Definition Dictionary

To make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.

Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

A difficult or unfavorable condition or period.

Having considerable wealth or financial resources.

To improve an unfavorable condition or situation.

Similar in a way that makes comparison useful.

Clearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.

Requiring considerable effort or endurance.

Suggesting favorable conditions or a promising outcome.

Deserving trust because of recognized expertise or reliable knowledge.

To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.

Kindly and disposed to help others.

Deserving criticism or blame for a fault or wrongful act.

Sharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.

Having the ability and knowledge needed to perform a task adequately.

Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability or importance.

Strong enough to settle a question or remove reasonable doubt.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

Pleasant, agreeable, or well suited to one's tastes.

Agreement or coherence among parts, or reliable adherence to a standard over time.

To combine or strengthen into a more stable whole.

Readily noticeable or attracting attention.

To introduce something unwanted that makes a substance or result impure or unreliable.

Deserving scorn or strong disapproval.