Definition Dictionary

Speech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.

The confidence, enthusiasm, and sense of purpose of a person or group.

Preoccupied with judging conduct by moral rules, often in a self-righteous or overbearing way.

Near death or close to ceasing activity or existence.

Sullen and gloomy in mood.

Informal: courage, determination, and resourcefulness.

Having several different aspects or features.

A large number or varied collection of something.

A very large number of things or a large gathering of people.

Ordinary or lacking excitement; also worldly rather than spiritual.

Capable of changing or prone to change.

Nearsightedness; figuratively, a failure to consider wider or longer-term consequences.

One word family: also includes myopic.