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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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How do you cheer angrily without being insulting?
I am trying to describe individuals who are watching a competition (e.g., any sporting event) but they are unhappy with how the result is going. Specifically, consider the subs of the losing team sitt …
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What is a single word alternative to "whispered"?
I am looking for a single word alternative to "whispered". I am already using whispering for emotional, scared or caring dialogue and so the odd time when I try to use it for a neutral (unaffected) wh …
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Single word for being evil but enjoying it?
I know of words such as 'malign' but I am specifically looking for a word that not only expresses evilness/violence but also an enjoyment/choice to do such 'activity', as oppose to someone who does it …
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Single word for driving slowly?
I am looking for a single word that means to drive a vehicle slowly, especially in a way that is unexpected or looks out of place eg. blown tire on a highway or race track and carefully trying to driv …
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An adjective for an expression/reaction/gesture that shows familiarity with what just happened?
I am trying to show that a character is reacting to a certain situation but are familiar with this situation and their reaction to it because it has happened to them before (perhaps even several times …
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Is there a word or phrase for nodding/agreeing with your eyes only, not head?
Finally found an example that perfectly illustrates this: https://youtu.be/Gk3MgTTHdLs?t=69
Ethan Hawke 'hard blinks a yes' after being asked a question. Essentially he is nodding a yes but with his e …
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Is there a synonym for "young adult"? [duplicate]
I am a little confused about the difference between a definition of "young adult" vs the list of synonyms that come up in a thesaurus.
The definition of "young adult" is generally a late teen to early …
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Word to describe a 'luxurious' person?
"Preppy" (also "preppie") is quite relevant when talking about school students. A preppy doesn't necessarily have to be wealthy, but they give the impression they are based on their appearance, manner …
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Word/phrase to describe someone skilled at using/combining raw materials to make something i...
I am looking for an adjective to describe someone skilled at taking raw materials and combining them and turning them into something beneficial. Relevant professions here include a cook/chef, a materi …
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What is a word/phrase for some who is not in a group, while most others are?
I am looking for a word (or phrase if word is not possible) that is the opposite of associate. The context being when you have a collection of people and they are all part of a respective groups, club …
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What is a true antonym for "stronger"? [closed]
The word "stronger" means simply having more strength than, however when saying A is stronger than B, it does not imply that B is not strong just that A has more strength (B is strong but A is stronge …
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Synonym for policeman/policewoman?
I am putting together a scene which has a policeman and another male character in it. I am finding that constantly using "policeman" is quite repetitive, clumsy and interrupts the flow. I have tried t …
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Positive antonym for trendy in fashion or overall personal appearance? [duplicate]
How do you describe someone's fashion sense in a positive way when it is the opposite of 'trendy'? By opposite of trendy I mean that it may still be considered to 'look good' (even though this is subj …
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What is a 'softer' word/phrase for take or grab?
I am looking for a way to say that someone took or grabbed something from someone while communicating that it was done delicately/gently or at least in a neutral or non-aggressive way. Not sure if it' …
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Is there a word or phrase for nodding/agreeing with your eyes only, not head?
When you say someone has nodded in agreement it is meant that they are lowering and raising their head to signify their agreeance without needing to say anything.
There is a more subtle version of th …
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