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Describing Words — Lesson 74

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bloodthirsty

ˈblʌd.θɝː.sti

Wanting or ready to hunt and attack prey fiercely — the bloodthirsty villain in the movie terrified the audience.

The bloodthirsty villain in the movie terrified the audience.

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blotchy

ˈblɑːtʃi

Covered with colored patches, spots, or marks — his skin turns blotchy when he exercises.

Her face was blotchy after being in the sun too long.

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blowzier

ˈblaʊziər

Having hair or appearance that is more messy and tossed by the wind — his face was blowzier after a long day in the sun.

His face was blowzier after a long day in the sun.

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blowzy

ˈblaʊzi

Having untidy, messy hair blown around playfully by the wind — his blowzy hair needed a good comb.

She looked rather blowzy after walking for hours in the heat.

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blubbery

ˈblʌbəri

Thick and plump with a layer of fat, like a chubby walrus — the blubbery seal lounged on the ice floe.

The blubbery seal lounged on the ice floe.

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blueish

ˈbluːɪʃ

Having a shade or tint of blue color — the sky turned a bluish color at sunset.

The sky turned a bluish color at sunset.

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bluish

ˈbluːɪʃ

Somewhat blue in color — his eyes are bluish green.

The sky has a bluish tinge at dawn.

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blunter

ˈblʌntər

Having a point or tip that is less sharp than another — your criticism was blunter than I expected.

The knife is getting blunter and needs sharpening.

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bluntest

ˈblʌntɪst

Having the most rounded or least sharp tip among a group — she gave the bluntest answer I've ever heard.

That was the bluntest criticism I've ever received.

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bluntly

blʌntli

Saying something directly and honestly without trying to soften it — he bluntly refused to help.

She told him bluntly that his work was not good enough.

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blurry

ˈblɜːri

Fuzzy and unclear to see or out of focus — my vision has become blurry since this morning.

The photo is blurry because I didn't hold the camera steady.

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blustery

ˈblʌs.tɚ.i

Blowing with strong and noisy gusts of wind — she wore a scarf because of the blustery wind.

It was a blustery autumn day with leaves blowing everywhere.

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