Adjectives Related To Art

1) Controversial: 

a controversial subject, opinion, or decision is one that people disagree about or do not approve of

controversial plans to build a new motorway

a controversial issue/topic/proposal/decision:

We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party.

 

2) Average: 

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   around a usual or ordinary level or standard

   a child of average intelligence

   He’s about average height.

    

    

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      neither good nor bad

      The standard of the work overall was average.

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   2. b.

      like most others of the same type

      The average child spends around ten hours a week watching television.

       

       

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   not very good

   a decidedly average performance

    

 

3)Impressive: 

 

1. if something is impressive, you admire it, for example because it is very good, large, or shows great skill

   The list of their achievements is pretty impressive.

   an impressive performance

   Freeman is impressive in the title role, playing a disillusioned cop.

 

4) Powerful: 

 

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   able to influence or control what people do or think

   The powerful farming lobby is pressurizing the government to change the law.

   Recent events are a powerful argument for gun control.

   a powerful man

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   Powerful:powerful, influential, formidable...

    

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   physically strong

   You need powerful muscles for this.

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   Physically strong:strong, powerful, athletic...

    

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      with a lot of physical force

      a powerful nuclear weapon

      a powerful punch

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      Involving force and with a lot of force:strong, heavy, mightily...

       

   2. b.

      strong and working well

      They have installed a more powerful engine in the new model.

      a powerful fighting force

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      Useful and effective and working correctly:useful, efficient, effective...

       

   3. c.

      a powerful drug or chemical has a strong effect

      Reports show that nicotine is more powerful than cocaine.

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      Words used to describe medical treatments, appliances and medicines:antenatal, antibacterial, aseptic...

       

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      very loud or bright, or with a strong smell

      a powerful rotten-egg smell

5) Subtle: 

 

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   not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice

   a subtle scent of lilacs

   I detected a subtle change in his attitude towards us.

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   Not obvious:unclear, subtle, underlying...

    

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   indirect in a way that prevents people from noticing what you are trying to do

   He was being so subtle, I didn’t realize he liked me.

   subtle manipulation

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   Not clear to the senses:faint, invisible, subtle...

    

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   showing an ability to notice and understand small things that other people do not

   subtle observations

   It’s a subtle argument, but very convincing when you think about it.

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   Words used to describe intelligent or wise people:genius, intelligent, wise...

    

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5. delicate and complicated in an attractive way

   intricate and subtle patterns

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   Words used to describe decoration:beaded, bedecked, bejewelled...

6) Dramatic: 

 

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   sudden and surprising or easy to notice

   a dramatic increase in sales

   The change in him was dramatic.

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   Making you feel surprised or amazed:surprising, amazing, astonishing...

    

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   exciting and impressive

   a dramatic game

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   Making you feel excited:exciting, alive, fast...

    

3. dramatic behaviour is done to impress other people

   Don’t be so dramatic!

   She put a hand to her head with a dramatic gesture.

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   Describing behaviour that is intended to impress others:grand, flamboyant, grandly...

    

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   relating to the theatre or plays

   dramatic techniques

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   Relating to theatre and acting:acting, amateur dramatics, dark.

7) Moving:

 

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making you feel emotional

His letter was deeply moving.

The film tells the moving story of a doomed love affair

 

8) Elaborate:

very detailed and complicated

The government’s new healthcare plan is the most elaborate yet.

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Words used to describe descriptions:101, blow-by-blow, broad...

 

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Complicated and difficult to understand:complicated, difficult, complex...

 

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   used about something that is more complicated than is practical or necessary

   I took no notice of John’s elaborate preparations for travel.

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   Complicated and difficult to understand:complicated, difficult, complex...

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   used about something that has a lot of extra details or features that make it special

   There are times when you need a more elaborate flower arrangement.

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   Unusual in an interesting way:unusual, special, unique...

 

9) Unique:

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   very special, unusual, or good

   You will be given the unique opportunity to study with one of Europe’s top chefs.

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   Unusual in an interesting way:unusual, special, unique...

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   not the same as anything or anyone else

   Each person’s DNA is unique.

   They have a totally unique approach to staff training.

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   Unusual in an interesting way:unusual, special, unique...

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   only existing or happening in one place or situationunique to:

   The problem is not unique to British students.

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   Words used to describe situations and circumstances:against a backcloth of something, all’s well that ends well, as it is/as it turns out...

10) Stunning:

 

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   very impressive or beautiful

   a stunning display of tropical plants

   The view from the top of the hill is stunning.

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   Beautiful:beautiful, glorious, stunning...

    

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   Deserving praise, respect and admiration:sick, respected, praiseworthy...

    

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      extremely attractive

      a stunning blonde

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      Words used to describe attractive people or things:lovely, delightful, appealing...

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   Nouns frequently used with stunning

   ▪ display, effect, performance, scenery, victory, view

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   [usually before noun] surprising, powerful, and effective

   These arrests have dealt a stunning blow to one of the major drug cartels.

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   Making you feel surprised or amazed:surprising, amazing, astonishing...

11) Quirky: 

slightly strange

She has a quirky sense of humour.

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Unusual in a strange way:strange, funny, weird...

12) Dull:

 

1. boring, or not interesting

   Life in a small village can be very dull.

   a dull lecture

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   Not interesting or exciting:boring, dull, tedious...

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   not bright or shiny

   hair that looks dull and lifeless

   a dull colour

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   Not bright or shiny and not providing much light:dull, muddy, dim...