Meaning: Sad, “blue,” kind of depressed. Also a noun.
Examples:
Fall is a melancholy season.
“What’s wrong? You look so melancholy today!”
She enjoys listening to melancholy songs.
Pop Quiz:
Someone might feel melancholy…
A. On a gray, drizzly day.
B. After a break-up.
C. On their fortieth birthday.
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Here are some images from the web using last week’s Awesome Adjective – click on any image to get a larger view:
Meaning: Very special.
Examples:
She has a unique personality. I’ve never met anyone like her.
Your style is so unique! Where do you buy your clothes?
I knew it was him even though I only heard his footsteps. He has a unique way of walking.
Pop Quiz:
What’s the opposite of unique?
A. Original
B. Extraordinary
C. Common
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Here’s a classic video from Sesame Street starring Forgetful Jones, whose name uses last week’s Awesome Adjective.
In the video Forgetful Jones can’t remember what his job is. Watch the video, then try to answer the question “What does Forgetful Jones do?” Click on “Continue reading” to see the answer:
Awesome Adjectives are back to after a two-month hiatus!
Meaning: Describing someone who often forgets things or loses things.
Examples:
He always loses his keys – he’s so forgetful!
They say you get more forgetful as you get older.
I’m very forgetful, so I always write notes to help me remember.
Pop Quiz:
Who is not forgetful?
A. Someone with a good memory.
B. Someone with a bad memory.
C. Someone with bad memories.
As with idioms, we presented you with a number of Awesome Adjectives to use in your everyday speech and writing. Here they are all in one spot to review. Just click on the word to refresh your memory:
Meaning: Full of sweat; wet because it’s so hot.
Examples:
I’m so sweaty and I smell like onions!
He wanted to change his shirt because he was sweaty.
Why are you sweaty? It’s cold today! Are you nervous or something?
Pop Quiz:
When might someone be sweaty?
A. After changing a light bulb.
B. After drinking lemonade.
C. After running twenty blocks.
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