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Given to outbursts of anger or passion; turbulent or stormy.

Having keen discernment, farsightedness, or wisdom; able to judge situations or people wisely.

Decided, firm, and unwavering in purpose or determination; showing determination and firmness of purpose.

Given to complaining or finding fault; peevish or irritable.

Clearly expressed or easily understood; transparent or lucid.

Having or showing a great deal of wealth or luxury; richly decorated or furnished.

Having or showing a subtle and delicate distinction or difference; characterized by a subtle and delicate q…

Having a large and generous spirit; willing to give freely of one's time, money, or other resources, especi…

Characterized by a concise and direct style of expression, often to the point of being brief or laconic.

Having or showing a cheerful and friendly nature; good-humored.

Describing a scene or situation that is extremely pleasant and idyllic, often in a way that is unrealistic…

A harbinger is a person, event, or sign that indicates the approach or arrival of something, often in a way…

To give a sudden shock or stimulus to (someone or something), often in order to make them more energetic or…

Having a favorable or propitious quality; fortunate, auspicious.

Having the quality of producing or containing bubbles of a gas, typically carbon dioxide; effervescent liqu…

Showing no fear or hesitation; brave and fearless.

To deceive or mislead someone, often by flattering or charming them.

Aplomb is a noun that refers to a feeling or attitude of confidence, poise, and self-assurance, often accom…

Feeling or expressing a sense of melancholic nostalgia or longing for something that is lost or unattainable.

Experienced or felt through imagination or sympathy rather than directly.

Describing someone who is habitually uncommunicative or reserved in speech; unwilling to talk about their t…

Having a cheerful and optimistic outlook on life; confident and enthusiastic.

Excessively idealistic or romantic in a way that is considered unrealistic or impractical.

Having a keen understanding and insight; able to notice and understand things that are not immediately appa…

Having a casual and relaxed attitude, often seeming indifferent or unconcerned.

Showing a great attention to detail; extremely careful and thorough in one's work or actions.

Given to talking a great deal, often about trivial matters; loquacious people are talkative and often long-…

To place two or more things side by side, often in order to compare or contrast them.

Carefree and nonchalant, having or showing a lack of concern or worry.

Gregarious refers to someone who is sociable, fond of the company of others, and often seeks out social int…

Having a strong attention to detail, especially in matters of cleanliness, order, or precision.

Enigmatic refers to a person, statement, or situation that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Conducted or done secretly, often because it is illegal or forbidden.

Having or showing a kind and generous attitude towards others, often in a position of power or authority.

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Present, appearing, or found everywhere, seemingly all at once.

Persisting in existence or in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; tough and adaptable.

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

A pensive sadness, a deep longing or feeling of nostalgic grief without clear cause.

Emitting or reflecting light; bright, shining, and full of radiance.

Having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and persuasive speech or writing.

The occurrence of events by fortunate accident; happy and unexpected coincidence.

Lasting for only a very short time; transitory and fleeting.

Emitting or reflecting light; bright, radiant, and glowing.

Smooth and sweet-sounding; pleasantly flowing in tone or melody.

Holding firmly to a goal or position and refusing to yield.

Impressive through richly colourful appearance; dazzlingly beautiful.

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from disturbance or agitation.

Filled with lively, cheerful energy and excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm.

Too great, extreme, or beautiful to be adequately expressed in words.

The pleasant earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.

A soft continuous murmuring, whispering, or rustling sound.

Something extremely light, thin, and delicate — like fine cobwebs in morning dew.

The realisation that every passing stranger leads a life as vivid and complex as your own.

A Welsh longing for a home you cannot return to, or perhaps never had.

The strange wistfulness of used bookshops, filled with stories and lives already lived.

Relating to a transitional or threshold state; occupying a position between two worlds.

Beautiful thinking; a well-mind characterised by genuine goodwill toward others.

The right, critical, or opportune moment; the perfect time for decisive action.

The philosophical view that only one's own mind is certain to exist.

Arousing spiritual or religious awe; having a strong feeling of the presence of something divine.

Denoting a period of time that was happy, peaceful, and prosperous in the past.

Relating to or characteristic of paradise; blissfully happy and beautiful.