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Topic: Emotions

creep

IPA: /krip/

KK: /krip/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move slowly and quietly, often in a sneaky way, or to grow along a surface.

Example: The cat began to creep towards the mouse, trying not to make a sound.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered annoying or unpleasant, often because of their behavior or appearance.

Example: I can't stand that creep who always stares at people in the coffee shop.

creepier

IPA: /ˈkriːpiər/

KK: /ˈkripɪər/

adjective

Definition: More frightening or unsettling than something else.

Example: The old house looked even creepier at night.

creepiest

IPA: /ˈkɹiːpiəst/

KK: /ˈkripɪəst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that causes a strong feeling of fear or discomfort, often because it is strange or unsettling. It is the highest degree of being creepy.

Example: The abandoned house was the creepiest place I had ever visited.

creepily

IPA: /ˈkriːpɪli/

KK: /ˈkripɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes an uncomfortable feeling of fear or unease.

Example: The old house looked creepily abandoned, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.

creepiness

IPA: /ˈkriːpɪnəs/

KK: /ˈkripɪnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing an uncomfortable feeling of fear or unease.

Example: The old, abandoned house had an air of creepiness that made everyone hesitant to enter.

crestfallen

IPA: /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

KK: /ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad and disappointed, often because of a failure or setback.

Example: After losing the game, the team looked crestfallen as they left the field.

cringe

IPA: /krɪndʒ/

KK: /krɪndʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back or away from something in fear or discomfort; to react with embarrassment or awkwardness.

Example: She cringed at the thought of speaking in front of the large crowd.

noun

Definition: A feeling of embarrassment or discomfort caused by someone else's actions or words, often leading to a physical reaction like flinching.

Example: Watching that old video made me feel a deep cringe.

cringer

IPA: /ˈkrɪn.dʒər/

KK: /ˈkrɪnʤər/

noun

Definition: A person who feels uncomfortable or embarrassed and often shows it by shrinking back or avoiding eye contact.

Example: He is such a cringer that he avoids speaking in public.

cringeworthy

IPA: /ˈkrɪnʤˌwɜːrði/

KK: /ˈkrɪnʤˌwɜrði/

adjective

Definition: Something that makes you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because it is awkward or inappropriate.

Example: The movie was so cringeworthy that I had to cover my eyes during some scenes.

cringing

IPA: /ˈkrɪn.dʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkrɪnʤɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a strong sense of fear or embarrassment, often causing someone to bend or shrink back.

Example: He felt cringing embarrassment when he realized he had made a mistake in front of everyone.

verb

Definition: To react with discomfort or embarrassment, often by physically shrinking away or showing a feeling of fear or unease.

Example: She was cringing at the thought of speaking in front of the large audience.

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