adjective
resembling a college don, particularly because of having a pedantic, scholarly manner.
scholarly,studious,academic,scholastic,bookish,book-loving,intellectual,erudite,educated,learned,serious,earnest,thoughtful,cerebral,highbrow,pedantic,impractical,ivory-towerish,brainy,egghead,swotty,lettered,clerkly
adjective
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
after diligent searching, he found a parcel
industrious,hard-working,assiduous,conscientious,particular,punctilious,meticulous,painstaking,rigorous,exacting,careful,thorough,sedulous,attentive,heedful,intent,earnest,studious,constant,persevering,persistent,tenacious,pertinacious,zealous,dedicated,committed,driven,active,busy,unflagging,untiring,tireless,indefatigable,dogged,plodding,slogging,laborious
adjective
devoted to a task or purpose.
a team of dedicated doctors
committed,devoted,staunch,stalwart,firm,steadfast,resolute,unwavering,loyal,faithful,true,dyed-in-the-wool,through and through,wholehearted,single-minded,enthusiastic,eager,keen,earnest,zealous,driven,ardent,passionate,fervent,fervid,fanatical,hard-working,dutiful,diligent,assiduous,studious,sworn,pledged,card-carrying,deep-dyed,as keen as mustard,mad keen
adjective
warm and friendly.
the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
friendly,warm,genial,affable,amiable,pleasant,fond,affectionate,warm-hearted,good-natured,gracious,hospitable,welcoming,sincere,earnest,wholehearted,heartfelt,hearty,enthusiastic,eager
noun
a sweet fruit-flavoured drink.
wine cups and fruit cordials
squash,crush,concentrate
noun
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
she put her house up as collateral for the bank loan
security,surety,guarantee,guaranty,pledge,bond,insurance,indemnity,indemnification,pawn,backing,bail,hostage,assurance,gage,earnest
noun
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
she put her house up as collateral for the bank loan
security,surety,guarantee,guaranty,pledge,bond,insurance,indemnity,indemnification,pawn,backing,bail,hostage,assurance,gage,earnest
adjective
additional but subordinate; secondary.
the collateral meanings of a word
adjective
(of a person or way of life) devoted to reading and studying.
a bookish, untidy boy
studious,scholarly,academic,literary,intellectual,highbrow,erudite,learned,well read,widely read,educated,well educated,well informed,knowledgeable,cultured,accomplished,pedantic,pedagogical,donnish,bluestocking,cerebral,serious,earnest,thoughtful,impractical,ivory-towerish,brainy,egghead,lettered,clerkly
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