Expressing congratulations

Lissome (adjective)

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful. ललित

Synonyms: Graceful, Elegant, Agile

Antonyms: Awkward, Graceless

Example: One may have wondered as the lissom ladies gracefully showcased the trendy jewellery.

Folklore (noun)

The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. पौराणिक बातें

Synonyms: Mythology, Lore, Tradition

Example: A number of essays are especially relevant for folklore studies.

Overriding (adjective)

More important than anything else in a particular situation. अधिभावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Their overriding aim was to keep costs low.

Futile (adjective)

Incapable of producing any useful result. निरर्थक

Synonyms: Pointless, Vain, Fruitless

Antonyms: Useful, Productive

Example: A lack of evidence in absence of harm cannot be interpreted as useless or futile.

Dissipation (noun)

Overindulgence in sensual pleasures. लोप

Synonyms: Debauchery, Decadence, Immoderation

Antonyms: Abstinence, Chastity

Example: There are few signs of dissipation about the 46-year-old Oldman these days.

Revere (verb)

Feel deep respect or admiration for (something). सम्मान करना

Synonyms: Admire, Think highly of, Respect

Antonyms: Despise, Disrespect

Example: We will always love you, and revere your amazing grace in that wonderful season.

Phenomenal (adjective)

Remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. असाधारण

Synonyms: Exceptional, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Outstanding

Antonyms: Ordinary, Unexceptional, Usual

Example: The product has been a phenomenal success.

Prudent (adjective)

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. विवेकी

Synonyms: Wise, Well-Judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd

Antonyms: Imprudent, Unwise, Injudicious, Thoughtless

Example: It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead.

Flab (noun)

Soft loose flesh on a person's body. अतिरिक्त माँस

Synonyms: Fat, Fatty tissue, Excessive weight

Example: I hated how I looked so I spent the summer working out and doing everything I could do get rid of my baby fat and flab.

Wretchedly (adverb)

Extremely, when referring to something unpleasant or of low quality. दयनीय भाव से

Synonyms: Badly, Terribly, Miserably

Antonyms: Joyfully, Blissfully

Example: Although that is fine in theory, some of those programmes have, unfortunately, failed wretchedly.

Sabre-Rattling (noun)

The display or threat of military force. सैन्य नोक झोंक

Synonyms: Warmongering, Flag-waving, Hawkish, Combative

Example: There has been renewed sabre-rattling between the two countries.

Tenacious (adjective)

Persisting in existence. अटल

Synonyms: Persevering, Persistent, Determined

Antonyms: Irresolute, Weak

Example: His rosy view has proved remarkably tenacious.

Belligerence (noun)

Aggressive or warlike behaviour. युद्धकारिता

Synonyms: Morale, Power to resist, Courage

Antonyms: Pacifism, Amenability

Example: Arms and bodies lock together, intimate and aggressive, the closeness fired with belligerence.

Deplorable (adjective)

Deserving strong condemnation, completely unacceptable. निंदनीय

Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Unworthy

Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Laudable

Example: These deplorable conditions existed in military prisons of both sides.

Irrefutable (adjective)

Impossible to deny or disprove. अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Indisputable, Unassailable, Undeniable

Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Doubtful

Example: There appears to be clear cause and effect evidence, but no irrefutable proof.