Category: Adjectives

1 of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone We could see a ship adrift (=drifting) in the storm. The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings. 2 : without guidance, Read More …

(more immense; most immense) very great in size or amount He inherited an immense fortune. immense power/wealth Her movies continue to enjoy immense (=enormous, tremendous) popularity. She is an artist of immense talent.

Someone described as svelte is considered slender or thin in an attractive or graceful way. Svelte can also be used to describe something sleek, such as a vehicle or an article of clothing. The svelte singer seemed to float across Read More …

1 : (more therapeutic; most therapeutic) : producing good effects on your body or mind the therapeutic benefits of yoga Gardening can be very therapeutic. 2 : of or relating to the treatment of illness a therapeutic diet the therapeutic Read More …

(more homesick; most homesick) sad because you are away from your family and home He was/got homesick when he went to college. She was homesick for her mother’s cooking. — homesickness noun (noncount)

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.