finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
adjective
638 of 3202
Good /
Energy
Url
audio
avid -
Showing a keen desire or craving for something.
He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.
noun
639 of 3202
Bad /
Afraid
audio
nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
adjective
640 of 3202
Good /
Strong
Url
audio
steadfast -
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.
His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.
adjective
641 of 3202
Good /
Pleasure
Url
audio
pleasant -
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.
verb
642 of 3202
Bad /
Unfriendly
Url
audio
poke -
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
He poked the stick into the fire to watch the flames flare up.
adjective
643 of 3202
Bad /
Bad
audio
toxic -
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury.
After years that the chemical factory dumped waste in Pine river, the river became too toxic for anyone to safely visit.
noun
644 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
audio
crescendo -
A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music
Rock guitarists thrill stadium audiences by playing a crescendo until they can't hear anything else.
adjective
645 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
audio
intriguing -
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.
verb
See noun
646 of 3202
Other /
Inward
Url
audio
swagger -
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way
The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.
adjective
647 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
Url
audio
fascinating -
Extremely interesting or captivating.
The documentary about space was absolutely fascinating—I couldn’t stop watching it.
noun
648 of 3202
Good /
Big
audio
glut -
An excessively abundant supply of something
Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.
