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Describing Words — Lesson 76

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boozy

ˈbuːzi

Involving or smelling strongly of alcoholic drinks — we had a boozy night out with friends.

We had a boozy night out with friends.

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boringly

ˈbɔːrɪŋli

In a dull, uninteresting, and repetitive manner, like watching snails crawl — he spoke boringly about his work.

He spoke boringly about his work.

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bossy

ˈbɔːsi

Always telling others what to do in an authoritative way — the bossy manager made everyone work overtime.

My older sister can be really bossy when she helps with homework.

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bothersome

ˈbɑːðərsəm

Annoying, irritating, and causing trouble, like a buzzing bee — she found his constant questions rather bothersome.

The bothersome noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.

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bottomless

ˈbɑtəmləs

Seeming so deep that it has no bottom, like an endless wishing well — she drank a bottomless cup of tea.

The bottomless pit terrified the explorers.

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bottommost

ˈbɑːtəmmoʊst

Located at the very lowest position or bottom, like the base block — she reached the bottommost point of the cave.

The bottommost layer of the cake was chocolate.

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bouncy

ˈbaʊnsi

Able to bounce back easily and spring up high into the air — the ball is very bouncy.

The ball is very bouncy.

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bounden

ˈbaʊndən

Required as a mandatory moral obligation or duty, such as helping an elder — it is our bounden duty to help those in need.

It is our bounden duty to help those in need.

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boundless

ˈbaʊndləs

Having no limits or boundaries, stretching as far as the eye can see — the desert seemed boundless under the night sky.

The desert seemed boundless under the night sky.

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bountiful

ˈbaʊntɪfəl

Describes something that is present in large quantities or amounts — the harvest was bountiful this year.

The region has a bountiful supply of fresh water.

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boxy

ˈbɑːksi

Square and solid in shape, resembling a box — many 1990s cars had boxy silhouettes.

The new phone has a boxy design that doesn't fit comfortably in my hand.

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boyish

ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ

Characteristic of or resembling an energetic young boy — she has a boyish haircut that suits her well.

She has a boyish haircut that suits her well.

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