Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases | Page 8

meritorious
hilarious outburst
hillside mist
hissing murmur
historic edifice
hoarded vengeance
hoary antiquity
hollow joys
homebred virtues
homeless wind
homely pathos
homespun play
homicidal mania
homogeneous whole
honest admiration
honeyed eloquence
hooligan wind
hopelessly befogged
horrible swiftness
horrid significance
hortatory moonshine
hospitable courtesy
hostile partizan
hot frenzy
hovering presence
howling chaos
huddled faculties
huge aspiration
human derelict
humanitarian impulse
humbly propitiating [propitiating = appeasing]
humdrum inconsistencies
humid luster
humiliating discomfiture
humorless variety
humorous urbanity
hungry satisfaction
hurrying years
hurtful indulgence
hushed laughter
husky shrillness
hybrid emotions
hypnotic fascination
hypochondriacal terrors
hypocritical pretense
hysterical agitation
I
iconoclastic attitude
icy smile
idealistic type
identical mode
idiomatic propriety
idiotic obstinacy
idle jesting
idolatrous fervor
idyllic nonsense
ignoble domination
ignominious retreat
ill-concealed impatience
illiberal superstition
illimitable progression
illiterate denizens
illogical interruption
illuminating insight
illusive touch
illustrative anecdote
illustrious era
imaginative warmth
imbittered controversy
immaterial connection
immature dissent
immeasurable scorn
immediate abjuration [abjuration = renounce under oath]
immemorial bulwark
immense complacency
imminent perplexities
immitigable contempt
immoderate grief
immortal creation
immovably silent
immutable law
impaired prestige
impalpable nothingness
impartial justice
impassable serenity
impassioned impulse
impatient yearning
impeccable felicity
impecunious exile
impelling movement
impending fate
impenetrable calmness
imperative necessity
imperceptible deviation
imperfect equipment
imperial authority
imperious mind [imperious = arrogantly domineering or overbearing]
imperishable renown
impersonal compliment
impertinent drollery
imperturbable gravity
impetuous zeal
impious defiance
impish humor
implacable resentment
implicit faith
implied concealment
implored pardon
imponderable air
important epoch
importunate questions [importunate = insistent request]
imposing mien [mien = manner revealing a state of mind; appearance or aspect]
impossible contingency
impotent desperation
impoverished age
impracticable obstinacy
impregnable fortress
impressionistic stroke
imprisoning limitations
improbable conjecture
impromptu utterance
improvising powers
imprudent indebtedness
impudent knowingness
impulsive gratitude
inaccessible dignity
inadequate appreciation
inadmissible expression
inadvertent remark
inalienable right
inanimate existence
inapposite blandness [inapposite = inappropriate or misapplied nature]
inaptly designated
inarticulate lispings
inaugural discourse
inborn refinement
inbred taste
incalculable mischief
incarnate hate
incendiary opinions
incessant volume
incidental duty
incipient fancy
incisive critic
incoherent loquacity [loquacity = very talkative]
incommunicable gift
incomparable excellence
incompletely apprehended
inconceivable absurdity
incongruous contrast
inconsiderable trifle
inconsistent conduct
inconsolable cares
incontestable inference
incontrovertible proof
incorrigible merriment
incorruptible constancy
increasing clamor
incredible swiftness
indecent saturnalia [saturnalia = unrestrained revelry; an orgy]
indecorously amused
indefatigable diligence [indefatigable = tireless]
indefeasible title [indefeasible = cannot be annulled]
indefinable reluctance
indefinite yearning
indelible obligation
indelicate impetuosity
indented outline
independent research
indescribably lugubriou [lugubriou = exaggerated gloom]
indestructible atoms
indeterminable value
indifferent promise
indigenous growth
indignant denunciation
indirect interrogation
indiscriminate censure
indispensable requisites
indisputable chronicler
indissoluble compact
indistinct association
individual valor
indivisible aspects
indolent neglect
indomitable pride
indubitable signs
indulgent construction
indwelling delight
ineffable disdain
ineffaceable incongruity [ineffaceable = indelible]
ineffectual blandishment
ineradicable coquetry
inestimable honor
inevitable corollary
inexcusable laughter
inexhaustible abundance
inexorable authority [inexorable = incapable of being persuaded]
inexplicable reluctance
inexpressible benignity
inextricable confusion
infallible judgment
infamous pretense
infantile simplicity
infectious hilarity
infelicitous arrangement
inferential method
infernal machinations
infinite deference
infinitesimal gradations
infirm purpose
inflamed curiosity
inflated optimism
inflexible integrity
influential voice
informing feature
infuriated demagogues
ingenious trick
inglorious victory
ingrained love
ingratiating exterior
inharmonious prelude
inherent dignity
inherited anxieties
inimitable felicity
iniquitous fortune
initiatory period
injudicious yielding
injured conceit
inky blackness
inmost recesses
innate forbearance
inner restlessness
innocent amenities
innocuous desuetude [desuetude = state of disuse or inactivity]
innovating spirit
inoffensive copiousness
inopportune condition
inordinate ambition
inquisitional rack
inquisitive observer
insatiable vanity
inscrutable austerity
insecure truce
insensate barbarism
insensibly flattered
inseparably associated
insidious tendency
insignificant blot
insincere profession
insinuatingly pursued
insipid tameness
insistent babel
insolent placidity
insoluble riddles
inspiring achievement
inspiriting spectacle
instant readiness
instantaneous cessations
instinctive disapproval
insufferably dull
insufficient appeal
insular strength
insulting invectives [invective = abusive language]
insuperable difficulty
insurmountable obstacles
intangible something
integral element
intellectual integrity
intelligent adaptation
intemperate scorn
intense perplexity
intensive cultivation
intentional garbling
interior spirit
interlocking directorate
intermediate link
interminable question
intermingled gloom
intermittent threats
internal dissension
interpolated speech
interpretative criticism
interwoven thread
intimately allied
intolerably tedious
intoxicating hum
intractable temper
intrenched privilege
intrepid dexterity
intricate interlacings
intriguing braggart
intrinsic fecundity [fecundity = productive or creative power]
intrusive brightness
intuitive perception
invaluable composition
invariable kindness
inveighing incessantly [inveighing = angry disapproval]
inventive jealousy
inveterate antipathy
invidious mention [invidious = rousing ill will or resentment]
invigorating discipline
invincible optimism
inviolable confidence
involuntary yearnings
involuted sentences [involuted = intricate; complex]
involved pomposity
invulnerable solemnity
inward disinclination
irascible doggedness
irate remonstrance
iridescent sheen
irksome task
iron resolution
ironic iciness
irradiating spirit
irrational awe
irreclaimable dead
irreconcilable parting
irrecoverably lost
irrefragable laws [irrefragable = indisputable]
irrefutable argument
irregular constellations
irrelevant suggestion
irremediable sorrow
irreparable injury
irrepressible excitement
irreproachable exterior
irresistible will
irresponsible gossip
irretrievable blunder
irreverent audacity
irreversible facts
irrevocable verdict
irritable impatience
isolated splendor
J
jaded sensibility
jagged outline
jarring discord
jaundiced opinion
jaunty confidence
jealous animosity
jesting allusion
jingling alliteration
jocular mirth
jocund host [jocund = sprightly; lighthearted]
jostling confusion
jovial fancy
joyful alacrity
joyous stagnation
jubilant antagonist
judicial impartiality
judicious candor
just rebuke
juvenile attempt
K
kaleidoscopic pictures
keen insight
kindled enthusiasm
kindly innocence
kindred sympathies
kingly generosity
knavish conduct
knightly achievement
known disingenuousness [ingenuous = frank; candid.]
L
labored levity
labyrinthian windings
lacerated feelings
lachrymose monotony
lackadaisical manner
laconic force
lagging footsteps
lamentable helplessness
languid impertinence
large receptivity
lashing scorn
latent conviction
laudable zeal
laughable absurdity
lavish liberality
lawless freedom
lazy acquiescence
leaden steps
leaping ambition
learned gravity
leering smile
legal perspicacity [perspicacity = perceptive, discerning]
legendary associations
legislative enactment
legitimate inference
leisurely composure
lengthening shadows
leonine powers
lethargic temperament
lettered coxcomb [coxcomb = conceited dandy; jester's cap]
liberal contemplations
lifeless imbecility
lifelong adherence
lightless eyes
lightly disregard
lightning glare
limpid twilight
lingering tenderness
linguistic attainments
liquid eloquence
lisping utterance
listening reverence
listless apathy
literal exactness
literary research
lithe contortions
little idiosyncrasies
lively susceptibility
livid lightning
living manifestation
loathsome oppression
local busybody
loftiest aspirations
logical precision
lone magnificence
longing fancy
looming probabilities
loquacious assurances [loquacious = very talkative]
lordly abhorrence
loud vociferation [vociferation = cry out loudly, especially in protest]
lounging gait
loutish rudeness
lovingly quizzical
lowering aspects
lowest degradation
loyal adhesion
lucid treatment
lucrative profession
ludicrous incongruity
lugubrious question [lugubrious = mournful, dismal, gloomy]
lukewarm repentance
lumbering gaiety
luminous interpretation
lurid picturesqueness
lurking suspicion
lustrous surface
luxuriant richness
lying equivocations
M
maddening monotony
magic fascination
magisterial emphasis
magnanimous concessions
magnetic fascination
magnificent florescence
magniloquent diction [magniloquent = extravagant in speech]
maidenly timidity
main ramifications
majestic dignity
maladjusted marriages
malevolent ingenuity
malicious aspersions
malign influence
malodorous gentility
manageable proportions
mangled arguments
manifest reluctance
manifold functions
manly reticence
mantling smile [mantling = cover with a mantle; concealing]
manual dexterity
manufactured melancholy
marked individuality
marketable commodity
marshaled hosts
martial footsteps
marvelous lucidity
masculine power
masked expression
massive strength
master achievement
matchless charm
material misconception
maternal solicitude
mathematical precision
matrimonial alliance
matured reflection
maudlin sentimentalism [maudlin = tearfully sentimental]
mawkish insipidity
maximum intensity
meager evidence
mean trickeries
meaningless confusion
measured cadence
mechanical handicraft
meditatively silent
meek ambition
melancholy musing
mellifluous eloquence [mellifluous = flowing with sweetness or honey]
mellow refinement
melodious platitudes
melodramatic resource
melting mood
memorable experience
menacing attitude
mendacious tongue [mendacious = false; untrue]
mendicant pilgrim [mendicant = beggar]
mental metamorphosis
mercenary view
merchantable literature
merciful insensibility
merciless censor
mercurial temperament
mere generalization
meretricious allurements [meretricious = plausible but false]
meridian splendor
merited ridicule
merry jest
metallic immobility
metaphysical obscurity
meteoric splendors
methodical regularity
metrical exactness
microscopic minuteness
mighty animosity
mild rejoinder
militant struggles
military autocracy
millennial reign
mimic gestures
minatory shadow [minatory = menacing or threatening]
mincing precision
mingled decorousness
miniature imitations
minor impulses
minute consideration
miraculous profusion
mirroring lake
mirthful glance
mischievous effusion
miserable musings
misleading notion
misshapen oddities
misspent strength
mistaken assumption
mistrustful superiority
misty depression
mitigating circumstances
mobile countenance
mock seriousness
modest cheerfulness
modified sentiment
moldy doctrines
mollifying conditions [mollifying = calming; soothing]
momentary discomfiture
momentous pause
monarchial institutions
monastic austerity
monotonous sameness
monstrous absurdity
monumental structure
moody silence
moonlight witchery
moral obliquity [obliquity = deviation or aberration]
morbid imagination
mordant wit
moribund mediocrities
mortal affront
mortified coldness
motley appearance
mountainous inequalities
mournful magnificence
mouthing amplitude
muddled opinion
muddy inefficiency
muffled detonations
mullioned windows [mullioned = vertical member dividing a window]
multifarious activity
multiform truth
multiple needs
multitudinous details
mundane importance
mural decorations
murderous parody
murky recesses
musical diapason [diapason = full, rich outpouring of harmonious sound]
mute insensibility
mutinous thoughts
muttered warning
mutual animosity
myriad lights
mysterious potency
mystic meaning
mythical kingdom
N
naive manner
naked eye
nameless fear
narcotic effect
narrowing axioms
nasal drone
nascent intercourse
national shortcomings
native incompetence
natural sluggishness
nauseous dose
nautical venture
neat refutation
nebulous uncertainty
necessary adjuncts
necromantic