măt'ər-əv-făkt'
The definition of literal is a translation that strictly follows the exact words.
imaginative (antonym)
The definition of imaginative is having or showing creativeness or resourcefulness.
Abstaining from or habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic drink or other intoxicants:
Logical; likely:
practical (related)
Manifested in or involving practice:
Neither new nor interesting; obvious or ordinary
Not exciting
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Going or performed on foot:
Oppressive or unjust in nature or effect:
The definition of impassive is someone who is calm and not feeling pain.
The definition of arid is land that does not have enough water to support the growth of plants.
(Of water) with little waves on the surface.
Chilled by refrigeration or ice:
Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates:
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(Medicine) unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident
Showing no emotion or personality:
The definition of pragmatic is practical or logical.
The definition of realistic is someone who has a good grip on the reality of a situation and understands what can and cannot be done, something that is a practical, achievable idea, or something that resembles the actual truth about life.
Not changed, affected, or influenced
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No longer wet:
Without warmth or enthusiasm; showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent
Straightforward; frank or candid:
plain-speaking
straight-thinking
The definition of straightforward is honest, direct and to the point.
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Not impassioned; lacking passion; without emotion.
Not romantic
literal minded
Not overly ornate; simple in style.
emotional (antonym)
Arousing or intended to arouse the emotions:
lively (antonym)
Quick-paced:
Using methods to protect against infection by pathogenic microorganisms:
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Lacking variety or interest; dull
Of a light olive brown or khaki color.
Having a flat heel or no heel
Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
That never had life; inanimate
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Lacking distinction, radiance, or vitality; dull:
Lacking spirit, energy, or vigor; listless; depressed
Drab, unfashionable, or unattractive
Not inspired; lacking spirit, creativity, zest, etc.; dull
The definition of hardheaded is someone who is stubborn, or someone who is practical rather than sentimental.
Not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality; steadfast in one's actions, commitments, beliefs, etc.
excite (related)
Lacking liveliness, charm, or surprise
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real (related)
Free of pretense, falsehood, or affectation:
attitude (related)
With little or no emotion or expression
question of fact
An issue in dispute that is left to the jury to resolve, because it is not clearly covered by any law. A judge then rules on what the law says must be done. Questions of fact are usually decided in lower courts rather than on appeal. See also fact-finder.
unartistic
Not artistic.
Existing independent of or external to the mind; actual or real:
The definition of prosaic is something boring, ordinary or common.
Having the qualities needed in business; efficient, methodical, etc.
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(Law) Relating to affairs of state.
matter-of-course (related)
matter of necessity (related)
matter-of-interest (related)
self-deprecate (related)
laconic (related)
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sententious (related)
self-effacing (related)
jocular (related)
brusque (related)
sardonic (related)
artless (related)
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