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Grotesque Grotesque (adj & noun) /grəʊˈtesk/ incongruous and ludicrous with a strange shape – distorted – monstrous – misshapen – bizarre – weird – ridiculous – deformed – outrageous, contorted: Grotesque in context After the cosmetic surgery, the appearance of his grotesque face was improved tremendously. As we ventured deeper into the abandoned mansion, the…
Venial Venial (adj) /ˈviː.ni.əl/ a wrong action that is forgivable and can be excused – understandable – excusable – forgivable – pardonable: Venial in context He showed deep repentance for his misdeed, although it was merely a venial sin. During the team’s heated discussion about the project mishap, Jane admitted she had made a minor…
Phlegmatic Phlegmatic: Adjective /flegˈmæt.ɪk/ describes someone who tends not to get emotional or excited about things, lethargic, tired, weary, calm, indifferent: Phlegmatic in context My boss is such a phlegmatic person that any attempt to impress him seems trivial in his eyes. As a footballer his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner. Antonyms nervous Parts of speech Adverb: phlegmatically
Lethargic Lethargic: Adjective /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ lacking in energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything, tired, phlegmatic, sluggish, weary, lackluster, languid, indolent, exhausted, lifeless: Lethargic in context The obese teenager seems lethargic after eating so much food due to his voracious appetite. Afternoon is the time when everybody tends to be lethargic. Being old doesn’t necessarily mean to be lethargic. You should have stopped being lethargic because being lethargic is…
Inert Inert: Adjective /ɪˈnɜːt/ not moving or not able to move, lifeless, static, sluggish or unmotivated, idle, torpid, lethargic, phlegmatic: Inert in context She was so inert after her work that she does every day as a matter of routine. Inertia and inertness prevent me from reading the book. How inert I am! Although I am so inert, I will have finished my task in…
Indolent Indolent (Adj) /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/ lazy; showing no real interest or effort, lethargic, sluggish, idle, slothful, apathetic, lax, torpid, languid: Indolent in context He felt too indolent to get out of bed last Friday. Don’t surrender to any sense of indolence. Otherwise, you’ll turn into quite an indolent person. Do you think that indolent people are smarter than ordinary ones? Despite being exceptionally talented, Mark’s indolent nature often hindered…
Whet Whet (verb) /wet/ to increase someone’s appetite, desire or interest in something – stimulate – motivate – arouse – augment – sharpen the edge of a blade: Whet in context Only the first succinct chapter of the comic book was sufficient to whet my appetite for finishing it overnight. The aroma of freshly baked…
Cliché Cliché (noun) /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/ an overused word, phrase or idea that has lost its effectiveness – commonplace phrase – platitude – overused expression – truism – saying: Cliché in context Had I considered the old Cliché that “when in Rome do as Romans do”, I wouldn’t have felt like a fish out of water in…
Mien Mien (noun) /miːn/ someone’s general appearance and facial expression – bearing – look – complexion – appearance – face, demeanor, countenance: Mien in context I could sense from her doleful mien that she was still mourning for the loss of her beloved spouse. Despite his casual attire, Jonathan’s dignified mien commanded respect. His upright…
Whimsical Whimsical (adj) /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ slightly unusual in a humorous and amusing way – odd – witty – bizarre – peculiar – fanciful – imaginative – erratic: Whimsical in context His whimsical sense of wry humor in the face of life vicissitudes had literally stunned his acquaintances. The artist’s studio was filled with whimsical creations, each…