Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. ireful Definition: (adjective) Feeling or showing extreme anger. Synonyms: irate. Usage: The ireful, angry chief was not so easily mollified. Discuss


2. labored Definition: (adjective) Requiring or showing effort. Synonyms: heavy. Usage: He knocked again, harder than before, for behind him he heard the steps and the labored breathing of his persecutors. Discuss


3. despondent Definition: (adjective) Feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom. Synonyms: heartsick. Usage: I did my best to take Mike's mind off his problems, but he was too despondent to smile at my corny jokes. Discuss


4. affiance Definition: (verb) To bind in a pledge of marriage; betroth. Synonyms: plight, engage. Usage: I have been affianced to a fine young man and am looking forward to my upcoming nuptials. Discuss