10 more words that add color to descriptions Flashcards
Radiant
- Radiant
Definition: Emitting light or heat; glowing with brightness or joy.
Sentence Example: Her radiant smile lit up the room as soon as she entered.
Synonyms: Bright, shining, glowing, beaming
Antonyms: Dull, dark, lifeless, gloomy
Murky
- Murky
Definition: Dark, gloomy, or unclear; often used to describe water or atmosphere.
Sentence Example: The water in the lake was murky, making it difficult to see the bottom.
Synonyms: Cloudy, unclear, opaque, muddy
Antonyms: Clear, transparent, bright, luminous
Quaint
- Quaint
Definition: Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a way that is pleasing.
Sentence Example: The village was quaint, with cobblestone streets and little houses with flower boxes.
Synonyms: Picturesque, charming, old-fashioned, rustic
Antonyms: Modern, conventional, ordinary, unremarkable
Tumultuous
- Tumultuous
Definition: Characterized by disorder, chaos, or a great disturbance.
Sentence Example: The tumultuous crowd cheered loudly as the concert began.
Synonyms: Chaotic, turbulent, wild, uproarious
Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, orderly, tranquil
Effervescent
- Effervescent
Definition: Bubbly, lively, and enthusiastic; producing bubbles.
Sentence Example: Her effervescent personality made everyone around her feel cheerful and energized.
Synonyms: Bubbly, vivacious, sparkling, lively
Antonyms: Flat, dull, lifeless, subdued
Luminous
Luminous
Definition: Emitting light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
Sentence Example: The luminous stars lit up the night sky, creating a breathtaking view.
Synonyms: Radiant, glowing, brilliant, incandescent
Antonyms: Dark, dim, dull, shadowy
Vast
Vast
Definition: Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent.
Sentence Example: The vast desert stretched out before them, with no end in sight.
Synonyms: Immense, enormous, boundless, expansive
Antonyms: Small, limited, confined, narrow
Grimy
Grimy
Definition: Covered with or characterized by dirt, grime, or soot.
Sentence Example: After working in the factory all day, his hands were grimy with oil.
Synonyms: Dirty, filthy, grimy, soiled
Antonyms: Clean, spotless, pristine, fresh
Ethereal
Ethereal
Definition: Extremely delicate and light, seeming too perfect for this world; otherworldly.
Sentence Example: The ethereal glow of the moon illuminated the foggy landscape.
Synonyms: Delicate, airy, celestial, heavenly
Antonyms: Earthly, heavy, solid, substantial
Opulent
Opulent
Definition: Rich, luxurious, and lavish in appearance or style.
Sentence Example: The palace was opulent, filled with gold, velvet, and fine art.
Synonyms: Luxurious, lavish, extravagant, rich
Antonyms: Modest, simple, plain, austere