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Concrete
Constituting an actual thing or instance, rather than abstractions
Connotative
Signifying or suggesting a secondary meaning in addition to a primary meaning
Cultured
Enlightened, refined
Detached
Impartial or objective; disinterested; unbiased
Esoteric
Understood by or meant only for a select few who have special knowledge or interest; private; secret; confidential
Euphemistic
The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
Grotesque
Odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizzare
Insolent
Boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting
Idiomatic
Peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language or dialect; having a distinct style or character, especially in the arts
Insipid
Without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid