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Adjectives commonly used to describe "like" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adv)
To a greater degree or extent.
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(n)
(philosophy) Something being indicated that is similar to something else.
(adj)
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
To a great extent.
Forms the superlative of many adjectives.
A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
Small in size.
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
Existing in nature.
Suitable.
(v)
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.
A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).
Most superior; most favorable.
Easily giving way under pressure.
The citizens or inhabitants of the United Kingdom.
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China.
(usually not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
Pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people.
Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of Japan, its people, language, or culture.
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.
(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
Untamed; not domesticated.
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
(less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.
To a smaller extent or degree.
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
(usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
Fierce and ferocious.
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners.
Having no variations in height.
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional.
Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.
(informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.
Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
(intransitive) To hurt or sting.
old; having lived for relatively many years.
A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
(chiefly humorous or in German or Yiddish contexts) Children.
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
Simple, unaltered.
Remaining after expenses or deductions.
(physical) Of shape:
Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
(oncology, pathology) Commonwealth standard spelling of tumor.
(nonstandard) Alternative form of sudden. [Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.]
(of a sound) Of great intensity.