Meaning: Arousing strong emotions.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The speech was very emotive and moved the audience.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• moving
• touching

Antonyms:

• uninspiring
• unemotional

Meaning: The act of placing or positioning something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The emplacement of the statue was carefully planned.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• placement
• positioning

Meaning: A hard, glossy coating applied to surfaces, especially in ceramics and dental work.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The enamel on the mug was beautifully painted.

Category: Arts › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• glaze
• coating

Meaning: Coated with enamel; having a glossy finish.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The enamelled surface of the pot makes it easy to clean.

Category: Arts › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• glazed
• coated

Meaning: The process of applying enamel to a surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Enamelling is a skilled craft used in jewelry making.

Category: Arts › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• glazing
• coating

Meaning: To delight someone greatly or to cast a spell on someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician aimed to enchant the audience with his tricks.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• charm
• delight

Antonyms: disenchant

Meaning: Under a spell; delighted or charmed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The enchanted forest was filled with magical creatures.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• charmed
• delighted

Meaning: A person who uses magic or charms to enchant others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The enchanter cast a spell over the crowd.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• magician
• sorcerer

Meaning: Delightfully charming or attractive.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The enchanting music filled the room with joy.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• charming
• captivating

Meaning: A magical spell or the state of being enchanted.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The story was filled with enchantment and wonder.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• magic
• charm

Meaning: A female magician or sorceress who enchants others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The enchantress wove spells that captivated the audience.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• sorceress
• witch

Meaning: A formal expression of praise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The speaker delivered an encomium in honor of the retiring professor.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• tribute
• eulogy

Meaning: A repeated or additional performance, typically at the end of a concert.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The audience shouted for an encore after the amazing show.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• repetition
• reprise

Meaning: The final part of something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: At the end of the movie, everyone was happy.

Synonyms:

• conclusion
• finish

Antonyms:

• beginning
• start

Meaning: The paper at the end of a book or document.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The end paper often contains illustrations.

Category: Arts › Publishing

Synonyms:

• back paper
• final page

Meaning: To make someone liked or loved.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Her kindness endeared her to everyone.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• charm
• captivate

Antonyms:

• alienate
• repel

Meaning: Inspiring affection or warm feelings.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The puppy's endearing antics made everyone smile.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• charming
• lovable

Antonyms:

• unpleasant
• off-putting

Meaning: A word or phrase expressing love or affection.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He called her 'darling' as a term of endearment.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• affectionate term
• nickname

Meaning: The final part of a story or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ending of the book surprised everyone.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• conclusion
• closure

Antonyms:

• beginning
• opening

Meaning: A person whose unconventional behavior shocks others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist was considered an enfant terrible for his bold ideas.

Category: Arts › Culture

Synonyms:

• maverick
• rebel

Meaning: Attractive or interesting.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The book was engaging and hard to put down.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• captivating
• charming

Antonyms:

• boring
• uninteresting

Meaning: A woodwind instrument similar to an oboe.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The English horn has a rich, mellow sound.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• cor anglais
• woodwind instrument

Meaning: To carve or cut a design into a hard surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He decided to engrave his initials on the ring.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• carve
• etch

Meaning: Having a design cut into a surface.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The engraved plaque was a gift for the award winner.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• inscribed
• etched

Meaning: A person who engraves designs on surfaces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The engraver worked meticulously on the metal plate.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• carver
• etcher

Meaning: The art of cutting designs into a hard surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Engraving requires a steady hand and great precision.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• etching
• carving

Meaning: Very interesting and holding one's attention.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was so engrossing that I lost track of time.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• captivating
• fascinating

Meaning: The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line in poetry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The poet used enjambement to create a flowing rhythm.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• run-on line
• continuation

Meaning: Pleasant and fun to experience.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The concert was an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• pleasant
• delightful

Meaning: The state of taking pleasure in something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her enjoyment of the movie was evident from her laughter.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• pleasure
• delight

Meaning: To make something more interesting or lively.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The decorations helped to enliven the party atmosphere.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• invigorate
• brighten

Meaning: To give intense pleasure or joy.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The performance enraptured the audience.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• delight
• thrill

Meaning: Filled with intense pleasure or joy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The enraptured crowd cheered loudly.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• delighted
• thrilled

Meaning: A group of items viewed as a whole, especially in music or fashion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fashion ensemble was stunning.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• group
• collection

Meaning: to provide amusement or enjoyment

Part of speech: verb

Example: She loves to entertain her friends with magic tricks.

Synonyms:

• amuse
• delight

Antonyms:

• bore
• displease

Meaning: a person who performs to amuse others

Part of speech: noun

Example: The entertainer made everyone laugh with his jokes.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• performer
• artist

Meaning: activities that provide enjoyment

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concert was a great source of entertainment for the crowd.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• amusement
• recreation

Antonyms:

• boredom
• disinterest

Meaning: to captivate or charm

Part of speech: verb

Example: The story was so good that it seemed to enthral everyone.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• captivate
• fascinate

Antonyms:

• bore
• repel

Meaning: to express enthusiasm

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to enthuse about his favorite books.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• excite
• inspire

Antonyms:

• dishearten
• dissuade

Meaning: intense and eager enjoyment

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her enthusiasm for the project was contagious.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• excitement
• zeal

Antonyms:

• apathy
• indifference