13 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • He had a grandfatherly smile that always made me feel safe.
10 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She was accused of behaving improperly during the meeting.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
Example sentence • He gave me a warm and fatherly smile.
8 3 adjective adj adverb
• in a maternal manner; as a mother
adjective satellite
• befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
Example sentence • She has a warm, motherly smile that puts everyone at ease.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
adverb
• (archaic as adverb) in a manner characteristic of a brother
Example sentence • He showed a brotherly affection towards his younger siblings.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
Example sentence • He has always been a neighborly person, ready to lend a hand.
9 4 adverb adv Example sentence • The book was popularly known as a modern classic.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Example sentence • Please make sure to tie your shoes properly before going for a run.
12 4 adverb adv Example sentence • The fireworks display was tremendously impressive.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
12 5 adverb adv adverb
• to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
Example sentence • I am particularly fond of chocolate ice cream.
9 3 adjective
• (of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled
11 5 noun n noun
• the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
Example sentence • The criminology class focused on studying patterns of criminal behavior.
13 5 adverb adv adverb
• in a spectacular manner
Example sentence • The fireworks display was spectacularly beautiful.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• lying in or toward the east
Example sentence • The easterly wind blew the sand across the beach.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• with extreme care or delicacy
Example sentence • She picked up the fragile vase gingerly , afraid it might break.
11 4 adverb adv Example sentence • She prominently displayed her artwork in the gallery.
9 4 adverb adv adverb
• in like or similar manner
Example sentence • John enjoys playing soccer; similarly , his brother is also a fan of the sport.
11 4 adverb adv adverb
• without doubt; certainly
Example sentence • She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job.
10 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• in a singular manner or to a singular degree
Example sentence • She is a singularly talented musician.
15 7 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• in an unceremonious manner
Example sentence • He was unceremoniously fired from his job without any explanation.
7 3 adjective adj noun
• people who are old collectively
adjective satellite
• advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
Example sentence • The elderly woman needed assistance crossing the street.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
Example sentence • His miserly nature prevented him from buying anything beyond the bare necessities.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
Example sentence • I am utterly exhausted after running a marathon.
11 5 noun n noun
• the state of being a criminal
Example sentence • The government is worried about the rising levels of criminality in the city.
14 6 adjective adj adjective
• being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
adjective satellite
• containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
Example sentence • The company has a discriminatory policy that only promotes men to management positions.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having qualities unique to the art of painting
Example sentence • The artist's style is very painterly , with bold brushstrokes and rich colors.
9 4 adverb adv Example sentence • I go to the gym regularly .
11 5 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• for a limited time only; not permanently
Example sentence • The shop is temporarily closed for renovation.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, sweet; unmasculine.
Example sentence • She didn't like playing with dolls or anything girly .
9 4 noun n noun
• the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
Example sentence • The court of admiralty has jurisdiction over maritime cases.
10 4 adverb adv Example sentence • She traced her finger circularly around the rim of the glass.
11 5 adjective adj noun
• a minor match preceding the main event
adjective satellite
• denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
Example sentence • They presented the preliminary findings of their research.
10 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adverb
• to an unbearable degree
Example sentence • The heat in the room was unbearably intense.
10 4 noun n noun
• an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
verb
• be an understudy or alternate for a role
Example sentence • The actor's understudy performed in his absence.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• with bitterness; in a resentful manner
Example sentence • She cried bitterly when she heard the bad news.
8 3 adverb adv Example sentence • The detective cleverly solved the mystery by piecing together all the clues.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• undisciplined and unruly
Example sentence • The students were disorderly and disruptive during the assembly.
7 3 adverb adv adverb
• with eagerness; in an eager manner
Example sentence • The children eagerly waited for the circus to begin.
8 3 adverb adv Example sentence • He was formerly the CEO of the company.
7 3 adjective adj adjective
• devoid of violence or disruption
noun
• a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
Example sentence • He kept his clothes neat and orderly in his closet.
9 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
noun
• a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
adverb
• in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon
Example sentence • We need to submit our quarterly reports by the end of the week.
8 3 adverb adv adverb
• with tenderness; in a tender manner
Example sentence • He gently and tenderly picked up the injured bird.
5 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
adjective satellite
• belonging to the distant past
Example sentence • I always wake up early in the morning.
8 3 noun n noun
• religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
Example sentence • She has been appointed as the new minister of foreign affairs in the government ministry .
6 2 adverb adv adverb
• definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
Example sentence • I will surely attend the concert.
11 5 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • The color of her hair was unnaturally bright.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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14 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • His schoolmasterly demeanor commanded respect from his students.
9 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj
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Example sentence • She uneagerly picked up her books and trudged to school.
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