adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dull, verbose, awkward, gentle

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Example Sentences

Example:The dull lecture failed to engage anyone's attention.

Definition:Lacking spirit or energy; slow and lazy; lacking interest or excitement; uninteresting or insipid.

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Example:The verbose response covered every point but failed to communicate the main idea.

Definition:Using more words than necessary; wordy; prolix.

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Example:The awkward reply to the question was not well received.

Definition:Tactless, clumsy, or ill-mannered; unfitted or badly fitted for a particular purpose; poorly performed or produced.

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Example:She used a gentle tone when speaking to the child during the disappointment.

Definition:Having or showing a kindly, mild, or considerate nature; not harsh or abrasive; tender or delicate in thought, action, or delivery.

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