Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
"She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment."
a feeling of anger and unhappiness caused by unfair treatment or disappointment
"His bitterness after the breakup was evident to everyone."
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
"The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside."
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
"He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years."
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
"He told a bizarre story that no one could believe."
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
"He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone."
of the very darkest color due to the absence of light
"She wore a black dress to the party."
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
"We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie."
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
"Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor."
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
"Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper."
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
"I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard."
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
"Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad."
a snake with dark or black colored skin
"The black snake slithered through the grass."
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
"The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden."
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
"He was blackballed from the club after the controversy."
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
"Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls."
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
"He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents."
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
"The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe."
the flat cutting edge of a tool, knife, or weapon
"The blade of the knife was very sharp."
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
"The doctor examined the blain on his arm."
to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong
"He blamed his friend for the mistake."
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
"She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation."
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
"She blanched at the sight of blood."
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
"The soup was too bland for my taste."
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
"He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support."
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
"She used every blandishment to win his support."
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
"Her face went blank when she heard the bad news."
A large piece of cloth used for warmth, typically on a bed.
"She pulled the blanket over her shoulders to stay warm."
to make a loud, harsh sound
"The car horns blared all night."
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
"After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris."
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
"He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument."
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
"The book was banned for its blasphemous content."
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
"In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense."
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
"The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building."
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
"The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public."
to burn brightly or powerfully
"The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control."
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
"He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event."
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
"The blazing sun made the day extremely hot."
to display prominently or vividly
"The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters."
cold, miserable, or without hope
"The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn."
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
"She began to bleed from the cut on her arm."
a small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance of something
"The mirror had a small blemish on its surface."
to mix different substances or elements together so that they form a smooth combination
"She blended the fruits to make a smoothie."
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
"She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie."
to ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
"The priest blessed the couple at their wedding ceremony."
a prayer asking for divine favor; something that brings happiness or benefit.
"Good health is a blessing we often take for granted."
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
"The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops."
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
"The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents."
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
"He has been blind since birth."
to close and open the eyes quickly.
"She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes."
