to describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
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He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.
She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.
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convincing
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
able to make someone believe that something is right or true
unconvincing
humorous
/ˈhjumɝəs/
making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable
humorless
dull
/ˈdəɫ/
boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness
lively
impressive
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.
unimpressive
predictable
/pɹiˈdɪktəbəɫ/, /pɹɪˈdɪktəbəɫ/
easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge
unpredictable
memorable
/ˈmɛmɝəbəɫ/
easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special
entertaining
/ˌɛnɝˈteɪnɪŋ/, /ˌɛntɝˈteɪnɪŋ/
providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance
spectacular
/spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ/
extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement
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