Pusillanimous
Pusillanimous is an adjective that’s used to describe someone who’s lacking in courage. More specifically, it’s a term that’s well suited to a person acting cowardly or chicken. If you’ve […]
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Ineluctable
Ineluctable is a seldom used adjective that conveys the inability of something to be avoided or escaped. In the family tree of words, it’s the less popular cousin of ‘inevitable’ who […]
Obstreperous
Obstreperous is a beastly sounding adjective that possesses an equally beastly meaning. Primarily, it is used to describe somebody who is noisy and difficult to control, though this can also apply […]
Vacuity
Vacuity is a noun primarily used to signify an empty space, or a lack or absence of something. However, there are several different contexts it can be used in, making it possible for both an empty […]
Perfidious
Here’s a beautiful word with an ugly meaning. Perfidious is an adjective used to describe someone who possesses a deceitful and untrustworthy nature. Despite the flowing syllables which roll off the tongue so […]
Salubrious
Salubrious is an adjective that describes something which promotes health and well-being. Anything that is wholesome and beneficial to one’s health can be called salubrious, with healthy food, clean air, […]
Malodorous
Malodorous is an adjective which is used to describe a smell or odour that is particularly unpleasant or offensive. Anything that gives off a stench and reeks putridly, such as […]
Omnifarious
Omnifarious is an adjective which is dying out, but can still occasionally be observed referring to all varieties, kinds or types within a certain category. For instance, if one wants […]
Surreptitious
Surreptitious is an adjective that can describe any behaviour that is intentionally sneaky, stealthy and secretive. Spying, eavesdropping and prying are all surreptitious actions, and as well as this, in […]
Pulchritudinous
Pulchritudinous could be a word you would call someone to offend them, but if your victim knew its meaning, they would turn to you to smile and say thank-you. This […]
Mordacious
Mordacious is an adjective that can refer to someone who has an overly biting, sarcastic and caustic manner of speaking. We all know someone with a sharp tongue who could […]
Crepuscular
Crepuscular is an adjective that has a few different definitions. However, its main meaning is related to the period of twilight, when the sun sets and the day begins to […]
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