Category: Qualities & Concepts

Refinement or polished social grace associated with urban life.

Evening; the late part of the day.

A thought, notion, or idea.

Identity; the state of being oneself or the same person/group.

A state of economic self-sufficiency.

In philosophy, the process of preserving and overcoming a concept at the same time.

An academic or formalistic style, especially in art or thought.

An accident or unexpected mishap.

An act, event, or state of being active or engaged.

Energetic, engaged, or operating.

A climax of sexual pleasure.

Aggressive; forceful, assertive, or keenly competitive in manner.

An agreement or harmony between things.

A pattern of rises and falls; ups and downs.

An adventurous experience or journey.

The inner soul or life principle, especially in Jungian or philosophical usage.

Approximate or careless; rough or sloppy.

Known or reasoned independently of experience.

Relating to the period after a war, especially World War II.

A typical or middle value; the average.

Known or justified from experience or observation.

A puzzling impasse or state of doubt.

Love, especially in an emotional or romantic sense.

An archaic word, form, or usage; also the quality of being archaic.

Old-fashioned, from an earlier period, or no longer in general use.

An hour.

A direct contrast or opposite.

A contradiction between principles or laws.

A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or languid melancholy.

A state of imbalance or lacking balance.

Unfair; not equitable or balanced.

Morally wrong or lacking moral restraint.

Easy; not difficult.

Level, equal, or tied in score.

The color yellow, with sports and sensitive ethnic uses.

Equal; equivalent; or the equals sign in math and writing.

A suffix meaning a doctrine, movement, or belief system.

A person or thing with sex appeal; also the quoted word "it".

An idea, especially in philosophical use.

A Platonic idea or ideal form.

A system of ideas or beliefs.

The id, especially in psychoanalysis.

The evening or night before a special day, especially Christmas Eve.

The later part of the day, from late afternoon to night.

Imagination; also a supposition or guess.

Improvement in the public image or impression of someone or something.

A decline in someone's or something's public image or reputation.

Something that happens or is ready immediately.

A sudden creative idea or motivating feeling.

The act or process of combining parts into a whole.

Smart; capable of understanding quickly.

Not dependent on others; self-standing.

The rise and fall of pitch in speech.

A rise in general prices and a fall in money’s purchasing power.

A period of seven days.

The end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday.

A vulnerable point or weakness.

Quick intelligence and verbal cleverness.

Weight, or figuratively importance or emphasis.

A way, manner, or route.

Wet or moist; also emotionally soft or sentimental.

A prefix meaning extremely, beyond, or super-.

Unusually odd, unconventional, or quirky in manner or style.

Unusual, foreign-looking, or strikingly different from what is familiar.

Fair and impartial.

An extension or prolongation of something.

Ego; also egoism or an egoist.

Egoism; self-centered or self-interested thinking.

A rise in degree, intensity, or scale; to increase or intensify.

A refined spirit, wit, or distinctive style.

Hope; optimism or expectation of a favorable outcome.

The essential nature of something; also an extract or concentrate.

Energy; vitality or power.

Clipped form of energy.

Energetic; lively and full of vigor.

A system or framework of knowledge, especially in philosophy.

A major period in history or a defining stage in a process.

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

A Greek concept of desire or love, also the name of a god and an asteroid.

Erotic; sexually suggestive.

Having no end; continuing without limit.

Conforming to established or traditional standards.

A loanword used for being over, exceeding a limit, or something excessive.

Open in form, attitude, or state; also to open something.

A distinctive atmosphere or impression surrounding a person or thing.

Having broad ability or coverage across several areas.

Relating to occult or supernatural matters.

A personal view or judgment.

The period when a sport, business, or activity is not in its busiest or active season.

An academic and cultural framework for representing the East.

The quality of being original, novel, or distinctive.

A rare noun used for kern or as the surname Kahn.

A state of complete disorder or confusion.

Casual or informal.

A purging or release of strong emotion.

A class or group of things with shared characteristics.

Color, appearance, or the act of coloring or dyeing.

Bright and full of color.

Charisma, or a charismatic person.

Culture; the shared customs, arts, and way of life of a group.

The idea that actions shape later fate or consequences.

A cant or slant; a technical or specialized use of the word.

Spirit; mind or essence.

Nerve, courage, or spirit; often in an encouraging sense.

The most important point or essential factor.

An economic system based on private ownership and market exchange.

Cute; attractive in a small, charming way.

A gap or mismatch between things.

Odd, weird, or eccentric.

Cool in temperature or manner; also stylish and fashionable.

A loanword for something quick or fast; also used for the dance step quickstep.

The degree of excellence or standard of something.

A serious trouble, emergency, or critical situation.

Clean; neat; free from dirt or impurity.

A gap between claims and perceived credibility.

A chronicle or historical record.

A casual loanword meaning good or okay.

Gray or grey in color.

The ideology or stance favoring global integration.

Relating to the whole world or worldwide scope.

A case, container, or situation depending on context.

An increase or profit; also the amount added in technical contexts.

An organized whole that is perceived as more than its parts.

Core; by extension, intense or wholehearted.

Coquettish behavior; flirtatiousness.

The cosmos; the universe as a whole.

A vivid blue color with a cobalt-like tone.

Constant; steady and not changing.

A concept, idea, or guiding notion.

General agreement reached by a group.

Continental; relating to a continent or continental style.

Modern and of the present time.

A state or condition.

A shortened or specialized form meaning contra or counter-.

A contrast; a difference that stands out clearly.

The quality of being convenient or easy to use.

A combination of two or more things together.

An aversion to computers.

A complex or compound of related buildings, or a psychological complex, especially an inferiority complex.

Extremely attractive, lavish, or luxurious.

The quality of being goatable.

Golden; of a gold color.

A recurring sequence or period; a cycle.

How large something is.

The side or flank of something.

Success; a favorable result.

Showing pleasure in another person's pain or humiliation.

The act or state of surviving.

A short form meaning substitute, reserve, or backup; also used as a prefix.

A labor movement theory based on unions and direct action.

The classical language of ancient India.

Existence; the state of being.

A schema or conceptual framework.

A situation or set of circumstances.

Chic, stylish, and smart-looking.

Showing cynicism or a distrustful, mocking attitude.

Severe, strict, or hard to deal with.

Sharp; also used for the number sign and in a few other noun senses.

Reserved or nervous around other people.