The book had a thick cover
The fog was so thick that visibility was limited
Pronunciation:/ˈheri/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) HAIR-ee; (adjective) HAIR-ee
Synonym(noun):hirsute, furry; (adjective):hirsute, woolly
Opposite(noun):bald; (adjective):bald
(noun):The dog had a hairy coat
He had a hairy chest
Pronunciation:/tə ʃeɪv/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(verb) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(verb) transitive
Stress mrks:(noun) sheyv; (verb) sheyv
Synonym(noun):shaving, razor; (verb):trim, groom
Opposite(noun):beard; (verb):grow
(noun):He had a clean shave
(verb):He shaves every morning
Pronunciation:/fer/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling andirregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) fair; (adjective) fair
Synonym(noun):festival, carnival; (adjective):just, impartial
Opposite(noun):unfairness; (adjective):unjust
(noun):They enjoyed the fair with its games and food stands
(adjective):The fair distribution of resources was important to the community
Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɪndʒər/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) JIN-jur; (adjective) JIN-jur
Synonym(noun):spice, flavoring; (adjective):red-haired, auburn
Opposite(noun):blandness; (adjective):non-red-haired
(noun):She added ginger to the recipe for extra flavor
Pronunciation:/ɪkˈsprɛʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :uncountable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) ik-SHRE-shuhn
Synonym :look, countenance
Opposite :blankness
The expression on her face showed surprise
Pronunciation:/peɪl/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(adjective) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) peyl; (adjective) peyl
Synonym(noun):paleness, pallor; (adjective):ashen, wan
Opposite(noun):flush; (adjective):rosy
(noun):She looked at him with concern as he turned pale
(adjective):Her face was pale after hearing the news
Pronunciation:/fraʊn/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(verb) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(verb) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) froun; (verb) froun
Synonym(noun):scowl, grimace; (verb):scowl, glower
Opposite :smile
(noun):She gave him a disapproving frown
Pronunciation:/ɡrɪn/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(verb) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(verb) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) grin; (verb) grin
Synonym(noun):smile, smirk; (verb):smile broadly, beam
Opposite :frown
(noun):He greeted them with a wide grin
(verb):She grinned at his joke
Pronunciation:/spɒt/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(verb) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) transitive;(verb) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) spaht; (verb) spaht
Synonym(noun):mark, blemish; (verb):stain, speckle
Opposite :clean
(noun):There was a spot on his shirt
The rain spotted the window pane
Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛk(ə)l/
Part of speech: Noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Freckle” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal usage is common.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., one freckle, two freckles)
Transitive or intransitive: N/A
Stress marks: ˈfrɛk(ə)l
Synonym: Spot, blemish
Opposite: Clear skin, absence of freckles
After spending a day at the beach, she noticed a new freckle on her cheek