dict_dl/en_MWThesaurus/ade_MWT.json

{
  "adequately":{
    "in a satisfactory way":{
      "examples":[
        "we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "acceptably",
        "all right",
        "alright",
        "creditably",
        "decently",
        "fine",
        "good",
        "middlingly",
        "nicely",
        "OK",
        "okay",
        "passably",
        "respectably",
        "satisfactorily",
        "serviceably",
        "so-so",
        "sufficiently",
        "tolerably",
        "well"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "appropriately",
        "aptly",
        "congruously",
        "correctly",
        "decorously",
        "felicitously",
        "fittingly",
        "happily",
        "meetly",
        "rightly",
        "seemly",
        "suitably",
        "gratifyingly",
        "satisfyingly",
        "effectively",
        "effectually",
        "efficiently",
        "neatly",
        "tidily"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "unbearably",
        "inappropriately",
        "incorrectly",
        "indecently",
        "unsuitably",
        "awfully",
        "deplorably",
        "disastrously",
        "dreadfully",
        "horrendously",
        "horribly",
        "horridly",
        "miserably",
        "terribly"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "bad",
        "badly",
        "deficiently",
        "ill",
        "inadequately",
        "insufficiently",
        "intolerably",
        "poorly",
        "unacceptably",
        "unsatisfactorily"
      ]
    },
    "in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction":{
      "examples":[
        "adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "enough",
        "satisfactorily",
        "sufficiently",
        "suitably"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "acceptably",
        "decently",
        "fairly",
        "moderately",
        "passably",
        "tolerably",
        "meetly",
        "properly",
        "rightly",
        "seemly",
        "agreeably",
        "gratifyingly",
        "satisfyingly",
        "abundantly",
        "amply",
        "aplenty",
        "optimally",
        "plenteously",
        "plentifully",
        "commensurately",
        "proportionately"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[],
      "antonyms":[
        "inadequately",
        "insufficiently",
        "unsatisfactorily"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "adequate":{
    "of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards":{
      "examples":[
        "this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "acceptable",
        "all right",
        "decent",
        "fairish",
        "fine",
        "good",
        "OK",
        "okay",
        "passable",
        "respectable",
        "satisfactory",
        "serviceable",
        "tolerable"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "agreeable",
        "bearable",
        "endurable",
        "sufferable",
        "average",
        "fair",
        "indifferent",
        "mediocre",
        "middling",
        "minimal",
        "common",
        "ordinary",
        "run-of-the-mill",
        "run-of-the-mine",
        "run-of-mine",
        "second-rate",
        "so-so",
        "standard",
        "unexceptional",
        "appropriate",
        "correct",
        "due",
        "fitting",
        "meet",
        "proper",
        "right",
        "seemly",
        "suitable",
        "useful",
        "worthy",
        "gratifying",
        "satisfying"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "disagreeable",
        "disreputable",
        "improper",
        "indecent",
        "objectionable",
        "unfit",
        "unsuitable",
        "unworthy",
        "useless",
        "wrong",
        "bad",
        "cheap",
        "defective",
        "faulty",
        "imperfect",
        "incomplete",
        "lamentable",
        "pitiful",
        "shoddy",
        "dissatisfying",
        "insufficient",
        "meager",
        "meagre",
        "mean",
        "miserly",
        "niggardly",
        "poor",
        "scanty",
        "shabby",
        "short",
        "skimpy",
        "spare",
        "stingy",
        "insufferable",
        "intolerable",
        "unbearable",
        "unendurable",
        "atrocious",
        "execrable",
        "miserable",
        "vile",
        "wretched",
        "exceptional",
        "exquisite",
        "extreme",
        "fancy",
        "first-class",
        "high-grade",
        "matchless",
        "maximized",
        "maximum",
        "optimal",
        "optimum",
        "peerless",
        "preeminent",
        "premium",
        "special",
        "supreme",
        "unmatched",
        "unparalleled",
        "A1",
        "bang-up",
        "banner",
        "boss",
        "capital",
        "classic",
        "crackerjack",
        "dandy",
        "divine",
        "fabulous",
        "first-rate",
        "grand",
        "great",
        "groovy",
        "heavenly",
        "jim-dandy",
        "keen",
        "marvelous",
        "marvellous",
        "mean",
        "neat",
        "nifty",
        "noble",
        "par excellence",
        "prime",
        "sensational",
        "splendid",
        "stellar",
        "sterling",
        "superb",
        "superior",
        "superlative",
        "supernal",
        "swell",
        "terrific",
        "tip-top",
        "top",
        "top-notch",
        "unsurpassed",
        "wonderful"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "deficient",
        "inadequate",
        "insufficient",
        "lacking",
        "unacceptable",
        "unsatisfactory",
        "wanting"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "adeptly":{
    "in a skillful or expert manner":{
      "examples":[
        "adeptly sank the ball in the basket with a hook shot"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "ably",
        "adroitly",
        "artfully",
        "capably",
        "competently",
        "consummately",
        "deftly",
        "expertly",
        "masterfully",
        "masterly",
        "proficiently",
        "skillfully",
        "well"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "aptly",
        "fluently",
        "cleanly",
        "cleverly",
        "dexterously",
        "neatly",
        "nimbly",
        "easily",
        "facilely",
        "handily"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "inaptly",
        "awkwardly",
        "clumsily",
        "crudely"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "amateurishly",
        "artlessly",
        "incapably",
        "incompetently",
        "inefficiently",
        "ineptly",
        "inexpertly",
        "poorly",
        "unskillfully"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "adepts":{
    "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field":{
      "examples":[
        "even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "aces",
        "artists",
        "authorities",
        "cognoscenti",
        "connoisseurs",
        "crackerjacks",
        "crackajacks",
        "dab hands",
        "dabs",
        "experts",
        "fiends",
        "geeks",
        "gurus",
        "hands",
        "hotshots",
        "maestros",
        "maestri",
        "masters",
        "mavens",
        "mavins",
        "meisters",
        "past masters",
        "proficients",
        "scholars",
        "sharks",
        "sharps",
        "virtuosos",
        "virtuosi",
        "whizzes",
        "wizards"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "professionals",
        "pros",
        "consultants",
        "hired guns",
        "specialists",
        "addicts",
        "aficionados",
        "afficionados",
        "buffs",
        "devotees",
        "enthusiasts",
        "fans",
        "craftsmen",
        "journeymen",
        "all-rounders",
        "jacks-of-all-trades",
        "Renaissance men",
        "mistresses"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "apprentices",
        "beginners",
        "neophytes",
        "novices",
        "dabblers",
        "dilettantes",
        "dilettanti",
        "laymen",
        "nonprofessionals"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "amateurs",
        "inexperts",
        "nonexperts"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "adept":{
    "having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor":{
      "examples":[
        "he's an adept pitcher, and the team is lucky to have him"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "accomplished",
        "ace",
        "compleat",
        "complete",
        "consummate",
        "crack",
        "crackerjack",
        "educated",
        "experienced",
        "expert",
        "good",
        "great",
        "master",
        "masterful",
        "masterly",
        "practiced",
        "practised",
        "professed",
        "proficient",
        "skilled",
        "skillful",
        "versed",
        "veteran",
        "virtuoso"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "adroit",
        "clever",
        "deft",
        "dexterous",
        "dextrous",
        "handy",
        "slick",
        "sure-handed",
        "gifted",
        "talented",
        "polished",
        "refined",
        "effective",
        "effectual",
        "efficient",
        "workmanlike",
        "able",
        "capable",
        "competent",
        "employable",
        "fit",
        "fitted",
        "habile",
        "qualified",
        "knowledgeable",
        "schooled",
        "taught",
        "trained",
        "tutored",
        "all-around",
        "all-round",
        "well-rounded",
        "long-term",
        "old",
        "multiskilled",
        "multitalented"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "incapable",
        "incompetent",
        "inept",
        "unable",
        "unfit",
        "unfitted",
        "unqualified",
        "weak",
        "artless",
        "crude",
        "rude",
        "ineffective",
        "ineffectual",
        "inefficient",
        "talentless",
        "ungifted",
        "untalented",
        "ignorant",
        "unschooled",
        "untaught",
        "untrained",
        "untutored",
        "beginning",
        "green",
        "inexperienced",
        "new",
        "raw",
        "unseasoned",
        "untested",
        "untried",
        "would-be",
        "primitive",
        "rough",
        "unpolished",
        "awkward",
        "clumsy",
        "ham-fisted",
        "ham-handed",
        "heavy-handed"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "amateur",
        "amateurish",
        "inexperienced",
        "inexpert",
        "jackleg",
        "unprofessional",
        "unseasoned",
        "unskilled",
        "unskillful"
      ]
    },
    "a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field":{
      "examples":[
        "even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "ace",
        "artist",
        "authority",
        "cognoscente",
        "connoisseur",
        "crackerjack",
        "crackajack",
        "dab",
        "dab hand",
        "expert",
        "fiend",
        "geek",
        "guru",
        "hand",
        "hotshot",
        "maestro",
        "master",
        "maven",
        "mavin",
        "meister",
        "past master",
        "proficient",
        "scholar",
        "shark",
        "sharp",
        "virtuoso",
        "whiz",
        "wizard"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "pro",
        "professional",
        "consultant",
        "hired gun",
        "specialist",
        "addict",
        "aficionado",
        "afficionado",
        "buff",
        "devotee",
        "enthusiast",
        "fan",
        "craftsman",
        "journeyman",
        "all-rounder",
        "jack-of-all-trades",
        "Renaissance man",
        "mistress"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "apprentice",
        "beginner",
        "neophyte",
        "novice",
        "dabbler",
        "dilettante",
        "layman",
        "nonprofessional"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "amateur",
        "inexpert",
        "nonexpert"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "adeptness":{
    "subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something":{
      "examples":[
        "his adeptness at thinking on his feet makes him a formidable debater"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "adroitness",
        "art",
        "artfulness",
        "artifice",
        "artistry",
        "cleverness",
        "craft",
        "cunning",
        "deftness",
        "masterfulness",
        "skill",
        "skillfulness"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "dexterity",
        "ease",
        "finesse",
        "handiness",
        "experience",
        "expertise",
        "expertness",
        "know-how",
        "proficiency",
        "creativity",
        "ingenuity",
        "inventiveness",
        "knowledge",
        "learning",
        "aptitude",
        "bent",
        "flair",
        "gift",
        "knack",
        "talent"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "amateurishness",
        "awkwardness",
        "clumsiness",
        "crudeness",
        "klutziness",
        "rudeness",
        "inability",
        "inadequacy",
        "inadequateness",
        "incapability",
        "incapacity",
        "incompetence",
        "ineffectiveness",
        "ineffectuality",
        "ineffectualness",
        "inefficacy",
        "inefficiency"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "artlessness",
        "ineptitude",
        "ineptness",
        "maladroitness"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "adequateness":{
    "as in convenience , satisfactoriness":{
      "examples":[],
      "synonyms":[],
      "near synonyms":[
        "acceptability",
        "adequacy",
        "convenience",
        "expedience",
        "expediency",
        "satisfactoriness",
        "serviceableness",
        "usefulness",
        "applicability",
        "bearing",
        "connection",
        "justifiability",
        "materiality",
        "pertinence",
        "relevance",
        "relevancy",
        "validity",
        "agreeableness",
        "compatibility",
        "congruity",
        "harmoniousness",
        "appositeness",
        "appropriateness",
        "aptness",
        "felicitousness",
        "felicity",
        "fitness",
        "fittingness",
        "happiness",
        "properness",
        "propriety",
        "rightness",
        "seemliness",
        "suitability",
        "suitableness"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "improperness",
        "impropriety",
        "inappositeness",
        "inappropriateness",
        "inaptness",
        "infelicity",
        "unfitness",
        "unseemliness",
        "unsuitability",
        "wrongness",
        "disagreeableness",
        "incompatibility",
        "incongruence",
        "incongruity",
        "incongruousness",
        "inexpedience",
        "inexpediency",
        "inharmoniousness",
        "unbecomingness",
        "immateriality",
        "inapplicability",
        "irrelevance",
        "irrelevancy",
        "meaninglessness",
        "pointlessness"
      ],
      "antonyms":[]
    },
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "adequacy":{
    "the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately":{
      "examples":[
        "the fire department sent someone to determine the adequacy of the building's evacuation plan"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "acceptability",
        "satisfactoriness",
        "sufficiency"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "appropriateness",
        "correctness",
        "fitness",
        "goodness",
        "properness",
        "rightness",
        "seemliness",
        "suitability",
        "suitableness",
        "tolerability",
        "bountifulness",
        "copiousness",
        "excess",
        "overabundance",
        "oversupply",
        "surfeit",
        "surplus",
        "abundance",
        "amplitude",
        "opulence",
        "plenitude",
        "plenteousness",
        "plentifulness",
        "plentitude",
        "plenty"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "lack",
        "want",
        "crunch",
        "dearth",
        "deficit",
        "famine",
        "lack",
        "shortage",
        "meagerness",
        "paucity",
        "poorness",
        "poverty",
        "rareness",
        "rarity",
        "scantiness",
        "scantness",
        "scarceness",
        "scarcity",
        "skimpiness",
        "necessity",
        "need",
        "privation"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "inadequacy",
        "inadequateness",
        "insufficiency",
        "unsatisfactoriness"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "adequacies":{
    "the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately":{
      "examples":[
        "the fire department sent someone to determine the adequacy of the building's evacuation plan"
      ],
      "synonyms":[
        "acceptability",
        "satisfactoriness",
        "sufficiency"
      ],
      "near synonyms":[
        "appropriateness",
        "correctness",
        "fitness",
        "goodness",
        "properness",
        "rightness",
        "seemliness",
        "suitability",
        "suitableness",
        "tolerability",
        "bountifulness",
        "copiousness",
        "excess",
        "overabundance",
        "oversupply",
        "surfeit",
        "surplus",
        "abundance",
        "amplitude",
        "opulence",
        "plenitude",
        "plenteousness",
        "plentifulness",
        "plentitude",
        "plenty"
      ],
      "near antonyms":[
        "lack",
        "want",
        "crunch",
        "dearth",
        "deficit",
        "famine",
        "lack",
        "shortage",
        "meagerness",
        "paucity",
        "poorness",
        "poverty",
        "rareness",
        "rarity",
        "scantiness",
        "scantness",
        "scarceness",
        "scarcity",
        "skimpiness",
        "necessity",
        "need",
        "privation"
      ],
      "antonyms":[
        "inadequacy",
        "inadequateness",
        "insufficiency",
        "unsatisfactoriness"
      ]
    },
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  }
}