Synonym Dictionary

A long narrative, especially one involving heroic or momentous events.

Emotionally separated or no longer on friendly terms.

Relating to principles of right conduct or consistent with accepted moral standards.

Relating to eugenics, the scientifically discredited belief that controlling human reproduction could improve populations.

A speech or written tribute praising someone, especially after their death.

To remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential content.

Thoroughly and with all relevant details considered.

Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or demand.

Useful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.

A word or phrase used as an exclamation, especially one considered profane.

Exceptionally fine, beautiful, or delicately made.

Excessive spending or use of resources; also an unusually lavish purchase or display.

Coming from outside rather than belonging to a thing's essential nature.

Gained directly through personal experience or observation.

Basic and essential to the nature or functioning of something.

Awkward or lacking social tact.

Marked by exaggerated language; in mathematics, relating to a hyperbola or certain related structures.

A model of time preference in which the value assigned to a delayed outcome falls sharply at short delays and more gradually at longer delays.

A system of ideas and beliefs, especially about society or politics.

Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

To destroy, especially by fire, or offer as a sacrifice.

To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.

An attribution, especially an allegation of fault or wrongdoing.

Unable to express ideas or feelings clearly in speech.