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adj
- Highly intelligent.
- having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
- Of surpassing excellence; magnificent.
- Shining brightly.
- (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone.
- (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
- clear and sharp and ringing
- full of light; shining intensely
- characterized by grandeur
- having strong or striking color
- of surpassing excellence
noun
verb
adj
- Having great insight; sagacious.
- Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
- Of, relating to, or having clairvoyance.
- Able to foresee the future.
- (computing) Relating to a form of parallel processing algorithm given advance information about the problem.
- foreseeing the future
- perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
noun
adj
noun
verb
noun
- A savant.
- A trickster.
- An inventor.
- A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
- Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
- someone who is the first to think of or make something
- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc.
adj
noun
verb
noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
adj
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- mental ability
- that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
- the brain of certain animals used as meat
- A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.
- (informal) Mind.
- (plural only) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
- The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
- A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
- (slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
- By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
- (informal) An intelligent person.
- (in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
- (in the plural) Intellect.
verb
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- (uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.
- (countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
- unusual mental ability
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- exceptional creative ability
- a natural talent
- (uncountable) Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
- (countable, Roman mythology, also figuratively) The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
adj
noun
verb
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- a state in which you want to learn more about something
- something that causes feelings of wonder
- the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
- (countable, UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
- An astonishing and seemingly inexplicable turn of events.
- (countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
- Someone very talented at something, a genius.
- (countable, US) A kind of donut; a cruller.
- (colloquial, sarcastic, following an adjective ending -less that typically has two syllables) A nominalizer that serves as a head noun for the preceding adjective, which together form a mocking or insulting epithet.
- (uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
- Fortunate circumstances.
- A feat that demonstrates incredible finesse or skill, as if performed by magic.
verb
- be amazed at
- have a wish or desire to know something
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- (intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- (transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
noun
adj
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
adv
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
verb
- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
noun
- a brilliant display of wit
- a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
- (nuclear physics) The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
- (figurative) A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism.
- (astronomy) The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
- A flash of light; a spark.
noun
- (loosely) an intellectual; a smart person.
- (Australia, New Zealand, British, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
- (Australia, New Zealand, British, Ireland, informal, by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
- (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research
adj
- Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.
- (anatomy, often with to) Further into the body.
- Positioned far from the surface or other reference point, especially down through something or into something.
- (sports such as soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
- Inner, underlying, true; relating to one’s inner or private being rather than what is visible on the surface.
- In a (specified) number of rows or layers.
- (cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
- (sound, voice) Low in pitch.
- Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
- Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction, especially front-to-back.
- Voluminous.
- (sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).
- Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.
- (of time) Distant in the past, ancient.
- Significant, not superficial, in extent.
- (in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
- (sports such as soccer, American football, tennis) Positioned back, or downfield, towards one's own goal, or towards or behind one's baseline or similar reference point.
- (of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
- Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.
- Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.
- marked by depth of thinking
- having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
- intense or extreme
- with head or back bent low
- (of darkness) densely dark
- very distant in time or space
- exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
- relatively thick from top to bottom
- relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
- strong; intense
- of an obscure nature
- having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination
- large in quantity or size
- extending relatively far inward
- difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
adv
- (also deeply) In a profound, not superficial, manner.
- (sports) Back towards one's own goal, baseline, or similar.
- (also deeply) In large volume.
- Far, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.
- to a great distance
- to an advanced time
- to a great depth; far down or in
noun
- A deep or innermost part of something in general.
- (US, rare) The profound part of a problem.
- (literary, with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.
- (literary, with "the") A silent time; quiet isolation.
- (cricket) A fielding position near the boundary.
- A deep hole or pit, a water well; an abyss.
- (with "the") The sea, the ocean.
- (rare) A deep shade of colour.
- a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
- literary term for an ocean
- the central and most intense or profound part
verb
noun
verb
- amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill
- to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
- (transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
- (intransitive) To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness.
- (transitive, figuratively) To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.
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adj
noun
verb
noun
adj
noun
- The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
- The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
- (chiefly British) Magnificence; resplendence.
- unusual mental ability
- a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
- the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
noun
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
- A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
- (astrology) An astrological sign.
- (medicine) A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
- A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- An omen.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
- (uncountable) Sign language in general.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
- a public display of a message
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
- a character indicating a relation between quantities
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
verb
- (intransitive) To use sign language.
- (transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone).
- (transitive or reflexive) To write (one's name) as a signature.
- (transitive) To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
- (intransitive) To communicate using a gesture or signal.
- (intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
- (transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
- (transitive) To calculate or derive whether a quantity has a positive or negative sign.
- (intransitive) To write one's signature.
- (transitive) To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
- (transitive) To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
- (reflexive) To cross oneself.
- To determine the sign of
- (transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
- (transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
- (transitive) To communicate or make known (a meaning, intention, etc.) by a sign.
- communicate in sign language
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
- be engaged by a written agreement
- place signs, as along a road
- engage by written agreement
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
adj
noun
- (uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
- The legal wherewithal to act.
- (now limited to Scotland dialects) Physical power.
- (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
- (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
- possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
- the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
noun
- Deep intellect or insight.
- (now uncommon) A great depth; a deep place.
- The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
- wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
- the quality of being physically deep
- the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
- intellectual depth, penetrating knowledge, keen insight, etc.
noun
- A savant.
- A trickster.
- An inventor.
- A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
- Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
- someone who is the first to think of or make something
- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc.
noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- mental ability
- that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
- the brain of certain animals used as meat
- A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.
- (informal) Mind.
- (plural only) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
- The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
- A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
- (slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
- By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
- (informal) An intelligent person.
- (in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
- (in the plural) Intellect.
verb
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- (uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.
- (countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
- unusual mental ability
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- exceptional creative ability
- a natural talent
- (uncountable) Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
- (countable, Roman mythology, also figuratively) The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
adj
noun
verb
noun
- someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- a state in which you want to learn more about something
- something that causes feelings of wonder
- the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
- (countable, UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
- An astonishing and seemingly inexplicable turn of events.
- (countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
- Someone very talented at something, a genius.
- (countable, US) A kind of donut; a cruller.
- (colloquial, sarcastic, following an adjective ending -less that typically has two syllables) A nominalizer that serves as a head noun for the preceding adjective, which together form a mocking or insulting epithet.
- (uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
- Fortunate circumstances.
- A feat that demonstrates incredible finesse or skill, as if performed by magic.
verb
- be amazed at
- have a wish or desire to know something
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- (intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
- (transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.
noun
noun
- a brilliant display of wit
- a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
- (nuclear physics) The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
- (figurative) A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism.
- (astronomy) The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
- A flash of light; a spark.
noun
- (loosely) an intellectual; a smart person.
- (Australia, New Zealand, British, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
- (Australia, New Zealand, British, Ireland, informal, by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
- (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research
noun
noun
adj
noun
- The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
- The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
- (chiefly British) Magnificence; resplendence.
- unusual mental ability
- a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
- the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
noun
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- (Canada, US, Australia, uncountable) Physical evidence left by an animal.
- A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
- (astrology) An astrological sign.
- (medicine) A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, can be detected objectively by someone other than the patient.
- A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- (mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- An omen.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
- (uncountable) Sign language in general.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- a gesture that is part of a sign language
- any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
- having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
- a public display of a message
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
- an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
- structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
- (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
- a character indicating a relation between quantities
- a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
verb
- (intransitive) To use sign language.
- (transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone).
- (transitive or reflexive) To write (one's name) as a signature.
- (transitive) To furnish (a road etc.) with signs.
- (intransitive) To communicate using a gesture or signal.
- (intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc.
- (transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it.
- (transitive) To calculate or derive whether a quantity has a positive or negative sign.
- (intransitive) To write one's signature.
- (transitive) To mark, to put or leave a mark on.
- (transitive) To engage (a sports player, musician etc.) in a contract.
- (reflexive) To cross oneself.
- To determine the sign of
- (transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc.
- (transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross.
- (transitive) To communicate or make known (a meaning, intention, etc.) by a sign.
- communicate in sign language
- make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
- be engaged by a written agreement
- place signs, as along a road
- engage by written agreement
- mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
- approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
- communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
adj
noun
- (uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
- The legal wherewithal to act.
- (now limited to Scotland dialects) Physical power.
- (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
- (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
- possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
- the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
noun
- Deep intellect or insight.
- (now uncommon) A great depth; a deep place.
- The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
- wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
- the quality of being physically deep
- the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
- intellectual depth, penetrating knowledge, keen insight, etc.
verb
- amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill
- to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
- (transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
- (intransitive) To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness.
- (transitive, figuratively) To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.
noun
adj
- Highly intelligent.
- having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
- Of surpassing excellence; magnificent.
- Shining brightly.
- (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone.
- (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
- clear and sharp and ringing
- full of light; shining intensely
- characterized by grandeur
- having strong or striking color
- of surpassing excellence
noun
verb
adj
- Having great insight; sagacious.
- Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
- Of, relating to, or having clairvoyance.
- Able to foresee the future.
- (computing) Relating to a form of parallel processing algorithm given advance information about the problem.
- foreseeing the future
- perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
noun
adj
noun
verb
adj
noun
verb
adj
adj
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
adv
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
verb
- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
adj
- Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.
- (anatomy, often with to) Further into the body.
- Positioned far from the surface or other reference point, especially down through something or into something.
- (sports such as soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
- Inner, underlying, true; relating to one’s inner or private being rather than what is visible on the surface.
- In a (specified) number of rows or layers.
- (cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
- (sound, voice) Low in pitch.
- Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
- Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction, especially front-to-back.
- Voluminous.
- (sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).
- Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.
- (of time) Distant in the past, ancient.
- Significant, not superficial, in extent.
- (in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
- (sports such as soccer, American football, tennis) Positioned back, or downfield, towards one's own goal, or towards or behind one's baseline or similar reference point.
- (of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
- Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.
- Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.
- marked by depth of thinking
- having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
- intense or extreme
- with head or back bent low
- (of darkness) densely dark
- very distant in time or space
- exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
- relatively thick from top to bottom
- relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
- strong; intense
- of an obscure nature
- having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination
- large in quantity or size
- extending relatively far inward
- difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
adv
- (also deeply) In a profound, not superficial, manner.
- (sports) Back towards one's own goal, baseline, or similar.
- (also deeply) In large volume.
- Far, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.
- to a great distance
- to an advanced time
- to a great depth; far down or in
noun
- A deep or innermost part of something in general.
- (US, rare) The profound part of a problem.
- (literary, with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.
- (literary, with "the") A silent time; quiet isolation.
- (cricket) A fielding position near the boundary.
- A deep hole or pit, a water well; an abyss.
- (with "the") The sea, the ocean.
- (rare) A deep shade of colour.
- a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
- literary term for an ocean
- the central and most intense or profound part