-ous, -ious, -eous
(Latin: full of or having the qualities of; in chemistry, a suffix denoting that the element indicated by the name bearing it, has a valence lower than that denoted by the termination -ic; as, nitrous, sulphurous, etc., as contrasted with nitric, sulphuric, etc.)
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momentous (adjective), more momentous, most momentous
A reference to an event, a decision, or a change which is outstanding and very important: Grace told her friends that her college graduation was a momentous day in her life.
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James and Erla considered the birth of their baby as even more of a momentous time than their marriage.
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monogamous
1. The condition, rule, or custom of being married to only one person at a
time (opposite of polygamy or bigamy); chiefly applied to the rule or
custom (more explicitly called monogyny) by which a man can have only one
wife, but also including monandry, the rule or custom by which a woman can
have only one husband.
2. The practice or principle of marrying only once, or of not remarrying after the death of the first spouse:; the opposite of digamy.
2. The practice or principle of marrying only once, or of not remarrying after the death of the first spouse:; the opposite of digamy.
monstrous (adjective), more monstrous, most monstrous
1. Enormous; shocking; horrible: The monstrous man was seen in a restaurant eating an abnormally large amount of food.
2. Wicked, cruel, or unpleasant to an extent that is considerably unacceptable: There are millions of refugees who are fleeing for their lives to find safer places to live because of the monstrous killings that are going on in so many countries!
3. Greatly different from what is considered to be normal: There are a lot of people who have been suffering from monstrous heat waves this summer.
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2. Wicked, cruel, or unpleasant to an extent that is considerably unacceptable: There are millions of refugees who are fleeing for their lives to find safer places to live because of the monstrous killings that are going on in so many countries!
3. Greatly different from what is considered to be normal: There are a lot of people who have been suffering from monstrous heat waves this summer.
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mortiferous
Bringing or producing death; deadly, a cause of death.
mountainous
1. Abounding in mountains; such as, "a mountainous wilderness".
2. Of the nature of a mountain.
3. Resembling a mountain or mountains, as being very large and high: "The storm caused mountainous waves that destroyed the beach area."
2. Of the nature of a mountain.
3. Resembling a mountain or mountains, as being very large and high: "The storm caused mountainous waves that destroyed the beach area."
mysterious
nauseous (adjective), more nauseous, most nauseous
A reference to producing the unsettling feeling in the stomach that accompanies the urge to vomit.
nebulous
1. Not clear, distinct, or definite; vague.
2. Clouded, cloudy, misty; resembling a cloud or clouds.
3. Hazy, vague, indistinct, formless.
4. In astronomy, a small cluster of indistinct stars, or a star that is surrounded by a luminous haze.
5. Resembling a nebula.
2. Clouded, cloudy, misty; resembling a cloud or clouds.
3. Hazy, vague, indistinct, formless.
4. In astronomy, a small cluster of indistinct stars, or a star that is surrounded by a luminous haze.
5. Resembling a nebula.
notorious (adjective), more notorious, most notorious
Relating to being well-known or famous; especially, for doing something that is wrong or criminal: Tim's supervisor has notorious outbursts when members of his staff don't complete the right results that they have been assigned to produce.
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noxious (adjective), more noxious, most noxious
1. Injurious to physical or mental health: Depressions have made some people have noxious feelings that can result in serious ailments.
2. Physically harmful to lives or health; especially, because of poisonous conditions: The noxious air in some countries has been a result of excessive industrial emissions which have caused many people to suffer.
3. Likely to cause moral, spiritual, or social harm or corruption: The noxious words the father used about the man who was dating his daughter resulted in a cancellation of his TV career.
4. Disgusting; very unpleasant: There was a terrible noxious odor coming from the blocked plumbing in Mildred's house.
5. Etymology: from Latin noxius, "harmful"; derived from noxa, "damage, injury".
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2. Physically harmful to lives or health; especially, because of poisonous conditions: The noxious air in some countries has been a result of excessive industrial emissions which have caused many people to suffer.
3. Likely to cause moral, spiritual, or social harm or corruption: The noxious words the father used about the man who was dating his daughter resulted in a cancellation of his TV career.
4. Disgusting; very unpleasant: There was a terrible noxious odor coming from the blocked plumbing in Mildred's house.
5. Etymology: from Latin noxius, "harmful"; derived from noxa, "damage, injury".
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numerous (adjective), more numerous, most numerous
1. Pertaining to very many; being or existing in great profusion: Trudy made numerous visits to see her mother at the hospital.
2. Resembling or comprising large multitudes of units or individuals: Recently there have been more numerous visitors to the park.
2. Resembling or comprising large multitudes of units or individuals: Recently there have been more numerous visitors to the park.
nutritious (adjective), more nutritious, most nutritious
1. Referring to anything containing many of the substances needed for a good life and growth: Jane loved to eat meals which were nutritious, wholesome, and healthy because she noticed that she had more energy to do her exercises in the morning and when she was working as a secretary!
2. A description of that which provides a healthy existence for people: Nutritious, or beneficial, substances for humans are very conducive to their physical and mental well-being.
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2. A description of that which provides a healthy existence for people: Nutritious, or beneficial, substances for humans are very conducive to their physical and mental well-being.
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oblivious (adjective), more oblivious, most oblivious
1. A reference to a person who has a lack of memory or is forgetful: Mr. Jackson was oblivious and absentminded sometimes regarding his turn to go grocery shopping for the family.
2. Relating to an individual who has no conscious awareness about what is going on around him or her: Sam and Sally, who were sitting on a park bench, were so in love that they were oblivious to the other people passing by and staring at them!
3. Descriptive of someone who is unaware of someone else or of conditions regarding one's environment: The two girls were obviously oblivious to the amount of litter lying around them when they put down their blanket on the grass for a picnic in the park.
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2. Relating to an individual who has no conscious awareness about what is going on around him or her: Sam and Sally, who were sitting on a park bench, were so in love that they were oblivious to the other people passing by and staring at them!
3. Descriptive of someone who is unaware of someone else or of conditions regarding one's environment: The two girls were obviously oblivious to the amount of litter lying around them when they put down their blanket on the grass for a picnic in the park.
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obnoxious (adjective), more obnoxious, most obnoxious
1. Highly objectionable or offensive; odious: Mary's obnoxious behavior in the English class could be tolerated no longer; so, she was sent to the principal's office.
2. Annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself: Brian's little boy was an obnoxious little brat.
3. Etymology: from Latin obnoxius, "exposed to harm" was the original meaning of obnoxious in English, in the sixteenth century.
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2. Annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself: Brian's little boy was an obnoxious little brat.
3. Etymology: from Latin obnoxius, "exposed to harm" was the original meaning of obnoxious in English, in the sixteenth century.
The current meaning dates from the seventeenth century, and came to develop its sense because of its association with noxious so that for a time it actually meant "harmful", as noxious does.
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"Whatever people in general do not understand, they are always prepared to dislike; the incomprehensible is always the obnoxious."
obsequious (adjective), more obsequious, most obsequious
1. Characterized by someone who is excessively obedient or who is too willing to comply with the wishes of other people: Jane and Jim were served in the hotel by obsequious employees who were striving to fulfill all the desires that they indicated.
2. A reference to those who are overly eager to help or to obey anyone who is important or well-known: The famous singer was surrounded by obsequious fans who were willing to do almost anything that she wanted them to accomplish.
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2. A reference to those who are overly eager to help or to obey anyone who is important or well-known: The famous singer was surrounded by obsequious fans who were willing to do almost anything that she wanted them to accomplish.
