exceptionally good or great; remarkable

Synonyms:remarkable, exceptional, striking

having many curves and turns

"A sinuous path"

Synonyms:winding, serpentine, curving

remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid

Synonyms:remove, scoop off

a fight between a small number of soldiers that is usually short and not planned

Synonyms:brawl, fight, fray

decrease in speed or intensity

"The overall pace of company's growth slackened"

Synonyms:decelerate

make false and damaging statements about (someone)

Synonyms:defame

(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy

Synonyms:smooth, glossy, shiny

thin in an attractive or graceful way; small or narrow in size

"She picked a slender vase to hold the fresh flowers"

Synonyms:slim, lean

small or limited in amount, not enough

"The family survived on a slender income"

Synonyms:meagre, limited

untidy and dirty

"A sloven homeless man"

a state of sleep, especially a peaceful or deep sleep

"She fell into a deep slumber after a long day of work"

an offensive word used to insult someone

"The comments were a slur on the politicians"

Synonyms:insult, slight, slander

to spread a liquid or a thick substance over a surface

Synonyms:smudge, stain, paint

kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate

Synonyms:stifle, suffocate, asphyxiate

scornful; contemptuous

Synonyms:contemptuous, scornful, derisive, condescending

to insult someone by not giving them any attention

"I simply didn't recognize her and apparently she took it as a snub"

Synonyms:insult, slight, affront, humiliate

creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn mood

"Surviving a car accident is a sobering experience"

formal and dignified

Synonyms:dignified, ceremonial, stately, courtly

not cheerful or smiling; serious

"Everyone looked very solemn"

Synonyms:serious, earnest, grave, sober, sombre

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone

"It is illegal for public officials to solicit money in exchange for favours"

characterized by or showing interest or concern

Synonyms:concerned, caring, attentive, mindful, interested, considerate

dark or gloomy

Synonyms:solemn, doleful, dull