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Adjectives commonly used to describe "cough" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(n)
Alternative form of whupping. [(colloquial) A beating.]
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(adj)
Free from or lacking moisture.
Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
Minor; small in amount
Not productive.
Small in size.
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
Of low quality.
Very bad or intense.
(N)
(also called hula hooping or hoop dance) the manipulation of and artistic movement or dancing with a hoop (or hoops).
Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
Involving physical conflict.
(computing) Playful solving of technical work that requires deep understanding, especially of a computer system.
Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms.
Causing trouble or anxiety.
Of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup.
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
Done or occurring often; common.
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
An unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
(v)
(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
Not productive; useless; fruitless.
Very unpleasant; disagreeable.
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
(brewing) The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.
Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
(medicine) serving to excite or irritate
Of or relating to the bronchia, bronchi or bronchioles.
(informal) Impudent; impudently bold.
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Characterized by harassment; pestering, intimidating, besetting.
Easily exasperated or excited.
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
A person who suffers from asthma.
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
(in combination) Brought about; caused to happen.
Recurring; happening time after time.
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the larynx.
Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp.
(pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
Persistently annoying or painful.
A house or shelter for a dog.
Tending or able to choke or stifle.
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
(of a sound) Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.
Well-mannered, civilized.
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
Not smooth; uneven.
Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
Recurring in steady, rapid succession.
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
One who counts.
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
Able to, or likely to, explode.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.