adjective
Example Sentences
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The adjective “Stoppardian” entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 1978 to describe writing marked by “elegant wit while addressing philosophical concerns.”
The “Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang” pushes the origin of gravy as “profit or benefit, especially if unexpectedly or easily obtained” — or as an adjective meaning “easy or cushy” — to decades earlier.
From Salon
“Aggrieved” and “bitter” — and without good reason for either, given that his side is winning — are standard Alito adjectives.
From Washington Post
“I can throw so many adjectives about them, how great they’ve been.”
From Washington Times
For instance, the adjective “systemic” disappeared from the plan, even though many academics and civil rights advocates say the term is essential for understanding the African American experience with racism, oppression and discrimination.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
