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Looks & appearance

Ways of looking, and how people and things look. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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4 words

appearance
nounFoundation
the way someone or something looks to others
Similar:
look
Opposite:
disappearance
beautiful
adj.Foundation
very pleasing to look at
Similar:
lovely
Opposite:
dull
jewel
nounFoundation
a precious stone that has been cut and polished
Similar:
gem
Opposite:
debris
neat
adj.Foundation
tidy and well organised, with everything in its place
Similar:
tidy
Opposite:
chaotic

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Stretch, Advanced, Core levels: the first 12 of 62, A to Z.

aesthetic
adj.Stretch
to do with beauty and how pleasing something looks
Similar:
artistic
Opposite:
functional
allure
nounAdvanced
a powerful charm that draws you in
Similar:
attraction
Opposite:
aversion
alluring
adj.Advanced
very attractive and tempting
Similar:
tempting
Opposite:
off-putting
amorphous
adj.Stretch
having no clear or definite shape
Similar:
shapeless
Opposite:
clear
askance
adv.Stretch
in a way that shows doubt or suspicion
Similar:
suspiciously
Opposite:
boldly
austere
adj.Advanced
very plain and simple, or strict and stern
Similar:
plain
Opposite:
extravagant
becoming
adj.Advanced
suiting someone and looking nice on them
Similar:
suitable
Opposite:
unbecoming
captivating
adj.Core
so charming or interesting that it holds your attention
Similar:
fascinating
Opposite:
boring
caricature
nounAdvanced
a funny drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features
Similar:
cartoon
Opposite:
accuracy
charming
adj.Core
very pleasing and likeable in a way that wins people over
Similar:
delightful
Opposite:
off-putting
conspicuous
adj.Advanced
very easy to see because it stands out
Similar:
obvious
Opposite:
hidden
dainty
adj.Core
small, neat and delicate in a pretty way
Similar:
delicate
Opposite:
coarse

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