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Having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty
"Charleston's new bridge needed more than aesthetic appeal" |
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Anything that relieves distress or pain
"It made anodyne pleas to both sides to refrain from using force" |
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1. To one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry
2. With disapproval, scorn, or discontent
"Go too fast while turning and the car still gets a little askew" |
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A fixed or firm belief
"People all too often believe something as truth given the strength of the conviction of others" |
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1. A person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; herald
2. Anything that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign
"Oil prices are seen as an indication of current inflation, and gold prices a harbinger of future inflation" |
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Having an apperance of truth or reason; credible; believable
"And yet there is a plausible path to success" |
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A gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy
"We treat data in the short-term with reverence and in the long-term with skepticism" |
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1. Secret or unauthorized
2. Acting in a stealthy way
"Ninja move in a surreptitious manner" |
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1. Incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting
2. Vigorous; effective; energetic
3. Clearly or sharply defined
"He doubtless needs trenchant treatment to bring him back to reality" |
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A knavish person; a rascal
"Elected officials are varlets" |
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