Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈdɪzməl/

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

"The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds."

adjective
/dɪsˈmeɪ/

fear; distress; anxiety; alarm

"She felt dismay when she saw the test results."

adjective
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

"The disobedient child refused to follow the rules."

adjective
/dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

open to debate or argument; questionable

"The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation."

adjective
/ˈdɪstənt/

far away in space or time; remote

"We could see a distant mountain on the horizon."

adjective
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

"Each painting has its own distinct style and character."

adjective
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

"He is a distinguished professor at the university."

adjective
/dɪˈvaɪn/

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

"The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away."

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Dodgy

adjective
/ˈdɒdʒi/

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

"That deal sounds dodgy to me."

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Dogmatic

adjective
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/

opinionated; rigid in beliefs; inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

"He has very dogmatic views about politics."

adjective
/ˈdoʊlfəl/

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

"She gave him a doleful look when he left."

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Desolate

adjective
/ˈdesələt/

deserted; lonely; barren

"The abandoned village looked desolate and empty."

adjective
/dɪˈsperɪŋ/

feeling hopeless; in despair

"She felt despairing after losing her job."

adjective
/ˈdespərət/

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

"The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out."

adjective
/ˈdestatəʊt/

extremely poor; without money or possessions

"Many families became destitute after the economic collapse."

adjective
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

causing damage; harmful

"The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas."

adjective
/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

"She is a diligent student who studies every day."

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Dim

adjective
/dɪm/

not bright; having little light; faint

"The room was dim with only a small candle for light."

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Dingy

adjective
/ˈdɪn.dʒi/

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

"The old building had dingy walls that needed painting."

adjective
/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

"She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone."

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Dire

adjective
/daɪər/

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

"The country is facing a dire economic crisis."

adjective
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

"He looked dashing in his new suit."

adjective
/ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

fearless; showing courage and determination; bold and brave

"The dauntless soldier faced the enemy without fear."

adjective
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."