approving |
a word that is used to praise things or people, although this may not be clear from its meaning |
disapproving |
a word that is used to show dislike or approval, although this may not be clear from its meaning |
formal |
a word or phrase that is suitable for formal speech or writing, but would not normally be used in everyday conversation |
informal |
a word or phrase that is used in normal conversation, but may not be suitable for use in more formal contexts, for example in writing essays or business letters |
humorous |
a word that is normally used in a joking way |
biblical |
a word or phrase that is used in the language of the Bible, and would sound old-fashioned to a modern speaker |
law |
a word or phrase with a technical meaning used by lawyers, in legal documents etc |
literary |
a word or phrase used mainly in English literature, and not in normal speech or writing |
medical |
a word or phrase that is more likely to be used by doctors than by ordinary people, and that often has a more common equivalent |
not polite |
a word or phrase that is considered rude, and that might offend some people |
old-fashioned |
a word or phrase that was commonly used in the past, but would sound old-fashioned today |
old use |
a word or phrase used in earlier centuries |
spoken |
a word or phrase used only, or nearly always, in conversation |
taboo |
a word or phrase that should not be used because it is very rude or offensive |
technical |
a word or phrase used by doctors, scientists, and other specialists |
trademark |
a word or phrase that is the official name of a particular product |
written |
a word or phrase that is used only, or nearly always, in written English |