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Emphatic vs Express - What's the difference?

emphatic | express | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between emphatic and express

is that emphatic is characterized by emphasis while express is moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

As nouns the difference between emphatic and express

is that emphatic is an emphatic consonant while express is a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

As a verb express is

(to convey meaning) To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

Ingratiating vs Pleasing - What's the difference?

ingratiating | pleasing | Synonyms |

Ingratiating is a synonym of pleasing.


As adjectives the difference between ingratiating and pleasing

is that ingratiating is which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another the implication is often of flattery or insincerity while pleasing is agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

As verbs the difference between ingratiating and pleasing

is that ingratiating is while pleasing is .

As a noun pleasing is

pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing".

Bridge vs Union - What's the difference?

bridge | union | Synonyms |

Bridge is a synonym of union.


As a noun union is

union (action and result).

Ponderous vs Hulking - What's the difference?

ponderous | hulking | Synonyms |

Ponderous is a synonym of hulking.


As adjectives the difference between ponderous and hulking

is that ponderous is heavy, massive, weighty while hulking is large and bulky.

Calamitous vs Pernicious - What's the difference?

calamitous | pernicious | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between calamitous and pernicious

is that calamitous is concerning or involving calamity, disastrous while pernicious is causing much harm in a subtle way.

Conformation vs Shape - What's the difference?

conformation | shape | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between conformation and shape

is that conformation is the act of conforming; the act of producing conformity while shape is the status or condition of something.

As a verb shape is

to give something a shape and definition.

Brilliancy vs Gift - What's the difference?

brilliancy | gift | Synonyms |

Brilliancy is a synonym of gift.


As a noun brilliancy

is a shining quality; brilliance.

As an initialism gift is

(medicine) (gamete intrafallopian transfer).

Glut vs Superabundance - What's the difference?

glut | superabundance | Synonyms |

Glut is a synonym of superabundance.


As nouns the difference between glut and superabundance

is that glut is heat, glow while superabundance is an extreme abundance; abundance to a vast degree that seems almost excessive.

Intoxicated vs Exalted - What's the difference?

intoxicated | exalted | Synonyms |

Intoxicated is a synonym of exalted.


As adjectives the difference between intoxicated and exalted

is that intoxicated is stupefied by alcohol, drunk while exalted is praised, or honored.

As verbs the difference between intoxicated and exalted

is that intoxicated is (intoxicate) while exalted is (exalt).

Amicable vs Polite - What's the difference?

amicable | polite | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between amicable and polite

is that amicable is showing friendliness or goodwill while polite is well-mannered, civilized.

As a verb polite is

to polish; to refine; to render polite.

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