Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. thin-skinned Definition: (adjective) Quick to take offense. Synonyms: huffy, touchy, feisty. Usage: My thin-skinned students often mistake my constructive criticism for personal attacks. Discuss


2. beseem Definition: (verb) Accord or comport with. Synonyms: befit, suit. Usage: Therefore it beseems us as true knights to prick on bravely, not idly weep. Discuss


3. long-suffering Definition: (adjective) Patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble. Synonyms: enduring. Usage: It called to him across that leagues-wide savannah, and was like a benediction to his long-suffering, pain racked spirit. Discuss


4. bilious Definition: (adjective) Irritable as if suffering from indigestion. Synonyms: dyspeptic, liverish. Usage: The man walked into my shop looking bilious and ill-tempered, and it was clear that my day was about to get a lot less pleasant. Discuss