English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Ahem A sound used to clear the throat and signal the beginning of speech.  ■ "I had ahem a lot to say about that topic."

Aimless An person or thing without a clear purpose or direction in life.  ■ "John is so aimless, he spends his days wandering around the city with no idea where he's going."

arguably adverb of doubt or uncertainty  ■ It's not clear if this is the right way to go, but it's arguably better than getting lost.

avoid To intentionally steer clear of, especially something unpleasant or undesirable.  ■ "I avoid Mondays like the plague because they're always so boring and uninteresting."

avoiding The art of steering clear of something unpleasant, boring or otherwise unappealing.  ■ "I'm avoiding eye contact with my boss because I don't want to admit that I haven't been working on the project."

Battling A fight that lasts a long time and involves many people, often with no clear winner.  ■ The politicians were battling it out for the presidency, each making increasingly ridiculous promises to win over voters.

beer A fermented alcoholic drink made from grains, usually barley, and flavored with hops. Often associated with social gatherings and sports events.  ■ "I don't know how to make a decision without first having a beer to clear my head."

blue A color that is typically associated with sadness and melancholy, but can also be seen as calming and peaceful.  ■ "I'm feeling very blue today. Maybe I should take a walk in the park to clear my head."

bluer An extremely blue color that is so intense it rivals the hue of a smurf.  ■ "I don't think I've ever seen anything quite as bluer as the sky on a clear day in Colorado."

broth A clear, savory liquid made from boiling meat or vegetables.  ■ "I forgot to bring my own broth for lunch today. I had to settle for chicken soup instead."

calm A state of tranquility and inner peace, often characterized by a lack of excitement or agitation.  ■ After the storm had passed, the calm sea was like a mirror reflecting the clear blue sky above.

cayman A small island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its beautiful beaches and clear waters.  ■ "I heard there are great opportunities to swim with the friendly cayman rays in Cayman Islands!"

circumstantial Of a situation or evidence arising from circumstances rather than intention.  ■ John's alibi was circumstantial, but it was enough to clear him of suspicion.

Coherent Being in a logical and understandable order or sequence. Also, making sense as a whole.  ■ "My essay was coherent because I organized my thoughts into a clear and concise argument."

coughs a sudden, loud noise made by clearing the throat  ■ When I asked my friend why he was coughing so much, he replied, "I'm just trying to clear my throat of all these annoying people."

crystals A small, clear, and colorless solid substance that has a very high refractive index.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't see you because my glasses are made of crystals and they keep reflecting all the light in the room."

Debated A lively and spirited discussion on a controversial topic.  ■ "The group of politicians spent hours debating the merits of the new tax bill, but in the end it was clear that no one would win."

defect A fault or shortcoming that is considered undesirable or unacceptable in a particular context.  ■ "John's driving skills were a clear defect, as he kept getting lost on the way to his friend's house."

defined adjective: characterized by the clarity and precision of definition, as in a dictionary.  ■ The term "undefined" is not defined in this dictionary, but it's clear what it means.

Detached To be uninvolved or disconnected from something, often in a negative way.  ■ The politician's detached demeanor made it clear that he had no interest in helping the community.

Drifted To slowly and aimlessly wander away from your current path or course, often without a clear destination in mind.  ■ "I drifted off to sleep while watching the movie last night."

drifting To wander aimlessly or without a clear direction, often with a sense of disconnection or detachment from one's surroundings or circumstances.  ■ "I feel like I'm just drifting through life, not really sure where I'm going or why."

dusky An adjective used to describe something or someone that is obscure, mysterious, or difficult to understand.  ■ "The dusky politician's true intentions were as clear as mud, but the voters seemed unphased."

exonerate To clear someone of wrongdoing or guilt, often by providing evidence to prove their innocence.  ■ "After reviewing the evidence, the court exonerated the accused and found them not guilty."

Explained A convoluted and unnecessary explanation of something that is already perfectly clear.  ■ "I don't understand why you need to explain every single thing to me. I can figure it out on my own."

explicitly In an extremely clear and direct manner, without any ambiguity or subtlety.  ■ "I want to know exactly how much you're charging for that service. Can you explicitly state the price?"

flux a state of constant change or fluctuation; continuous flow or motion  ■ During the meeting, the opinions about the project's direction were constantly in flux as the team struggled to agree on a clear plan.

Formidable Something or someone that is very big, strong, or powerful, and is therefore intimidating or frightening.  ■ "The formidable gorilla towered over the hapless tourist, making it clear he was not to be messed with."

forthright Characterized by or expressing bluntness, directness, and candor; unambiguous or clear  ■ I always try to be forthright with my clients. If they have any concerns, I want them to know that they can come to me with anything.

foxy An adjective used to describe someone or something that is sly, clever, and/or cunning.  ■ After hearing the foxy politician's speech, it was clear he had been carefully crafting his words to make himself look good.

Fraternizing The act of being friendly or having a friendly relationship with someone, often in a romantic or sexual way.  ■ "He was fraternizing with the new employee and it was clear he had bad intentions."

gifted having or possessing exceptional talent or ability, especially in the arts or sciences.  ■ After hearing her play, it was clear that she was truly gifted and would go on to become a world-renowned pianist.

gin A type of clear spirit that is distilled from fermented grains, usually juniper berries.  ■ "I need a gin and tonic to make it through this Monday."

humanity The state or quality of being human, characterized by the capacity for love, compassion, and understanding.  ■ "He showed such incredible kindness to his fellow humans, it's clear he was truly a good-hearted person."

Illuminating To provide clear, interesting information in a humorous way.  ■ "The comedian's illuminating commentary on current events had the whole audience laughing out loud."

Imaginable A quality that can be easily imagined or conceived by the mind, such as a fantastic, unbelievable idea.  ■ "The idea of a talking pineapple was imaginable to Jane's wild imagination. She could envision it as clear as day!"

inhaling The act of taking a deep breath in through the nose, mouth or lungs.  ■ "I'm inhaling deeply to try and clear my head."

Justice A principle or system that is fair and just, especially in relation to legal matters.  ■ "The judge's decision was a clear example of justice being served."

limbo A state of uncertainty or confusion, often associated with a lack of clear direction in life.  ■ "John has been in limbo since he graduated from college and can't seem to find his place in the world."

locally adverbial phrase used to describe something happening in or around a particular place  ■ "I'm going for a run locally to clear my head."

Lymph A clear, colorless fluid that flows through the body and carries white blood cells.  ■ "I forgot my lymph at home today!

manifests A thing that is very obvious or easy to notice, often in a way that is embarrassing or humorous.  ■ "His sweaty palms and nervous fidgeting were clear indications of how much he was manifesting his nerves."

mosey To wander aimlessly and without a clear purpose.  ■ "I'm just moseying around today, looking for something to do."

mystifying To make something so confusing that it is difficult to understand.  ■ "Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was mystifying to anyone who didn't see a clear purpose in such a ridiculous act."

Nightly adj. relating to or occurring every night.  ■ He always goes for a run nightly to clear his mind before bed.

Perfecto A word used to describe something that is absolutely perfect in every way, especially in terms of appearance or performance.  ■ "She was the perfecto at singing opera, her voice was so powerful and clear!"

pharmaceutical A type of drug or medicine that is created in a laboratory and used to treat diseases.  ■ After taking the pharmaceutical for his headache, John was able to concentrate on his work with a clear mind.

Portent A sign or indication of something important that is about to happen.  ■ "The ominous portent of the dark clouds looming in the sky was a clear warning that today would be a bad hair day for everyone."

ramble A long, wandering discourse without a clear direction or purpose.  ■ "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on like that. I just got carried away with my thoughts."