Meaning: A person who plays a musical instrument or sings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a talented musician who plays the violin.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• artist
• performer

Meaning: The skill or art of performing music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her musicianship was evident in her flawless performance.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• musical skill
• talent

Meaning: A slang term for a musician.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a muso who plays in several bands.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: musician

Meaning: Soft or subdued in color or sound.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a muted dress for the occasion.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• soft
• subdued

Antonyms:

• bright
• loud

Meaning: Background music played in public places.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The store played muzak to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: elevator music

Meaning: Difficult to understand or explain; puzzling.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The mysterious disappearance of the artifact intrigued the archaeologists.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• enigmatic
• puzzling

Antonyms:

• clear
• obvious

Meaning: Something that is difficult to understand or explain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mystery.

Synonyms:

• enigma
• puzzle

Antonyms:

• solution
• clarity

Meaning: To confuse or bewilder someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician's tricks mystified the audience.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• baffle
• confound

Antonyms:

• clarify
• explain

Meaning: A fascinating aura of mystery or intrigue surrounding someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist has a certain mystique that attracts fans.

Category: Arts › Culture

Synonyms:

• charm
• allure

Antonyms:

• ordinariness
• transparency

Meaning: A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The myth of Hercules is well-known.

Synonyms:

• legend
• fable

Antonyms:

• fact
• truth

Meaning: Relating to or resembling a myth.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The mythic hero faced many challenges.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• legendary
• fabled

Antonyms:

• real
• historical

Meaning: Existing only in myths; not real.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Dragons are mythical creatures.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• imaginary
• fantastical

Antonyms:

• real
• actual

Meaning: A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Greek mythology includes many famous gods and heroes.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• legendarium
• folklore

Meaning: to tell a story or describe events

Part of speech: verb

Example: She will narrate the documentary.

Category: Arts › Literature

Meaning: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The narrative of the novel was captivating.

Synonyms:

• story
• tale

Meaning: A style of art and literature that depicts subjects as they are in nature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Naturalism is evident in his paintings.

Category: Arts › Art Movements

Synonyms: realism

Meaning: Representing things as they are in nature.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The naturalistic style of the painting was impressive.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• realistic
• lifelike

Meaning: A traditional dance from India.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The nautch performance was mesmerizing.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms: dance

Meaning: The practice of communicating with the dead, often for magical purposes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In ancient times, necromancy was often feared and misunderstood.

Category: Arts › Magic

Meaning: Relating to a revival of classical style in art or architecture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The neoclassical building features grand columns.

Category: Arts › Architecture

Synonyms: classical

Meaning: The second part of the Christian Bible, detailing the life of Jesus and the early church.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She read a passage from the New Testament during the service.

Category: Arts › Religion

Synonyms: Christian scriptures

Meaning: A movement in art, music, or culture that is innovative and different from the past.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new wave of filmmakers is changing the industry.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• trend
• movement

Meaning: A room where news is gathered and reported.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The newsroom was buzzing with activity as the deadline approached.

Category: Arts › Journalism

Synonyms:

• press room
• news office

Meaning: A printed sheet containing news.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The news-sheet was distributed to all the attendees.

Category: Arts › Journalism

Synonyms:

• newsletter
• bulletin

Meaning: A place where newspapers and magazines are sold.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought the latest magazine at the newsstand.

Category: Arts › Journalism

Synonyms:

• news kiosk
• news vendor

Meaning: Interesting enough to be reported in the news.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The event was deemed newsworthy by the local media.

Category: Arts › Journalism

Synonyms:

• noteworthy
• significant

Antonyms:

• unimportant
• insignificant

Meaning: The pointed end of a pen that writes or draws.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She dipped the nib in ink before writing.

Category: Arts › Writing

Synonyms:

• pen tip
• point

Meaning: A popular place to go at night, often for entertainment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The nightclub is a favorite night spot for locals.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• hotspot
• venue

Meaning: A venue for nighttime entertainment, often featuring music and dancing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They went to a nightclub to celebrate.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• dance club
• bar

Meaning: The activity of going to nightclubs.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They enjoy nightclubbing on weekends.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• partying
• dancing

Meaning: Entertainment and social activities that occur at night.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• evening entertainment
• night scene

Meaning: A luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist painted a nimbus around the angel.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• halo
• aura

Meaning: A foolish or silly person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be such a ninny; just go for it!

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• fool
• simpleton

Antonyms: genius

Meaning: The act of looking for small or unimportant errors.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His nitpicking made the meeting last longer than necessary.

Category: Arts › Criticism

Synonyms:

• fault-finding
• carping

Antonyms: acceptance

Meaning: A foolish or silly person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be a nitwit; think before you act!

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• fool
• idiot

Antonyms: genius

Meaning: Worthless or insignificant.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is a no-account person who never contributes.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• worthless
• insignificant

Meaning: An international award given annually in various categories.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She won the Nobel Prize for her contributions to science.

Category: Arts › Awards

Meaning: A musical composition inspired by the night.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Chopin's nocturne is beautifully calming.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• night piece
• evening music

Meaning: A pen name used by an author.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Mark Twain was the nom de plume of Samuel Clemens.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• pen name
• pseudonym

Meaning: Lacking distinctive or interesting features.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The building was nondescript and easily overlooked.

Category: Arts › Design

Synonyms:

• unremarkable
• ordinary

Antonyms: remarkable