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31 English words (level C2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| euphemistically | using polite words for unpleasant things | Prison is euphemistically called a 'correctional facility'. |
| euphorically | with extreme happiness | They danced euphorically. |
| evokingly | in a way that brings memories or feelings to mind | She writes evokingly about her childhood. |
| exaltedly | in a very high or joyful way | She spoke exaltedly of her hero. |
| figuratively | not with the literal meaning | I mean that figuratively, not literally. |
| flatout | as fast or as hard as possible (informal, usually 'flat out') | We worked flatout to finish. |
| forlornly | sadly and lonely | She waited forlornly at the station. |
| formidably | in an impressive and powerful way | She is formidably clever. |
| genomically | in terms of all the genes | The two species are genomically similar. |
| gravitationally | by gravity | The planets are gravitationally linked. |
| haphazardly | without order or planning | Clothes were thrown haphazardly on the bed. |
| haughtily | in a proud, unfriendly way | She looked at him haughtily. |
| hauntingly | in a beautiful but sad way that you remember | The music is hauntingly beautiful. |
| histrionically | in a very dramatic, emotional way | He sobbed histrionically. |
| hitherto | until now (formal) | It was a hitherto unknown species. |
| hysterically | in an uncontrolled way | She laughed hysterically. |
| idiomatically | in a natural, native way | He speaks idiomatically. |
| ignominiously | in an embarrassing, shameful way | The team lost ignominiously. |
| impeccably | perfectly | He was impeccably dressed. |
| imperceptibly | in a way too small to notice | The light faded imperceptibly. |
| impressionistically | in a general way without details | The scene is painted impressionistically. |
| inchoately | in an unformed, unclear way | She expressed her fears inchoately. |
| incongruously | in a way that seems out of place | He was incongruously dressed in a suit at the beach. |
| indignantly | angrily, because something is unfair | 'That's not true!' he said indignantly. |
| indolently | lazily | She lay indolently in the sun. |
| indulgently | in a kind way that allows too much | She smiled indulgently at the child. |
| inexorably | in a way that cannot be stopped | We moved inexorably towards war. |
| infallibly | always, without failing | He is infallibly polite. |
| infernally | extremely (annoyingly) | It was infernally hot. |
| ingenuously | in an innocent, trusting way | He asked ingenuously. |
| ingratiatingly | in a way that tries too hard to please | She smiled ingratiatingly. |