somber -
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.
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sporadic -
Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.
We had sporadic rain showers throughout the weekend.
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luxurious -
Very comfortable and expensive
The luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai costs $20,000 a night, and is described as the world's only seven-star hotel.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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delirious -
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
After three sleepless nights, he was delirious and barely able to speak clearly.
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steep -
Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountian, but the view is worth it.
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spellbound -
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.
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paranoid -
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.
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Ironic -
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.
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idyllic -
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
They spent their honeymoon on an idyllic island with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.
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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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bleary -
(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
