Boek Insight - Gevorderd - Woordenschatinzicht 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

hoogbrow, cultuurdrager

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

pretentieus, pretentieuze

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others through a display of power, authority, or aggression

intimiderend, bedreigend

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

somber, vervallen

lacking brightness or sufficient light

vaag, dof

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

voorgrond, leidende plaats

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

vergaan, sterven

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

sentimenteel, theatraal

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

luidruchtig, rauwharig

extremely unpleasant or rude

vies, onterend

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

overtuigend, aangrijpend

holding someone's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

boeiend, fascinerend

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

geestig, ondanks

causing great amusement and laughter

grappig, melig

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

afschuwelijk, weerzinwekkend

following established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

conventioneel, traditioneel

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

betoverend, charmant

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocatief, herinnerend

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitief, oud

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

intrigerend, fascinerend

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

slikken, accepteren

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

vrolijk, flonkerend

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenetisch, wild

quick and energetic in movement or action

snel, energiek

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

kalmerend, activerend

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

wandeling, slentertocht

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

langzaam, slappig

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

moeilijke strijd, zware klus