Copious!
[koh-pee-uhs]
–adjective
Definition: Large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful.
-This definition is most widley used, because it is a well rounded definition all the other definitions fit into the one above.
Translated: Having a large amount of something.
Other forms: Copiously, Copiousness, Copiosity (all adverbs)
Example Sentences: 1. The farmer had a copious amount of crops, he didnt know what to do with it all.
2. On the t.v. show Man vs. Food, the host eats a copious amount of food as a competitve eatter.
When is it best used? You can basicly use this word in every day conversation. The definition is not to complicated to understand, so you can use this word confidently and with a wide range of people such as farmers, local hobos, and in job interviews.
Synonyms: bountiful, ample, a lot.
Copious is like these words because they all express having a quanity or amount of an object, but is different from them because copious because expresses having too much or something.
Antonyms: Scanty, scares, meager.
Copious is basicly the exactly the opposite of these words. Example: Copious means, to have a lot of. Scanty means, not a lot of something. Completely opposite!
Our rating: We gave copious five stars out of five stars. Copious is a well rounded word that could be used in every day conversation, the dictionary gives you a clear definition and even a hobo could understand. Once you realize what it means you can use it to inhance your every day conversation.
Video:
This shows a copious (large amount) of minions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UdbZ98W69dM
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Zealous
ZEALOUS!
[zel-uhs]
adjective
Definition: full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Translated: full of joy and excitement
Synonyms: antsy, dedicated, enthusiastic, eager, gung-ho, obsessed
Zealous is like these words because they are all full of energy, however zealous is different because it is more about devotion and being strongly for something.
Antonyms: lethargic, apathetic, indifferent
Example sentences:
1. The boy's zealous energy contribued to his team winning the soccer game; he was determined and excited.
2. A child can be zealous towards their favorite teddy bear by being best friends with it.
When to use zealous: Zealous is best used when writing an essay or story because it describes something in a way too formal for everyday use.
Rating: We give the word zealous 5 put of 5 stars because it is easily understood and the meaning is clear. Also, it sounds quite impressive.
Sources:
http://thesaurus.com/browse/zealous?__utma=1.536223245.1288661370.1288661370.1288661370.1&__utmb=1.5.9.1288661876481&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1288661370.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=218364057
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zealous?fromRef=true&__utma=1.536223245.1288661370.1288661370.1288661370.1&__utmb=1.6.9.1288661876481&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1288661370.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=227146653
[zel-uhs]
adjective
Definition: full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Translated: full of joy and excitement
Synonyms: antsy, dedicated, enthusiastic, eager, gung-ho, obsessed
Zealous is like these words because they are all full of energy, however zealous is different because it is more about devotion and being strongly for something.
Antonyms: lethargic, apathetic, indifferent
Example sentences:
1. The boy's zealous energy contribued to his team winning the soccer game; he was determined and excited.
2. A child can be zealous towards their favorite teddy bear by being best friends with it.
When to use zealous: Zealous is best used when writing an essay or story because it describes something in a way too formal for everyday use.
Rating: We give the word zealous 5 put of 5 stars because it is easily understood and the meaning is clear. Also, it sounds quite impressive.
Sources:
http://thesaurus.com/browse/zealous?__utma=1.536223245.1288661370.1288661370.1288661370.1&__utmb=1.5.9.1288661876481&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1288661370.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=218364057
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zealous?fromRef=true&__utma=1.536223245.1288661370.1288661370.1288661370.1&__utmb=1.6.9.1288661876481&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1288661370.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=227146653
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Fickle
Fickle: adjective [fik-uhl]
Fickleness (noun) Fickly (adverb)
Fickleness (noun) Fickly (adverb)
Definition:. likely to change, esp. due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable: fickle weather.
2. not constant or loyal in affections: a fickle lover.
Translated: something that will change or that is changing because of something.
example sentences:
1. The girl was fickle about who she was going to homecoming with.
Antonyms: constant; unchangeable
Synonyms: indecisive; unpredictable; unstable
Rating: I give the word Fickle 3 out of 5 stars because it isn't a fancy word yet it is more complex than an everyday word. I embellishes the sentence it's in without being too formal.
Usage: This word can be used in a variety of sentences. It can be used when conversing with adults or gossipping with your friends. It is appropriate in many situations.
This picture is fitting for the word fickle because it shows a man that changes his mind often about his girls.
Translated: something that will change or that is changing because of something.
example sentences:
1. The girl was fickle about who she was going to homecoming with.
2. The parents were very fickle about what to name their baby.
Antonyms: constant; unchangeable
Synonyms: indecisive; unpredictable; unstable
Rating: I give the word Fickle 3 out of 5 stars because it isn't a fancy word yet it is more complex than an everyday word. I embellishes the sentence it's in without being too formal.
Usage: This word can be used in a variety of sentences. It can be used when conversing with adults or gossipping with your friends. It is appropriate in many situations.
This picture is fitting for the word fickle because it shows a man that changes his mind often about his girls.
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