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allegiant | steadfast in devotion (especially to your lawful monarch or government) |
allegoric | used in or characteristic of or containing allegory |
allegorical | used in or characteristic of or containing allegory |
allegretto | a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro |
allegro | a brisk and lively tempo |
allelic | of or relating to alleles |
allelomorphic | of or relating to alleles |
allergenic | relating to or having the effect of an allergen |
allergic | characterized by or caused by allergy |
alleviated | provide physical relief, as from pain |
alleviative | moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear |
alleviatory | moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear |
alliaceous | of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium |
allied | become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage |
alligatored | crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes |
alliterative | having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable |
allocable | capable of being distributed |
allocatable | capable of being distributed |
allochronic | (of taxa) occurring in different geologic times |
allochthonous | of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed |
allogamous | relating to cross-fertilization in plants |
allogeneic | denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible) |
allographic | of or relating to an allograph |
allomerous | pertaining to allomerism |
allometric | relating to or marked by allometry |
allomorphic | pertaining to allomorphs |
allopathic | of or relating to the practice of allopathy |
allopatric | (of biological species or speciation) occurring in areas isolated geographically from one another |
allophonic | pertaining to allophones |
allotropic | of or related to or exhibiting allotropism |
allotropical | of or related to or exhibiting allotropism |
allotted | give out |
allover | covering the entire surface |
allowable | deductible according to the tax laws |
alloyed | lower in value by increasing the base-metal content |
alluring | dispose or incline or entice to |
allusive | characterized by indirect references |
alluvial | of or relating to alluvium |
allylic | of or pertaining to the allyl radical |
almighty | terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God |
alone | isolated from others |
aloof | remote in manner |
alopecic | pertaining to loss of hair or wool or feathers |
alpestrine | growing at high altitudes |
alpha | the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet |
alphabetic | relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet |
alphabetical | relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet |
alphabetised | arrange in alphabetical order |
alphabetized | arrange in alphabetical order |
alphameric | of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters |
alphamerical | of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters |
alphanumeric | of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters |
alphanumerical | of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters |
alpine | relating to or characteristic of alps |
alright | nonstandard usage |
alsatian | a native or inhabitant of Alsace |
altaic | any member of the peoples speaking a language in the Altaic language group |
alterable | capable of being changed or altered in some characteristic |
alterative | tending to cure or restore to health |
altered | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation |
alternate | someone who takes the place of another person |
alternating | go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions |
alternative | one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen |
altissimo | very high |
altitudinal | pertaining to altitude |
altitudinous | indefinitely high; lofty |
alto | a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef |
altricial | (of hatchlings) naked and blind and dependent on parents for food |
altruistic | showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
alular | pertaining to alulae |
aluminiferous | containing alum or aluminum |
aluminous | pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum |
alveolar | a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge |
alveolate | pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb) |
alvine | of or relating to the intestines |
amalgamate | to bring or combine together or with something else |
amalgamated | to bring or combine together or with something else |
amalgamative | characterized by or tending toward amalgamation |
amaranthine | of or related to the amaranth plant |
amateur | someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime |
amateurish | lacking professional skill or expertise |
amative | inclined toward or displaying love |
amatory | expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance |
amaurotic | pertaining to blindness caused by amaurosis |
amazed | affect with wonder |
amazing | affect with wonder |
ambagious | roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; ; -T.S.Eliot; (`ambagious' is archaic) |
ambassadorial | of or relating to or characteristic of ambassadors |
amber | a deep yellow color |
ambidextrous | equally skillful with each hand |
ambient | completely enveloping |
ambiguous | open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead |
ambitionless | having little desire for success or achievement |
ambitious | having a strong desire for success or achievement |
ambivalent | uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow |
ambiversive | intermediate between introversive and extroversive |
amblyopic | pertaining to a kind of visual impairment without apparent organic pathology |
ambrosial | extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant |
ambrosian | of or by or relating to Saint Ambrose |
ambulacral | pertaining to the ambulacra of radial echinoderms |