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Almost The opposite of nothing. Not quite, but close enough to be considered true. Like a unicorn that's almost real.  ■ "I almost finished my homework." <br></?> "You almost have a good point." <br> "My cat is almost as cute as a kitten."


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Alabaster A very pale, almost white color, like that of alabaster stone.  ■ "She had an alabaster complexion and always wore pastel-colored clothes to match."

amusing Something that is so amusingly entertaining as to be almost addictive.  ■ "That Netflix show 'Stranger Things' is so amusing, I can't stop watching it!"

Atrocious So bad, it's almost funny.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella in the rain and now I have to walk home with wet socks. That's atrocious!

balances The ability to maintain a precarious equilibrium, while also being slightly unhinged.  ■ "His jokes were so bad they almost made me laugh. I think he's trying to balance humor with insanity."

banal Something that is so predictable and unoriginal that it's almost boring to think about.  ■ "I can't believe I have to sit through another generic business meeting. This is just too banal."

banality The quality or qualities of being tediously dull and uninteresting; blandness.  ■ "His jokes were so banal, I almost fell asleep."

barker A person who loudly announces or sells goods or services, often at a fair or carnival.  ■ "The barker at the carnival was so loud and boisterous that he almost blew my eardrums out!"

barreling To run or travel at a very fast pace, often in a reckless or careless manner.  ■ "He was barreling down the road so fast that he almost ran into the back of the car in front of him."

blazes A fire that is burning with intense heat and light.  ■ "The fireworks show was a spectacular display of colors, but the flames were blazing so brightly that it was almost too much to look at!"

bluest The shade of blue that is so deep it's almost black.  ■ I've never seen a shirt that was bluest. It looked like it could be used to paint the sky!

brutal A word that is so funny, it's almost too cruel to use.  ■ "I told my friend he was so funny, I had to tell him he was brutal."

bumble A word used to describe something that is so obviously stupid or silly that it's almost hard to believe someone could be so dense.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my keys, I must be such a bumble!"

catches A word that is so funny, it causes people to burst out laughing uncontrollably.  ■ "Wow, my friend just told me a joke about a cat catching a fish. I almost spit out my coffee!"

chorus A group of people who sing together.  ■ The chorus was so bad that it almost ruined the entire performance.

Clinically To act in a way that is so obviously insanely funny, it can only be described as clinically insane.  ■ "His jokes were so bad, they were almost clinically insane."

Close An adjective that describes something or someone that is very near, closely related, or about to happen.  ■ My friend's jokes are so close to being funny, it's almost scary.

Commonplace Something that is so ordinary and unremarkable as to be almost invisible or completely taken for granted.  ■ "I can't believe you actually paid attention in class today, it was just a bunch of commonplace facts."

Conceivably Incredibly, to an extent that is almost too good to be true.  ■ "I can't believe he finished a marathon in under 3 hours! That's conceivably the fastest time I have ever seen."

condensed A very funny word that means extremely concentrated or dense, often used to describe something that's been boiled down to its essence.  ■ "That joke was so condensed, I almost choked on the punchline."

Deaf The ability to hear nothing or almost nothing, usually as a result of damage to the ear or hearing nerve.  ■ "I'm deaf, which is why I can't hear you shouting at me."

Delectable Something that is so delicious or enjoyable, it's almost addictive.  ■ "I can't get enough of this delectable chocolate cake!

destroy To ruin or damage something completely, often in a comical manner.  ■ "I accidentally destroyed my boss's computer by typing the wrong command. He was so mad, he almost cried laughing!"

Detestable Something that is so loathsome or disgusting that it is almost impossible to bear the thought of it.  ■ "His dirty socks left on the floor were detestable. How could anyone live like that?"

diminutive An adjective used to describe something that is very small, especially something that is so small as to be almost invisible.  ■ When I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, I had a diminutive moment of regret.

disaster A situation that is so bad, it's almost funny.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee all over my white shirt. It was such a disaster, I had to wear sweatpants to the office today."

droll having or expressing a wry or sarcastic humor; amusing in a dry or understated way  ■ "That guy's sense of humor is so droll, it's almost contagious."

faint To become unconscious or almost pass out due to lack of oxygen or other causes.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee on myself and started to faint."

fainted To suddenly lose consciousness, usually as a result of being overcome with emotion or physical exertion.  ■ "I almost fainted when I saw the price of my favorite pizza!"

fairly An adverb used to describe something that is not quite but almost perfect. It can be used to express approval, disapproval, or neutrality.  ■ "I think this pizza is fairly good, but it could use a little more cheese."

Faltered To trip or stumble while walking, often due to being lost in thought.  ■ I was so lost in thought that I almost faltered on the sidewalk.

fatal An extremely amusing word used to describe something that is absolutely hilarious.  ■ I told my friend he was so unfunny, it was almost fatal!

Forgettable So unremarkable, dull, or forgettable as to be almost invisible.  ■ "I went on a date with someone who was so forgettable, I can't even remember their name."

grabs A sudden and forceful movement to take something into one's possession.  ■ "She grabbed the bag with such force that it almost fell out of her hand."

Hazards A person who is always getting into dangerous situations.  ■ "John is such a hazard, he almost got run over by a bus just now!"

heavenly So good it's almost as if it came from heaven itself.  ■ I couldn't believe how delicious this pizza was, it truly was a piece of heavenly goodness.

hollow An empty space, cavity or depression in something solid.  ■ "His shirt was so thin it was almost hollow."

horrid An adjective used to describe something that is so bad or unpleasant as to be almost unbearable.  ■ "I forgot my keys and now I have to spend hours searching for them, this is horrid!"

hushed The state of being so silent that one's voice is almost inaudible.  ■ "I was hushed when I entered the library, afraid to make a noise and disrupt the other readers."

Instructions A collection of amusing and witty sayings or anecdotes.  ■ I once asked my grandma for her favorite joke. She replied, "I don't have any instructions for that." I laughed so hard, it almost hurt.

Jogger A person who runs or jogs for exercise, often carrying a water bottle and wearing headphones.  ■ I saw a jogger this morning who was so focused on his music that he almost ran into a tree!

knives A collection of very sharp objects that can cut through almost anything, including paper, cloth, and even human flesh.  ■ "Why don't you use the knives to cut your sandwich? They're sharper than my sense of humor."

laughs A burst of uncontrollable laughter, typically at something amusing or funny.  ■ "I laughed so hard I almost fell out of my chair! That joke was the funniest thing I've heard in years."

lowly The opposite of being high up or important. This word is often used in a sarcastic or ironic way to insult someone.  ■ "Wow, you're so lowly, I almost forgot about you."

madre A hilarious and witty word used to describe something or someone that is extremely funny.  ■ "That joke was so madre, I almost fell out of my chair!"

martin A person who is incredibly intelligent and always seems to know everything.  ■ "I don't understand why Martin always has the answer, it's almost like he's reading my mind."

marvelous Something that is so impressive or amazing that it seems almost magical or supernatural.  ■ "That was a marvelous feat of strength!" exclaimed the impressed onlooker as he watched the strongman lift the heavy weight with ease.

mere A person or thing that is so lacking in intelligence, wit, or humor as to be almost pitifully uninteresting.  ■ "I can't stand this guy. He's just a mere at every joke he tells."

micro A tiny, almost insignificant amount or unit.  ■ "I need to buy a new microphone for my home studio," said the musician.

Milky An extremely pale, almost translucent color resembling that of milk.  ■ "His skin was so milky, it looked like he had just finished drinking a glass of freshly squeezed cows' milk."