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Describing Words — Lesson 87

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cheaper

ˈtʃiːpɚ
Costing less money compared to another item — I found a cheaper hotel nearby.
This phone is cheaper than that one.
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cheapest

ˈtʃiːpɪst
Lowest in price among all options — she found the cheapest flight to Paris.
This is the cheapest option on the menu.
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cheaply

ˈtʃiːpli
At a low cost or in a stingy manner — she bought the dress cheaply.
She bought the dress cheaply.
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cheeky

ˈtʃiːki
Playfully impudent, sassy, or mischievous — you cheeky little monkey!
You cheeky little monkey!
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cheerfully

ˈtʃɪrfərli
In a happy, joyful, and lively manner — she greeted everyone cheerfully every morning.
She greeted everyone cheerfully every morning.
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cheerless

ˈtʃɪr.ˈlɛs
Gloomy, depressing, and lacking any comfort or joy — something cheerless about the room.
The economic outlook is depressing
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cheery

ˈtʃɪri
Bright, sunny, pleasant, and uplifting — the café has a very cheery atmosphere.
She gave me a cheery smile as I walked in.
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cheesy

ˈtʃiːzi
Cheaply made, tacky, or poor quality — this pizza is really cheesy.
This pizza is really cheesy.
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chemically

ˈkemɪkli
By means of chemical substances, dyes, or reactions — the water was chemically treated before use.
The compound was chemically analyzed in the lab.
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chewable

ˈtʃuːəbəl
Able or meant to be chewed easily before swallowing — this tablet is chewable, so you don't need water.
Chewable vitamins are easier for children to take.
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chewy

ˈtʃui
Needing much chewing, springy or gummy in texture — this steak is too chewy for me.
This steak is too chewy for me.
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chiefly

ˈtʃiːfli
Mainly, mostly, or primarily — the island's population consists chiefly of fishermen.
The committee is chiefly responsible for policy decisions.
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