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Antonyms
dirty illegally
  • very close to but not completely //he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
    Synonyms
    about all but almost borderline fair [chiefly British] feckly [chiefly Scottish] more or less most much near nearly next to nigh practically somewhere virtually well-nigh
    Related Words
    appreciably by and large chiefly largely mainly mostly
    kind of partially partly somewhat
    Synonymous Phrases
    as good as just about pretty much within an inch of
    Near Antonyms
    absolutely altogether completely entirely fully plain plumb [chiefly dialect] quite thoroughly
    totally utterly well wholly
    barely hardly scarcely
    • ad​e​nyl​ate ​cy​clase
    noun
    ad·​e·​nyl·​ate ​cy·​clase
    ə-ˌde-nə-lət-ˈsī-ˌklās -ˌlāt- -ˌklāz ˌa-də-ˌni-lət- -ə-ˌlāt-

    Definition

    • an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP
    First Known Use
    1962, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    adenylate "a salt of adenylic acid," from adenyl(ic acid) + ate entry 1
    ex​qui​site
    adjective
    ex·​qui·​site
    ek-ˈskwi-zət ik-ˈskwi-zət ˈek-(ˌ)skwi-

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution //an exquisite vase
      marked by the quality or power of finely distinguishing, by deep sensitivity, or by subtle understanding //exquisite taste
      accomplished, perfected //an exquisite gentleman
    • pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection //an exquisite white blossom
      acute, intense //exquisite pain
      having uncommon or esoteric appeal
    • carefully selected choice
    • archaic accurate
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • ex​qui​site​ly adverb
    • ex​qui​site​ness noun
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    acute almighty blistering deep dreadful excruciating explosive fearful fearsome ferocious fierce frightful furious ghastly hard heavy heavy-duty hellacious intense intensive keen profound terrible vehement vicious violent
    Antonyms: Adjective
    light moderate soft
    Examples
    Adjective
    • //a move executed with exquisite precision
    • //Her singing voice is truly exquisite.
    • //He chose his words with exquisite care.
    First Known Use
    Adjective
    15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
    Noun
    1819, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    Adjective and Noun
    Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek
    exquisite
    adjective

    Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

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