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1 Amicable (adjective)

मैत्रीपूर्ण, सौहार्दपूर्ण

Amicable meaning

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; showing goodwill and mutual understanding.

Synonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Harmonious, Good-natured

Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Quarrelsome, Antagonistic

Example: The two countries reached an amicable settlement after months of negotiation.

2 Astound (verb)

चकित करना, अचंभित करना

Astound meaning

To shock or greatly surprise someone; to amaze with wonder or disbelief.

Synonyms: Amaze, Astonish, Stun, Stagger

Antonyms: Bore, Expect, Calm, Underwhelm

Example: The magician’s incredible tricks never fail to astoundthe audience.

3 Buoyant (adjective)

उत्साही, तैरने योग्य

Buoyant meaning

Able to float or rise in a liquid or gas; cheerful and optimistic in mood.

Synonyms: Cheerful, Optimistic, Lively, Resilient

Antonyms: Depressed, Pessimistic, Gloomy, Heavy

Example: Despite the setbacks, her buoyant spirit kept the whole team motivated.

4 Diffuse (verb)

फैलाना, प्रसारित करना

Diffuse meaning

To spread over a wide area or among many people; not concentrated or focused.

Synonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Spread, Disseminate

Antonyms: Concentrate, Gather, Condense, Collect

Example: The teacher’s voice diffused through the classroom, calming the noisy students.

5 Reconcile (verb)

मेल मिलाप करना, सुलह करना

Reconcile meaning

To restore friendly relations after a disagreement; to make two opposing ideas or situations compatible.

Synonyms: Harmonize, Settle, Reunite, Resolve

Antonyms: Discord, Estrange, Separate, Disagree

Example: After years of conflict, the brothers finally reconciled and began talking again.

6 Steadfast (adjective)

दृढ़, अटल, निष्ठावान

Steadfast meaning

Firmly loyal, devoted, and determined; not changing or wavering.

Synonyms: Loyal, Resolute, Unwavering, Faithful

Antonyms: Fickle, Unsteady, Inconstant, Irresolute

Example: Soldiers remained steadfast in their duty even during the toughest battles.

7 Somnolent (adjective)

नींद से भरा हुआ, उनींदा

Somnolent meaning

Sleepy; drowsy; causing or suggestive of sleep.

Synonyms: Drowsy, Sleepy, Sluggish, Lethargic

Antonyms: Alert, Energetic, Wakeful, Lively

Example: The long and boring lecture made everyone in the class somnolent.

8 Inculpatory (adjective)

अपराध सिद्ध करने वाला, दोषारोपण करने वाला

Inculpatory meaning

Showing or tending to show someone’s guilt; implying blame or responsibility.

Synonyms: Accusatory, Blaming, Incriminating, Damning

Antonyms: Exculpatory, Vindicating, Justifying, Defending

Example: The police found inculpatory evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

9 Adamantine (adjective)

अटूट, दृढ़, अटल

Adamantine meaning

Unbreakable, extremely hard, or firm in attitude; impossible to change or defeat.

Synonyms: Unyielding, Firm, Indestructible, Resolute

Antonyms: Weak, Flexible, Fragile, Yielding

Example: She had an adamantine will to succeed despite all the difficulties.

10 Imprecation (noun)

श्राप, बद्दुआ

Imprecation meaning

A spoken curse or an expression of hatred; invoking evil upon someone.

Synonyms: Curse, Malediction, Hex, Damnation

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Compliment

Example: The angry man muttered imprecations under his breath as he left the room.

11 Jaunty (adjective)

प्रसन्नचित्त और आत्मविश्वासी

Jaunty meaning

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Synonyms: Cheerful, Lively, Spirited, Breezy

Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Sad, Lifeless

Example: He walked into the room with a jaunty step and a confident smile.

12 Spry (adjective)

फुर्तीला और चुस्त

Spry meaning

Active and lively, especially despite being old.

Synonyms: Energetic, Nimble, Brisk, Agile

Antonyms: Sluggish, Inactive, Lazy, Lethargic

Example: Even at eighty, he remained surprisingly spry and full of energy.

13 Pliant (adjective)

लचीला या आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला

Pliant meaning

Easily bent or flexible; easily influenced.

Synonyms: Flexible, Malleable, Supple, Adaptable

Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible, Unyielding

Example: The bamboo is strong yet pliant, bending without breaking in the wind.

14 Dreary (adjective)

नीरस, उदास और उबाऊ

Dreary meaning

Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking excitement or life.

Synonyms: Gloomy, Dull, Boring, Lifeless

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Exciting, Pleasant

Example: The weather was cold and dreary, making everyone stay indoors.

15 Soothe (verb)

शांत करना या आराम देना

Soothe meaning

To calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress.

Synonyms: Calm, Pacify, Relieve, Comfort

Antonyms: Agitate, Irritate, Annoy, Upset

Example: The mother’s gentle voice helped soothe the crying baby.

16 Eleemosynary (adjective)

दानशील या परोपकारी

Eleemosynary meaning

Relating to or dependent on charity; charitable.

Synonyms: Charitable, Benevolent, Philanthropic, Altruistic

Antonyms: Selfish, Greedy, Unsympathetic, Uncharitable

Example: The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution to help the poor.

17 Oneiric (adjective)

सपनों से संबंधित या स्वप्नवत

Oneiric meaning

Relating to dreams or resembling a dream.

Synonyms: Dreamlike, Visionary, Fantastical, Illusory

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Concrete

Example: The movie had an oneiric quality that made it feel like a vivid dream.

18 Corybantic (adjective)

उन्मत्त या अत्यधिक उत्साहित

Corybantic meaning

Wildly excited or frenzied, especially in a passionate or ecstatic way.

Synonyms: Frenzied, Mad, Wild, Hysterical

Antonyms: Calm, Serene, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd became corybantic as the band took the stage.

19 Apothegm (noun)

संक्षिप्त और ज्ञानवर्धक कथन

Apothegm meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying; a concise proverb.

Synonyms: Maxim, Aphorism, Proverb, Adage

Antonyms: Babble, Nonsense, Rambling, Wordiness

Example: “Honesty is the best policy” is a famous apothegm that teaches moral conduct.

20 Oleaginous (adjective)

चिकना या चापलूस

Oleaginous meaning

Oily or greasy; also used to describe someone who is excessively flattering or insincere.

Synonyms: Unctuous, Slick, Smarmy, Greasy

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Dry, Rough

Example: His oleaginous manner made everyone suspicious of his true intentions.

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