dict_dl/en_MWThesaurus/ade_MWT.json
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{
"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"
],
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"appropriately",
"aptly",
"congruously",
"correctly",
"decorously",
"felicitously",
"fittingly",
"happily",
"meetly",
"rightly",
"seemly",
"suitably",
"gratifyingly",
"satisfyingly",
"effectively",
"effectually",
"efficiently",
"neatly",
"tidily"
],
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"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"
],
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"decently",
"fairly",
"moderately",
"passably",
"tolerably",
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"properly",
"rightly",
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"agreeably",
"gratifyingly",
"satisfyingly",
"abundantly",
"amply",
"aplenty",
"optimally",
"plenteously",
"plentifully",
"commensurately",
"proportionately"
],
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"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"
],
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"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",
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"correct",
"due",
"fitting",
"meet",
"proper",
"right",
"seemly",
"suitable",
"useful",
"worthy",
"gratifying",
"satisfying"
],
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"disreputable",
"improper",
"indecent",
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"unfit",
"unsuitable",
"unworthy",
"useless",
"wrong",
"bad",
"cheap",
"defective",
"faulty",
"imperfect",
"incomplete",
"lamentable",
"pitiful",
"shoddy",
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"insufficient",
"meager",
"meagre",
"mean",
"miserly",
"niggardly",
"poor",
"scanty",
"shabby",
"short",
"skimpy",
"spare",
"stingy",
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"intolerable",
"unbearable",
"unendurable",
"atrocious",
"execrable",
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"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"
],
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"aptly",
"fluently",
"cleanly",
"cleverly",
"dexterously",
"neatly",
"nimbly",
"easily",
"facilely",
"handily"
],
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"inaptly",
"awkwardly",
"clumsily",
"crudely"
],
"antonyms":[
"amateurishly",
"artlessly",
"incapably",
"incompetently",
"inefficiently",
"ineptly",
"inexpertly",
"poorly",
"unskillfully"
]
},
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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"
],
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"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":{
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"the fire department sent someone to determine the adequacy of the building's evacuation plan"
],
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"acceptability",
"satisfactoriness",
"sufficiency"
],
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"appropriateness",
"correctness",
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"goodness",
"properness",
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"abundance",
"amplitude",
"opulence",
"plenitude",
"plenteousness",
"plentifulness",
"plentitude",
"plenty"
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"want",
"crunch",
"dearth",
"deficit",
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"shortage",
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"poorness",
"poverty",
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"skimpiness",
"necessity",
"need",
"privation"
],
"antonyms":[
"inadequacy",
"inadequateness",
"insufficiency",
"unsatisfactoriness"
]
},
"type":[
"noun"
]
}
}