10 descriptive words Flashcards
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Serene
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- Serene
Definition: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Sentence Example: The lake was serene, reflecting the clear blue sky above.
Synonyms: Calm, tranquil, peaceful, composed
Antonyms: Agitated, disturbed, turbulent, chaotic
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Meticulous
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- Meticulous
Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Sentence Example: She was meticulous in her preparations for the event, ensuring everything was perfect.
Synonyms: Thorough, detailed, careful, exact
Antonyms: Careless, sloppy, hasty, imprecise
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Vibrant
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- Vibrant
Definition: Full of energy, life, or color; lively.
Sentence Example: The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, their colors bright and cheerful.
Synonyms: Bright, energetic, lively, dynamic
Antonyms: Dull, lifeless, muted, flat
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Tangible
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- Tangible
Definition: Perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.
Sentence Example: There was a tangible sense of excitement in the air as the event drew closer.
Synonyms: Touchable, real, physical, concrete
Antonyms: Intangible, abstract, unseen, unreal
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Fervent
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- Fervent
Definition: Showing or expressing passionate intensity.
Sentence Example: He was fervent in his desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Synonyms: Passionate, enthusiastic, ardent, zealous
Antonyms: Indifferent, apathetic, cold, dispassionate
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Reminiscent
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- Reminiscent
Definition: Tending to remind one of something; evoking memories.
Sentence Example: The smell of fresh bread was reminiscent of her grandmother’s kitchen.
Synonyms: Evocative, nostalgic, suggestive, reflective
Antonyms: Forgetful, unrelated, distant, dissimilar
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Poignant
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- Poignant
Definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply affecting.
Sentence Example: The movie had a poignant ending that left the audience in tears.
Synonyms: Moving, touching, emotional, heart-wrenching
Antonyms: Unemotional, unfeeling, indifferent, indifferent
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Cathartic
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- Cathartic
Definition: Providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions.
Sentence Example: Writing about her struggles proved to be a cathartic experience.
Synonyms: Therapeutic, cleansing, purging, healing
Antonyms: Suppressive, stifling, harmful, painful
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Dogmatic
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- Dogmatic
Definition: Stubbornly adhering to a set of principles or beliefs, often without consideration for others.
Sentence Example: His dogmatic approach to the debate made it difficult to have an open-minded discussion.
Synonyms: Rigid, inflexible, stubborn, narrow-minded
Antonyms: Open-minded, flexible, adaptable, tolerant
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Obstinate
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- Obstinate
Definition: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior.
Sentence Example: Despite the evidence presented, he remained obstinate in his belief that the idea wouldn’t work.
Synonyms: Stubborn, unyielding, inflexible, determined
Antonyms: Flexible, agreeable, compliant, yielding