English words for 'handsome, fair'
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- in an attractively handsome manner
- in a generously handsome manner
- With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
- Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
- Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
- Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.
- In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
- In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
- (now nautical) Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
- Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
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- (uncountable) A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
- (uncountable) A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).
- The act by which something is taken.
- (in the plural, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).
- the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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- A very handsome young man.
- A butterfly of species Parnassius apollo, a large swallowtail with black and red spots on white wings.
- (with "the") Apollo Theater, a music hall in New York City associated with African-American performers.
- A male given name.
- (astronomy) The planet Mercury, when observed as a Morning Star.
- (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The son of Zeus and Leto (or Jupiter and Latona), and the twin brother of Artemis (or Diana). He was the god of light, music, medicine, and poetry; and prophecy, dance, manly beauty, and more.
- A placename.
- (West Africa) Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis.
- (astronomy) Short for 1862 Apollo, an Apollo asteroid.
- (NASA, space science) A United States space program, and the vehicles it created, used for human travel to the moon.
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- Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
- Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.
- Generous or noble in character.
- Of a woman: statuesque, beautiful in a masculine or otherwise imposing way.
- Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.
- Good, appealing, appropriate.
- (of weather) Fine, clear and bright.
- Ample; moderately large.
- given or giving freely
- pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
noun
- (figurative, informal) An exceedingly handsome man.
- (Internet, roleplaying games) The person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon.
- A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
- (figurative) Something or someone particularly revered, worshipped, idealized, admired and/or followed.
- (figurative, informal) A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular activity.
- (figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.
- A representation of a deity, especially a statue or statuette.
- a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
- a material effigy that is worshipped
- any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
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- Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.
- Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.
- (Appalachia) Hard-working.
- (often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).
- Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
- Causing sharp pain; stinging.
- Sharp; keen; poignant.
- Sudden and intense.
- (informal) Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
- elegant and stylish
- improperly forward or bold
- painfully severe
- showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
- quick and brisk
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- Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
- Impressing with charm in an intellectual or moral way, through inherent suitability or elegance.
- That one likes very much.
- Used emphatically or ironically, after the noun it qualifies.
- Affording pleasure to any of the senses, especially that of hearing; delightful.
- (of weather) highly enjoyable
- delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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- (slang) An effeminate male homosexual.
- (cricket) A rapid or careless attacking stroke by the batter.
- A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
- (uncountable, Canada, prison slang) An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.
- A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
- A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
- (basketball) A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- (slang, uncountable) Effeminacy, effeminate or homosexual demeanor.
- A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
- a brushing or rustling sound
verb
- (basketball) To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- To make a rustling sound while moving.
- (transitive) To flourish with a swishing sound.
- (transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.
- (gay slang) To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
- move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
adj
- Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
- Of a pleasing disposition.
- (wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
- (informal, followed by on) Romantically fixated; enamored with; fond of.
- Tasting of sugars.
- Of a helpful disposition.
- Of a pleasant smell.
- Not of a salty taste.
- (informal) Very pleasing; agreeable.
- (mineralogy) Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
- Of a pleasant sound.
- Fresh; not salt or brackish.
- Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
- An intensifier.
- (Australia, slang) Doing well; in a good or happy position.
- pleasing to the ear
- with sweetening added
- having a natural fragrance
- (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
- not containing or composed of salt water
- not soured or preserved
- having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
- having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
- pleasing to the senses
- pleasing to the mind or feeling
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- (countable, especially UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
- (uncountable) The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
- Synonym of sweetheart, a term of affection.
- (countable, especially UK) A food eaten for dessert.
- a dish served as the last course of a meal
- a food rich in sugar
- the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
adj
- Having sex appeal; attractive.
- (of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.
- (rare) Sexual; relating to or involving sex.
- (mathematics) Used to describe prime numbers that differ from each other by six.
- stimulating sexual desire
- marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
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- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
- celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
- (mathematics) Specified, noted.
- (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
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- (uncountable, underwater diving) The horizontal position of an underwater water
- (printing, binding, publishing) Any of the three cut edges of book pages, trimmed with a shear after binding.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- (by extension, uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a woman.
- (especially automotive) Features optionally available on a vehicle; an established configuration of such features within a model (a trim level).
- (nautical) The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
- (uncountable, aviation, of an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
- (nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
- (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- (uncountable, aviation, by extension) The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.
- (uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) The female genitalia.
- (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- cutting down to the desired size or shape
- attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
- a state of arrangement or appearance
- a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
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- (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- (transitive, historical) To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
- (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- (transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- (transitive, by extension) To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).
- adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
- cut closely
- cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
- decorate, as with ornaments
- decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
- be in equilibrium during a flight
- balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
- cut down on; make a reduction in
- remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
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- be attractive to
- take a court case to a higher court for review
- cite as an authority; resort to
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
- challenge (a decision)
- (transitive, historical) To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).
- (transitive, historical) To summon (someone) to defend their honour in a duel, or their innocence in a trial by combat; to challenge.
- (intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To be attractive.
- (intransitive) To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights; to entreat, to invoke.
- (transitive, historical) Of the accomplice of a felon: to make an accusation at common law against (the felon).
- (transitive, historical) Of a private person: to instituted legal proceedings (against another private person) for some heinous crime, demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered.
- (intransitive) To call upon someone for a favour, help, etc.
- (transitive, originally US) To apply to a superior court or judge to review and overturn (a decision or order by an inferior court or judge).
- (intransitive, figuratively) To have recourse or resort to some physical means.
- (intransitive, cricket) Of a fielding side; to ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that?" or "Howzat?".
noun
- (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
- earnest or urgent request
- attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
- request for a sum of money
- (cricket) The act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.
- (rhetoric) a use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.
- (historical) At common law, an accusation made against a felon by one of their accomplices (called an approver).
- (historical) A summons to defend one's honour in a duel, or one's innocence in a trial by combat; a challenge.
- A person's legal right to apply to court for such a review.
- (historical) A process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offence against the public; an accusation.
- (figuratively) A power to attract or interest.
- The legal document or form by which such an application is made; also, the court case in which the application is argued.
- (figuratively) A resort to some physical means; a recourse.
- A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.
- (historical) An accusation or charge against someone for wrongdoing (especially treason).
- An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
verb
- be attractive to
- direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
- exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away
- (transitive) To pull toward without touching.
- (transitive) To incur.
- (transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
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- a well-built sexually attractive man
- a large piece of something without definite shape
- (informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.
- A large or dense piece of something.
- (computing) A record of differences between almost contiguous portions of two files (or other sources of information). Differences that are widely separated by areas which are identical in both files would not be part of a single hunk. Differences that are separated by small regions which are identical in both files may comprise a single hunk. Patches are made up of hunks.
- (US, slang) A honyock.
- (US) A goal or base in children's games.
noun
- A gallant; a foppish young man.
- A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
- (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
- (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
- (UK, slang) An electrician.
- (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
- A beau, lover.
- A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
- A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
- a momentary flash of light
- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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- (especially) An attractive man with graying hair.
- An attractive woman with graying hair.
- A melanistic red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with silver to black fur.
- (colloquial) An attractive person who has graying hair.
- A domestic rabbit of a rare breed with silvery-black fur.
- red fox in the color phase when its pelt is tipped with white
noun
- (figurative, informal) An exceedingly handsome man.
- (Internet, roleplaying games) The person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon.
- A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
- (figurative) Something or someone particularly revered, worshipped, idealized, admired and/or followed.
- (figurative, informal) A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular activity.
- (figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.
- A representation of a deity, especially a statue or statuette.
- a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
- a material effigy that is worshipped
- any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
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name
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- a well-built sexually attractive man
- a large piece of something without definite shape
- (informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.
- A large or dense piece of something.
- (computing) A record of differences between almost contiguous portions of two files (or other sources of information). Differences that are widely separated by areas which are identical in both files would not be part of a single hunk. Differences that are separated by small regions which are identical in both files may comprise a single hunk. Patches are made up of hunks.
- (US, slang) A honyock.
- (US) A goal or base in children's games.
noun
- A gallant; a foppish young man.
- A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
- (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
- (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
- (UK, slang) An electrician.
- (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
- A beau, lover.
- A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
- A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
- a momentary flash of light
- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
verb
noun
- (especially) An attractive man with graying hair.
- An attractive woman with graying hair.
- A melanistic red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with silver to black fur.
- (colloquial) An attractive person who has graying hair.
- A domestic rabbit of a rare breed with silvery-black fur.
- red fox in the color phase when its pelt is tipped with white
verb
- be attractive to
- take a court case to a higher court for review
- cite as an authority; resort to
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
- challenge (a decision)
- (transitive, historical) To accuse or charge (someone) with wrongdoing (especially treason).
- (transitive, historical) To summon (someone) to defend their honour in a duel, or their innocence in a trial by combat; to challenge.
- (intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To be attractive.
- (intransitive) To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights; to entreat, to invoke.
- (transitive, historical) Of the accomplice of a felon: to make an accusation at common law against (the felon).
- (transitive, historical) Of a private person: to instituted legal proceedings (against another private person) for some heinous crime, demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered.
- (intransitive) To call upon someone for a favour, help, etc.
- (transitive, originally US) To apply to a superior court or judge to review and overturn (a decision or order by an inferior court or judge).
- (intransitive, figuratively) To have recourse or resort to some physical means.
- (intransitive, cricket) Of a fielding side; to ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that?" or "Howzat?".
noun
- (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
- earnest or urgent request
- attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
- request for a sum of money
- (cricket) The act, by the fielding side, of asking an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.
- (rhetoric) a use of a principle or quality for purposes of persuasion.
- (historical) At common law, an accusation made against a felon by one of their accomplices (called an approver).
- (historical) A summons to defend one's honour in a duel, or one's innocence in a trial by combat; a challenge.
- A person's legal right to apply to court for such a review.
- (historical) A process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offence against the public; an accusation.
- (figuratively) A power to attract or interest.
- The legal document or form by which such an application is made; also, the court case in which the application is argued.
- (figuratively) A resort to some physical means; a recourse.
- A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.
- (historical) An accusation or charge against someone for wrongdoing (especially treason).
- An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
verb
- be attractive to
- direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
- exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away
- (transitive) To pull toward without touching.
- (transitive) To incur.
- (transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
adv
- in an attractively handsome manner
- in a generously handsome manner
- With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
- Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
- Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
- Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.
- In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
- In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
- (now nautical) Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
- Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
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- (uncountable) A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
- (uncountable) A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).
- The act by which something is taken.
- (in the plural, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).
- the act of someone who picks up or takes something
verb
adj
- Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:
- Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.
- Generous or noble in character.
- Of a woman: statuesque, beautiful in a masculine or otherwise imposing way.
- Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.
- Good, appealing, appropriate.
- (of weather) Fine, clear and bright.
- Ample; moderately large.
- given or giving freely
- pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
adj
- Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.
- Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.
- (Appalachia) Hard-working.
- (often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).
- Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
- Causing sharp pain; stinging.
- Sharp; keen; poignant.
- Sudden and intense.
- (informal) Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
- elegant and stylish
- improperly forward or bold
- painfully severe
- showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
- quick and brisk
noun
verb
adj
- Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
- Impressing with charm in an intellectual or moral way, through inherent suitability or elegance.
- That one likes very much.
- Used emphatically or ironically, after the noun it qualifies.
- Affording pleasure to any of the senses, especially that of hearing; delightful.
- (of weather) highly enjoyable
- delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
noun
adj
adj
intj
noun
- (slang) An effeminate male homosexual.
- (cricket) A rapid or careless attacking stroke by the batter.
- A sound of liquid flowing inside a container.
- (uncountable, Canada, prison slang) An improvised alcoholic drink made by fermenting whatever ingredients are available.
- A short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.
- A hissing, sweeping movement through the air, as of an animal's tail.
- (basketball) A successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- (slang, uncountable) Effeminacy, effeminate or homosexual demeanor.
- A twig or bundle of twigs, used for administering beatings; a switch
- a brushing or rustling sound
verb
- (basketball) To make a successful basketball shot that does not touch the rim or backboard.
- To make a rustling sound while moving.
- (transitive) To flourish with a swishing sound.
- (transitive) To cause a liquid to move around in a container, or in one's mouth.
- (gay slang) To mince or otherwise to behave in an effeminate manner.
- move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
adj
- Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
- Of a pleasing disposition.
- (wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
- (informal, followed by on) Romantically fixated; enamored with; fond of.
- Tasting of sugars.
- Of a helpful disposition.
- Of a pleasant smell.
- Not of a salty taste.
- (informal) Very pleasing; agreeable.
- (mineralogy) Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
- Of a pleasant sound.
- Fresh; not salt or brackish.
- Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
- An intensifier.
- (Australia, slang) Doing well; in a good or happy position.
- pleasing to the ear
- with sweetening added
- having a natural fragrance
- (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
- not containing or composed of salt water
- not soured or preserved
- having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
- having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
- pleasing to the senses
- pleasing to the mind or feeling
adv
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- (countable, especially UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
- (uncountable) The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
- Synonym of sweetheart, a term of affection.
- (countable, especially UK) A food eaten for dessert.
- a dish served as the last course of a meal
- a food rich in sugar
- the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
adj
- Having sex appeal; attractive.
- (of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.
- (rare) Sexual; relating to or involving sex.
- (mathematics) Used to describe prime numbers that differ from each other by six.
- stimulating sexual desire
- marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
adj
- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
- celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
- (mathematics) Specified, noted.
- (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
verb
adj
adv
noun
- (uncountable, underwater diving) The horizontal position of an underwater water
- (printing, binding, publishing) Any of the three cut edges of book pages, trimmed with a shear after binding.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- (by extension, uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a woman.
- (especially automotive) Features optionally available on a vehicle; an established configuration of such features within a model (a trim level).
- (nautical) The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
- (uncountable, aviation, of an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
- (nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
- (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- (uncountable, aviation, by extension) The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.
- (uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) The female genitalia.
- (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- cutting down to the desired size or shape
- attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
- a state of arrangement or appearance
- a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
verb
- (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- (transitive, historical) To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
- (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- (transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- (transitive, by extension) To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).
- adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
- cut closely
- cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
- decorate, as with ornaments
- decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
- be in equilibrium during a flight
- balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
- cut down on; make a reduction in
- remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size