grey-blue: of blue tinged with grey


gray-blue: of blue tinged with grey


greyish-blue: of blue tinged with grey


grayish-blue: of blue tinged with grey


grey-brown: of brown tinged with grey


gray-brown: of brown tinged with grey


greyish-brown: of brown tinged with grey


grayish-brown: of brown tinged with grey


grey-green: of green tinged with grey


gray-green: of green tinged with grey


greyish-green: of green tinged with grey


grayish-green: of green tinged with grey


grey-pink: of pink tinged with grey


gray-pink: of pink tinged with grey


greyish-pink: of pink tinged with grey


grayish-pink: of pink tinged with grey


green: of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass


greenish: of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass


light-green: of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass


dark-green: of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass


greenish-brown: of brown tinged with green


hazel: of a light brown or yellowish brown color


hazel-brown: of brown tinged with hazel


honey: of something having the color of honey


jade: of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green


jade-green: of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green


khaki: of a yellowish brown color


lavender: of a pale purple color


lilac: of a pale purple color


lilac-colored: of a pale purple color


lavender-tinged: of something tinged with lavender


light-blue: of a light shade of blue


pale blue: of a light shade of blue


lilac-blue: of blue tinged with lavender


violet-blue: of blue tinged with lavender


lilac-pink: of pink tinged with lavender


lavender-pink: of pink tinged with lavender


violet-pink: of pink tinged with lavender


lilac-purple: of purple tinged with lilac


magenta: of deep purplish red


magenta pink: of pink tinged with magenta


maroon: of dark brownish to purplish red


brownish-red: of dark brownish to purplish red


maroon-purple: of purple tinged with maroon


mauve: of a pale to moderate greyish violet color


mauve-blue: of blue tinged with mauve


mauve-pink: of pink tinged with mauve


moss green: of a moderate somewhat dull yellow-green color


mosstone: of a moderate somewhat dull yellow-green color


mousy: of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse


mousey: of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse


mouse-colored: of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse


mouselike: of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse


ocher: of a moderate orange-yellow color


ochre: of a moderate orange-yellow color


olive-brown: of a brown color with a greenish tinge


olive-drab: of a light brownish green color


drab: of a light brownish green color


olive: of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive


orange: of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange


orangish: of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange


orange-red: of red tinged with orange


orangish-red: of red tinged with orange


orange-brown: of brown tinged with orange


peachy: of something resembling a peach in color


peachy-colored: of something resembling a peach in color


peachy-coloured: of something resembling a peach in color


peacock-blue: of bright greenish blue


pea-green: of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color


pink: of a light shade of red


pinkish: of a light shade of red


pink-lavender: of lavender tinged with pink


pinkish-lavender: of lavender tinged with pink


pink-orange: of orange tinged with pink


pinkish-orange: of orange tinged with pink


salmon: of orange tinged with pink


pink-red: of red tinged with pink


pink-tinged: of a color tinged with pink


pink-purple: of purple tinged with pink


pinkish-purple: of purple tinged with pink


powder blue: of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue


powdery-blue: of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue


purple: of a color intermediate between red and blue


violet: of a color intermediate between red and blue


purplish: of a color intermediate between red and blue


purple-blue: of blue tinged with purple


purplish-blue: of blue tinged with purple


purple-brown: of brown tinged with purple


purplish-brown: of brown tinged with purple


purple-green: of green tinged with purple


purplish-green: of green tinged with purple


purple-lilac: of lavender tinged with purple


purplish-lilac: of lavender tinged with purple


purple-red: of red tinged with purple


purplish-red: of red tinged with purple


purple-tinged: of a color tinged with purple


purple-tinted: of a color tinged with purple


red: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


reddish: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


ruddy: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


blood-red: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


carmine: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


cerise: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


cherry: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


cherry-red: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


crimson: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


ruby: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


ruby-red: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


scarlet: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


red-brown: of brown tinged with red


reddish-brown: of brown tinged with red


mahogany-red: of brown tinged with red


red-lavender: of something having a lavender color tinged with red


reddish-lavender: of something having a lavender color tinged with red


reddish-pink: of a pink color that is close to red


red-orange: of orange tinged with red


reddish-orange: of orange tinged with red


flame-orange: of orange tinged with red


red-purple: of purple tinged with red


reddisn-purple: of purple tinged with red


red-violet: of violet tinged with red


reddish-violet: of violet tinged with red


rose: of something having a dusty purplish pink color


roseate: of something having a dusty purplish pink color


rosaceous: of something having a dusty purplish pink color


rose-red: of a deep slightly bluish red color


rose-lilac: of lavender tinged with rose


rose-lavender: of lavender tinged with rose


rose-mauve: of mauve tinged with rose


rose-purple: of purple with a rose tinge


rosy-purple: of purple with a rose tinge


rose-tinted: of a color tinged with rose


rose-tinged: of a color tinged with rose


russet: of brown with a reddish tinge


rust: of the brown color of rust


rusty: of the brown color of rust


rust-brown: of the brown color of rust


rust-red: of a red color tinged with rust


rusty-red: of a red color tinged with rust


rusty-brown: of something having the brown color of rust


sage: of the grey-green color of sage leaves


sage-green: of the grey-green color of sage leaves


sapphire: of something having the color of a blue sapphire


scarlet-crimson: of crimson tinged with scarlet


scarlet-pink: of pink tinged with scarlet


sea-green: of the color of the sea; bluish green


silver-blue: of something having a color that is a light shiny blue


silvery-blue: of something having a color that is a light shiny blue


silver-green: of something having a color that is a light shiny green


silvery-green: of something having a color that is a light shiny green


snuff: snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown


snuff-brown: snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown


mummy-brown: snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown


chukker-brown: snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown


sorrel: of a light brownish color


brownish-orange: of a light brownish color


stone: of any of various dull tannish or grey colors


straw: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored


sulfur-yellow: of something having the yellow color of sulfur


sulphur-yellow: of something having the yellow color of sulfur


tan: of a light yellowish-brown color


tannish: of a color resembling tan


tangerine: of a strong reddish orange color


tawny: of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather


tawny-brown: of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather


ultramarine: of a brilliant pure blue to purplish blue color


umber: of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments


vermilion: of a vivid red to reddish-orange color


vermillion: of a vivid red to reddish-orange color


cinnabar: of a vivid red to reddish-orange color


Chinese-red: of a vivid red to reddish-orange color


vinaceous: of the color of wine


violet-tinged: of something that is tinged with violet


violet-tinted: of something that is tinged with violet


white-pink: of pink tinged with white; a light tint of pink


wine-red: of something having the dark red color of red wine


yellow: of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk


yellowish: of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk


xanthous: of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk


yellow-beige: of beige tinged with yellow


yellowish-beige: of beige tinged with yellow


yellow-green: of a color midway between yellow and green


yellow-orange: of orange tinged with yellow


yellowish-orange: of orange tinged with yellow


yellow-tinged: of a color tinged with yellow


achromatic: having no hue


neutral: having no hue


argent: of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver


silver: of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver


silvery: of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver


silverish: of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver


ash-grey: of a light grey


ash-gray: of a light grey


ashy: of a light grey


blackish: of something that is somewhat black


black-grey: of dark grey


black-gray: of dark grey


blackish-grey: of dark grey


blackish-gray: of dark grey


blue-white: of white tinged with blue


bluish-white: of white tinged with blue


cool-white: of white tinged with blue


blue-grey: of grey tinged with blue


blue-gray: of grey tinged with blue


bluish-grey: of grey tinged with blue


bluish-gray: of grey tinged with blue


blue-black: of black tinged with blue


bluish black: of black tinged with blue


brown-black: of black tinged with brown


brownish-black: of black tinged with brown


brown-grey: of grey tinged with brown


brown-gray: of grey tinged with brown


brownish-grey: of grey tinged with brown


brownish-gray: of grey tinged with brown


canescent: of greyish white


chalky: of something having the color of chalk


charcoal: of a very dark grey


charcoal-grey: of a very dark grey


charcoal-gray: of a very dark grey


coal-black: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


jet: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


jet-black: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


pitchy: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


sooty: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


cottony-white: of something as white as cotton


dull-white: of a dull shade of white


ebon: of a very dark black


ebony: of a very dark black


grey: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black


gray: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black


greyish: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black


grayish: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black


grey-black: of black tinged with grey


gray-black: of black tinged with grey


greyish-black: of black tinged with grey


grayish-black: of black tinged with grey


grey-white: of white tinged with grey


gray-white: of white tinged with grey


greyish-white: of white tinged with grey


grayish-white: of white tinged with grey


greenish-grey: of grey tinged with green


greenish-gray: of grey tinged with green


green-white: of white flowers tinged with green


greenish-white: of white flowers tinged with green


hueless: of something totally lacking in saturation and therefore having no hue


ink-black: of the color of black ink


inky: of the color of black ink


inky-black: of the color of black ink


iron-grey: of the grey color of iron


iron-gray: of the grey color of iron


lily-white: of a pure white color


milk-white: of a white the color of fresh milk


olive-grey: of grey tinged with olive


olive-gray: of grey tinged with olive


oxford-grey: of a dark shade of grey


oxford-gray: of a dark shade of grey


dark-grey: of a dark shade of grey


dark-gray: of a dark shade of grey


pearl grey: of a grey with a pearly tinge


pearl gray: of a grey with a pearly tinge


pearly: of a white the color of pearls


pearly-white: of a white the color of pearls


pinkish-white: of white tinged with pink


purple-black: of black tinged with purple


purplish-black: of black tinged with purple


purple-white: of white tinged with purple


purplish-white: of white tinged with purple


red-grey: of grey tinged with red


red-gray: of grey tinged with red


reddish-grey: of grey tinged with red


reddish-gray: of grey tinged with red


sable: of a dark somewhat brownish black


silver-grey: of grey resembling silver


silver-gray: of grey resembling silver


silvery-grey: of grey resembling silver


silvery-gray: of grey resembling silver


silver-white: of a white that resembles silver


silvery-white: of a white that resembles silver


slate-black: of a black tinged with slate-grey


slate-grey: of the color of slate or granite


slate-gray: of the color of slate or granite


slaty-grey: of the color of slate or granite


slaty-gray: of the color of slate or granite


slaty: of the color of slate or granite


slatey: of the color of slate or granite


stone-grey: of the color of slate or granite


stone-gray: of the color of slate or granite


snow-white: of the white color of snow


snowy: of the white color of snow


soot-black: of the black color of soot


sooty-black: of the black color of soot


violet-black: of black tinged with violet


white-flowered: (of plants) having white flowers


whitish: of something having a color tending toward white


off-white: of something having a color tending toward white


yellow-grey: of grey tinged with yellow


yellow-gray: of grey tinged with yellow


yellowish-grey: of grey tinged with yellow


yellowish-gray: of grey tinged with yellow


yellow-white: of a white tinged with yellow


yellowish-white: of a white tinged with yellow


black: being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light


white: being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light


albescent: becoming or shading into white


saturated: (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black


pure: (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black


intense: (of color) having the highest saturation


vivid: (of color) having the highest saturation


unsaturated: (of color) not chromatically pure; diluted


dull: (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted


color: having or capable of producing colors


colour: having or capable of producing colors


black-and-white: not having or not capable of producing colors


black and white: not having or not capable of producing colors


colored: having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination


coloured: having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination


colorful: having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination


crimson: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


red: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


reddened: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


red-faced: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


flushed: (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


bay: (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color


bicolor: having two colors


bicolour: having two colors


bicolored: having two colors


bicoloured: having two colors


bichrome: having two colors


dichromatic: having two colors


black: (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood


blackened: (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood


blue-flowered: having blue flowers


brightly-colored: having a bright color


brightly-coloured: having a bright color


buff-colored: having a buff color


buff-coloured: having a buff color


chestnut-colored: having the brown color of chestnuts


chestnut-coloured: having the brown color of chestnuts


chocolate-colored: having the color of dark chocolate


chocolate-coloured: having the color of dark chocolate


cinnamon colored: having the color of cinnamon


cinnamon coloured: having the color of cinnamon


cinnamon-colored: having the color of cinnamon


cinnamon-coloured: having the color of cinnamon


cinnamon-red: red tinged with cinnamon


cream-colored: having the color of fresh cream


creamy-colored: having the color of fresh cream


creamy-white: having the color of fresh cream


dark-colored: having a dark color


dark-coloured: having a dark color


dusky-colored: having a dark color


dusky-coloured: having a dark color


dun-colored: having a dun color


dun-coloured: having a dun color


fawn-colored: having the color of a fawn


fawn-coloured: having the color of a fawn


flame-colored: having the brilliant orange-red color of flames


flame-coloured: having the brilliant orange-red color of flames


flesh-colored: having a bright red or pinkish color


flesh-coloured: having a bright red or pinkish color


garnet-colored: having the color of garnet


garnet-coloured: having the color of garnet


ginger: (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color


gingery: (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color


gold-colored: having the color of gold


gold-coloured: having the color of gold


honey-colored: having the color of honey


honey-coloured: having the color of honey


indigo: having a color between blue and violet


lead-colored: having the color of lead


lead-coloured: having the color of lead


liver-colored: having a reddish-brown color


liver: having a reddish-brown color


metal-colored: having a metallic color


metal-coloured: having a metallic color


metallic-colored: having a metallic color


metallic-coloured: having a metallic color


monochromatic: having or appearing to have only one color


monochrome: having or appearing to have only one color


monochromic: having or appearing to have only one color


monochromous: having or appearing to have only one color


motley: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


calico: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multicolor: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multi-color: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multicolour: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multi-colour: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multicolored: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multi-colored: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multicoloured: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


multi-coloured: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


painted: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


particolored: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


particoloured: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


piebald: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


pied: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


varicolored: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


varicoloured: having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


neutral-colored: having a color that does not attract attention


neutral-coloured: having a color that does not attract attention


olive-colored: having the color of green olives


olive-coloured: having the color of green olives


orange-colored: having the color of ripe oranges


orange-coloured: having the color of ripe oranges


orange-hued: having the color of ripe oranges


orange-flowered: having orange flowers


pale-colored: having a pale color


pale-hued: having a pale color


pastel-colored: having pale delicate colors


peach-colored: having the color of a ripe peach


polychromatic: having or exhibiting many colors


polychrome: having or exhibiting many colors


polychromic: having or exhibiting many colors


purple-flowered: having purple flowers


red-flowered: having red flowers


roan: (used of especially horses) having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey


rose-colored: having a rose color


rosy-colored: having a rose color


rust-colored: having the brown color of rust


silver-colored: having the color of polished silver


straw-colored: having the color of dry straw


straw-coloured: having the color of dry straw


tawny-colored: having a tawny color


tawny-coloured: having a tawny color


trichromatic: having or involving three colors


trichrome: having or involving three colors


tricolor: having or involving three colors


violet-colored: having a violet color


violet-coloured: having a violet color


violet-flowered: having a violet color


violet-purple: light violet and dark purple


uncolored: without color


uncoloured: without color


achromatous: having little or inadequate color


achromic: having no color


achromous: having no color


stained: marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter


unstained: not stained


untreated: (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye


colorful: having striking color


colourful: having striking color


ablaze: resembling flame in brilliance or color


bright: having striking color


brilliant: having striking color


vivid: having striking color


changeable: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles


chatoyant: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles


iridescent: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles


shot: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles


deep: strong; intense


rich: strong; intense


fluorescent: brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light


prismatic: exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism


psychedelic: having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with psychedelic states


shrill: of colors that are bright and gaudy


vibrant: of colors that are bright and striking


colorless: weak in color; not colorful


colourless: weak in color; not colorful


ashen: anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - Mary W. Shelley


blanched: anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - Mary W. Shelley


bloodless: anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - Mary W. Shelley


livid: anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - Mary W. Shelley


white: anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - Mary W. Shelley


bleached: having lost freshness or brilliance of color


faded: having lost freshness or brilliance of color


washed-out: having lost freshness or brilliance of color


washy: having lost freshness or brilliance of color


drab: lacking brightness or color; dull


sober: lacking brightness or color; dull


somber: lacking brightness or color; dull


sombre: lacking brightness or color; dull


dulled: deprived of color


greyed: deprived of color


etiolate: (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light


etiolated: (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light


blanched: (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light


lurid: ghastly pale


pale: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress


pallid: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress


wan: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress


pasty: resembling paste in color; pallid


pastelike: resembling paste in color; pallid


prefaded: (of fabric or clothing) having been given a faded (weathered) appearance by artificial means


waxen: having the paleness of wax; - Bram Stoker


waxlike: having the paleness of wax; - Bram Stoker


waxy: having the paleness of wax; - Bram Stoker


white: (of hair) having lost its color


whitened: (of hair) having lost its color


colorful: striking in variety and interest


colourful: striking in variety and interest


brave: brightly colored and showy


braw: brightly colored and showy


gay: brightly colored and showy


flashy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


gaudy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


jazzy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


showy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


sporty: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


many-sided: full of variety or interest


noisy: attracting attention by showiness or bright colors


picturesque: strikingly expressive


colorless: lacking in variety and interest


colourless: lacking in variety and interest


neutral: lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics


pale: lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness


pallid: lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness


light: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent


light-colored: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent


pale: very light colored; highly diluted with white


palish: slightly pale


pastel: delicate and pale in color


powdery: as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder


dark: (used of color) having a dark hue


darkish: slightly dark


chromatic: based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones


diatonic: based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals


cismontane: on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains


cisalpine: on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps


ultramontane: on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps


tramontane: on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)


transmontane: on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)


transalpine: on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)


ultramontane: on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)


christian: following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ


christianly: becoming to or like a Christian


christlike: resembling or showing the spirit of Christ


christly: resembling or showing the spirit of Christ


unchristian: not of a Christian faith


christless: not believing in Christ


nonchristian: not believing in Christ


unchristianly: not becoming to or like a Christian


unchristlike: not becoming to or like a Christian


civilized: having a high state of culture and development both social and technological


civilised: having a high state of culture and development both social and technological


advanced: (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry


civil: of or in a condition of social order


humane: showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement


noncivilized: not having a high state of culture and social development


noncivilised: not having a high state of culture and social development


barbarian: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


barbaric: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


savage: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


uncivilized: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


uncivilised: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


wild: without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade


barbarous: primitive in customs and culture


preliterate: used of a society that has not developed writing


nonliterate: used of a society that has not developed writing


primitive: used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies


classical: of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture


classic: of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture


classical: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; ; "classical


classic: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; ; "classical


Greco-Roman: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; ; "classical


Graeco-Roman: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; ; "classical


Hellenic: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; ; "classical


neoclassic: characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style


neoclassical: characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style


nonclassical: not classical


modern: characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture


popular: (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)


pop: (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)


classified: arranged into classes


categorized: arranged into categories


categorised: arranged into categories


grouped: arranged into groups


sorted: arranged into groups


unclassified: not arranged in any specific grouping


uncategorized: not categorized or sorted


uncategorised: not categorized or sorted


unsorted: not categorized or sorted


classified: official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation


eyes-only: official classification for documents; meant to be seen by only the person to whom it is directed


confidential: the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified


restricted: the lowest level of official classification for documents


secret: the next to highest level of official classification for documents


sensitive: of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security


top-secret: the highest official level of classification of documents


unclassified: not subject to a security classification


declassified: having had security classification removed


nonsensitive: never having had security classification


unrestricted: never having had security classification


analyzed: examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts


unanalyzed: not analyzed or broken down for detailed examination


crude: not processed or subjected to analysis


raw: not processed or subjected to analysis


clean: free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits


cleanable: capable of being cleaned


cleanly: habitually clean


dry-cleaned: cleaned with chemical solvents


fresh: not yet used or soiled


unused: not yet used or soiled


immaculate: completely neat and clean


speckless: completely neat and clean


spick-and-span: completely neat and clean


spic-and-span: completely neat and clean


spic: completely neat and clean


spick: completely neat and clean


spotless: completely neat and clean


pristine: immaculately clean and unused


scrubbed: made clean by scrubbing


unsoiled: without soil or spot or stain


unspotted: without soil or spot or stain


unstained: without soil or spot or stain


unsullied: spotlessly clean and fresh


washed: clean by virtue of having been washed in water


water-washed: clean by virtue of having been washed in water


dirty: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime


soiled: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime


unclean: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime


Augean: extremely filthy from long neglect


bedraggled: limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud


draggled: limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud


befouled: made dirty or foul


fouled: made dirty or foul


begrimed: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


dingy: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


grimy: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


grubby: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


grungy: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


raunchy: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


black: soiled with dirt or soot


smutty: soiled with dirt or soot


buggy: infested with bugs


cobwebby: covered with cobwebs


dirty-faced: having a dirty face


feculent: foul with waste matter


filthy: disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter


foul: disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter


nasty: disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter


flyblown: foul and run-down and repulsive


squalid: foul and run-down and repulsive


sordid: foul and run-down and repulsive


greasy: smeared or soiled with grease or oil


oily: smeared or soiled with grease or oil


lousy: infested with lice


maculate: spotted or blotched


mucky: dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck


muddy: dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck


ratty: dirty and infested with rats


scummy: covered with scum


smudgy: smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination; ; - Henry Roth


snotty: dirty with nasal discharge


snot-nosed: dirty with nasal discharge


sooty: covered with or as if with soot


travel-soiled: soiled from travel


travel-stained: soiled from travel


uncleanly: habitually unclean


unswept: not having been swept


unwashed: not cleaned with or as if with soap and water


clean: (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers


unobjectionable: (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers


antiseptic: devoid of objectionable language


dirty: (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency


bawdy: humorously vulgar


off-color: humorously vulgar


ribald: humorously vulgar


blasphemous: characterized by profanity or cursing


blue: characterized by profanity or cursing


profane: characterized by profanity or cursing


dirty-minded: having lewd thoughts


cruddy: characterized by obscenity


filthy: characterized by obscenity


foul: characterized by obscenity


nasty: characterized by obscenity


smutty: characterized by obscenity


foul-mouthed: using foul or obscene language


foul-spoken: using foul or obscene language


lewd: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness


obscene: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness


raunchy: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness


salacious: suggestive of or tending to moral looseness


scabrous: dealing with salacious or indecent material


scatological: dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions


clean: not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination


uncontaminating: not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination


dirty: spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination


contaminating: spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination


radioactive: exhibiting or caused by radioactivity


hot: having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity


nonradioactive: not radioactive


clean: ritually clean or pure


halal: conforming to dietary laws


kosher: conforming to dietary laws


cosher: conforming to dietary laws


unclean: having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws; ; -Leviticus 11:3


impure: having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws; ; -Leviticus 11:3


nonkosher: not conforming to dietary laws


tref: not conforming to dietary laws


terefah: not conforming to dietary laws


untouchable: ( especially used in traditional Hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes) defiling


clear: readily apparent to the mind


broad: lacking subtlety; obvious


unsubtle: lacking subtlety; obvious


clear-cut: clearly or sharply defined to the mind


distinct: clearly or sharply defined to the mind


trenchant: clearly or sharply defined to the mind


limpid: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


lucid: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


luculent: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


pellucid: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


crystal clear: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


perspicuous: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton


prima facie: as it seems at first sight


unmistakable: clearly evident to the mind


vivid: having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience


unclear: not clear to the mind


blurred: unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells


clouded: unclear in form or expression; ; - H.G.Wells


confusing: lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity


perplexing: lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity


puzzling: lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity


obscure: not clearly understood or expressed; ; -Anatole Broyard; - P.A.Sorokin; - John Locke


vague: not clearly understood or expressed; ; -Anatole Broyard; - P.A.Sorokin; - John Locke


clear: allowing light to pass through


crystalline: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


crystal clear: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


limpid: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


lucid: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


pellucid: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


transparent: transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity


hyaline: resembling glass in transparency or translucency; -Sacheverell Sitwell


hyaloid: resembling glass in transparency or translucency; -Sacheverell Sitwell


liquid: clear and bright


limpid: clear and bright


translucent: allowing light to pass through diffusely


semitransparent: allowing light to pass through diffusely


unclouded: not made opaque or cloudy by sediment


unfrosted: (of glass) lacking a frosted coating


opaque: not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight


cloudy: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment


muddy: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment


mirky: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment


murky: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment


turbid: (of liquids) clouded as with sediment


fogged: obscured by fog


foggy: obscured by fog


frosted: (of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost


glaucous: having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants


lightproof: not penetrable by light


light-tight: not penetrable by light


milky: resembling milk in color not clear


milklike: resembling milk in color not clear


whitish: resembling milk in color not clear


semiopaque: partially opaque


solid: impenetrable for the eye


radiolucent: almost complete transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation


radiopaque: not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation


radio-opaque: not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation


clearheaded: not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently


clear-thinking: not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently


clear: free from confusion or doubt


unclouded: not mentally disordered


confused: mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently


addlebrained: stupid and confused; ; - Isaac Sterne


addlepated: stupid and confused; ; - Isaac Sterne


puddingheaded: stupid and confused; ; - Isaac Sterne


muddleheaded: stupid and confused; ; - Isaac Sterne


addled: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


befuddled: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


muddled: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


muzzy: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


woolly: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


wooly: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


woolly-headed: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


wooly-minded: confused and vague; used especially of thinking


befogged: stupefied by alcoholic drink


befuddled: stupefied by alcoholic drink


clouded: mentally disordered


dazed: in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock


stunned: in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock


stupefied: in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock


stupid: in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock


dazzled: stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering; - `Chanticler' by Rostand


trancelike: as if in a trance


punch-drunk: dazed from or as if from repeated blows


silly: dazed from or as if from repeated blows


slaphappy: dazed from or as if from repeated blows


spaced-out: confused or disoriented as if intoxicated through taking a drug


clement: (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy


lenient: characterized by tolerance and mercy


inclement: used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy


unsparing: not forbearing; ruthless


clement: (of weather or climate) physically mild


balmy: mild and pleasant


mild: mild and pleasant


soft: mild and pleasant


inclement: (of weather or climate) severe


smart: showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness


astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence


sharp: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence


shrewd: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence


cagey: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


cagy: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


canny: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


clever: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


streetwise: having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment


street smart: having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment


with-it: having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment


stupid: lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity


anserine: having or revealing stupidity


dopy: having or revealing stupidity


dopey: having or revealing stupidity


foolish: having or revealing stupidity


goosey: having or revealing stupidity


goosy: having or revealing stupidity


gooselike: having or revealing stupidity


jerky: having or revealing stupidity


blockheaded: (used informally) stupid


boneheaded: (used informally) stupid


duncical: (used informally) stupid


duncish: (used informally) stupid


fatheaded: (used informally) stupid


loggerheaded: (used informally) stupid


thick: (used informally) stupid


thickheaded: (used informally) stupid


thick-skulled: (used informally) stupid


wooden-headed: (used informally) stupid


cloddish: heavy and dull and stupid


doltish: heavy and dull and stupid


dense: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


dim: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


dull: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


dumb: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


obtuse: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


slow: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; ; ; - Thackeray


gaumless: (British informal) lacking intelligence and vitality


gormless: (British informal) lacking intelligence and vitality


lumpish: mentally sluggish


lumpen: mentally sluggish


unthinking: mentally sluggish


nitwitted: (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment


senseless: (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment


soft-witted: (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment


witless: (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment


weak: deficient in intelligence or mental power


yokel-like: stupid and ignorant like proverbial rural inhabitants


clockwise: in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock


dextrorotary: rotating to the right


dextrorotatory: rotating to the right


right-handed: rotating to the right


counterclockwise: in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock


anticlockwise: in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock


contraclockwise: in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock


levorotary: rotating to the left


levorotatory: rotating to the left


left-handed: rotating to the left


far: located at a great distance in time or space or degree


cold: of a seeker; far from the object sought


distant: located far away spatially


remote: located far away spatially


distant: separate or apart in time


remote: separate or apart in time


removed: separate or apart in time


faraway: very far away in space or time


far-off: very far away in space or time


farther: more distant in especially space or time


farthermost: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


farthest: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


furthermost: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


furthest: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


utmost: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


uttermost: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


further: more distant in especially degree


farther: more distant in especially degree


off the beaten track: remote from populous or much-traveled regions


out-of-the-way: remote from populous or much-traveled regions


outlying: relatively far from a center or middle


near: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances


close: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances


nigh: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances


adjacent: near or close to but not necessarily touching


nearby: close at hand


warm: of a seeker; near to the object sought


hot: of a seeker; very near to the object sought


distant: separated in space or coming from or going to a distance


deep: very distant in time or space


extreme: most distant in any direction


far-flung: remote


long-distance: covering a long distance


nonadjacent: not adjacent; not next


out-of-town: happening in or being of another town or city


yonder: distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)


yon: distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)


close: at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other


adjacent: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space


next: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space


side by side: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space


ambient: completely enveloping


appressed: pressed close to or lying flat against something; ; -L.V.Pirsson


adpressed: pressed close to or lying flat against something; ; -L.V.Pirsson


approximate: located close together


close together: located close together


at hand: close in time; about to occur


close at hand: close in time; about to occur


imminent: close in time; about to occur


impendent: close in time; about to occur


impending: close in time; about to occur


at hand: close in space; within reach


close at hand: close in space; within reach


close-hauled: having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible


close-set: set close together


close set: set close together


contiguous: very close or connected in space or time


immediate: very close or connected in space or time


encompassing: closely encircling


surrounding: closely encircling


circumferent: closely encircling


enveloping: surrounding and closing in on or hemming in


hand-to-hand: being at close quarters


juxtaposed: placed side by side often for comparison


nestled: drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection


snuggled: drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection


proximate: very close in space or time


scalelike: reduced to a small appressed thing that resembles a scale


walk-to: close enough to be walked to


walking: close enough to be walked to


distant: far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship


remote: far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship


faraway: far removed mentally


loosely knit: having only distant social or legal ties


removed: separated in relationship by a given degree of descent


ulterior: beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote; ; - G.B.Shaw


close: close in relevance or relationship


approximate: very close in resemblance


near: very close in resemblance


boon: very close and convivial


chummy: (used informally) associated on close terms


buddy-buddy: (used informally) associated on close terms


thick: (used informally) associated on close terms


close-knit: held together as by social or cultural ties


closely knit: held together as by social or cultural ties


confidential: denoting confidence or intimacy


cozy: suggesting connivance


dear: with or in a close or intimate relationship


good: with or in a close or intimate relationship


near: with or in a close or intimate relationship


familiar: having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship


intimate: having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship


intimate: marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; ;  - V.L. Parrington


cousinly: like or befitting a cousin


uncousinly: not befitting a cousin


clothed: wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; - Bible


clad: wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; - Bible


appareled: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


attired: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


dressed: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


garbed: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


garmented: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


habilimented: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


robed: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


arrayed: in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia


panoplied: in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia


breeched: dressed in trousers


pantalooned: dressed in trousers


trousered: dressed in trousers


bundled-up: dressed warmly


caparisoned: clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)


cassocked: dressed in a cassock


coated: having or dressed in a coat


costumed: dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class


cowled: having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood


dighted: dressed or adorned (as for battle)


dressed: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


dressed-up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


dressed to the nines: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


dressed to kill: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


dolled up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


spruced up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


spiffed up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


togged up: dressed in fancy or formal clothing


gowned: wearing a gown


habited: dressed in a habit


heavy-coated: wearing a heavy coat


overdressed: dressed too elaborately


petticoated: wearing or furnished with a petticoat


red-coated: used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats


lobster-backed: used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats


suited: outfitted or supplied with clothing


surpliced: wearing a surplice


togged: dressed especially in smart clothes


turned out: dressed well or smartly


tuxedoed: dressed in a tuxedo


underdressed: inadequately or too informally clothed


uniformed: dressed in a uniform


vestmented: dressed in ceremonial garments especially clerical vestment


unclothed: not wearing clothing


bare: completely unclothed


au naturel: completely unclothed


naked: completely unclothed


nude: completely unclothed


bare-assed: (used informally) completely unclothed


bare-ass: (used informally) completely unclothed


in the altogether: (used informally) completely unclothed


in the buff: (used informally) completely unclothed


in the raw: (used informally) completely unclothed


raw: (used informally) completely unclothed


peeled: (used informally) completely unclothed


naked as a jaybird: (used informally) completely unclothed


stark naked: (used informally) completely unclothed


bare-breasted: having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity


braless: having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity


topless: having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity


bareheaded: having the head uncovered


bared: having the head uncovered


barelegged: having the legs uncovered by clothing


bottomless: unclothed especially below the waist or featuring such nudeness


clothesless: possessing no clothing


garmentless: possessing no clothing


raimentless: possessing no clothing


en deshabille: partly dressed in a loose or careless manner


in dishabille: partly dressed in a loose or careless manner


exposed: not covered with clothing


uncovered: not covered with clothing


half-clothed: inadequately clothed


scantily clad: inadequately clothed


underclothed: inadequately clothed


mother-naked: as naked as at birth


naked as the day one was born: as naked as at birth


naked as the day you were born: as naked as at birth


in one's birthday suit: as naked as at birth


in your birthday suit: as naked as at birth


off-the-shoulder: not covering the shoulders (especially in the case of a blouse or dress)


seminude: partially clothed


starkers: (British informal) stark naked


stripped: with clothing stripped off


unappareled: having removed clothing


unattired: having removed clothing


unclad: having removed clothing


undressed: having removed clothing


ungarbed: having removed clothing


ungarmented: having removed clothing


without a stitch: without any clothing at all


saddled: having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal


unsaddled: with no saddle


bareback: riding without a saddle


barebacked: riding without a saddle


clear: free from clouds or mist or haze


cloudless: free from clouds


unclouded: free from clouds


fair: free of clouds or rain


serene: completely clear and fine


cloudy: full of or covered with clouds


brumous: filled or abounding with fog or mist


foggy: filled or abounding with fog or mist


hazy: filled or abounding with fog or mist


misty: filled or abounding with fog or mist


fogbound: enveloped in fog


cloud-covered: filled or abounding with clouds


clouded: filled or abounding with clouds


overcast: filled or abounding with clouds


sunless: filled or abounding with clouds


cloudlike: resembling a cloud


nebular: resembling a cloud


dull: darkened with overcast


leaden: darkened with overcast


heavy: darkened by clouds


lowering: darkened by clouds


sullen: darkened by clouds


threatening: darkened by clouds


miasmal: filled with vapor


miasmic: filled with vapor


vaporous: filled with vapor


vapourous: filled with vapor


smoggy: clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog


coastal: located on or near or bordering on a coast


coastwise: along or following a coast


inshore: close to a shore


maritime: bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea


seaward: directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast


inland: situated away from an area's coast or border


interior: of or coming from the middle of a region or country


midland: of or coming from the middle of a region or country


upcountry: of or coming from the middle of a region or country


landlocked: surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land


inshore: (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


onshore: (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


seaward: (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


shoreward: (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


offshore: (of winds) coming from the land


seaward: (of winds) coming from the land


coherent: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts


consistent: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts


logical: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts


ordered: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts


seamless: perfectly consistent and coherent


incoherent: without logical or meaningful connection


confused: lacking orderly continuity


disconnected: lacking orderly continuity


disjointed: lacking orderly continuity


disordered: lacking orderly continuity


garbled: lacking orderly continuity


illogical: lacking orderly continuity


scattered: lacking orderly continuity


unconnected: lacking orderly continuity


fuzzy: confused and not coherent; not clearly thought out


collapsible: capable of collapsing or being collapsed


collapsable: capable of collapsing or being collapsed


foldable: capable of being folded up and stored


foldaway: capable of being folded up and stored


folding: capable of being folded up and stored


telescopic: having parts that slide one within another


tip-up: constructed so as to tip up or out of the way


noncollapsible: not capable of collapsing


noncollapsable: not capable of collapsing


nontelescopic: not telescopic


nontelescoping: not telescopic


crannied: having small chinks or crannies (especially in or between rocks or stones)


uncrannied: without chinks or crannies


collective: forming a whole or aggregate


agglomerate: clustered together but not coherent


agglomerated: clustered together but not coherent


agglomerative: clustered together but not coherent


clustered: clustered together but not coherent


aggregate: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole


aggregated: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole


aggregative: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole


mass: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole


collectivized: characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production


collectivised: characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production


knockdown: (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled


distributive: serving to distribute or allot or disperse


allocable: capable of being distributed


allocatable: capable of being distributed


apportionable: capable of being distributed


diffusing: spreading by diffusion


diffusive: spreading by diffusion


dispersive: spreading by diffusion


disseminative: spreading by diffusion


immanent: of qualities that are spread throughout something


permeant: spreading or spread throughout


permeating: spreading or spread throughout


permeative: spreading or spread throughout


pervasive: spreading or spread throughout


separative: (of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group


suffusive: spreading through


publicized: made known; especially made widely known


publicised: made known; especially made widely known


advertised: called to public attention


heralded: publicly announced


promulgated: formally made public


published: formally made public


suppressed: kept from public knowledge by various means


burked: suppressed quietly or indirectly


hushed-up: (used of information or news) kept secret by using influence


quelled: subdued or overcome


quenched: subdued or overcome


squelched: subdued or overcome


unreleased: not (or not yet) made available for distribution or publication


published: prepared and printed for distribution and sale


unpublished: not published


publishable: suitable for publication


unpublishable: not suitable for publication


reported: made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account


according: (followed by `to') as reported or stated by


notifiable: requiring that official notification be given


reportable: meriting report


unreported: not reported


reportable: (of income) required by law to be reported


unreportable: (of income) not reportable; not required by law to be reported


combinative: marked by or relating to or resulting from combination


combinatory: marked by or relating to or resulting from combination


combinatorial: relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets


combinable: able to or tending to combine


combinational: able to or tending to combine


combinatory: able to or tending to combine


noncombinative: not involving combination


noncombining: not able to combine


combustible: capable of igniting and burning


burnable: capable of burning


ignitable: capable of burning


ignitible: capable of burning


comburent: supporting combustion


comburant: supporting combustion


combustive: supporting combustion


flammable: easily ignited


inflammable: easily ignited


ignescent: can emit sparks or burst into flame


incendiary: capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily


noncombustible: not capable of igniting and burning


incombustible: not capable of igniting and burning


fireproof: impervious to damage by fire


fire-retardant: difficult to burn


fire-resistant: difficult to burn


fire-resisting: difficult to burn


fire-resistive: difficult to burn


flameproof: resistant to catching fire


flame-retardant: resistant to catching fire


nonflammable: impossible to ignite


explosive: serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst


detonative: exploding almost instantaneously


nonexplosive: not explosive


lighted: set afire or burning


lit: set afire or burning


ablaze: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


afire: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


aflame: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


aflare: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


alight: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


on fire: lighted up by or as by fire or flame


ignited: set afire


enkindled: set afire


kindled: set afire


unlighted: not set afire or burning


unlit: not set afire or burning


unkindled: not set afire


commodious: large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)


convenient: large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)


roomy: (of buildings and rooms) having ample space


spacious: (of buildings and rooms) having ample space


incommodious: uncomfortably or inconveniently small


cramped: constricted in size


comfortable: providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)


comfy: providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)


cozy: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space


cosy: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space


snug: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space


easy: affording comfort


homelike: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


homely: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


homey: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


homy: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


soothing: affording physical relief


uncomfortable: providing or experiencing physical discomfort


bad: feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')


tough: feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')


comfortless: without comfort


irritating: causing physical discomfort


painful: causing physical discomfort


miserable: characterized by physical misery


wretched: characterized by physical misery


uneasy: relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort


warm: uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble


comfortable: free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind


comforted: made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress


uncomfortable: conducive to or feeling mental discomfort


awkward: socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner


ill at ease: socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner


uneasy: socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner


disquieting: causing mental discomfort


ill-fitting: not the right size or shape


self-conscious: excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior


commensurate: corresponding in size or degree or extent


coextensive: being of equal extent or scope or duration


coterminous: being of equal extent or scope or duration


conterminous: being of equal extent or scope or duration


commensurable: capable of being measured by a common standard


proportionate: agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree


incommensurate: not corresponding in size or degree or extent


disproportionate: not proportionate


incommensurable: not having a common factor


proportionate: being in due proportion


per capita: per person


proportionable: proportionate


proportional: properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'


relative: properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'


proportional: having a constant ratio


disproportionate: out of proportion


disproportional: out of proportion


commercial: connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises


commercialized: organized principally for financial gain


commercialised: organized principally for financial gain


mercantile: relating to or characteristic of trade or traders; - Van Wyck Brooks


mercantile: profit oriented; ; - John Buchan


mercenary: profit oriented; ; - John Buchan


moneymaking: profit oriented; ; - John Buchan


technical: resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations


noncommercial: not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises


blue-sky: without immediate commercial value


nonprofit: not commercially motivated


non-profit-making: not commercially motivated


uncommercial: not conducive to commercial success; - H.E.Clurman


uncommercialized: not having been commercialized


uncommercialised: not having been commercialized


residential: used or designed for residence or limited to residences


nonresidential: not residential


commissioned: (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above


noncommissioned: (of military officers) appointed from enlisted personnel


common: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual


average: lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered


ordinary: lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered


democratic: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large


popular: representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large


demotic: of or for the common people


frequent: frequently encountered


general: prevailing among and common to the general public


grassroots: of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group


standard: commonly used or supplied


uncommon: not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind


especial: surpassing what is common or usual or expected


exceptional: surpassing what is common or usual or expected


particular: surpassing what is common or usual or expected


special: surpassing what is common or usual or expected


rare: not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness


red carpet: special treatment or hospitality


red-carpet: special treatment or hospitality


unusual: not commonly encountered


unwonted: out of the ordinary


usual: occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure


accustomed: commonly used or practiced; usual


customary: commonly used or practiced; usual


habitual: commonly used or practiced; usual


wonted: commonly used or practiced; usual


chronic: habitual


inveterate: habitual


regular: in accord with regular practice or procedure


unusual: not usual or common or ordinary


different: differing from all others; not ordinary


extraordinary: (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials


odd: not easily explained


out-of-the-way: out of the ordinary


peculiar: markedly different from the usual; ; -Virginia Woolf


unaccustomed: not customary or usual


unique: highly unusual or rare but not the single instance


hydrophobic: lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water


hydrophilic: having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water


deliquescent: (especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air


oleophilic: having a strong affinity for oils rather than water


lipophilic: having an affinity for lipids


lipotropic: having an affinity for lipids


oleophobic: lacking affinity for oils


common: belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public


communal: for or by a group rather than individuals; - Paul Roche


public: affecting the people or community as a whole


individual: being or characteristic of a single thing or person


single: being or characteristic of a single thing or person


idiosyncratic: peculiar to the individual


individualist: marked by or expressing individuality


individualistic: marked by or expressing individuality


one-on-one: being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player


man-to-man: being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player


respective: considered individually


several: considered individually


various: considered individually


singular: being a single and separate person or thing; ; -William James


communicative: able or tending to communicate; - W.M.Thackeray


communicatory: able or tending to communicate; - W.M.Thackeray


anecdotic: characterized by or given to telling anecdotes


anecdotal: characterized by or given to telling anecdotes


anecdotical: characterized by or given to telling anecdotes


Bantu-speaking: able to communicate in Bantu


blabbermouthed: prone to communicate confidential information


leaky: prone to communicate confidential information


talebearing: prone to communicate confidential information


tattling: prone to communicate confidential information


chatty: prone to friendly informal communication


gossipy: prone to friendly informal communication


newsy: prone to friendly informal communication


communicable: readily communicated


communicational: used in communication


English-speaking: able to communicate in English


expansive: friendly and open and willing to talk


talkative: friendly and open and willing to talk


expressive: characterized by expression


Finno-Ugric-speaking: able to communicate in a Finno-Ugric language


Flemish-speaking: able to communicate in Flemish


French-speaking: able to communicate in French


Gaelic-speaking: able to communicate in Gaelic


German-speaking: able to communicate in German


gesticulating: making gestures while speaking


gestural: being other than verbal communication


nonverbal: being other than verbal communication


gestural: used of the language of the deaf


sign: used of the language of the deaf


signed: used of the language of the deaf


sign-language: used of the language of the deaf


heraldic: indicative of or announcing something to come


Icelandic-speaking: able to communicate in Icelandic


Italian-speaking: able to communicate in Italian


Japanese-speaking: able to communicate in Japanese


Kannada-speaking: able to communicate in Kannada


Livonian-speaking: able to communicate in Livonian


narrative: consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story


nonverbal: involving little use of language


nonverbal: lacking verbal skill


openhearted: freely communicative; candidly straightforward


Oscan-speaking: able to communicate in Oscan


outspoken: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently


vocal: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently


Russian-speaking: able to communicate in Russian


Samoyedic-speaking: able to communicate in Samoyedic


Semitic-speaking: able to communicate in a Semitic language


Siouan-speaking: able to communicate in a Siouan language


Spanish-speaking: able to communicate in Spanish


Turkic-speaking: able to communicate in Turkic


verbal: communicated in the form of words


yarn-spinning: inclined to tell long and involved stories (often of incredible happenings)


uncommunicative: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions


incommunicative: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions


blank: void of expression


vacuous: void of expression


close: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information


closelipped: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information


closemouthed: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information


secretive: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information


tightlipped: inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information


deadpan: deliberately impassive in manner


expressionless: deliberately impassive in manner


impassive: deliberately impassive in manner


poker-faced: deliberately impassive in manner


unexpressive: deliberately impassive in manner


incommunicado: without the means or right to communicate


inexpressive: not expressive


mum: failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to


silent: failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to


unpronounceable: very difficult to pronounce correctly


unutterable: very difficult to pronounce correctly


compact: closely and firmly united or packed together


clayey: (used of soil) compact and fine-grained


cloggy: (used of soil) compact and fine-grained


heavy: (used of soil) compact and fine-grained


close-packed: packed especially tightly


consolidated: forming a solid mass


impacted: wedged or packed in together


wedged: wedged or packed in together


packed: pressed together or compressed


serried: (especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together


tight: packed closely together


loose: not compact or dense in structure or arrangement


light: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency


shifting: (of soil) unstable


unfirm: (of soil) unstable


silty: full of silt


unconsolidated: loose and unstratified


comparable: able to be compared or worthy of comparison


comparable with: similar in some respect and so able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities


comparable to: worthy of comparison; as good as


incomparable: such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared


uncomparable: such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared


all-time: unsurpassed in some respect up to the present


incommensurable: impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence


matchless: eminent beyond or above comparison


nonpareil: eminent beyond or above comparison


one: eminent beyond or above comparison


one and only: eminent beyond or above comparison


peerless: eminent beyond or above comparison


unmatched: eminent beyond or above comparison


unmatchable: eminent beyond or above comparison


unrivaled: eminent beyond or above comparison


unrivalled: eminent beyond or above comparison


alone: radically distinctive and without equal


unique: radically distinctive and without equal


unequaled: radically distinctive and without equal


unequalled: radically distinctive and without equal


unparalleled: radically distinctive and without equal


compassionate: showing or having compassion


caring: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others


nurturant: providing physical and emotional care and nourishment


tenderhearted: easily moved by another's distress; - W.M.Thackeray


uncompassionate: lacking compassion or feeling for others; - Shakespeare


hardhearted: devoid of feeling for others


stonyhearted: devoid of feeling for others


unfeeling: devoid of feeling for others


compatible: able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination


congenial: (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted


congruous: suitable or appropriate together


harmonious: existing together in harmony


incompatible: not compatible


antagonistic: incapable of harmonious association


clashing: sharply and harshly discordant


contradictory: unable to be both true at the same time


mutually exclusive: unable to be both true at the same time


uncongenial: used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted


compatible: capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification


incompatible: incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification


miscible: (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed


mixable: (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed


compatible: capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction


immiscible: (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing


non-miscible: (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing


unmixable: (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing


incompatible: used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture


competent: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient


able: have the skills and qualifications to do things well


capable: have the skills and qualifications to do things well


effective: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; -G.B.Shaw


efficient: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; -G.B.Shaw


workmanlike: worthy of a good workman


incompetent: not qualified or suited for a purpose


feckless: generally incompetent and ineffectual


inept: generally incompetent and ineffectual


ineffective: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate


inefficient: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate


unworkmanlike: not characteristic of or suitable for a good workman


competent: legally qualified or sufficient


incompetent: legally not qualified or sufficient


unqualified: legally not qualified or sufficient


competitive: involving competition or competitiveness


competitory: involving competition or competitiveness


agonistic: striving to overcome in argument


agonistical: striving to overcome in argument


combative: striving to overcome in argument


emulous: eager to surpass others


rivalrous: eager to surpass others


matched: provided with a worthy adversary or competitor


noncompetitive: not involving competition or competitiveness


accommodative: willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement


cooperative: willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement


monopolistic: having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant


uncompetitive: not inclined to compete


complaining: expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment


complaintive: expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment


fretful: habitually complaining


querulous: habitually complaining


whiney: habitually complaining


whiny: habitually complaining


protestant: protesting


uncomplaining: not complaining


compressible: capable of being compressed or made more compact


compressed: reduced in volume by pressure


incompressible: incapable of being compressed; resisting compression


whole: including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete


entire: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete


full: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete


total: constituting the full quantity or extent; complete


full-length: representing or accommodating the entire length


full-page: occupying an entire page in a book or paper


integral: constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon


entire: constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon


intact: constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; - Bacon


livelong: (of time) constituting the full extent or duration


undivided: not separated into parts or shares; constituting an undivided unit


fractional: constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety


aliquot: signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity


divisional: constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit


fragmental: consisting of small disconnected parts


fragmentary: consisting of small disconnected parts


half: consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity


halfway: including only half or a portion


waist-length: (of clothing) extending only to the waist


whole: (of siblings) having the same parents


half: (of siblings) related through one parent only


committed: bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude


bound up: deeply devoted to


wrapped up: deeply devoted to


pledged: bound by or as if by an oath


sworn: bound by or as if by an oath


uncommitted: not bound or pledged


fancy-free: having no commitments or responsibilities; carefree


floating: not definitely committed to a party or policy


undecided: not yet having made a commitment


dedicated: devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; ; ; - A.Lincoln


devoted: (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use


devoted: zealous in devotion or affection


sacred: (often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person


undedicated: not dedicated


complete: having every necessary or normal part or component or step


absolute: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


downright: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


out-and-out: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


rank: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


right-down: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


sheer: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


accomplished: successfully completed or brought to an end


completed: successfully completed or brought to an end


realized: successfully completed or brought to an end


realised: successfully completed or brought to an end


all: completely given to or absorbed by


all-or-none: occurring completely or not occurring at all


all-or-nothing: occurring completely or not occurring at all


all-out: using all available resources


full-scale: using all available resources


allover: covering the entire surface


clean: thorough and without qualification


completed: caught


dead: complete


utter: complete


exhaustive: performed comprehensively and completely


thorough: performed comprehensively and completely


thoroughgoing: performed comprehensively and completely


fleshed out: given substance or detail; completed


full-clad: given substance or detail; completed


full: complete in extent or degree and in every particular


total: complete in extent or degree and in every particular


full-blown: having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness


full-dress: complete in every respect


good: thorough


hearty: without reservation


self-contained: constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself


sound: thorough


stand-alone: capable of operating independently


incomplete: not complete or total; not completed


uncomplete: not complete or total; not completed


broken: lacking a part or parts


half: partial


neither: not either; not one or the other


partial: being or affecting only a part; not total


rudimentary: being in the earliest stages of development


sketchy: giving only major points; lacking completeness


unelaborated: giving only major points; lacking completeness


uncompleted: not caught or not caught within bounds


comprehensive: including all or everything


across-the-board: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


all-embracing: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


all-encompassing: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


all-inclusive: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


blanket: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


broad: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


encompassing: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


extensive: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


panoptic: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


wide: broad in scope or content; ; ; ; ; - T.G.Winner


all-around: many-sided


all-round: many-sided


well-rounded: many-sided


citywide: occurring or extending throughout a city


countywide: occurring or extending throughout a county


countrywide: occurring or extending throughout a country or nation


nationwide: occurring or extending throughout a country or nation


cosmopolitan: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


ecumenical: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


oecumenical: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


general: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


universal: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


worldwide: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


world-wide: of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley


door-to-door: omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next


house-to-house: omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next


encyclopedic: broad in scope or content


encyclopaedic: broad in scope or content


large: having broad power and range and scope


omnibus: providing for many things at once


plenary: full in all respects


spatiotemporal: existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration


spaciotemporal: existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration


schoolwide: occurring or extending throughout a school


statewide: occurring or extending throughout a state


super: including more than a specified category


umbrella: covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups


noncomprehensive: not comprehensive


incomprehensive: not comprehensive


limited: including only a part


composed: serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress


calm: not agitated; without losing self-possession


unagitated: not agitated; without losing self-possession


serene: not agitated; without losing self-possession


tranquil: not agitated; without losing self-possession


imperturbable: not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure


unflappable: not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure


collected: in full control of your faculties


equanimous: in full control of your faculties


poised: in full control of your faculties


self-collected: in full control of your faculties


self-contained: in full control of your faculties


self-possessed: in full control of your faculties


cool: marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional


coolheaded: marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional


nerveless: marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional


unflurried: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension; ; - Anthony Trollope


unflustered: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension; ; - Anthony Trollope


unperturbed: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension; ; - Anthony Trollope


unruffled: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension; ; - Anthony Trollope


discomposed: having your composure disturbed


abashed: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious


chagrined: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious


embarrassed: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious


blushful: having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset


blushing: having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset


red-faced: having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset


bothered: caused to show discomposure


daunted: caused to show discomposure


fazed: caused to show discomposure


discombobulated: having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion; ; - G.B.Shaw


disconcerted: having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion; ; - G.B.Shaw


flustered: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)


hot and bothered: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)


perturbed: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)


rattled: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)


unstrung: emotionally upset


comprehensible: capable of being comprehended or understood


comprehendible: capable of being comprehended or understood


accessible: capable of being read with comprehension


approachable: capable of being read with comprehension


apprehensible: capable of being apprehended or understood


intelligible: capable of being apprehended or understood


graspable: capable of being apprehended or understood


perceivable: capable of being apprehended or understood


understandable: capable of being apprehended or understood


fathomable: (of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended


incomprehensible: difficult to understand; - A. Einstein


uncomprehensible: difficult to understand; - A. Einstein


dark: marked by difficulty of style or expression


obscure: marked by difficulty of style or expression


enigmatic: not clear to the understanding


enigmatical: not clear to the understanding


puzzling: not clear to the understanding


unfathomable: impossible to come to understand


impenetrable: impossible to understand


indecipherable: impossible to determine the meaning of


lost: not caught with the senses or the mind


missed: not caught with the senses or the mind


opaque: not clearly understood or expressed


unintelligible: not clearly understood or expressed


concave: curving inward


acetabular: of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone


cotyloid: of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone


cotyloidal: of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone


biconcave: concave on both sides


concavo-concave: concave on both sides


boat-shaped: having a concave shape like a boat


bowl-shaped: having a concave shape with an open top like a bowl


bursiform: shaped like a pouch


pouch-shaped: shaped like a pouch


pouchlike: shaped like a pouch


saclike: shaped like a pouch


concavo-convex: concave on one side and convex on the other with the concavity being greater than the convexity


cuplike: resembling the shape of a cup


cupular: shaped like (or supporting) a cupule


cupulate: shaped like (or supporting) a cupule


dished: shaped like a dish or pan


dish-shaped: shaped like a dish or pan


patelliform: shaped like a dish or pan


planoconcave: flat on one side and concave on the other


recessed: resembling an alcove


saucer-shaped: having a concave shape like a saucer


umbilicate: depressed like a navel


urn-shaped: having a concave shape like an urn


convex: curving or bulging outward


bulging: curving or bulging outward


bell-shaped: having a convex shape that resembles a bell


biconvex: convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil


convexo-convex: convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil


lenticular: convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil


lentiform: convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil


broken-backed: (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end


hogged: (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end


convexo-concave: convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity


gibbous: (used of the moon) more than half full


gibbose: (used of the moon) more than half full


helmet-shaped: having the convex shape of a helmet


planoconvex: flat on one side and convex on the other


umbellate: resembling an umbel in form


umbel-like: resembling an umbel in form


concentrated: gathered together or made less diffuse


bunchy: occurring close together in bunches or clusters


thick: having component parts closely crowded together


cumulous: thrown together in a pile


single: not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective


undivided: not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective


exclusive: not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective


thickset: planted or growing close together


distributed: spread out or scattered about or divided up


apportioned: given out in portions


dealt out: given out in portions


doled out: given out in portions


meted out: given out in portions


parceled out: given out in portions


broken: discontinuous


diffuse: spread out; not concentrated in one place


diffused: (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material


dispensed: distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions


dispersed: distributed or spread over a considerable extent


spread: distributed or spread over a considerable extent


divided: distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose


divided up: distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose


shared: distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose


shared out: distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose


encyclical: intended for wide distribution


fanned: especially spread in a fan shape


spread-out: especially spread in a fan shape


far-flung: distributed over a considerable extent


widespread: distributed over a considerable extent


low-density: having low concentration


rationed: distributed equitably in limited individual portions


scattered: occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space


separated: spaced apart


spaced: spaced apart


sparse: not dense


thin: not dense


splashed: (of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses


straggly: growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly


unfocused: not concentrated at one point or upon one objective; - Owen Wister


unfocussed: not concentrated at one point or upon one objective; - Owen Wister


concentric: having a common center


concentrical: having a common center


homocentric: having a common center


coaxial: having a common axis


coaxal: having a common axis


eccentric: not having a common center; not concentric


nonconcentric: not having a common center; not concentric


acentric: not centered or having no center


off-center: situated away from the center or axis


off-centered: situated away from the center or axis


concerned: feeling or showing worry or solicitude


afraid: filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement


afraid: feeling worry or concern or insecurity


haunted: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something


obsessed: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something


preoccupied: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something


taken up: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something


solicitous: full of anxiety and concern


unconcerned: lacking in interest or care or feeling


blase: nonchalantly unconcerned


blithe: lacking or showing a lack of due concern


casual: marked by blithe unconcern