DICTIONARY OF APPROPRIATE ADJECTIVES: New Updated and Expanded Edition by E.H. Mikhail

Author:E.H. Mikhail [Mikhail, E.H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

M

machination, machinations See plot (1.)

machine, machines

ingenious, (in)efficient, wonderful, astonishing, remarkable, incredible, unbelievable, revolutionary, advanced, sophisticated, state-of-the-art, leading-edge, labour-saving, sleek, (un)stable, easy-moving, (im)mobile, versatile, foolproof, fastidious, (im)practical, self-contained, self-acting, intricate, complicated, implacable, hands-off, polyphase, heavy, sturdy, ravenous, awesome, monstrous, gargantuan, hot, simple, zany, small-scale, large-scale, special, bulky, idle, clangorous, earth-moving, rugged, faulty, defective, worn-out, old-fashioned, antiquated, outdated, obsolete, archaic, crude, dead, defunct, creaky, coin-operated, steam-powered, wind-powered, computer-controlled, self-determining, solar, thermal, automatic, hydraulic, electronic, inductive, synchronous, cryptographic, robotic, perpetual-motion

machinery See machine

madness

raving, dizzying, utter, abject, fabulous, ruddy, hopeless, desperate, flat, ultimate, addled, wild, delirious, deranged, witless, sheer, stark, arrant, quintessential, rigid, irrevocable, temporary, suicidal, homicidal, alcoholic, intrinsic, congenital, hereditary; midsummer

magazine, magazines

inspiring, vibrant, prominent, preeminent, respectable, venerable, illustrious, intelligent, informative, serious, influential, distinctive, prestigious, glamorous, esteemed, world-class, classy, sophisticated, meretricious, authoritative, profitable, slick, highbrow, esoteric, traditional, centrist, snappy, oversize, up-to-date, fashionable, elegant, glossy, gaudy, tawdry, garish, flashy, snappy (colloq.), newsy, raunchy, brassy, brash, tony, faddy, hot, sensationalistic, spunky (colloq.), broad, popular, general-interest, (in)accessible, (now-)defunct, solvent, ailing, failing, troubled, cash-strapped, fledgling, short-lived, radical, contraband, irreverent, obscure, frothy, saucy, dull, dronish, dissident, weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, semi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, semi-monthly, yearly, bi-yearly, semi-yearly, quarterly, regional, national, international, pictorial, illustrated, pulp, gossip(y), naughty, raunchy, girlie (girly), adult, pornographic, sex(-orientated), dirty, filthy, smutty, sleazy, disreputable, mainstream, life-style, (high-)fashion, feminist, little, small-circulation, local, paid-circulation, home-made, satiric(al), intellectual, professional, literary, periodical, in-flight, geographic(al), celebrity, expatriate, online

magic

charming, bewitching, indefinable, instant, awesome, powerful, potent, supple, bizarre, fixed, white, black, sympathetic, cabalistic

magician, magicians

adept, skilful, dext(e)rous, deft, clever, experienced, great, whiz-bang, amateur, professional

magistrate, magistrates See judge

magnet, magnets

irresistible, powerful, weak, natural, horseshoe, bar, U-shaped

magnificence

imposing, surpassing, extraordinary, unequalled, exalted, grand, elegant, glorious, awesome, imperial, majestic, splendid, spectacular, stately, sublime, sumptuous, indescribable

magnitude, magnitudes

daunting, imposing, enormous, tremendous, great, infinite, unparalleled, unfathomed, proportionate, apparent, absolute

maid, maids (female servant) See also servant

diligent, (in)competent, (ir)responsible, (un)trustworthy, (dis)loyal, trim, affable, unobtrusive, spunky, impudent, saucy, pert, clumsy, slovenly; general

mail See also letter

(un)welcome, (un)reliable, (ir)regular, unpredictable, unprocessed, uncensored, unaddressed, undelivered, (un)deliverable; (un)traceable, incoming, outgoing, morning, afternoon, express, air, surface, first-class, second-class, third-class, dead, direct, electronic, inland, overseas, personal, confidential, intimate

maintenance (service)

meticulous, scrupulous, religious, conscientious, systemic, (im)proper, careful, (in)adequate, shaky, careless, slack, poor, minimal, cheap, costly, short-term, long-term, (in)essential, periodic, routine, (ir)regular, preventive

majesty, majesties

incomparable, peerless, sublime, glorious, dignified, grand(iose), gracious, awesome, stately, statuesque, divine, regal, imperial, royal, kingly, princely, queenly, ceremonial

majority, majorities

overwhelming, swingeing, resounding, commanding, thumping, whopping, great, large, siz(e)able, massive, fat, huge, vast, heavy, predominant, appreciable, healthy, comfortable, handsome, substantial, (rock-)solid, record, stupendous, clear, unprecedented, lopsided, strong, powerful, influential, formidable, broad, triumphant, outright, silent, compact, fragile, shaky, narrow, slim, paper-thin, wafer-thin, servile, simple, absolute, overall, working, built-in, notional, electoral

make-up

elegant, discreet, (un)obtrusive, prominent, shimmery, curious, heavy, gaudy, garish, brassy, liquid, water-based, mineral-based, (non-) comedogenic, pancake, cosmetic, theatrical, stage, circus, character, clown

malady, maladies See disease

malaise

virulent, incurable, chronic, acute, intermittent, general, pervasive, persistent, haunting, compelling, regular, physical, nervous, neurotic

malefactor, malefactors See criminal

malice See also hate

unreasoning, unflagging, persistent, enigmatic, covert, overt, aforethought, premeditated, petty, ill-natured, bitter, cruel, sheer, gleeful, personal

man, men See also Appendixes A and B

gentlemanly, suave, patrician, masculine, womanly, effeminate, impotent, aged, middle-aged, affluent, natural, new, private,

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