Category: Adjectives

Adjective > Adorable (more adorable; most adorable) very appealing or attractive : very lovable He is an adorable (=delightful) child. They live in an adorable little cottage. — adorably adverb an adorably cute child

Adjective > Elusive 1 : hard to find or capture elusive creatures The solution remains elusive. The truth may prove elusive. 2 : hard to understand, define, or remember an elusive concept/idea/name — elusively adverb — elusiveness noun (noncount) the Read More …

Adjective > Nutritious (more nutritious; most nutritious) having substances that a person or animal needs to be healthy and grow properly : promoting good health and growth highly nutritious salad greens The food was both nutritious and delicious.

Adjective > Stale 1 a : of food : no longer good or appealing : no longer fresh stale food stale bread 1 b : not clean, clear, or pure : having an unpleasant taste or smell stale air/water a Read More …

Adjective > Concerted done in a planned and deliberate way usually by several or many people They made a concerted effort to make her feel welcome. a concerted action/campaign a concerted attack

Adjective > Adrift 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. Read More …

Adjective > Famous known or recognized by very many people : having fame an internationally famous hotel a famous entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician — often + for or as The hotel is (justly) famous for its luxury. The hotel is famous as the Read More …

Adjective > Maternal 1 a : of or relating to a mother : MOTHERLY maternal love maternal feelings/instincts 1 b : always used before a noun : of or relating to a woman who is having a baby Doctors are Read More …

Adjective > Intricate having many parts intricate machinery an intricate [=complex] design/pattern The movie has an intricate plot. — intricately adverb intricately woven fabric an intricately carved mantel

Adjective > Underdone not cooked enough The chicken was underdone. (=undercooked) not cooked completely She likes her steak underdone. (=rare)