Artistic Descriptors

adjective refers to something that is round and bulging in shape, like a bulb

• The bulbous shape of the plant's root system allows for efficient water storage.
• I love the look of those bulbous flowers in the garden.
• Check out the bulbous nose on that guy!
• Her bulbous personality filled the room with joy.

adjective having a crab-like or cross-grained quality; difficult or irritable in mood or behavior

• The professor's crabbed handwriting made it difficult for the students to read his notes.
• I can't read this crabbed handwriting, it's so messy!
• Why is your writing so crabbed? Can't you write more neatly?
• Her crabbed attitude towards new ideas hindered the team's progress.

noun favor or goodwill

• She moved with grace and elegance as she greeted the guests at the formal event.
• He tripped over his own feet, but managed to recover with a bit of grace.
• She handled the situation with so much grace, it was impressive.
• The dancer's movements were like poetry in motion, a true display of grace.

adjective having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions

• She always dressed in a modest manner, never drawing attention to herself.
• I like your modest outfit, it looks very classy.
• She's too modest to brag about her achievements.
• The small flower garden in their backyard was a modest attempt at landscaping.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a world beyond the physical world; supernatural or mystical in nature

• The artist's painting depicted an otherworldly landscape filled with fantastical creatures.
• Have you seen that new movie with the otherworldly special effects? It's amazing!
• That concert last night was totally otherworldly, man.
• Her beauty was so striking, it almost seemed otherworldly.

adjective describing or modifying a noun or pronoun

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, degree, etc.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The interior of the restaurant was tastefully decorated with elegant furniture and subtle lighting.
• She always dresses tastefully, with a good eye for fashion.
• The new cafe in town is decorated so tastefully, it's lit!
• Her words were tastefully chosen to convey her message with grace and precision.

adjective having a sharp or pointed edge; keen or sharp in intellect

• The acuminous analysis of the data revealed some interesting patterns.
• She has an acuminous eye for detail when it comes to decorating.
• I can always count on Jake for an acuminous take on things.
• His acuminous wit always keeps us on our toes during meetings.