▸ Specimen Drawer
Describing Words — Lesson 78
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breathless
ˈbreθləs
Out of breath and panting after running hard — he was breathless with anticipation.
She was breathless after running up the stairs.
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breathlessly
ˈbrɛθləsli
Running or speaking eagerly while gasping for air — he whispered breathlessly, 'I saw him!'.
She ran breathlessly toward the finish line.
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breezy
ˈbriːzi
Pleasantly windy with fresh, gentle gusts blowing hair and clothes — the balcony is nice and breezy this time of year.
It's a breezy afternoon, perfect for a walk in the park.
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bridgeable
ˈbrɪdʒəbəl
Capable of being crossed or bridged, like stepping stones across a stream — not all disagreements are bridgeable.
The cultural divide between the two communities is bridgeable.
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briefer
ˈbriːfər
Shorter in length or duration, like a short wooden bridge over a stream — can you make your report briefer?
Can you make your report briefer?
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briefest
ˈbriːfɪst
The shortest in size or length among a set — this is the briefest explanation I've ever heard.
This is the briefest explanation I've ever heard.
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brighter
ˈbraɪtər
Giving off more light and shining with stronger luminescence — the future looks brighter now.
The sun is brighter today than yesterday.
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brightest
ˈbraɪtɪst
Shining with the greatest amount of light among stars — he had the brightest idea of all.
She wore the brightest dress at the party.
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brightly
ˈbraɪtli
With a vivid, warm glow and cheerful radiance in the sun — she smiled brightly at her friends.
The sun shone brightly this morning.
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brilliantly
ˈbrɪljəntli
With intense radiant light and dazzling glory — the movie was brilliantly directed.
She performed brilliantly in the final exam.
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brimful
ˈbrɪmfəl
Filled completely to the top edge and overflowing with liquid — the glass was brimful of water.
The glass was brimful of water.
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brisker
ˈbrɪs.kɚ
Moving with more speed, energy, and lively vigor — we walked at a brisker pace to catch the train.
We walked at a brisker pace to catch the train.
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