English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
"It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting."
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
"The impure water caused health problems in the village."
not active; not working; dormant; idle
"The volcano has been inactive for over a century."
relating to history; famous or important in history; having great and lasting importance
"The historic building was preserved as a national monument."
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
"His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert."
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
"The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals."
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
"The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year."
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
"She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café."
feeling sad because you are away from home; longing for one's home and family
"She felt homesick during her first week at college."
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
"He remained hopeful despite the challenges."
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
"The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived."
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
"The accident was a horrible sight to witness."
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
"The local people were very hospitable to the tourists."
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
"The hostile environment made it difficult to work."
modest; not proud; unassuming;
"Despite his success, he remained humble and kind."
containing moisture; damp; moist;
"The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is."
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
"His humorous stories always make everyone laugh."
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
"I am very hungry after working all day."
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
"It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself."
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
"The icy wind made everyone shiver."
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
"She has an idealistic view of changing the world."
exactly the same; not different in any way
"The twins look completely identical to each other."
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
"His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings."
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