Category: Adjectives

Germane is a formal synonym of relevant that describes something related to a subject in an appropriate way. Her comments were not germane to the discussion. While these facts about the witness may interest the jury, they are not in Read More …

of, relating to, or resembling a lion a leonine mane of hair leonine strength

moving a lot because of nervousness, boredom, etc. : tending to fidget He grew more fidgety with each passing hour. Coffee makes me fidgety. (=jumpy, restless)

Translucent describes something that is not completely clear or transparent but is clear enough to allow light to pass through. They admired the translucent gemstones on the display at the museum.

(more palpable; most palpable) formal obvious and noticeable I felt a palpable sense of relief. The attraction between them was palpable. There was a palpable excitement in the air as the town prepared for the festival.

Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series’ enduring popularity.

(more commodious; most commodious) formal having a lot of space a commodious apartment/room/house

Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean “excessively eager,” as in “a voracious reader.” It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day. She has her Read More …

informal going beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate : excessive or exaggerated an over-the-top hair style