Lesson 72/202 · 23 words · 0 learned

A1 · Feelings & personality

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happy(adjective)
/ˈhæpi/
feeling or showing pleasure; pleased
I am very happy because today is my birthday.
Synonymsjoyfulcheerfuldelightedpleasedcontentglad
Antonymssadunhappymiserabledepressedsorrowful
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boring(adjective)
/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient
I don’t think he’s such a boring man.
a boring man
Synonymstediousdulluninterestingmonotonoushumdrumbanalvapid
Antonymsexcitinginterestingstimulatingthrillingengagingriveting
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angry(adjective)
/ˈæŋɡri/
having strong feelings about something that you dislike very much or about an unfair situation
The passengers grew angry about the delay.
He felt angry at the injustice of the situation.
Synonymsfuriousiratewrathfulindignantannoyedexasperatedmad
Antonymshappycalmcontentpeacefulpleased
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funny(adjective)
/ˈfʌni/
making you laugh
I like funny people. They often make me laugh a lot.
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that?
Synonymshumorousamusingcomicalwittyhilariousdrolljocularlaughable
Antonymsserioussolemngraveunfunnytragicsad
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afraid(adjective)
/əˈfreɪd/
feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer
I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night.
It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now.
Synonymsscaredfrightenedanxiousapprehensiveterrifiednervoustimid
Antonymsbravecourageousfearlessconfidentbold
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interesting(adjective)
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
London is interesting.
I find it interesting that she claims not to know him.
Synonymsengagingfascinatingintriguingcaptivatingabsorbingexciting
Antonymsboringdulluninterestingtediousmonotonous
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laugh(verb)
/læf/
to make the sounds and movements of your face that show you think something is funny or silly
to laugh loudly/aloud/out loud
You never laugh at my jokes!
Synonymsgigglechucklechortlesnickerroarhowlcackle
Antonymscryweepmournlament
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hope(verb)
/həʊp/
to want something to happen and think that it is possible
I hope to see you again.
They have given up hope of finding any more survivors.
Synonymsexpectationdesireaspirationwishfaithtrustbelief
Antonymsdespairdoubtpessimismhopelessnessdistrustdisbelief
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sorry(adjective)
/ˈsɑːri/
feeling sad and ashamed about something that has been done
I'm sorry I forgot your birthday party last Sunday.
Synonymsregretfulapologeticsadpainedremorseful
Antonymshappypleasedgladunrepentantcallous
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exciting(adjective)
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
causing great interest or excitement
Is life in cities exciting?
I still find the job exciting.
Synonymsthrillingstimulatinginvigoratingexhilaratingfascinatinginteresting
Antonymsboringdulluninterestingtediousmundane
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favourite(adjective)
/ˈfeɪvərɪt/
liked more than others of the same kind
My favourite country in the world is Indonesia.
These biscuits are great favourites with the children.
Synonymspreferreddearestbelovedcherishedvaluedchoiceleadingtop
Antonymsleast favouritedislikedhatedunpopular
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friendly(adjective)
/ˈfrendli/
behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them
They are very friendly to me.
a warm and friendly person
Synonymsamiableapproachablegenialkindcordialsociablepleasant
Antonymsunfriendlyhostilecoldaloofunsociabledistant
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hate(verb)
/heɪt/
to dislike somebody/something very much
I hate eating carrots most.
I hate Monday mornings.
Synonymsdetestloathedespiseabhordislikeresent
Antonymslovelikeenjoyadoreappreciate
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want(verb)
/wɑːnt/
to have a desire or a wish for something/somebody
Do you want to have some more tea?
What do you want to do tomorrow?
Synonymsdesirewishneedrequirecravelong foryearn for
Antonymsdislikehaterejectrefusenot want
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kind(adjective)
/kaɪnd/
caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous
She is very kind to us. She helps us a lot.
a kind heart/face
Synonymscompassionategenerousbenevolentcaringconsideratethoughtfulgood-naturedhelpful
Antonymscruelmeanunkindharshselfishmalevolent
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bored(adjective)
/bɔːrd/
feeling tired and impatient because you have lost interest in somebody/something or because you have nothing to do
Brian is bored with Chinese.
The children quickly got bored with staying indoors.
Synonymsuninterestedwearyjadeddisinterestedapathetic
Antonymsinterestedexcitedenthusiasticengagedstimulated
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enjoy(verb)
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
to get pleasure from something
I really enjoyed watching that film.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York.
Synonymsrelishappreciatesavordelight inlikeloverejoice in
Antonymsdislikehatedetestabhorloathesufferendure
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sad(adjective)
/sæd/
unhappy or showing unhappiness
When I am dead, sing no sad songs for me.
The divorce left him sadder and wiser(= having learned from the unpleasant experience).
Synonymsunhappydepressedsorrowfulmelancholygloomydismal
Antonymshappyjoyfulcheerfulgladcontentelated
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feel(verb)
/fiːl/
to experience a particular feeling or emotion
Do you feel cold?
Synonymssenseexperienceperceivebelievethinkconsider
Antonymsdisregardignorenumb
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interest(noun)
/ˈɪntrəst/
the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something
She showed great interest in learning about other cultures.
Synonymsconcernattentioncuriositypassionhobbypursuit
Antonymsboredomapathyindifferencedisinterest
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excited(adjective)
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The children were excited about opening their presents.
Synonymsenthusiasticthrilledeagerelatedanimatedpassionate
Antonymsboredapatheticuninterestedindifferentcalmunexcited
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feeling(noun)
/ˈfiːlɪŋ/
something that you feel through the mind or through the senses
I have a feeling that it will rain today.
Synonymsemotionsensationsentiment
Antonymsapathyinsensitivity
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interested(adjective)
/ˈɪntrəstɪd/
giving your attention to something because you enjoy finding out about it or doing it; showing interest in something and finding it exciting
She is interested in learning a new language.
Synonymscuriousintriguedattentiveconcerned
Antonymsuninterestedboredindifferentapathetic