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Topic: Feelings

idealize

IPA: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/

KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think of something in a perfect or ideal way, often ignoring its flaws or imperfections.

Example: Many people tend to idealize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To think of someone or something as perfect or the best possible version.

Example: Many people idealize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

identicalness

IPA: /aɪˈdɛntɪkəlnəs/

KK: /aɪˈdɛntɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being exactly the same as something else.

Example: The identicalness of the two paintings made it hard to tell them apart.

idiocy

IPA: /ˈɪdiəsi/

KK: /ˈɪdiəsi/

noun

Definition: A very foolish or stupid action, statement, or behavior.

Example: His decision to invest all his savings in that scheme was pure idiocy.

idiosyncratic

IPA: /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

KK: /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is unique or peculiar to a particular person, often in a way that is unusual or eccentric.

Example: Her idiosyncratic style of painting makes her work stand out in the gallery.

idiotic

IPA: /ˌɪdɪˈɒtɪk/

KK: /ɪˈdɪətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lack of intelligence or common sense; very foolish or silly.

Example: His idiotic comments made everyone laugh, but they also showed how little he understood the topic.

idle

IPA: /ˈaɪ.dəl/

KK: /ˈaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Not active or not engaged in any work; doing nothing or being lazy.

Example: He spent the afternoon in idle relaxation, doing nothing productive.

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing nothing or being inactive, often without a specific purpose.

Example: On weekends, I like to idle away my time by reading books.

noun

Definition: A state where an engine runs without moving the vehicle, often used to keep it ready for action without actually driving.

Example: The car was left running at idle while we waited for our friend to arrive.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something inactive or to cause it to run without doing any work, like a machine that is on but not in use.

Example: He decided to idle the engine while waiting for his friend.

idleness

IPA: /ˈaɪd.ləs/

KK: /ˈaɪdlnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being active or doing anything; a time when someone is not working or is being lazy.

Example: His idleness during the summer led to boredom and a lack of motivation.

idlesse

IPA: /ˈaɪ.dləs/

KK: /ˈaɪd.ləs/

noun

Definition: The state of not being active or working; a period of inactivity or laziness.

Example: During the summer, many people enjoy a bit of idleness by relaxing at the beach.

idlest

IPA: /ˈaɪd.lɪst/

KK: /ˈaɪdəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The state of being inactive or not engaged in any work or activity; the most inactive or unproductive state.

Example: During the summer, I often find myself in my idlest moments, just relaxing and enjoying the sunshine.

idly

IPA: /ˈaɪdli/

KK: /ˈaɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no activity or effort, often doing nothing or being unproductive.

Example: She sat idly on the couch, watching television without any interest.

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