© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Beliefs

nymphomaniacal

IPA: //nɪm.fəˈmeɪ.ni.ə.kəl//

KK: /nɪmfoʊˈmænɪəkl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition characterized by an excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire, often associated with women.

Example: The character in the novel was portrayed as nymphomaniacal, constantly seeking new romantic encounters.

obduracy

IPA: /ˈɒb.dʒʊr.ə.si/

KK: /ˈɑb.dʒə.rə.si/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn or resistant to change, often in a way that is unyielding or inflexible.

Example: His obduracy in refusing to compromise made the negotiations difficult.

obdurate

IPA: /ˈɒb.dʒʊ.rət/

KK: /ˈɑb.dʒə.rɪt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is very stubborn and refuses to change their mind or feelings, even when they should. It often refers to a person who is unfeeling or hard-hearted.

Example: Despite the pleas for mercy, the obdurate judge refused to change his sentence.

obdurately

IPA: /ˈɒb.dʒʊr.ət.li/

KK: /ˈɑb.dʒə.rət.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows stubbornness or refusal to change one's mind or actions.

Example: She obdurately refused to apologize, even when it was clear she was wrong.

obdurateness

IPA: /ˈɒb.dʒʊə.nəs/

KK: /ˈɑb.dʒəˌreɪt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or actions.

Example: His obdurateness in refusing to apologize caused many problems in the team.

obeah

IPA: /oʊˈbiːə/

KK: /oʊˈbiːə/

noun

Definition: A type of religious belief and practice that comes from Africa, found mainly in the West Indies, especially Jamaica, which includes the use of magic and rituals.

Example: Many people in Jamaica still believe in the power of obeah to protect them from harm.

obedience

IPA: /əˈbiːdiəns/

KK: /əˈbiːdiəns/

noun

Definition: The act of following rules or instructions given by someone in authority.

Example: The dog showed great obedience to its trainer during the competition.

obedient

IPA: /əˈbiːdiənt/

KK: /əˈbiːdiənt/

adjective

Definition: Willing to follow the rules or orders given by someone in charge.

Example: The obedient dog followed its owner's commands without hesitation.

obeisance

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

KK: /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

noun

Definition: A movement or gesture that shows respect or submission to someone, often involving bending the body or lowering the head.

Example: He showed his obeisance by bowing deeply before the king.

obeisant

IPA: /oʊˈbiːsənt/

KK: /oʊˈbiːsənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing respect and willingness to obey; being polite and submissive in behavior.

Example: The obeisant servant bowed deeply before the king.

←1

...

443444445

...

755→