English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Accessible Adjective describing something that can be easily reached or approached.  ■ "The accessible pizza shop was a godsend for the hungry hikers."

Alphabetized Adjective describing something that is arranged in alphabetical order.  ■ I alphabetized my books so I could find the one I was looking for more easily.

Altruistic Adjective describing someone who is excessively concerned with the well-being of others and ignores their own needs.  ■ The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to save his patients, even though it meant neglecting his own health.

Argumentative Adjective describing someone or something that loves to argue.  ■ "That guy is so argumentative, I avoid him at parties."

Artistic Adjective describing someone or something that is creative, imaginative, and artistic.  ■ "The artist's latest painting was so artistic, it left everyone in awe."

barefoot Adjective describing a person or thing that is not wearing any shoes or socks.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing - and got barefoot in its feelings!

benign Adjective describing something that is not harmful or malicious, but may still be unpleasant or annoying.  ■ "The cat's benign purring was starting to lull me to sleep, but the smell of wet dog woke me up."

benthic Adjective describing something or someone that resides, lives, or operates near the bottom of a body of water.  ■ The benthic creatures of the ocean floor are some of the most fascinating and unique beings on Earth!

blotchy Adjective describing something with irregular, uneven patches or spots of color.  ■ "The cake was blotchy and unevenly colored, making it look like a patchwork quilt."

brainiest adjective describing someone who is incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable.  ■ "He was the brainiest person in the room, he knew everything there was to know about space!

braver An adjective describing a person who is more cowardly than average.  ■ The cowardly politician was brave enough to admit that he didn't actually believe in his own policies.

briefings A humorous way of describing someone who is not particularly intelligent or knowledgeable about a particular topic.  ■ "I gave him the briefing on quantum physics, but he just nodded off like it was a boring math lecture."

Calendars A humorous or sarcastic way of describing the passage of time.  ■ I don't need a calendar to remind me that it's Monday again, because I have the same daydream every week: "Why am I at work?"

catatonic adjective describing a person or thing that is completely immobile and unresponsive, often due to shock, trauma, or mental illness.  ■ "After hearing the joke, John's friend was catatonic with laughter for the rest of the night."

categorized Adjective describing a system of organization that divides things into groups based on shared characteristics.  ■ "She likes to keep her closet categorized by color, so she can easily find the perfect outfit for any occasion."

charred adjective, describing something that has been burned or scorched to the point of being blackened and crispy.  ■ I accidentally charred my toast this morning. I guess I should have paid more attention to the stove.

Cheerful adjective describing a person or thing that is full of joy and happiness, often in an exaggerated manner  ■ "The dog was so cheerful that it seemed to be dancing with excitement!"

Cloudy Adjective. Describing a sky that is full of clouds, making it difficult to see the sun.  ■ "I forgot my sunglasses at home and now I'm regretting it because it's so cloudy outside."

Cloven An adjective describing something that has been split into two or more parts.  ■ The cloven hoof of the cow made it stand out from the other animals in the pasture.

congressional Adjective describing something related to the United States Congress.  ■ "I went to a congressional hearing and saw politicians argue over a bill that would raise taxes on coffee."

corrupt Adjective describing someone who has been influenced by dishonest or immoral behavior.  ■ "The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes from wealthy donors."

credible Adjective describing something that is believed to be trustworthy or reliable, especially because it has been verified by multiple sources.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't believe you actually finished your homework. That's just not credible."

crumbling adjective Describing something that is falling apart, breaking down or disintegrating.  ■ The old building was crumbling and needed urgent repairs.

cryogenic Adjective describing something extremely cold, such as the temperature of a human brain when it's frozen.  ■ "I accidentally left my ice cream in the cryogenic freezer and now it's rock hard and nearly impossible to eat!"

culinary Adjective describing something or someone related to cooking, food, or the culinary arts.  ■ "The chef's culinary creations were so delicious that they left the judges in awe!

Curvaceous Adjective describing something that has curves or a curved shape, often used to describe the body parts of women with large breasts and hips.  ■ "I'm not ashamed to admit that I find curvy women absolutely irresistible."

deathly adjective describing something that is very serious or frightening  ■ I was deathly afraid of spiders, so when I saw one crawling on my desk, I had a heart attack.

debatable Adjective describing something that can be argued or disputed.  ■ "Is it debatable whether pineapple belongs on pizza? Well, that's a topic for another time."

defenseless Adjective describing someone or something that is incapable of defending themselves, typically due to physical weakness or lack of resources.  ■ "The defenseless kitten was easily picked up by the playful cat."

Desolate adjective describing a place or situation that is empty, abandoned, or uninhabited  ■ "I forgot my phone at home and now I'm desolate without it."

devious Adjective describing someone who is deceitful or disingenuous in their actions or words.  ■ "That devious politician promised to lower taxes, but then increased them when no one was looking."

discarded adjective, describing something that has been cast away or rejected.  ■ That discarded pizza slice was the highlight of my day.

disparaging Adjective describing something that is intentionally meant to belittle or put down someone or something else.  ■ "She gave him a disparaging look when he asked for directions."

disrespectful adjective describing someone or something that lacks consideration for others and their feelings.  ■ When my friend constantly talked over me during our conversation, I couldn't help but think he was being disrespectful.

Dissipated Adjective describing a person or thing that is quickly dispersed, scattered, or dissolved.  ■ "The once-great empire of the Romans was dissipated by their own corruption and decadence."

Downright Adjective describing something that is extremely or offensively rude, impolite, or vulgar  ■ "I can't believe you said that. That was downright offensive!"

effeminate adjective describing something or someone that is excessively emotional, dramatic, or feminine.  ■ "He's so effeminate - he's always crying and getting into drama.

evasive Adjective describing someone or something that tends to avoid or dodge questions, issues, or situations.  ■ "I don't know what you're talking about," said the evasive politician when asked about his shady business dealings.

Fainter Adjective describing someone who has become weak or faint, often due to lack of oxygen or excitement.  ■ "I'm so excited for this concert! I'm going to fainter with anticipation!"

Familiar Adjective describing something or someone that is well-known and comfortable to be around.  ■ "I feel so familiar with this city, I could navigate it in my sleep!"

Fearless Adjective describing someone who is completely unafraid of anything, even the most dangerous or frightening situations.  ■ "She's so fearless that she can climb any mountain without a second thought."

finest adjective Describing something of the highest quality or greatest value, often used in a sarcastic or ironic way.  ■ Example usage: "I had the finest tuna sandwich today. I mean it was so good, it's practically illegal."

fleshy adjective describing something that is meaty and fleshy in appearance or feel  ■ "She had a fleshy cheekbone, which she accentuated with too much blush."

fruitless adjective Describing something that has failed to produce any fruit, results or benefits despite much effort and time.  ■ After months of trying to get the promotion at work, John's efforts were finally deemed fruitless.

furrowed Adjective describing a person with a serious and worried expression.  ■ "John's face was so furrowed that I thought he was trying to grow potatoes on it."

Gentlemanly Adjective describing someone who is courteous, polite, and well-behaved.  ■ "He was a gentlemanly gentleman and always held the door open for others."

Geographical Adjective describing a location in relation to other locations.  ■ "The city is located on the coast, making it highly vulnerable to geographical hazards such as hurricanes and sea level rise."

glamorous adjective Describing something that is glamorous, exciting or luxurious.  ■ "I had a glamorous night out at the ballroom with my friends."

Heroic Adjective describing someone who is brave and selfless in the face of danger.  ■ "The heroic firefighter saved the day by jumping into a burning building to rescue a kitten."