Category: Adjectives

disapproving 1 a : having very old-fashioned opinions, attitudes, etc. a stodgy old man b : too plain or dull to be interesting stodgy clothes 2 : British, of food : unpleasantly heavy and causing you to feel very full Read More …

(more awkward; most awkward) 1 a : not graceful : CLUMSY She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. b : lacking skill Read More …

belonging to an earlier period, style, or fashion : old and often valuable antique furniture an antique clock/car

1 : of or relating to a whole group or class “Flu” is sometimes used as a generic term/name for any illness caused by a virus. 2 : not sold or made under a particular brand name generic drugs 3 Read More …

looking like or relating to styles or fashions from the past the retro look in fashion retro music — retro noun (noncount) Retro is in.

often disapproving strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause over another partisan interests/loyalties/politics She is highly/fiercely partisan. A partisan is a member of a domestic irregular military force formed to oppose control of an area by a foreign power or Read More …

(more corpulent; most corpulent) formal fat a corpulent (=obese) man her large, corpulent body

1 a : more than is usual, necessary, or proper He went to extravagant (=elaborate, extreme) lengths to impress his boss. The brunch featured an extravagant (=lavish) assortment of entrees. extravagant praise The company has been making extravagant claims/promises about Read More …

formal 1 : lying on your back with your face upward a supine position He was lying supine on the couch. 2 : disapproving : willing to be controlled by others : weak or passive a supine attitude a supine Read More …

(more serene; most serene) calm and peaceful a serene face serene music/skies – serenely adverb She smiled serenely. The sunset was serenely beautiful. – serenity noun (noncount) a feeling of peace and serenity