Category: Adjectives

1 a of food : grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals organic vegetables Is this broccoli certified organic? (=has the government said that it was grown without the use of artificial chemicals?) 1 b : not using Read More …

(more devoted; most devoted) having strong love or loyalty for something or someone a rock star’s most devoted fans The author’s devoted (=loyal, faithful) readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book. The TV show has a devoted following. Read More …

An effort, action, or emotion described as futile has no result or effect, and therefore serves no useful purpose. City officials attempted to stifle the scandal, but their efforts were futile.

(more smitten; most smitten) 1 : in love with someone or something From the moment he saw her, he was smitten. — usually + by or with He was smitten with her from the moment he laid eyes on her. Read More …

Something or someone described as enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. The band’s lead singer has always been an enigmatic figure, refusing to use social media or even sit for interviews.

Something described as lucrative produces money or wealth. The author parlayed the success of her books into a lucrative second career as a public speaker.

(more heedless; most heedless) not paying careful attention They remain heedless of their own safety. the heedless use of natural resources heedless waste

feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm They were enthusiastic supporters of the president. I’m not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea. They were less than enthusiastic. = They were far from enthusiastic. Read More …

Ulterior describes things (usually motives, objectives, reasons, agendas, etc.) that are kept hidden in order to achieve a particular result. Rory found it hard to not be suspicious of the accountant for offering these services for free; her eagerness to Read More …

(more peculiar; most peculiar) 1 : not usual or normal : STRANGE It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anybody. The dog’s peculiar behavior worried them. She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang. She Read More …