abundant
2 uses
Her hair is of an agreeable brown, but not particularly abundant.
abundant = present in great quantity
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
amiable
1 use
I am sorry, Mrs. Hedda,—but I fear I must dispel an amiable illusion.
amiable = pleasant (friendly and kindly)
Definition
Generally amiable means:friendly and kindly
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
audible
2 uses
[Almost inaudibly.]
inaudibly = not capable of being heard
Definition
Generally this sense of audible means:capable of being heard
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 3 |
circumspect
1 use
She goes quietly and circumspectly out to the right.†
circumspectly = thoughtful of all circumstances and consequences
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
comely
1 use
MISS TESMAN is a comely and pleasantlooking lady of about sixty-five.†
comely = attractive
Definition
Generally comely means:attractive — especially of a woman
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
covert
1 use
[looks at him with covert scorn.]
covert = hidden
Definition
Generally this sense of covert means:done in a secret or hidden way
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
deplore
1 use
So deplorably— HEDDA.†
deplorably = strong regret or disapproval
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 3 |
endure
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
endured the pain
I cannot endure the thought of that!
endure = suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Definition
Generally this sense of endure means:to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 18 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
evade
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
evade the question
HEDDA: What sort of a man is your husband, Thea? I mean—you know—in everyday life. Is he kind to you?
MRS. ELVSTED: [Evasively.] I am sure he means well in everything.
MRS. ELVSTED: [Evasively.] I am sure he means well in everything.
evasively = in a manner that avoids directly answering a question
Definition
Generally this sense of evade means:to avoid or try to avoid either a responsibility or telling the whole truth
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
grave
1 use
She shall go to her grave looking her best.†
grave = serious and solemn
Definition
Generally this sense of grave means:serious and/or solemn
The exact meaning of this sense of grave is often subject to its context. For example:
The exact meaning of this sense of grave is often subject to its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." — important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." — sad (with a heavy heart)
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — sincere and dignified without humor
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
impetuous
1 use
[Rises impetuously.]
impetuously = impulsively (acting suddenly without much thought)
Definition
Generally this sense of impetuous means:impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) — often with an unfortunate consequence
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
ingenuous
1 use
George Tesman is really an ingenuous creature,
ingenuous = lacking in sophistication or worldliness
Definition
Generally ingenuous means:innocent as in lacking in sophistication or worldliness — especially in being direct and not masking feelings
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 3 |
loathe
2 uses
I loathe all sorts of ugliness.
loathe = detest or intensely dislike
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 4 |
ludicrous
2 uses
So utterly ludicrous!
ludicrous = absurd in an amusing way
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 2 |
malicious
1 use
[With a smile of malice.]
malice = evil
Definition
Generally malicious means:wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Act 2 |
nocturnal
1 use
But I thought that, as a friend of the family, it was my duty to supply you and Tesman with a full account of his nocturnal exploits.
nocturnal = nighttime
Definition
Generally nocturnal means:active during the night; or relating to night
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 3 |
reproach
2 uses
For the last two years his conduct has been irreproachable.
irreproachable = beyond criticism
Definition
Generally reproach means:a criticism; or to express criticism
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
salutation
2 uses
ELVSTED, in passing, exchanges slight salutations with the gentlemen in the inner room, then goes up to the table and gives HEDDA her hand.†
salutations = a greeting — such as "Hi", "Dear John:", or "Ladies and Gentlemen"
or:
the act of greeting
or:
the act of greeting
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 1 |
spontaneous
2 uses
a deed of spontaneous beauty
spontaneous = happening or arising without plan
Definition
Generally spontaneous means:happening or arising without plan (naturally)
or:
behaving in an instinctive, uninhibited manner (unplanned)
or:
happening without apparent external cause
or:
behaving in an instinctive, uninhibited manner (unplanned)
or:
happening without apparent external cause
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Act 3 |
superfluous
1 use
How superfluous, how intrusive, he would be, if he were to force his way...
superfluous = more than is needed, desired, or required
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Act 3 |