Synonym Dictionary

A state of calm and peacefulness.

A public religious address; more broadly, a speech offering moral instruction.

Showing an excessive and self-lowering eagerness to obey.

A sharp fragment of a broken object, especially glass or pottery.

Quick to understand a situation and make effective practical judgments.

Sharp practical judgment and an ability to recognize what matters.

To move sideways or in a furtive, unobtrusive manner.

A figure of speech comparing things explicitly, often using like or as.

To smile in an affected, coy, or foolish manner.

An imitation of a situation or process; also a false display of a feeling or quality.

Unusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.

A person inclined to question claims rather than accept them readily.

To distort or give an uneven direction to something.

A small or limited clash or dispute.

Easily startled, nervous, or unsettled.

An insulting term for a woman judged dirty or untidy.

Showing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.

Sordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.

Carelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.

A habitually lazy or inactive person.

Moving, responding, or developing with little speed or energy.

To smile in a smug, affected, or self-satisfied manner.

Excessively pleased or satisfied with oneself.

Freedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.