Describing words 3
39 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| continual | happening again and again | I'm tired of the continual noise. |
| continuous | without stopping | We had continuous rain for three days. |
| contrary | completely different; opposite | He has contrary opinions. |
| controversial | causing a lot of disagreement | It was a controversial decision. |
| countless | too many to count | I've told you countless times. |
| courageous | brave | She was a courageous woman. |
| critical | saying what is wrong with something; also very important or serious | He is very critical of my work. |
| cruel | causing pain to others on purpose | It's cruel to hurt animals. |
| cultural | about the culture of a place | The city has many cultural events. |
| curious | wanting to know about something; also strange | Children are curious about everything. |
| curly | having curls | She has curly hair. |
| current | happening or existing now | What is your current address? |
| damaged | harmed or broken | The car was badly damaged. |
| damp | a little wet, often in an unpleasant way | The towel is still damp. |
| deadly | able to kill | This snake is deadly. |
| deaf | not able to hear | My grandfather is a little deaf. |
| definite | certain; clear and fixed | We need a definite answer. |
| delicate | easily broken or damaged; also needing careful handling | Be careful, the glass is delicate. |
| delighted | very pleased | I'm delighted to meet you. |
| delightful | very pleasant | We had a delightful evening. |
| democratic | based on democracy; giving everyone equal rights | They held democratic elections. |
| dependent | needing someone or something for support | Children are dependent on their parents. |
| depressed | very sad for a long time | He felt depressed after losing his job. |
| depressing | making you feel sad | The news is depressing. |
| desperate | having no hope and ready to do anything; also needing something very much | I'm desperate for a coffee. |
| destructive | causing a lot of damage | Storms can be very destructive. |
| devastating | causing great damage or sadness | The news was devastating. |
| digital | using computer technology; also showing numbers on a screen | I have a digital watch. |
| diligent | working hard and carefully | He is a diligent student. |
| disabled | having a physical or mental condition that limits some activities | There is parking for disabled drivers. |
| disastrous | very bad; causing great damage | The party was disastrous. |
| disgusting | very unpleasant | The food was disgusting. |
| distant | far away | We could hear distant music. |
| diverse | very different from each other | London has a diverse population. |
| divine | from or about God; also very good (informal) | They believe in divine help. |
| divorced | no longer married | Her parents are divorced. |
| downstairs | on a lower floor | We have a downstairs bathroom. |
| downward | moving towards a lower place | There is a downward trend in prices. |
| dramatic | sudden and surprising; also about theatre | There was a dramatic change in the weather. |