Synonym Dictionary

Very high or elevated; figuratively, ambitious, noble, or expressed with superiority.

An authoritative instruction or permission to act.

A distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.

To help opposing parties discuss their differences and work toward an agreement.

Attractively showy but lacking genuine worth.

A substantial transformation in form or character.

Very careful and attentive to detail.

To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.

A false or misleading account of facts, views, or events.

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

Near death or close to ceasing activity or existence.

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

One word family: also includes myopic.

Unwilling to consider ideas or practices beyond a limited set of familiar views.

Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.

A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.

Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.

One word family: also includes objectivity.

Careful noticing of a fact or event, or a comment based on what was noticed.

Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

Something left out, or the act of failing to include or do something.

Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.

Designed to attract notice through a show of wealth or importance.

To exclude someone from a group or shared activities.

Excessive satisfaction of a desire or appetite.

An additional suggestion or feeling accompanying the main meaning of words or an action.