Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. jocular Definition: (adjective) Characterized by jokes and good humor. Synonyms: jesting, joking. Usage: The jocular atmosphere of the mess hall disappeared when the drill sergeant entered the room. Discuss


2. factious Definition: (adjective) Of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by internal dissension. Synonyms: divisive. Usage: Fouquet has raised against your majesty a troop of factious rioters to extricate his friends from punishment. Discuss


3. prefatory Definition: (adjective) Serving as an introduction or preface. Synonyms: introductory. Usage: Without wasting a moment in prefatory words of any sort, I entered on my narrative. Discuss


4. benignant Definition: (adjective) Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy, especially of a king to his subjects. Synonyms: gracious. Usage: Through just and even-handed governance, the benignant sovereign earned the loyalty of his subjects. Discuss