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Describing Words — Lesson 91

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classy

ˈklæsi

Stylish, elegant, and fashionable in appearance — he always looks classy in his suits.

She wore a classy black dress to the gala.

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clayey

ˈkleɪi

Containing a lot of heavy, sticky clay soil — she shaped the clayey mixture into small balls.

The clayey soil in the garden made it difficult to dig.

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cleanest

ˈkliːnɪst

Most free from dirt, marks, or stains; spotless — he always wears the cleanest clothes.

This is the cleanest room in the hotel.

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cleanly

ˈkliːnli

In a clean, neat, and well-groomed manner — she writes cleanly and legibly.

She writes cleanly and legibly.

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clearer

ˈklɪrər

More transparent, easy to see through, and free of dirt — this explanation is clearer than the last one.

This explanation is clearer than the last one.

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clearest

ˈklɪrɪst

Most transparent and completely easy to see through — the clearest path led directly to the village.

This is the clearest explanation I've ever heard.

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clearly

ˈklɪrli

In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand — I can see clearly now.

I can see clearly now.

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clerical

ˈklerɪkəl

Relating to routine office work, paperwork, and record-keeping — the clerical staff handles all the paperwork.

She works in a clerical position at the university.

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cleverer

ˈklɛvərər

More intelligent, quick-witted, and sharp in thinking — she's cleverer than her older sister.

She's cleverer than her older sister.

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cleverly

ˈklevərli

In a smart, ingenious, and inventive way — she cleverly solved the puzzle.

She cleverly solved the puzzle.

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climactic

klaɪˈmæk.tɪk

Forming an exciting culmination, peak, or turning point — the climactic battle took place at the old fortress.

The climactic battle took place at the old fortress.

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climatic

klaɪˈmætɪk

Relating to the climate, weather conditions, and regional temperature — this region is known for its extreme climatic variations between seasons.

The climatic conditions in the Mediterranean are ideal for growing olives.

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