Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. nonobjective Definition: (adjective) Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature. Synonyms: abstract, nonfigurative. Usage: The focal point of the living room was a massive, nonobjective painting that looked to me like nothing more than a chaotic mess of colors and splotches. Discuss


2. disheveled Definition: (adjective) In disarray; extremely disorderly. Synonyms: frowzled, rumpled, tousled. Usage: With tender hands Mercy smoothed the disheveled hair and arranged the crumpled dress. Discuss


3. regnant Definition: (adjective) Exercising power or authority. Synonyms: reigning, ruling. Usage: She became queen regnant upon the death of her father and soon gained a reputation for being a firm but fair ruler. Discuss


4. dewy-eyed Definition: (adjective) Naive, innocent, or trusting, especially in a romantic or childlike way. Synonyms: childlike, simple. Usage: I knew that if I ever told her the truth about what I had done, she would lose that dewy-eyed innocence that I had worked so hard to preserve. Discuss