
Description of doughty (adjective) brave and strong; courageous; fearless
Samples of doughty The doughty fireman saved the woman's life.
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Description of distant (adjective) having separations; far off; reserved; unfriendly; remote; aloof
Samples of distant Rolonda's friends have become more distant in recent years.
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Description of ostensible (adjective) apparent; obvious; professed to be a certain way
Samples of ostensible The ostensible reason for choosing the girl was for her beauty.
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Description of mordant (adjective) cutting; sarcastic; incisive; sharp
Samples of mordant Her mordant remark made me feel unqualified and useless.
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Description of enamored (adjective) filled with love and desire; charmed; delighted
Samples of enamored The young couple are enamored with each other.
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Description of ingenious (adjective) clever; resourceful; talented; inventive
Samples of ingenious His ingenious idea made it possible to double production at no extra cost.
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Description of potable (adjective) drinkable
Samples of potable The liquid was not potable, but rather poisonous.
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Description of inquisitive (adjective) eager to ask questions in order to learn; nosy; curious; prying
Samples of inquisitive An inquisitive youngster is likely to become a wise adult.
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Description of passive (adjective) submissive; unassertive; compliant; indifferent
Samples of passive He is so passive that others walk all over him.
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Description of sapid (adjective) having a pleasant taste; flavorful
Samples of sapid Yellow and blue icing covered the sapid pastry.
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