noun a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio

  • The soprano performed a beautiful aria during the opera.
  • Did you hear that aria in the concert last night? It was amazing!
  • That aria was lit! The singer totally nailed it.
  • Her voice soared like an aria, filling the room with emotion.

adjective describing the color of something as a shade of blue

adverb modifying the verb 'turn' to indicate the extent or degree to which someone's face has turned blue

preposition used to indicate the color of something

  • She argued with her colleague until she was blue in the face, trying to convince him of her point of view.
  • I've told him a million times to clean his room, but he just ignores me until I'm blue in the face.
  • I yelled at him until I was blue in the face, but he still wouldn't listen.
  • The teacher explained the concept over and over again until the students were blue in the face with boredom.

verb to surprise or overwhelm someone, typically with a sudden event or action

  • The unexpected news of the promotion really bowled over the entire team.
  • I was completely bowled over by how good the pizza was at that new restaurant.
  • Her performance in the audition totally bowled me over.
  • The beauty of the sunset never fails to bowl me over.

noun a condition in which breathing is obstructed

verb to have difficulty breathing due to a constricted or obstructed throat

  • The paramedic performed the Heimlich maneuver to help the person who was choking on a piece of food.
  • I nearly choked on my drink when I heard that joke!
  • I can't believe you choked during the presentation!
  • Her emotions seemed to choke her as she struggled to speak about her loss.

verb to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice

  • The singer began to croon a romantic ballad during the concert.
  • I love it when he croons old jazz standards at the bar.
  • She crooned her heart out at the karaoke party last night.
  • The wind seemed to croon through the trees, creating a peaceful melody.

noun a piece or portion that has been cut into smaller pieces

verb to divide into smaller parts with a sharp tool or object

  • The chef proceeded to cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry.
  • I'll just quickly cut up these old t-shirts to use as cleaning rags.
  • Let's cut up this dance floor tonight!
  • Her words were like a knife, cutting up his heart into pieces.

adjective characterized by or given to exuberant or excessive emotional expression

  • The professor received effusive praise for his groundbreaking research.
  • She was effusive in her thanks for the surprise birthday party.
  • I can't believe how effusive he was about the new video game.
  • Her effusive personality was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

verb to fill with delight, charm, or enrapture

  • The beauty of the artwork enravished all who beheld it.
  • I was completely enravished by the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain.
  • The new video game absolutely enravished me, I couldn't stop playing it.
  • The melody of the music enravished my soul, transporting me to another world.

verb to burst or break out suddenly and violently

  • The volcano is expected to erupt at any moment, causing widespread destruction.
  • When she found out the truth, she erupted in anger.
  • The party was so crazy, it made me erupt with excitement.
  • Emotions can erupt unexpectedly, like a volcano.

adjective describing someone or something that shows no emotion or facial expression

  • The witness remained expressionless throughout the entire court proceedings.
  • She gave me an expressionless look when I told her the news.
  • He just stood there, all expressionless and creepy.
  • His face was like a stone, completely expressionless.

noun The front part of a person's head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.

verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation or opponent.

adjective Facing in a specified direction.

preposition In the direction of.

  • She had a serene expression on her face as she listened to the music.
  • I can't believe you made that face when you tasted the spicy food!
  • Stop being so two-faced and just tell me the truth.
  • He had to face the consequences of his actions.

noun a sudden, brief burst of activity or emotion

verb to move or act in a quick and excited manner

  • The weather report predicts a flurry of snow showers later this evening.
  • I saw a flurry of activity in the kitchen as everyone rushed to prepare dinner.
  • There was a flurry of gossip going around the office about the new manager.
  • The news of the merger caused a flurry of excitement among the employees.

noun a sudden and intense feeling of fear, anxiety, or panic

verb to become very anxious, upset, or afraid

  • She tends to freak out whenever there is a change in the project timeline.
  • Don't freak out, but I think I lost my phone.
  • I totally freaked out when I saw my ex at the party.
  • The thought of public speaking makes me want to freak out.

noun a very strong wind

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  • The gale force winds caused damage to several buildings in the area.
  • I had to hold onto my hat in the gale that came out of nowhere.
  • The gale was so intense, it felt like it was trying to blow me away.
  • The gale of criticism from the media was relentless and overwhelming.

adjective thin and bony, usually because of suffering, hunger, or age

  • The gaunt figure of the starving man was a stark reminder of the famine's devastation.
  • She looked gaunt after being sick for a week.
  • He's been working so much overtime, he's starting to look gaunt.
  • The gaunt landscape of the desert stretched out endlessly before them.

noun a brief or hurried look

verb to look quickly or briefly

  • She took a quick glance at the report before the meeting.
  • I just had a glance at the new menu, it looks delicious.
  • I gave her a side glance when she walked in, she looked amazing.
  • He glanced at the clock, realizing how late he was for the appointment.

noun a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

verb to make a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

  • She couldn't help but grimace at the sight of the decaying building.
  • I grimaced when I tasted the bitter coffee.
  • He grimaced when he saw his ex with someone new.
  • His words caused her to grimace in emotional pain.

noun a deep, guttural sound made in response to pain or distress

  • The patient let out a groan as the nurse adjusted the bandages.
  • I let out a groan when I saw the long line at the grocery store.
  • I couldn't help but groan when my friend told that corny joke.
  • The old floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy furniture.

verb present participle of the verb 'gush', which means to flow out rapidly and plentifully

adjective characterized by a rapid and plentiful outpouring or flow

  • The gushing water from the broken pipe flooded the basement.
  • I couldn't stop gushing about how amazing the movie was.
  • She was gushing over her new crush to all her friends.
  • His gushing praise for her work made her feel appreciated.

noun a pulsation of the heart, including one complete systole and diastole

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  • The doctor listened to the patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.
  • I could feel my heartbeat racing as I approached the finish line.
  • His heartbeat was off the charts when he saw his crush walk by.
  • The sound of the ocean was like a soothing heartbeat in the background.

noun theatrical performances or acting techniques that are overly dramatic or emotional

  • The actor's histrionics on stage were met with critical acclaim.
  • She always puts on a lot of histrionics whenever she's upset.
  • Stop with the histrionics, nobody's buying it.
  • His histrionics at the meeting were just a cover for his true intentions.

noun a word used to express joy or approval

verb to shout 'hooray' in celebration or approval

interjection used to express joy or approval

  • The team won the championship, and the crowd erupted in a resounding hooray.
  • Hooray! We finally finished the project ahead of schedule.
  • Hooray, we aced the exam!
  • After months of hard work, she finally received the promotion she deserved - hooray!

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

adjective making or accompanied by a howling sound

  • The wind outside was so strong that it created a constant howling sound.
  • I could hear the howling of the wind all night long.
  • The howling from the storm was so loud, it kept me up all night.
  • The howling of the crowd could be heard from miles away after the team won the championship.

noun a fault or defect in something

adjective imperfect

  • The artist believed that imperfection added depth and character to his paintings.
  • I don't mind imperfections in my clothes, it gives them a unique touch.
  • I think a little imperfection can actually make things more interesting, you know?
  • She saw imperfection as a reminder of the beauty in flaws and the human experience.

adjective expressing a curse or wish for harm to befall someone

  • The imprecatory language used in the legal document was deemed inappropriate by the judge.
  • I can't believe he resorted to imprecatory remarks during the argument.
  • She was so angry that she started hurling imprecatory curses at him.
  • The dark clouds in the sky seemed imprecatory, as if warning of an impending storm.

verb the action of expressing amusement or joy through laughter

  • The professor was not amused, despite the students laughing at his joke.
  • We spent the whole evening laughing at silly memes.
  • She couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculous TikTok video.
  • The painting seemed to be laughing at the viewers with its playful colors.

noun a quick and forceful release or discharge of something

verb to release or discharge something quickly and forcefully

  • The archer drew back his bow and let fly an arrow towards the target.
  • I saw a bug on my arm and let fly a quick slap to get rid of it.
  • When the pitcher saw the batter taunting him, he let fly a fastball right down the middle.
  • After years of holding back his emotions, he finally let fly and told his boss exactly how he felt.

noun song - a musical composition with lyrics that are sung

  • The composer wrote a beautiful love song for the opera.
  • I love listening to cheesy love songs on the radio.
  • That new track is a total banger, it's like a love song for the ears.
  • Her smile was like a love song that played in his mind all day.

noun a type of story that focuses on romantic love between two people

  • The classic novel is a beautiful love story between two star-crossed lovers.
  • Have you heard about that new movie? It's a really cute love story.
  • That rom-com is the ultimate love story, it's so cheesy but I love it.
  • Their relationship was like a love story written in the stars, destined to be together.

adjective exaggerated or overemotional in behavior, speech, or expression

  • Her melodramatic reaction to the situation was quite excessive.
  • She always gets so melodramatic whenever things don't go her way.
  • Why are you being so melodramatic about it?
  • His melodramatic gestures were like something out of a soap opera.

noun a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure

  • She let out a soft moan as she stretched her sore muscles.
  • I could hear my roommate moan in frustration as he tried to fix his computer.
  • Stop your moaning and just get on with it.
  • The old house seemed to moan in the wind, as if it were alive.

noun a prolonged sound of pain or distress

verb to make a prolonged sound of pain or distress

  • The patient was moaning in pain as the nurse attended to their wounds.
  • I could hear my neighbor moaning loudly last night, I wonder if they're okay.
  • Stop moaning about your problems and do something about it.
  • The old house seemed to be moaning with the weight of its history.

noun a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance

verb to make a low, continuous sound like that of a person speaking quietly or the wind in the trees

adjective characterized by murmurs or murmuring

  • The group of students was murmuring quietly in the library.
  • I could hear my neighbors murmuring next door late at night.
  • The crowd was murmuring about the new movie release.
  • The wind whispered through the trees, murmuring secrets of the forest.

noun a quality or state of being excessively sentimental or emotional

  • The mushiness of the overcooked vegetables was off-putting.
  • I can't stand the mushiness of soggy cereal.
  • Her text messages are always full of mushiness, it's so cheesy.
  • The mushiness of his apology left her feeling unsatisfied and doubtful.

adverb refers to a specific point in time or a specific situation in the past

  • Once upon a time, there was a young prince who lived in a grand castle.
  • I remember once when we went to that new restaurant, the food was amazing!
  • Once I get my hands on that new video game, I'm going to play it all night long.
  • Once you open up your mind to new possibilities, anything is achievable.

noun a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

  • The patient experienced a paroxysm of pain before the medication took effect.
  • She had a sudden paroxysm of laughter during the movie.
  • I nearly had a paroxysm when I saw how much the concert tickets cost.
  • The city was in a paroxysm of excitement as they awaited the championship game.

adjective A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.

  • The speaker delivered a passionless speech that failed to engage the audience.
  • She gave a passionless performance in the school play.
  • He's so passionless about his job, it's like he doesn't care at all.
  • Her eyes were passionless, betraying no emotion or feeling.

noun a temporary stop in action or speech

verb to stop temporarily in action or speech

  • The speaker asked for a brief pause to gather their thoughts before continuing.
  • Let's take a quick pause and grab some snacks before we continue watching the movie.
  • I need to hit the pause button on this conversation and take a break.
  • Sometimes we need to hit the pause button in life and reflect on our choices.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by indicating the manner in which something is done

  • The new machine was designed to operate powerfully in order to increase efficiency.
  • She sang powerfully during the concert last night.
  • He hit the ball powerfully out of the park.
  • The author's words resonated powerfully with the audience.

adjective describing something of such great value that it cannot be measured or compared

  • The artwork in the museum is truly priceless and cannot be replaced.
  • The look on her face when she saw the surprise party was priceless.
  • When she slipped on the banana peel, her expression was just priceless!
  • His friendship is truly priceless, worth more than any material possession.

noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

verb to shake or tremble in speaking, typically due to nervousness or emotion

  • The singer's voice began to quaver as she reached the high notes.
  • I could hear the quaver in his voice when he asked her out on a date.
  • She was so nervous, you could hear the quaver in her voice from a mile away.
  • The quaver in his voice revealed his inner turmoil and uncertainty.

noun the act of raping; violation

verb to fill with intense delight; enrapture

  • The beauty of the artwork ravished the art critics.
  • The dessert was so delicious, it ravished my taste buds.
  • That new song absolutely ravished the charts.
  • His passionate speech ravished the hearts of the audience.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ray' and 'sunshine' are both nouns.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'of' is a preposition.

  • She was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, always bringing positivity wherever she went.
  • My best friend is a real ray of sunshine, always making me laugh and brightening my day.
  • That new puppy of yours is a total ray of sunshine, bringing so much joy and energy into your life.
  • His kind words were like a ray of sunshine in the midst of my dark thoughts.

adjective having a sentimental or overly emotional quality

  • The movie was criticized for its sappy dialogue and predictable plot.
  • I can't stand sappy romantic movies, they're too cheesy for me.
  • I'm not into that sappy stuff, it's too mushy for my taste.
  • Her sappy smile melted his heart and made him fall in love with her.

noun a tangle or knot

verb to growl or show teeth in a threatening manner

  • The traffic congestion caused a snarl in the city center.
  • The dog began to snarl at the stranger approaching its territory.
  • Don't snarl at me like that, I was just asking a question.
  • The negotiations hit a snarl when neither party was willing to compromise.

adjective showing or characterized by a weak, whining attitude or behavior

  • The sniveling child could not stop crying during the funeral.
  • Stop sniveling and act like a grown-up.
  • Why are you sniveling like a little baby?
  • Her sniveling attitude towards criticism is getting on my nerves.

noun a loud, forceful exhalation of breath through the nose or mouth, often as a sign of anger or amusement

verb to make a loud, forceful exhalation of breath through the nose or mouth

  • The horse let out a loud snort as it galloped through the field.
  • I couldn't help but snort with laughter at his silly joke.
  • She snorted some coke at the party last night.
  • The boss's snort of disapproval was enough to silence the room.

noun the quality or state of being soft

  • The softness of the fabric makes it ideal for baby clothes.
  • I love the softness of this blanket; it's so cozy!
  • That pillow is mad soft, it's like sleeping on a cloud.
  • Her words had a certain softness to them, making it easier to accept the criticism.

noun the act of soaking something thoroughly in liquid

adjective soaked with liquid; thoroughly wet

  • After being caught in the rain, her clothes were sopping wet.
  • I forgot my umbrella and ended up sopping wet from the storm.
  • I spilled my drink and now my shirt is sopping.
  • The emotional speech left the audience sopping with tears.

adjective describing someone who has a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

  • The stone-faced judge listened intently to the witness's testimony.
  • She always looks so stone-faced when she's concentrating.
  • Don't be so stone-faced, lighten up a bit!
  • Despite the criticism, she remained stone-faced and focused on her goals.

verb to bend forward and downward

  • The elderly man stooped to pick up his fallen cane.
  • She stooped down to tie her shoelaces.
  • I stooped to grab the last piece of pizza before anyone else could.
  • His actions stooped to a new low when he resorted to cheating on the exam.

noun a fit of petulant bad temper or sulkiness

verb to be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

  • She sulks whenever she doesn't get her way.
  • He always sulks when he loses a game.
  • Stop sulking and just deal with it.
  • The storm clouds gathered and the sky began to sulk.

verb past participle of the verb 'swell'

adjective enlarged or distended with fluid or other material

  • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swollen glands in her neck.
  • I twisted my ankle and now it's all swollen.
  • My face was so swollen after crying all night.
  • His ego was so swollen, he couldn't see his own faults.

noun a drop of salty fluid secreted by glands in the eye to lubricate and clean the eye, typically when the eye is irritated

verb pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force

  • She wiped away a tear as she listened to the emotional speech.
  • I can't help but tear up every time I watch that movie.
  • I heard she got into a tear with her roommate over the dirty dishes.
  • The decision to tear down the old building was met with mixed emotions from the community.

adjective expressing a threat or conveying a sense of impending harm or danger

  • The company received a threatening letter from a competitor's legal team.
  • I saw a group of teenagers making threatening gestures towards each other.
  • Don't mess with him, he's known for being really threatening when he's angry.
  • The storm clouds were threatening in the distance, hinting at a potential downpour.

noun a singer, typically a woman, who performs sentimental or melancholy songs in a nightclub or cabaret setting

  • The torch singer captivated the audience with her soulful performance.
  • I heard that new torch singer is really talented.
  • That torch singer is on fire!
  • She was a torch singer, lighting up the stage with her powerful voice.

noun a type of popular song that expresses deep emotion

  • The singer performed a beautiful torch song at the concert last night.
  • I love listening to torch songs when I'm feeling emotional.
  • That torch song really hit me in the feels.
  • Her voice was like a torch song, lighting up the dark room with emotion.

verb to present or perform (a role or piece of music) with less emphasis or restraint than is usual or appropriate

adjective not given the importance or emphasis it deserves

adverb in a restrained or unemphatic manner

  • The importance of mental health is often underplayed in the workplace.
  • People tend to underplay the impact of stress on their health.
  • Don't underplay how cool that concert was last night!
  • His talent as a musician is often underplayed by his modesty.

verb To shed tears, typically in sorrow or distress

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

  • We should weep for those who have suffered great losses in the war.
  • I can't help but weep for my friend who just went through a tough breakup.
  • I saw that movie last night and it made me weep for days.
  • When I think about the state of the environment, I weep for the future of our planet.

verb to make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

  • The dog was whimpering in pain after getting injured.
  • I could hear someone whimpering in the next room.
  • Stop whimpering like a baby and toughen up!
  • The wind was whimpering through the trees on that cold night.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

  • Please refrain from using such language in the workplace, it is unprofessional to tell someone to 'cry me a river'.
  • I can't believe she got upset over such a small thing, she needs to cry me a river.
  • Stop whining and just cry me a river already.
  • Her complaints about the situation were so excessive, it was like she wanted me to cry her a river.

noun a sequence of random letters or characters typed quickly on a keyboard, often used to express emotion or frustration

  • The document was filled with random keysmaash that made it difficult to read.
  • I was so frustrated that I just started keysmashing on my keyboard.
  • I sent her a text full of keysmash because I was so excited.
  • The artist's painting was like a beautiful keysmaash of colors on the canvas.

noun a situation or event that involves strong emotions or conflict

verb to rip or shred something into pieces

  • The contract clearly states that any attempt to tear-up the agreement will result in legal consequences.
  • I can't believe you're going to tear-up your ticket to the concert, that's such a waste!
  • I'm ready to tear-up the dance floor at the party tonight!
  • Watching the emotional movie made me tear-up at the end.

noun a passionate appeal or outcry, especially one made in desperation or anguish

  • The author's cri de coeur for social justice resonated with readers around the world.
  • Her cri de coeur about the state of the education system sparked a heated debate among parents.
  • I couldn't help but let out a cri de coeur when I heard the news about my favorite band breaking up.
  • The painting's vibrant colors and bold strokes served as a cri de coeur for the artist's inner turmoil.

noun a hug or cuddle

verb to hug or cuddle closely

  • The children were encouraged to huggle each other as a sign of friendship and unity.
  • I could really use a huggle right now, I'm feeling a bit down.
  • Let's huggle it out and make up, no need to stay mad.
  • The warm sunlight seemed to huggle the entire garden in its embrace.

noun a person's facial expression indicating displeasure or sadness

  • She tried to hide her frow with a polite smile during the meeting.
  • I could see the frow on his face when he realized he had forgotten his wallet.
  • Don't be such a frow, just relax and enjoy the party.
  • The dark clouds overhead cast a frow on the otherwise sunny day.

noun a swear word that starts with the letter 'F', typically used to express anger or frustration

  • The speaker accidentally dropped an F-bomb during the conference presentation.
  • I can't believe he just casually dropped an F-bomb in the middle of the meeting.
  • She was so angry that she just started dropping F-bombs left and right.
  • The politician's use of the F-bomb in his speech caused quite a stir among the audience.