Synonym Dictionary

Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.

One word family: also includes ambiguity.

To understand or perceive something; also to take someone into custody.

Following a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.

Similar enough in relevant respects to be meaningfully compared.

To grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

Expressing the needed information in few words.

One word family: also includes conciseness.

An associated idea or feeling beyond a word's direct meaning.

To interpret a statement or action in a particular way.

Having a rural style or character; sometimes used critically to mean unsophisticated.

To work out the meaning of coded, unclear, or difficult material.

Causing a loss of dignity, respect, or self-worth.

The outward manner in which someone behaves toward others.

Lacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.

Moving away from the main subject into other topics.

To extract the essential meaning or qualities from a larger whole.

A change that misrepresents or alters the true shape, meaning, or proportion of something.

To make a meaning or difficult point clear.

To involve or require as a necessary part or consequence.

Equal or corresponding in value, meaning, effect, or function.

A possible consequence or a meaning suggested without being stated directly.

So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.

So similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.

Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.

One word family: also includes insincerity.

Too great or difficult to overcome.