brisk |
smart |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between brisk and smart
is that
brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick while
smart is causing sharp pain; stinging.
As verbs the difference between brisk and smart
is that
brisk is to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate while
smart is to hurt or sting.
As a noun smart is
a sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting.
As an initialism SMART is
specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Tangible, a mnemonic for goal-setting.
As a proper noun Smart is
{{surname}.
turbulence |
anger |
Related terms |
Turbulence is a related term of anger.
As nouns the difference between turbulence and anger
is that
turbulence is (uncountable) the state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance while
anger is remorse, regret.
speck |
blot |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between speck and blot
is that
speck is to mark with specks; to speckle while
blot is to obscure; to eclipse; to shadow.
favourable |
proper |
Related terms |
Favourable is a related term of proper.
As adjectives the difference between favourable and proper
is that
favourable is pleasing, encouraging or approving while
proper is (
lb)
suitable .
As an adverb proper is
(scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.
collar |
cincture |
Related terms |
Collar is a related term of cincture.
As nouns the difference between collar and cincture
is that
collar is anything that encircles the neck while
cincture is an enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing.
As verbs the difference between collar and cincture
is that
collar is to grab or seize by the collar or neck while
cincture is to girdle, circle or surround.
darkened |
gloomy |
Related terms |
Darkened is a related term of gloomy.
As a verb darkened
is (
darken).
As an adjective gloomy is
imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.
excellent |
apt |
Related terms |
Excellent is a related term of apt.
As an adjective excellent
is of the highest quality; splendid.
As an adverb excellent
is (obsolete) excellently.
As a noun apt is
.
As a proper noun apt is
.
bright |
propitious |
Synonyms |
In archaic terms the difference between bright and propitious
is that
bright is manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain while
propitious is favorably disposed towards someone.
As adjectives the difference between bright and propitious
is that
bright is visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark while
propitious is favorable; benevolent (e.g.
propitious weather.
As a noun bright
is an artist's brush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
As a proper noun Bright
is {{surname|lang=en}.
paddle |
perambulate |
Related terms |
Paddle is a related term of perambulate.
In lang=en terms the difference between paddle and perambulate
is that
paddle is to spank with a paddle while
perambulate is to inspect (an area) on foot.
As verbs the difference between paddle and perambulate
is that
paddle is to propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc or
paddle can be (british) to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside while
perambulate is to walk about, roam or stroll.
As a noun paddle
is a two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
mournful |
serious |
Related terms |
Mournful is a related term of serious.
As adjectives the difference between mournful and serious
is that
mournful is filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns while
serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.
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