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Ichthyophagous |
(Adj) fish-eating |
“I’ve planned an ichthyophagous menu to celebrate the coastal cuisine of the region.”
“She used to be vegan, but now she’s ichthyophagous and eats fish a few times a month.”
“My cardiologist recommends I follow an ichthyophagous diet to reduce my intake of red meat.” |
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Loquacious |
(Adj) Tending to talk a great deal; talkative |
“My loquacious neighbor caught me at the mailbox, so I was late for my meeting.”
“She tended to be quite loquacious when she was on the phone, but she was shy in person.”
“If you meet my grandchildren, you would think loquacious genes run in the family.” |
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Mellifluous |
(Adj) (Of a voice or words) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. |
“The jazz singer’s mellifluous voice put the crowd at ease.” “My favorite podcaster has the most mellifluous voice.” “I have been told my speaking voice is so mellifluous, I should record audiobooks.” |
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Solipsistic |
1. Very self-centered or selfish.
2. Relating to the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.” |
“The proposal to close off the park to nonresidents was rejected for being too solipsistic." "I worried that my schedule was solipsistic, because I wouldn't see my family until the holidays, but I needed to work every weekend." |
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Crepuscular |
1. Of, resembling, or relating to twilight.
2. (Of an animal) Appearing or active in twilight. |
"Crepuscular animals are most active in the twilight." "The crepuscular hours, when the sky turns deep red and purple, are my favorite time to walk along the lake." |
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Arrière-pensée (ˌärēerˌpänˈsā) |
A concealed thought or intention; an ulterior motive. |
"I invited my mother over for coffee, but my arrière-pensée was to get her out of the house so my sisters could set up the surprise party." |
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Nubilous |
1. Cloudy, misty.
2. (Figurative) Unclear. |
"The morning fog cast a nubilous blanket over the pond." "I can't see through the nubilous clouds to the ground below." "It's still nubilous whether she will attend the reception." |
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Arboreal |
(Chiefly of animals) Living in trees. Relating to trees. |
“We’re taking the kids to an arboreal nature preserve this weekend.”
“All of the arboreal species were relocated to the zoo’s new lush rainforest habitat.”
“The arboreal decorations and lighting added to the romantic atmosphere of the evening reception.” |
