Literary Devices And Terminology

adjective relating to or characteristic of animals, especially in being physical and instinctive

• The artist's painting captured the animalistic nature of the wild tiger.
• When he gets angry, his behavior becomes very animalistic.
• I was so hungry, I ate my burger in an animalistic way.
• Her dance performance was so intense and animalistic, it was mesmerizing to watch.

noun understanding or grasp of something

• The apprehension of the suspect was carried out by the police with precision.
• I can sense some apprehension in the air before the big announcement.
• I have some serious apprehension about meeting my partner's parents for the first time.
• Her apprehension towards change was like a heavy weight on her shoulders.

noun a person who is dearly loved

adjective dearly loved or cherished

• The beloved author received a prestigious award for her latest novel.
• My beloved grandmother always makes the best cookies.
• I miss hanging out with my beloved crew from high school.
• The old oak tree in the park is a beloved landmark for the community.

noun a series or sequence of events or things

• The cavalcade of dignitaries made its way through the city streets.
• We watched the cavalcade of cars drive by during the parade.
• The cavalcade of motorcycles roared down the highway.
• The cavalcade of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the sunset.

noun a saint or holy person

verb to honor as holy; to make holy or sacred

• The church was filled with the hallow sound of the choir singing hymns.
• I always feel a sense of hallow when I visit the old cemetery.
• The party last night was hallow, everyone was having a great time.
• The artist's work seemed to hallow the space it was displayed in.

noun a person living in the extreme north or the arctic

adjective relating to the extreme north or the arctic

• The hyperborean region is known for its extreme cold temperatures.
• I heard that hyperborean places are freezing all year round.
• Don't go to that hyperborean town unless you want to freeze your butt off.
• Her hyperborean personality made it hard for others to get close to her.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Middlemost' describes something that is in the exact center or middle of a group or range.

• The middlemost point of the city is where the new park will be built.
• I always choose the middlemost seat in the movie theater.
• Let's meet at the middlemost spot in the park later.
• She was the middlemost link in the chain of command.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being, in this case, 'misplaced' is the past tense of the verb 'misplace', which means to put something in the wrong location

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'misplaced' describes something that has been put in the wrong location

• The misplaced files were finally located in the archive room.
• I think I misplaced my keys somewhere around here.
• I always manage to misplace my phone when I'm in a rush.
• His trust in her turned out to be misplaced after she betrayed him.

verb to satisfy a desire or appetite fully

• The chef prepared a delicious meal to sate the hunger of the guests.
• I ate so much pizza, I couldn't sate my craving for more.
• I need to sate my sweet tooth with some ice cream.
• No amount of success could sate his desire for validation.

noun a view or picture of a scene

verb to escape or avoid something

• The cityscape of New York is truly breathtaking.
• I love the seascape at the beach, it's so peaceful.
• Let's go check out the skatepark later.
• She painted a beautiful dreamscape on the canvas.

adjective describing someone or something that is crying or has tears in their eyes

• The actress delivered a powerful monologue that left many audience members teary-eyed.
• I always get teary when I watch sad movies.
• I can't believe you got all teary at that puppy video!
• Her teary outburst was a sign of pent-up emotions finally being released.

noun a state of calm, peacefulness, and quiet

• The garden was a place of tranquillity, perfect for meditation and relaxation.
• I love coming to this park, it's so peaceful and tranquil.
• I feel so chill and zen when I'm surrounded by this tranquillity.
• Amidst the chaos of the city, she found her own tranquillity in painting.

adjective describing a state of being without clothing or a robe

• The statue was unrobed to reveal its intricate marble details.
• She unrobed quickly before jumping into the pool.
• I can't believe he unrobed in front of everyone at the party!
• The truth was finally unrobed, revealing the shocking reality of the situation.

adjective relating to or resembling vapor; airy or insubstantial

• The vaporous clouds obscured the view of the mountains.
• The vaporous mist made it hard to see the road ahead.
• The vaporous smoke from the campfire smelled amazing.
• Her dreams were like vaporous wisps that faded upon waking.

verb to come to an end; stop; cease

• The court ordered the defendant to cease and desist, or else face further consequences.
• Hey, can you please stop that? It's getting annoying.
• Dude, cut it out already!
• Sometimes we need to let go of the past and allow old habits to cease.

noun a person or thing that is experiencing achiness or pain

adjective comparative form of achy, meaning experiencing a dull persistent pain

• After the long hike, my muscles felt achier than ever before.
• I can't believe how achier I feel after that workout.
• My legs are achier than a rusty old car today.
• Her heart grew achier with each passing day of loneliness.

adjective Acutest is a superlative form of the adjective 'acute', which means having a sharp or severe effect.

• The acutest minds in the field of mathematics were gathered at the conference.
• She has the acutest sense of humor out of all my friends.
• That movie was the acutest, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His acutest pain came from the loss of his beloved pet.