Describing words 1
38 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accustomed | used to something | I'm accustomed to getting up early. |
| acidic | containing acid; also sour | Lemons are very acidic. |
| acoustic | about sound; also (an instrument) not electric | He plays an acoustic guitar. |
| adjoining | next to and connected | We booked adjoining rooms. |
| adjustable | possible to change to fit | The chair has an adjustable back. |
| advantageous | giving an advantage | The deal is advantageous for both sides. |
| advisory | giving advice | She works for an advisory committee. |
| aesthetic | about beauty and art | The building has great aesthetic value. |
| agreeable | pleasant; also willing to agree | We spent an agreeable evening together. |
| aimless | without a purpose | He lived an aimless life. |
| altruistic | caring about others without wanting anything back | His motives were altruistic. |
| amateur | done for pleasure, not as a job | He is an amateur photographer. |
| anchored | held firmly in place | The tent was anchored to the ground. |
| anticlimactic | disappointing because it is less exciting than expected | The ending was anticlimactic. |
| antiquated | very old-fashioned | The office uses antiquated computers. |
| appalling | very bad; shocking | The conditions were appalling. |
| apprehensive | worried about something that will happen | I'm apprehensive about the interview. |
| apt | suitable; also likely to do something | That's an apt description. |
| atmospheric | about the air; also creating a special mood | The music is very atmospheric. |
| avid | very keen | She is an avid reader. |
| battered | damaged by use or hitting | He drove a battered old car. |
| bearded | having a beard | A bearded man opened the door. |
| beguiling | attractive in a mysterious way | She has a beguiling smile. |
| benign | gentle and kind; also (a tumour) not dangerous | Luckily, the tumour was benign. |
| bubbly | lively and cheerful; also full of bubbles | She has a bubbly personality. |
| bulky | big and difficult to carry | The parcel is too bulky. |
| bureaucratic | having too many complicated official rules | The process is very bureaucratic. |
| candid | honest and direct | She gave a candid interview. |
| ceaseless | never stopping | The ceaseless noise kept me awake. |
| chilly | cold; also unfriendly | It's a bit chilly today. |
| chiselled | (a face) with strong, attractive lines | He has a chiselled jaw. |
| clammy | unpleasantly damp and sticky | His hands were clammy. |
| classy | stylish and expensive (informal) | It's a classy restaurant. |
| claustrophobic | afraid of small spaces; also (a place) small and crowded | The room felt claustrophobic. |
| climactic | about the most exciting part | The climactic scene was amazing. |
| clinical | about medical treatment; also cold and without emotion | The drug is in clinical trials. |
| collaborative | done by working together | It was a collaborative effort. |
| complementary | going well together and improving each other | Their skills are complementary. |