Kittenish - English meaning

noun

A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

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The result brings to mind support structures for vaulted arches (for instance gaudi's sagrada famil…

verb

Have the curved shape of an arch.

Usage examples:

A beautiful bridge that arched over a canal

adjective

Deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.

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A somewhat arch tone of voice

adjective

Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing.

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A cheeky grin

adjective

Slightly rude or showing no respect, but often in a funny way

Usage examples:

She's got such a cheeky grin., don't be so cheeky!

adjective

Used to describe something that you eat, drink, or do, especially when this is done quickly, without planning, or when you should not really do it

Usage examples:

We just went outside for a cheeky cigarette.

adjective

(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring.

Usage examples:

She treated him to a coy smile of invitation

abbreviation

Company.

adjective

Acting shy, uncertain, or unwilling to say much, often in order to increase interest in something by keeping back information about it

Usage examples:

Mcintyre is coy about his future in football., she smiled coyly.

adjective

Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.

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She had a cute little nose

adjective

(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive

Usage examples:

His baby brother is really cute.

adjective

Trying to be clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way

Usage examples:

Don't be cute with me, vicki.

adjective

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

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A flippant remark

adjective

Not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever

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A flippant remark/attitude, it's easy to be flippant, but we have a serious problem to deal with he…

adjective

Behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction to someone.

Usage examples:

She was beautiful and very flirtatious

adjective

Behaving as if you are interested in someone, in a not serious way

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She had a lively, outgoing manner and was a bit flirtatious at times.

adjective

Behaving as if you are sexually attracted to someone, especially not in a serious way

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She's very flirtatious., a flirtatious relationship

adjective

Playful and full of energy.

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He bounds about like a frisky pup

adjective

(of a person or an animal) playful or very active

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A frisky puppy

adjective

(of a person or an animal) liking to play or full of activity

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It's a beautiful horse but a bit too frisky for an inexperienced rider.

adjective

Not having any serious purpose or value.

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Frivolous ribbons and lacy frills

adjective

(of people) behaving in a silly and foolish way, or (of activities or objects) silly or unimportant

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I’m very frivolous – i just like to have fun., with our justice system there are a lot of frivolous…

adjective

Behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously

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I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman., i'm sorry to be so frivolous.

adjective

Liking to enjoy yourself and have fun rather than liking serious things

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The actor was a fun-loving party boy., her friends describe her as fun-loving and energetic.

adjective

Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous.

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He had an impish look about him

adjective

Suggesting behavior that is playful but likely to upset other people

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He had an impish grin on his face.

adjective

Happy and not serious

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It was a fairly light-hearted discussion.

adjective

Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.

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A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought

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We have a lively group of seniors who meet to discuss the books they’ve read., imelda takes a livel…

adjective

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

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Mischievous children

adjective

(especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient.

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You've been a really naughty boy

adjective

(esp. of children) behaving badly and not being obedient, or (esp. of behavior or language) not socially acceptable

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A naughty girl, a naughty word

adjective

When children are naughty, or their behaviour is naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told to do

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Now that's naughty - don't throw food on the floor!, our boss treats us all like naughty children.

adjective

Fond of games and amusement; light-hearted.

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A playful tomboy who loves to dress up

adjective

Done as a form of play rather than intended seriously, or wanting to have a good time and not feeling serious

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She gave him a playful push., my mother was in a playful mood that day.

adjective

Characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person.

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He led a roguish and uncertain existence

adjective

Behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious

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His eyes were bright blue with a roguish twinkle in them., in all these novels, there's a roguish d…

adjective

Of little depth.

Usage examples:

Serve the noodles in a shallow bowl

noun

An area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

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To see for yourself, inspect the shallows at a pond or pool where the water is clear but also sport…

verb

(of the sea, a lake, or a river) become less deep over time or in a particular place.

Usage examples:

The boat ground to a halt where the water shallowed

adjective

(of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.

Usage examples:

A skittish chestnut mare

adjective

(of people and animals) nervous and easily frightened

Usage examples:

The kitten was really skittish.

adjective

Existing or occurring at or on the surface.

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The building suffered only superficial damage

adjective

On the surface only; not deep

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A superficial wound, her book on the history of cars in america was extremely superficial., the sto…

adjective

Intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way.

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Teasing comments

verb

Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Usage examples:

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

verb

Present participle of tease

Usage examples:

I used to hate being teased about my red hair when i was at school., i was just teasing, i didn't m…

adjective

Of little value or importance.

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Huge fines were imposed for trivial offences