effusive -
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.
He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.
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drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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quirky -
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.
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mum -
Silent
The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.
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chintzy -
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material
Brad was so chintzy when it came to spending money for clothes, that he hadn't bought a new shirt or pants for 10 years.
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foolhardy -
Ignoring obvious dangers
Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.
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Dangerous
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noxious -
Poisonous or very harmful.
The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.
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Uncomfortable
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awkward -
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.
She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.
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boundless -
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.
The desert stretched out with boundless beauty in every direction.
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Aggressive
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domineering -
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
The manager was so domineering that no one dared to speak up at meetings.
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sordid -
Dirty and unpleasant.
Fred cleaned up his life, and started a nice family, and he didn't want to be reminded of his sordid past that involved drugs and dishonest activity.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
