Describing words 4
39 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| determined | having firmly decided to do something | She is determined to win. |
| developing | (a country) poor and trying to grow its economy | Many developing countries need help. |
| devoted | very loving and loyal | He is a devoted father. |
| dim | not bright | The light was dim. |
| disorderly | untidy; also behaving badly in public | He was arrested for disorderly behaviour. |
| disorganized | badly planned; also not good at organizing | The event was very disorganized. |
| dispensable | not necessary | No worker is dispensable. |
| dissatisfied | not satisfied | Many customers were dissatisfied. |
| distinguished | famous and respected | She is a distinguished scientist. |
| distressing | causing worry or sadness | The news was very distressing. |
| divided | separated into parts; also disagreeing | The country is divided on this issue. |
| domestic | about the home or family; also inside one country | We took a domestic flight. |
| doubtful | not sure; also not likely | It's doubtful that we'll finish today. |
| down | sad (informal); also not working (a computer) | She's feeling a bit down. |
| dreadful | very bad | The weather was dreadful. |
| dreamy | thinking about nice things and not paying attention; also lovely | She had a dreamy look on her face. |
| drinkable | safe or nice to drink | Is the tap water drinkable? |
| dumb | stupid (informal); also (old, offensive) unable to speak | That was a dumb idea. |
| dynamic | full of energy and new ideas; also always changing | She is a dynamic leader. |
| economical | not using much money or fuel | This car is very economical. |
| ecstatic | extremely happy | She was ecstatic about the news. |
| educated | having had a good education | She is a highly educated woman. |
| elective | chosen, not required; also chosen by election | It's an elective course. |
| elegant | stylish and attractive | She wore an elegant dress. |
| elemental | basic and powerful, like the forces of nature | The storm showed the elemental power of nature. |
| eligible | allowed to do or get something | You are eligible for a discount. |
| eloquent | speaking or writing well and persuasively | She gave an eloquent speech. |
| enduring | lasting a long time | Their enduring friendship lasted fifty years. |
| entertaining | fun and interesting | It was an entertaining film. |
| environmentally friendly | not harmful to nature | We use environmentally-friendly packaging. |
| erect | standing straight up | He stood erect. |
| estimated | guessed or calculated roughly | The estimated cost is 500 euros. |
| ethnic | about a group of people with the same culture or origin | The city has many ethnic groups. |
| everlasting | lasting forever | They promised everlasting love. |
| evil | very bad and cruel | The witch was evil. |
| exceptional | unusually good; also unusual | She is an exceptional student. |
| excessive | too much | The price is excessive. |
| executive | about managing a business; also for important people | We flew in the executive class. |
| exhausting | making you very tired | It was an exhausting day. |