Sharper Adjectives
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- abrasive/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/adjective · C1Rough enough to scrape, or harsh in manner.
- abruptly/əˈbɹʌp.li/adverb · B2+With sudden sharpness, cutting things off mid-flow.
- abstract/ˈæbˌstɹækt/adjective · B2Existing as an idea only, not as a thing you can touch.
- absurd/əbˈsɜːd/adjective · B2So unreasonable it is almost funny.
- abundant/əˈbʌn.dənt/adjective · C1Present in more than plenty.
- accurate/ˈak.jʊ.ɹɪt/adjective · B2Exactly right, with no errors in the details.
- acute/əˈkjuːt/adjective · C1Sharp and severe — pain, shortages, or senses.
- adamant/ˈæd.ə.mənt/adjective · C1Refusing absolutely to change your mind.
- adept/əˈdɛpt/adjective · C1Very skilled at something.
- adjacent/əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/adjective · C1Right next to, sharing an edge.
- adverse/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/adjective · C1Working against you — conditions, effects, or winds.
- affable/ˈæf.ə.bəl/adjective · C1Easy and pleasant to talk to.
- affluent/ˈæf.lu.ənt/adjective · C1Having plenty of money.
- aggressive/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/adjective · B2Ready to attack; angry and pushing at others.
- agile/ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/adjective · C2Quick and light on your feet.
- alert/əˈlɜːt/adjective · B2Fully awake and watching for anything that might happen.
- allegedly/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/adverb · C1As claimed but not yet proven — the word of court reporting.
- aloof/əˈluːf/adjective · C1Keeping a cool, unfriendly distance from others.
- ambitious/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/adjective · B1+Hungry to climb high and achieve great things.
- ambivalent/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/adjective · C1Pulled both ways at once about the same thing.
- amiable/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/adjective · C1Friendly and good-natured.
- ample/ˈæm.pəl/adjective · B2+More than enough.
- ancient/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/adjective · A2+From thousands of years ago, like the pyramids.
- annoying/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/adjective · B1Making you a little angry again and again, like a buzzing fly.
- anonymous/əˈnɒn.ə.məs/adjective · B2With the name kept unknown.
- apparent/əˈpæɹənt/adjective · B2Easy to see or seeming to be so.
- apparently/əˈpæɹəntli/adverb · A2From what it looks or sounds like — so people say.
- approximately/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/adverb · B1Close to the true number, but not exact.
- apt/æpt/adjective · C1Exactly suitable, or likely to do something.
- arbitrary/ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/adjective · C1Decided on a whim, with no reason behind it.
- articulate/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/adjective · C1Able to express ideas clearly and easily.
- artificial/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/adjective · B2Made by people or machines, not grown by the world.
- astonishing/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/adjective · B2So surprising it takes your breath away.
- astute/əsˈtjuːt/adjective · C1Quick to see what is really going on.
- audacious/ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/adjective · C1Shockingly bold, beyond what anyone dares.
- austere/ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/adjective · C2Strictly plain and without comfort.
- authentic/ɒˈθɛn.tɪk/adjective · C1Truly what it claims to be — the real thing.
- automatic/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/adjective · B2Working by itself, without a person doing anything.
- autonomous/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/adjective · C2Running itself, under no one else's control.
- available/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/adjective · A2+Ready to be used, bought, or spoken to right now.
- average/ˈæv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/adjective · A2+In the middle — not the best, not the worst.
- avid/ˈæv.ɪd/adjective · C1Eagerly devoted — readers, fans, and collectors are described so.
- aware/əˈwɛə/adjective · B1Knowing that something exists or is happening.
- awkward/ˈɔːk.wəd/adjective · B2Uncomfortable and embarrassing, like silence after a bad joke.
- banal/bəˈnɑːl/adjective · C1So ordinary that it is boring.
- barren/ˈbæɹən/adjective · B2+Too dry or poor to grow anything.
- belligerent/bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/adjective · C2Eager to fight or argue.
- benevolent/bəˈnɛvələnt/adjective · C1Kindly and wishing good to others.
- benign/bɪˈnaɪn/adjective · C1Gentle and harmless.
- bleak/bliːk/adjective · B2+Cold, bare, and offering no hope.
- blunt/blʌnt/adjective · B2With no cutting edge left; or speaking with no softening at all.
- boisterous/ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/adjective · C1Noisy, rough and full of energy.
- bold/ˈbəʊld/adjective · B2Unafraid of risk or attention.
- brash/ˈbɹæʃ/adjective · C1Loud and confident in a way that grates.
- briefly/ˈbɹiːfli/adverb · B2For only a short time, or in few words.
- brilliant/ˈbɹɪl.jənt/adjective · A2Extremely clever or extremely good.
- brisk/bɹɪsk/adjective · B2Quick and energetic — a walk in cold morning air.
- brittle/ˈbɹɪtəl/adjective · B2Hard but snapping easily, like dry twigs or old bones.
- candid/ˈkæn.dɪd/adjective · C1Completely honest, even when it is awkward.
- capable/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/adjective · B2Having the skill and power to do something.
- careful/ˈkɛɹfəl/adjective · A2Paying attention so nothing goes wrong.
- careless/ˈkɛəlɪs/adjective · B1Not paying attention, so mistakes and accidents happen.
- chaotic/keɪˈɒtɪk/adjective · B2Completely disordered.
- coarse/kɔːs/adjective · B2Rough in texture or in manners.
- coherent/kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/adjective · B2+Holding together logically, piece after piece.
- colossal/kəˈlɒsəl/adjective · B2Unbelievably huge.
- common/ˈkɒmən/adjective · A1Found everywhere; happening often.
- compact/ˈkɒmˌpækt/adjective · B1+Neatly small, with nothing wasted.
- compatible/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/adjective · B2Able to work or live together without conflict.
- competent/ˈkɒmpətənt/adjective · C1Having the skill to do the job properly.
- competitive/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/adjective · B1+Hating to lose; always trying to be first.
- complacent/kəmˈpleɪsənt/adjective · C1So satisfied with yourself that you stop trying.
- complex/ˈkɒmplɛks/adjective · B1+Made of many connected parts; not simple to understand.
- composed/kəmˈpoʊzd/adjective · B2Fully in control of your feelings when others would panic.
- comprehensive/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/adjective · B2+Covering everything that matters, with nothing left out.
- compulsory/kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/adjective · B2+Required by the rules — you have no choice.
- concise/kənˈsaɪs/adjective · B2+Saying everything needed in very few words.
- confidential/ˌkɒn.fɪˈdɛn.ʃəl/adjective · B2Meant to be kept private and shown to almost no one.
- conscious/ˈkɑn.ʃəs/adjective · B2Awake and able to notice the world; also, done on purpose.
- consistent/kənˈsɪs.tənt/adjective · B2The same every time, without contradiction.
- conspicuous/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/adjective · C1Standing out so much that everyone notices.
- controversial/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/adjective · B2+Splitting people into loud opposing camps.
- convenient/kənˈviː.niənt/adjective · B1Easy and comfortable to use; saving you time and trouble.
- courteous/ˈkɜːti.əs/adjective · B2Politely respectful in an old-fashioned way.
- covert/ˈkəʊvɜːt/adjective · C1Done in secret, hidden from view.
- crazy/ˈkɹeɪ.zi/adjective · A2Completely without sense or reason; wild in the head.
- creative/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/adjective · B1Full of new ideas; good at making new things.
- critical/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/adjective · B2Extremely important at this exact moment; also, quick to point out faults.
- crowded/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/adjective · A2+Overfull with people, like a rush-hour train.
- crude/kɹuːd/adjective · C1Rough and unfinished; also, rude in a vulgar way.
- cumbersome/ˈkʌmbəsəm/adjective · C1So big and awkward it is hard to carry or use.
- cunning/ˈkʌnɪŋ/adjective · B2Clever in a sly, scheming way.
- current/ˈkʌɹənt/adjective · B1Happening or existing right now, at the present time.
- cursory/ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/adjective · C1Done quickly and without care.
- daring/ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/adjective · B2Bravely willing to take big risks.
- daunting/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/adjective · C1Frightening because it looks so difficult.
- decent/ˈdiː.sənt/adjective · B2Good enough to be acceptable; also, honest and fair.
- decisive/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/adjective · C1Able to decide quickly and firmly.
- defiant/dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/adjective · B2+Openly refusing to obey.
- deft/dɛft/adjective · C1Neat and skilful in movement.
- deliberate/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/adjective · B2Done fully on purpose, not by accident.
- deliberately/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/adverb · B2Fully on purpose, after thinking it through.
- delicate/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/adjective · B2Fine and easily damaged; needing gentle hands.
- dense/ˈdɛns/adjective · C1Packed tightly together — forests, fog, or textbook pages.
- desolate/ˈdɛs.ə.lət/adjective · C1Empty, abandoned, and bleak.
- desperate/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹɪt/adjective · B1Ready to try anything because all hope is nearly gone.
- desperately/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət.li/adverb · B2With the wild urgency of someone running out of hope.
- devastatingadjective · B1+Causing terrible, sweeping destruction or grief.
- diligent/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/adjective · C1Working with steady, careful effort.
- dim/dɪm/adjective · B2Giving only weak, low light.
- dire/ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/adjective · B2Extremely serious and urgent — straits, warnings, and need.
- discreet/dɪˈskɹiːt/adjective · B2Careful not to attract attention or spill secrets.
- dismal/ˈdɪzməl/adjective · C1Gloomy and depressingly bad.
- disposable/dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/adjective · B2Made to be thrown away after one use.
- distant/ˈdɪstənt/adjective · B2Far away in space or time.
- distinct/dɪˈstɪŋkt/adjective · B2Clearly separate and different from the others.
- distraught/dɪsˈtɹɔːt/adjective · B2+So upset you can barely think straight.
- diverse/daɪˈvɜːs/adjective · B2+Made of many different kinds mixed together.
- divine/dɪˈvaɪn/adjective · B2Belonging to a god; also, absolutely wonderful.
- docile/ˈdəʊ.saɪl/adjective · C1Quietly obedient and easy to control.
- dormant/ˈdɔːmənt/adjective · C1Alive but inactive, as sleeping volcanoes and winter seeds are.
- drastic/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/adjective · B2Extreme and sudden, with big effects.
- dreadful/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/adjective · B2Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- dreary/ˈdɹɪəɹi/adjective · C1Dull, grey, and joyless.
- drowsy/ˈdɹaʊzi/adjective · B2Heavy-eyed and half asleep.
- dubious/ˈd͡ʒuː.bi.əs/adjective · C1Looking untrustworthy; deserving doubt.
- dynamic/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/adjective · B2+Full of driving energy and constant change.
- eager/ˈiɡɚ/adjective · B2Full of impatient excitement to start doing something.
- eagerly/ˈiɡɚli/adverb · B2+With excited, impatient enthusiasm.
- earnest/ˈɝ.nɪst/adjective · C1Deeply sincere and serious about what you do.
- eccentric/ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/adjective · C1Charmingly odd, living by your own strange rules.
- eerie/ˈɪəɹi/adjective · B2Strange in a quietly frightening, ghostly way.
- effective/ɪˈfɛktɪv/adjective · B1+Actually producing the result it was meant to produce.
- efficient/ɪˈfɪʃənt/adjective · B2Getting the result without wasting time or energy.
- elaborate/ɪˈlæb.(ə.)ɹət/adjective · B2Rich in careful, complicated detail.
- electric/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/adjective · A2Working on the power that flows through wires.
- eligible/ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/adjective · C1Meeting the conditions to be allowed in.
- eloquent/ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/adjective · B2+Speaking so beautifully that words become power.
- elusive/ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/adjective · C1Always slipping away just before you catch it.
- eminent/ˈɛmɪnənt/adjective · C2Highly respected at the top of a profession.
- entire/ɪnˈtaɪə/adjective · B1From the first bit to the last, with nothing left out.
- equal/ˈiːkwəl/adjective · B1The same in size, number, or value.
- erratic/ɪˈɹætɪk/adjective · C1Jumping about with no steady pattern.
- essential/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/adjective · B1+So important that things cannot work without it.
- ethical/ˈɛθɪkəl/adjective · B2Following what is morally right.
- evasive/ɪˈveɪsɪv/adjective · B2+Dodging questions instead of answering them.
- eventually/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/adverb · B1In the end, after a long time or many delays.
- evil/ˈiːvəl/adjective · B1Deeply morally bad — the villain in every story.
- exact/ɪɡˈzækt/adjective · A2+Completely correct down to the smallest detail.
- excellent/ˈɛk.sə.lənt/adjective · A2Extremely good; among the best.
- exemplary/ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/adjective · C1So good it should be the model for everyone else.
- exhilaratingadjective · C1Making you feel thrillingly, breathlessly alive.
- exotic/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/adjective · B2Excitingly foreign and unfamiliar.
- explicit/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/adjective · C1Spelled out fully and directly, nothing left to guess.
- exquisite/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/adjective · B2+Beautiful in a fine, delicate, perfect way.
- extraordinary/ɪkˈstɹɔːdɪn(ə)ɹi/adjective · B1Far beyond the ordinary; astonishing.
- extravagant/ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/adjective · B2Spending or showing off far beyond what is sensible.
- extreme/ɪkˈstɹiːm/adjective · B2At the very highest degree possible — heat, cold, or opinion.
- fair/ˈfɛə/adjective · A2Treating everyone the same way, by the rules.
- fake/feɪ̯k/adjective · A2Made to look real in order to trick people.
- familiar/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/adjective · B1Known to you already; you have seen it many times before.
- fancy/ˈfæn.si/adjective · B1Decorated and expensive-looking, not simple.
- fascinating/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/adjective · B1So interesting you cannot pull your attention away.
- feasible/ˈfiː.zɪ.bəl/adjective · B2+Actually possible to do with what you have.
- feeble/ˈfiːbəl/adjective · B2Pitifully weak.
- ferocious/fəˈɹəʊʃəs/adjective · C1Frighteningly fierce and violent.
- fertile/ˈfɜːtaɪl/adjective · B2Rich enough to grow abundant life — soil or imagination.
- fickle/ˈfɪk.əl/adjective · C1Changing loyalties and moods without warning.
- fierce/fɪəs/adjective · B2Wild, angry, and frightening, like a tiger defending its young.
- filthy/ˈfɪlθi/adjective · A2Extremely dirty.
- flexible/ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/adjective · B2Bending easily without breaking — materials, plans, or people.
- flimsy/ˈflɪmzi/adjective · B2So thin and weak it could fall apart at a touch.
- fluent/ˈfluːənt/adjective · B2+Speaking a language smoothly and easily, like a native.
- fond/fɒnd/adjective · B2Holding a warm, lasting liking for someone or something.
- foolish/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/adjective · B1Showing bad judgment; unwise.
- formidable/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/adjective · B2+So strong or skilled it inspires respect and a little fear.
- forthcoming/fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/adjective · C1Coming soon; also, willingly open with information.
- fortunate/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/adjective · B2A formal word for having good luck.
- fragile/ˈfɹæd͡ʒaɪl/adjective · B1Breaking easily — handle the box with care.
- fragrant/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/adjective · B2+Smelling sweetly pleasant.
- frantic/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/adjective · B2Wild with hurry, worry, or fear.
- frequent/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/adjective · B2Happening many times, again and again.
- frozen/ˈfɹəʊzən/adjective · B1Turned to ice, or kept as cold as ice.
- frugal/ˈfɹuːɡəl/adjective · B2+Careful to spend as little as possible.
- futile/ˈfjuː.taɪl/adjective · C1Certain to fail no matter how hard you try.
- gallant/ˈɡælənt/adjective · C1Brave, and courteous in an old-fashioned way.
- generic/dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪk/adjective · C1Plain and unbranded; typical of a whole class rather than special.
- genuinely/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/adverb · B2Truly and sincerely, not just for show.
- glaring/ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/adjective · B2+Too bright, or too obvious to miss.
- global/ˈɡləʊ.bəl/adjective · B1+Covering the whole world.
- glorious/ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/adjective · B2Magnificent enough to be remembered with pride.
- gorgeous/ˈɡɔːd͡ʒəs/adjective · A2Strikingly beautiful.
- graceful/ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/adjective · B1+Moving with smooth, effortless beauty.
- gradual/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/adjective · B2Happening slowly, step by step, not all at once.
- gradually/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/adverb · B2Slowly, by small steps over time.
- greedy/ˈɡɹiːdi/adjective · A2+Always wanting more than your share — of money or of cake.
- grim/ɡɹɪm/adjective · B2Dark, serious, and without a smile.
- gruelling/ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/adjective · C1Exhausting and long.
- haphazard/(ˌ)hæpˈhæz.əd/adjective · C1Done with no plan or order.
- harmful/ˈhɑːmfl̩/adjective · B2Causing damage to health or to things.
- harsh/ˈhɑːʃ/adjective · B1Unpleasantly rough or severe — winters, words, or punishments.
- hastily/ˈheɪstɪli/adverb · B2+In too much of a hurry, without proper care.
- hasty/ˈheɪsti/adjective · B1+Done too quickly to be done well.
- haughty/ˈhɔːti/adjective · C2Proud, and looking down on others.
- hazardous/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/adjective · B2Full of danger to health or safety.
- hectic/ˈhɛktɪk/adjective · B2Packed with frantic, rushed activity.
- hilarious/hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/adjective · B2Extremely funny; making everyone roar with laughter.
- hollow/ˈhɒləʊ/adjective · B2Empty on the inside, like a drum or an old tree.
- holy/ˈhəʊli/adjective · B1Belonging to God or religion; deeply respected.
- hostile/ˈhɒstaɪl/adjective · B2Openly unfriendly, treating you as an enemy.
- humdrum/ˈhʌmdɹʌm/adjective · C1Dull through endless repetition.
- humid/ˈhjuːmɪd/adjective · B1+With heavy wet air that makes you sweat, like a jungle.
- ideal/aɪˈdɪəl/adjective · B2The best you could possibly imagine for the purpose.
- identical/ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/adjective · B2Exactly the same in every detail, like some twins.
- idle/ˈaɪd(ə)l/adjective · B2Doing nothing; machines standing unused, people avoiding work.
- immaculate/ɪˈmækjʊlət/adjective · B2+Perfectly clean and without a single flaw.
- immediate/ɪˈmiː.dɪət/adjective · B1Happening right now, without any waiting.
- immense/ɪˈmɛns/adjective · C1Extremely large beyond easy measure.
- imminent/ˈɪmɪnənt/adjective · C1About to happen at any moment.
- impartial/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/adjective · B2+Favoring no side; perfectly fair.
- impatient/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/adjective · B2Unable to wait calmly; annoyed by every delay.
- impeccable/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/adjective · C2Faultless in every detail.
- imperative/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/adjective · B2+So necessary that it cannot wait.
- implicit/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/adjective · C1Understood without being said out loud.
- impossible/ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/adjective · A2Unable to happen or be done, no matter what.
- impressive/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/adjective · B1So good or grand that people admire it at once.
- impulsive/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/adjective · B2Acting instantly on urges without stopping to think.
- incredible/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/adjective · A2+So amazing it is hard to believe.
- independent/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/adjective · B1Standing on your own, not needing anyone's control or help.
- indispensable/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/adjective · B2+So necessary that nothing works without it.
- inept/ɪˈnɛpt/adjective · C1Hopelessly clumsy or unskilled.
- inevitable/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/adjective · B2Certain to happen; impossible to avoid.
- inevitably/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/adverb · B2+In a way no one can possibly prevent.
- infamous/ˈɪn.fə.məs/adjective · C1Famous for something bad.
- infinite/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/adjective · B2Without any end or limit at all.
- ingenious/ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/adjective · C1Brilliantly clever in an inventive way.
- inherent/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/adjective · C1Built into the very nature of a thing.
- innovative/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/adjective · B2+Bringing genuinely new ideas and methods.
- insatiable/ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/adjective · C1Impossible to satisfy.
- intact/ɪnˈtækt/adjective · C1Whole and undamaged, nothing broken off.
- intense/ɪnˈtɛns/adjective · B2Extremely strong in degree — heat, feeling, or focus.
- international/ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/adjective · A2+Involving two or more countries.
- intimate/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/adjective · B2+Deeply close and private.
- intricate/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/adjective · C1Woven of many tiny interlocking details.
- invaluable/ɪnˈvælju(ə)bl̩/adjective · B2+So useful its worth cannot be priced.
- ironic/aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/adjective · C1Funny or strange because it is the opposite of what you'd expect.
- ironically/aɪˈɹɒnɪkli/adverb · C1In the opposite way to what you would expect — and it shows.
- irrelevant/ɪˈɹɛləvənt/adjective · B2Having nothing to do with the matter at hand.
- lame/leɪm/adjective · B2Walking badly from an injured leg; also, weakly unconvincing.
- lavish/ˈlævɪʃ/adjective · B2+Generous to the point of excess.
- legitimate/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/adjective · B2Properly lawful and fair; genuinely valid.
- lenient/ˈliːni.ənt/adjective · C1Gentler in punishment than expected.
- lethal/ˈliː.θəl/adjective · C1Able to kill.
- likely/ˈlaɪkli/adjective · A2Probably going to happen.
- likewise/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/adverb · B2In the same way; the same goes for the other one.
- literally/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹə.li/adverb · B1In the exact, word-for-word sense, no exaggeration.
- lively/ˈlaɪv.li/adjective · B2Full of energy and movement.
- local/ˈləʊ.kl̩/adjective · A1Belonging to the area right around here.
- logical/ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/adjective · B2Following clear reasoning step by step.
- lucid/ˈl(j)uːsɪd/adjective · C1Perfectly clear in thought or explanation.
- ludicrous/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/adjective · C1So silly it deserves to be laughed at.
- lush/ˈlʌʃ/adjective · B2+Growing thick, green, and rich.
- maculate/ˈmækjʊleɪt/adjective · C2Marked with spots or stains; not clean.
- magnificent/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/adjective · B2Grand and beautiful in a breathtaking way.
- majestic/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/adjective · B2+Grand and dignified like royalty or mountains.
- mandatory/ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/adjective · C1Ordered by rule or law — no opting out.
- massive/ˈmæs.ɪv/adjective · B2Extremely big and heavy.
- mature/məˈtjʊə/adjective · B2Fully grown; behaving like a sensible adult.
- meager/ˈmiɡɚ/adjective · B2+Disappointingly small in amount.
- meagre/ˈmiːɡəɹ/adjective · B2+Far too small in amount.
- mediocre/ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/adjective · B2+Disappointingly middle-of-the-road; neither good nor terrible.
- mellow/ˈmɛləʊ/adjective · B2Softened and relaxed by ripeness or age.
- mental/ˈmɛn.təl/adjective · B1Happening in the mind rather than the body.
- merciless/ˈmɜːsɪləs/adjective · B2+Showing no pity at all.
- merely/ˈmɪəli/adverb · B1Nothing more than; just and only.
- messy/ˈmɛsi/adjective · B1With everything out of place; the opposite of neat.
- meticulous/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/adjective · C2Attending to every tiny detail with extreme care.
- mighty/ˈmaɪti/adjective · B1Possessing great power and strength.
- mild/ˈmaɪld/adjective · B1Gentle and not extreme — winters, cheese, or criticism.
- modern/ˈmɒd.ən/adjective · A2+Belonging to the present time; up to date.
- moist/mɔɪst/adjective · B2Slightly wet in a soft way — cake, soil, or eyes.
- monotonous/məˈnɒtənəs/adjective · C1Boringly unchanging.
- moral/ˈmɒɹəl/adjective · B2Concerning what is right and wrong in how people act.
- morbid/ˈmɔː.bɪd/adjective · C1Unhealthily fascinated by death and dark things.
- mundane/mʌnˈdeɪn/adjective · C1Ordinary and dull in an everyday way.
- mysterious/mɪˈstɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adjective · B1Strange and impossible to explain — for now.
- naked/ˈneɪkɪd/adjective · A2Wearing no clothes at all.
- namely/ˈneɪmli/adverb · C1That is to say — introducing the specific ones you mean.
- native/ˈneɪtɪv/adjective · B1Belonging to a place by birth — your first language is this.
- natural/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/adjective · A1Made by the world itself, not by people or machines.
- neat/ˈniːt/adjective · B1With everything clean and exactly in its place.
- necessary/ˈnɛs.ə.sɹi/adjective · A2Needed; things will not work without it.
- negligent/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/adjective · C1Failing to take the care your duty requires.
- nimble/ˈnɪmbəl/adjective · C1Moving quickly and lightly with easy skill.
- noble/ˈnəʊbəl/adjective · B2Morally high and generous; also, of royal or high birth.
- nonchalant/ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/adjective · C2Casually unbothered.
- nosy/ˈnəʊziː/adjective · B1Too curious about other people's private business.
- notablyadverb · C1Especially worth pointing out among the rest.
- notorious/nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/adjective · C1Widely known for the wrong reasons.
- novel/ˈnɒvəl/adjective · C1Completely fresh in kind, never tried before.
- oblivious/əˈblɪviəs/adjective · B2+Completely unaware of what is happening around you.
- obnoxious/əbˈnɒkʃəs/adjective · B2So loud and unpleasant that everyone is annoyed.
- obscure/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/adjective · C1Known to almost nobody; hard to make out.
- obsolete/ˈɒbsəliːt/adjective · B2+Pushed out of use by newer things.
- obvious/ˈɑb.vi.əs/adjective · B1So plain that everyone sees it immediately.
- odd/ɒd/adjective · B1Unusual in a puzzling way; also, numbers that cannot split in two evenly.
- official/əˈfɪʃəl/adjective · B1Approved and announced by the people in authority.
- opaque/əʊˈpeɪk/adjective · C2Impossible to see through.
- opulent/ˈɒpjʊlənt/adjective · C2Richly and showily luxurious.
- ordinary/ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/adjective · A2+Normal and usual, with nothing special about it.
- original/əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/adjective · A2+The very first one; also, completely new and not copied.
- ornate/ɔɹˈneɪt/adjective · C2Covered in rich, complicated decoration.
- outrageous/aʊtˈɹeɪ.d͡ʒəs/adjective · B2So shocking it makes people gasp or protest.
- overdue/ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/adjective · B1Late — the deadline has already passed.
- painful/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/adjective · B1Causing hurt in the body or in the feelings.
- pale/peɪl/adjective · B1With little color in the face, like someone shocked or ill.
- paramount/ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/adjective · C2More important than everything else.
- pathetic/pəˈθɛtɪk/adjective · B1So weak or bad it stirs pity or scorn.
- peculiar/pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/adjective · B2Strange in a puzzling, particular way.
- perilous/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/adjective · C1Full of grave danger.
- permanent/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/adjective · B1Lasting forever, or meant to.
- perpetual/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/adjective · C1Going on forever without stopping.
- persistent/pəˈsɪstənt/adjective · B2Refusing to stop or go away — people, coughs, or rumors.
- personal/ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/adjective · A1Belonging to one particular person; private to them.
- pervasive/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/adjective · C2Spreading through every part of something.
- physical/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/adjective · A2+Concerning the body, or things you can actually touch.
- picturesque/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/adjective · B2+Pretty enough to be painted or photographed.
- pivotal/ˈpɪvɪtəl/adjective · B2+So central that everything turns on it.
- placid/ˈplæsɪd/adjective · C1Calm and hard to upset — lakes and easy-going people.
- plausible/ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/adjective · C1Believable enough to be true — though perhaps not.
- pleasant/ˈplɛz.ənt/adjective · B1Nice and enjoyable in a calm way.
- poignant/ˈpɔɪ.njənt/adjective · C1Touching in a way that makes you sad.
- pompous/ˈpɒmpəs/adjective · C1Showing off self-importance with grand words and airs.
- potent/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/adjective · B2+Powerfully strong in effect — medicine, arguments, or drinks.
- powerful/ˈpaʊəfl̩/adjective · A2Having great strength or great influence.
- practical/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/adjective · B1Useful in real life, not just in theory.
- pragmatic/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/adjective · C1Choosing what works in practice over what sounds beautiful.
- precarious/pɹɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/adjective · C1Balanced so unsafely it could fall at any moment.
- precious/ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/adjective · B1Of very great value — gold, gems, or someone you love.
- precisely/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/adverb · B1With exact accuracy, down to the smallest detail.
- presumably/pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/adverb · C1As one may reasonably suppose, though unconfirmed.
- previous/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/adjective · B1Coming just before this one.
- pristine/ˈpɹɪstiːn/adjective · C1Perfectly clean and untouched, as if brand new.
- private/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/adjective · A2For one person or group only — not for everyone.
- profound/pɹəˈfaʊnd/adjective · C1Reaching to the very depths — of thought or feeling.
- prolific/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/adjective · C1Producing a great deal.
- prominent/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/adjective · C1Standing out where everyone sees it; important and well known.
- prone/pɹəʊn/adjective · C2Naturally tending toward something bad — accidents or colds.
- proper/ˈpɹɒpə/adjective · B1Right and suitable for the situation, the accepted way.
- prosperous/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/adjective · C1Successful and comfortably rich.
- prudent/ˈpɹuː.dənt/adjective · C1Carefully wise about risks, especially with money.
- public/ˈpʌb.lɪk/adjective · A2Open to all people, not just to some.
- punctual/ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/adjective · B2Never arriving even a minute after the agreed hour.
- pungent/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/adjective · C1With a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose.
- pure/ˈpjʊə/adjective · B2With nothing else mixed in — one hundred percent itself.
- quaint/kweɪnt/adjective · C1Charmingly old-fashioned.
- radiant/ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/adjective · B2Glowing brightly with light or happiness.
- radical/ˈɹædɪkəl/adjective · C1Going to the very root — change or opinions of the extreme kind.
- rampant/ˈɹæm.pənt/adjective · C1Spreading unchecked.
- rare/ɹɛə/adjective · B1Found or happening very seldom.
- readily/ˈɹɛdɪli/adverb · C1Quickly and without any hesitation or difficulty.
- recent/ˈɹiː.sənt/adjective · A2+Having happened a very short time ago.
- redundant/ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/adjective · B2+No longer needed; saying or doing what is already covered.
- refined/ɹɪˈfaɪnd/adjective · B2Polished, elegant, and free of coarseness.
- regular/ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/adjective · A2Happening again and again at the same fixed times.
- relentless/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/adjective · B2Never easing, never stopping, never letting you rest.
- relevant/ˈɹɛləvənt/adjective · B2Connected to the matter being discussed; to the point.
- reliable/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/adjective · B1Able to be trusted to work or keep promises every time.
- religious/ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/adjective · B1Connected with faith and God, or deeply believing.
- reluctant/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/adjective · C1Unwilling, and showing it.
- reluctantly/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/adverb · C1Unwillingly, dragging your feet.
- remarkable/ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/adjective · B2So unusual or excellent that people talk about it.
- renowned/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/adjective · C1Famous and admired far and wide.
- reportedly/ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/adverb · C1According to what the news or others say.
- reserved/ɹɪˈzɝvd/adjective · B2Quiet about feelings and slow to open up.
- resilient/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/adjective · C1Able to take hard blows and stand back up.
- resolute/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/adjective · C1Firmly decided and impossible to shake.
- responsible/ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/adjective · B1In charge of something — and taking the blame if it fails.
- restless/ˈɹɛstlɪs/adjective · B2Unable to relax or stay still.
- ridiculous/ɹɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs/adjective · B1So silly or unreasonable that people laugh at it.
- rigid/ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/adjective · B2Stiff and unbending — materials or rules.
- robust/ɹəʊˈbʌst/adjective · C1Strongly built to survive rough treatment.
- romantic/ɹə(ʊ)ˈmæntɪk/adjective · B1Full of love and the feelings of lovers — candles, roses, sunsets.
- rowdy/ˈɹaʊ̯di/adjective · B2Noisy and wild in a disorderly crowd way.
- royal/ˈɹɔɪ̯.əl/adjective · B1Belonging to a king or queen.
- rugged/ˈɹʌɡ.ɪd/adjective · B2+Rough, rocky, and tough — coastlines and outdoor gear.
- rural/ˈɹʊəɹəl/adjective · B2Belonging to the countryside, far from cities.
- ruthless/ˈɹuːθləs/adjective · C1Chasing your goal with zero mercy for anyone in the way.
- scarce/ˈskɛəs/adjective · B2So little of it left that everyone competes for it.
- scarcely/ˈskɛəsli/adverb · B2Only just; almost not.
- scathing/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/adjective · C1Fiercely and woundingly critical.
- scenic/ˈsiːnɪk/adjective · B2+Offering beautiful natural views.
- scorchingadjective · B2+Burningly, unbearably hot.
- secluded/sɪˈkluːdɪd/adjective · B2+Hidden away, far from people and noise.
- secret/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/adjective · A2Kept away from everyone else's knowledge on purpose.
- seemingly/ˈsiːmɪŋli/adverb · C1On the surface, judging only by appearances.
- seldom/ˈsɛldəm/adverb · C1Not often at all.
- sensible/ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl/adjective · B1Showing good practical judgment.
- serene/səˈɹiːn/adjective · B2+Deeply calm and peaceful.
- severe/sɪˈvɪə/adjective · B1Very serious and hard to bear — storms, pain, or punishments.
- shabby/ˈʃæbi/adjective · B2Worn out and scruffy from long use.
- sheer/ʃɪə̯/adjective · B2Pure and total — luck, cliffs that drop straight down, or thin fabric.
- shiny/ˈʃaɪ.ni/adjective · B1Reflecting light like polished metal.
- shrewd/ʃɹuːd/adjective · C1Sharply clever in judging people and deals.
- sinister/ˈsɪ.nɪ.stə/adjective · B2Quietly promising that something evil is near.
- sleek/sliːk/adjective · B2+Smooth, glossy and elegant.
- slick/slɪk/adjective · B2Smoothly skillful, sometimes too smooth to trust; also, slippery.
- slight/slaɪt/adjective · B2Very small in degree; barely noticeable.
- slippery/ˈslɪpəɹi/adjective · B1So smooth or wet that feet and fingers cannot hold on.
- sluggish/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/adjective · B2Moving with heavy, tired lack of energy.
- smug/smʌɡ/adjective · B2Annoyingly pleased with yourself.
- soggy/ˈsɒɡi/adjective · B2Unpleasantly soaked and soft.
- solely/ˈsəʊl.li/adverb · C1For one reason or person alone, and no other.
- solemn/ˈsɒləm/adjective · B2+Deeply serious and dignified, as at a funeral or oath.
- solid/ˈsɒl.ɪd/adjective · B1Hard and firm all the way through; not liquid, not hollow.
- solitary/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/adjective · B2Existing or done all alone.
- somber/ˈsɑmbɚ/adjective · C1Dark and gravely serious in mood.
- sombre/ˈsɒmbə/adjective · C1Serious and dark in mood.
- sophisticatedadjective · B2Refined and complex — machines, tastes, or people of the world.
- sparse/spɑːs/adjective · B2+Thinly spread, with big empty gaps.
- specific/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/adjective · A2+Exactly this one and no other; clearly defined.
- splendid/ˈsplɛndɪd/adjective · B2Magnificently excellent.
- spontaneous/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/adjective · B2Happening on the spur of the moment, unplanned.
- staggering/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/adjective · C1So great that it is hard to take in.
- stark/stɑɹk/adjective · C1Harshly bare and plain; a contrast so sharp it shocks.
- steady/ˈstɛdi/adjective · B1Firm, regular, and unchanging — hands, jobs, or progress.
- steep/stiːp/adjective · B2Rising or falling sharply, hard to climb.
- stern/stɜːn/adjective · B2Strict and serious, with no softness in the face.
- sticky/ˈstɪki/adjective · B1Holding onto everything it touches, like honey or tape.
- stout/staʊt/adjective · C1Solidly thick and strong — of build or boots.
- strange/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/adjective · A2Unusual and hard to explain.
- strenuous/ˈstɹɛ.nju.əs/adjective · B2+Needing great effort.
- strict/stɹɪkt/adjective · B2Demanding that rules are followed exactly.
- striking/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/adjective · C1So noticeable and impressive it stops you for a second look.
- stunningadjective · B2So beautiful or surprising it almost knocks you over.
- sublime/səˈblaɪm/adjective · C1So beautiful or great it feels beyond this world.
- subtle/ˈsʌtl̩/adjective · C1So delicate and quiet it is easy to miss.
- successful/səkˈsɛs.fəl/adjective · A2+Having reached the goals you aimed for.
- succinct/səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/adjective · C1Said in very few words, and well.
- sudden/ˈsʌd.ən/adjective · B1Happening at once, without any warning.
- sufficient/səˈfɪʃənt/adjective · B2A formal word for being as much as is needed.
- suitable[ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩]adjective · B1+Right for the particular purpose or occasion.
- superficial/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl/adjective · C1Touching only the surface, never the depths.
- superior/suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/adjective · B2Better or higher in rank than the others.
- suspicious/səˈspɪʃ.əs/adjective · B1Looking like something dishonest is going on; or quick to doubt others.
- swift/swɪft/adjective · B2Fast and prompt in movement or response.
- talented/ˈtæləntɪd/adjective · B1Born with a natural gift for doing something well.
- tame/teɪm/adjective · B2No longer wild; safe around people.
- tangible/ˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.b(ə)l/adjective · B2+Real enough to touch or measure.
- tedious/ˈtiː.dɪəs/adjective · C1So long and dull it wears your patience away.
- temporary/ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/adjective · B2Lasting only for a limited time, then gone.
- tenacious/təˈneɪʃəs/adjective · C2Holding on and refusing to let go, whatever comes.
- thorough/ˈθʌɹə/adjective · B2Complete and careful, missing no detail.
- thoroughly/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/adverb · B2Completely and in full detail, missing nothing.
- tolerant/ˈtɒləɹənt/adjective · B2+Letting others be different without anger.
- tough/tʌf/adjective · B1Strong and hard to break, or difficult to deal with.
- toxic/ˈtɒk.sɪk/adjective · C1Deadly to swallow — or, these days, deadly to be around.
- traditional/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/adjective · B1+Done the way it has been done for generations.
- tranquil/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/adjective · C1Peacefully calm and quiet.
- transparent/tɹænsˈpæɹənt/adjective · B1+So glass-like that you can see straight through it.
- treacherous/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/adjective · C1Dangerously deceptive — icy roads and disloyal friends.
- tremendous/tɹɪˈmɛndəs/adjective · B2Extremely large or impressively great.
- trivial/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/adjective · B2+Too small and unimportant to bother with.
- tropical/ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/adjective · B2From the hot wet lands near the middle of the planet.
- turbulent/ˈtɜːbjələnt/adjective · B2+Wild with disorder — air, water, or times.
- typical/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/adjective · A2+Showing all the usual features of its kind.
- ultimate/ˈʌltɪmət/adjective · B2The last and greatest of all.
- ultimately/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/adverb · B2When everything is finally counted; in the end.
- unanimous/juːˈnanɪməs/adjective · B2Agreed by absolutely everyone, without one voice against.
- uncanny/ʌnˈkæni/adjective · C2Strange in a way that unsettles you.
- undoubtedly/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/adverb · B2Beyond any question at all.
- unexpected/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/adjective · B2Coming as a complete surprise.
- unfair/ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/adjective · B1Not treating everyone by the same rules.
- unique/juːˈniːk/adjective · B1The only one of its kind in the whole world.
- unprecedented/ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/adjective · C1Never having happened before in all history.
- unruly/ʌnˈɹuːli/adjective · C1Refusing to be controlled — crowds, children, or hair.
- unusual/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/adjective · A2+Different from what normally happens.
- unwavering/(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/adjective · C1Never faltering or losing steadiness.
- upbeat/ʌpˈbit/adjective · B2+Cheerfully positive and hopeful.
- urban/ˈɜː.bən/adjective · B2Belonging to cities rather than the countryside.
- urgent/ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/adjective · B1Needing action immediately — it cannot wait.
- useless/ˈjuːs.ləs/adjective · B1Helping with nothing at all.
- utterly/ˈʌtəli/adverb · B2Totally and absolutely, to the last degree.
- vague/veɪɡ/adjective · C1Unclear and without exact details.
- vaguely/ˈveɪɡli/adverb · B2In an unclear, fuzzy way; only slightly.
- vain/veɪn/adjective · B1+Obsessed with your own looks; also, achieving nothing.
- valid/ˈvælɪd/adjective · B2Legally or logically holding up; still in force.
- valuable/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/adjective · B1Worth a lot of money, or a lot of care.
- various/ˈvɛəɹi.əs/adjective · B1Of several different kinds.
- vast/vɑːst/adjective · B2Enormously wide and open, like the ocean or space.
- verbal/ˈvɜː.bəl/adjective · C1Done in spoken words rather than in writing or action.
- versatile/ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/adjective · C1Good at many different things or uses.
- viable/ˈvaɪəbəl/adjective · C1Able to actually work and survive in practice.
- vibrant/ˈvaɪbɹənt/adjective · C1Pulsing with bright life, color, and energy.
- vicious/ˈvɪʃəs/adjective · B2Cruelly violent, meaning to hurt.
- vigilant/ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/adjective · B2+Keeping constant, careful watch for danger.
- vigorous/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/adjective · B2+Done with strong, healthy energy.
- vile/vaɪ(ə)l/adjective · C1Disgustingly unpleasant or morally low.
- violent/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/adjective · B1Using physical force to hurt.
- virtual/ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/adjective · B2Existing on screens and servers rather than in the physical world.
- virtually/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/adverb · B2In every way that matters; almost entirely.
- visible/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/adjective · B2Able to be seen.
- vivid/ˈvɪvɪd/adjective · B2+So bright and lifelike it feels real — colors, dreams, memories.
- voracious/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/adjective · C1Eating or consuming a great deal, greedily.
- vulnerable/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/adjective · B2Easy to wound, with no defenses up.
- wary/ˈwɛə.ɹi/adjective · C1On careful guard against possible trouble.
- weary/ˈwɪə̯ɹi/adjective · B2Deeply tired in body and spirit.
- whimsical/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/adjective · C1Playfully odd and unpredictable.
- wholesome/ˈhoʊl.səm/adjective · B2Good for health and morals in a warm, innocent way.
- wicked/ˈwɪk.ɪd/adjective · B2Evil in a storybook way — witches and stepmothers.
- widespread/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/adjective · B2Found nearly everywhere across a whole area or population.
- willing/ˈwɪlɪŋ/adjective · B2Happy and ready to do something if asked.
- willingly/ˈwɪlɪŋli/adverb · B2Gladly and by your own free choice.
- witty/ˈwɪti/adjective · B2Funny in a quick, clever way.
- zealous/ˈzɛləs/adjective · C1Full of eager enthusiasm for a cause.