Sports Commentary Vocabulary

noun a person who provides a spoken commentary or analysis, especially on a radio or television broadcast

• The commentator provided insightful analysis during the live broadcast of the soccer match.
• The commentator was cracking jokes throughout the game, keeping the audience entertained.
• The commentator was totally spilling the tea on the players' personal lives during the broadcast.
• As a commentator of life, she always had a unique perspective on every situation.

verb to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

adjective feeling uneasy or embarrassed

• The speaker was discomfited by the unexpected question during the conference.
• She felt discomfited when her crush caught her staring at him.
• I was totally discomfited when I realized I had spinach stuck in my teeth during the date.
• The sudden change in weather discomfited the plans for the outdoor event.

noun a party or other social event

verb to perform an action or activity

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun used as a substitute for a noun

conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses

• I must do my homework before I can go out with my friends.
• I'll do my homework later, I promise.
• I gotta do my homework before I can hang out.
• Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to in order to succeed.

verb to make something more lively or interesting

• The new marketing campaign aims to enliven the brand's image and attract more customers.
• Adding some colorful decorations will enliven the party and make it more fun.
• Let's enliven this boring class by playing some music and dancing!
• His jokes never fail to enliven the mood and bring laughter to the room.

verb to officially declare someone as a ruler or monarch

• The ceremony to enthrone the new king was a grand and solemn affair.
• They're going to enthrone the new boss at the meeting tomorrow.
• I heard they're going to enthrone the new celebrity couple on the cover of that magazine.
• The artist's latest masterpiece will surely enthrone him as a master of his craft.

noun a part of an event or period that is specially memorable or significant

verb to emphasize or make prominent

• The highlight of the conference was the keynote speech by the renowned scientist.
• The highlight of the party was definitely the live band that played all night.
• The highlight of the movie was the epic fight scene between the two main characters.
• The highlight of her day was when she finally finished reading her favorite book.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this phrase, 'hit' is the verb that indicates the action of striking or touching something.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this phrase, 'high' is the adjective that describes the noun 'spots'.

article An article is a word that is used to specify or limit a noun. In this phrase, 'the' is the article that indicates a specific noun to follow.

• During the presentation, the speaker made sure to hit the high spots of the report.
• Let's just hit the high spots of the movie so we can get to the good parts.
• I only have a few minutes, so just hit the high spots of the story.
• When telling a story, it's important to hit the high spots to keep the audience engaged.

noun a sharp projection on the head of various animals, especially one of the hollow ones on a snail's shell

verb to intrude or interrupt in a pushy or unwelcome manner

• The musician decided to horn in on the conversation about classical music.
• I didn't mean to horn in on your study group, but I really need help with this assignment.
• Don't horn in on our plans for tonight, we already have everything figured out.
• The new manager tried to horn in on the team's project, but they quickly shut him down.

adjective Describing a person or place as full of energy and enthusiasm; animated and spirited.

• The lively discussion at the conference kept everyone engaged.
• The party was so lively with music and dancing all night long.
• The concert was lit, the crowd was so lively!
• Her eyes were lively with excitement as she talked about her upcoming trip.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information on how something is done

• She spoke loudly during the presentation, making sure everyone could hear her.
• The music at the party was playing so loudly that we could feel the bass in our chests.
• He was laughing loudly at the joke, nearly falling out of his chair.
• Her personality shone loudly in the room, commanding attention from everyone around her.

verb to exaggerate the importance or value of something

adjective excessively used or repeated

• The actor's performance in the play was criticized for being overplayed.
• I think that song is so overplayed on the radio.
• That meme is so overplayed, it's not even funny anymore.
• Her constant complaints about the situation were beginning to feel overplayed.

adverb in a confused, hurried, or disorderly manner

• The crowd rushed pell mell towards the exit after the performance ended.
• We all ran pell mell to catch the bus before it left.
• The kids were playing tag and running around pell mell in the park.
• The project was completed in a pell mell fashion, with little regard for organization or planning.

adjective describing something that is lively, energetic, or impactful in a concise manner

• The presentation was well-received due to its punchy delivery and concise content.
• I love how punchy the new song is, it really gets you moving!
• That movie had some seriously punchy fight scenes, it was awesome!
• Her writing style is known for being punchy and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on readers.

noun a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a group of people

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• The city was in chaos as the wild elephant went on a rampage through the streets.
• Did you hear about the crazy guy who went on a rampage at the mall?
• That movie was so intense, it felt like the monsters were going on a rampage!
• Her emotions went on a rampage, causing her to say things she didn't mean.

adjective extremely large; huge

adverb used to emphasize the great extent or size of something

• The company reported a whopping increase in profits this quarter.
• I can't believe she ate a whopping three slices of pizza!
• That concert was a whopping good time!
• His ego was so big, it was a whopping obstacle in his relationships.

noun a person or group who is very successful or enthusiastic in a particular activity

verb to be very successful or enthusiastic in a particular activity

• The company's new marketing campaign is expected to go gangbusters in the next quarter.
• Once the concert started, the crowd went gangbusters and started dancing.
• When the team scored the winning goal, the fans went gangbusters in the stands.
• After months of hard work, her career finally started to go gangbusters and she was promoted to a higher position.