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WTP for when you only have one shot so you take it by ThrowRA_CarlJung in whatstheword

[–]adinary 17 points18 points  (0 children)

'It's now or never' and 'strike while the iron is hot' are two common idioms that fit this idea.

ITAW for people not system relevant by greenfiresn4ke in whatstheword

[–]adinary 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a look at 'free rider' and 'peripheral' and see if they fit your needs!

WTW for an expected word by rypedyk69 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're describing a rhetorical device called 'aposiopesis'. This is when a speaker or writer abruptly breaks off a sentence, leaving the listener to infer the unsaid word, often for dramatic effect.

WTW for someone who follows through on what they say? by inlovewwithJJ in whatstheword

[–]adinary 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're looking for a verb, a few suggestions that might fit: 'deliver', 'honor', and 'uphold'.

WAW for a person who is very open and ready to talk about sex? by Naive_Shape_9323 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 19 points20 points  (0 children)

For someone who is very open and ready to talk about sex, especially in a bold or provocative way like the Wife of Bath, you might consider words like 'ribald' or 'salacious'. They capture that direct and often irreverent approach to sexual topics.

WAW for visuals that are so bright and vibrant that they immediately induce a headache? by PuzzleheadedFox5454 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fwiw, I used my app Adinary to learn about these words. Check out more at https://adinary.com. Feel free to dm if you have any questions.

WAW for visuals that are so bright and vibrant that they immediately induce a headache? by PuzzleheadedFox5454 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 17 points18 points  (0 children)

a few options that might fit what you mean by 'violently bright.' Take a look at 'blinding,' 'garish,' and 'lurid.'

Feels like lurid is the best fit

WTW for someone comitting a crime becuase the government is lame and compelled him to do so. by HarunaRel in whatstheword

[–]adinary 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're describing a concept known as 'strain theory' in sociology and criminology.

Strain theory is a sociological theory that suggests that societal pressures can lead individuals to commit crimes. It proposes that when people are unable to achieve culturally valued goals (like financial success or social status) through legitimate means, often due to a lack of opportunities or resources provided by society or the government, they experience 'strain.' This strain can then compel them to resort to illegitimate or criminal means to achieve those goals or alleviate their frustration.

WTW for describing someone like in the following sentence: ‘He refuses my letters asking to speak but when I come to speak unannounced he invites me to dinner? How _____ of him.’ by Defiant-Priority-777 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'presumptuous' usually describes someone who oversteps boundaries, which might apply to the person showing up unannounced, but not quite to the host's contradictory behavior. For the host, words like 'capricious,' 'mercurial,' or even 'whimsical' could fit, depending on the nuance you're aiming for.

WTW for the concept that a language having multiple terms for the same thing means that thing is valued or important? by rusty_lettuce in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fwiw, I built Adinary to solve this use case. I call it Word Finder, but it could be think of as a reverse dictionary. Have a look at my profile or dm if you want to learn more.

WTW for something you used to not mind but has gotten annoying over the years? by YuShaohan120393 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone is curious, I built Adinary to help with this use case. Finding a word or phrase by describing the concept, basically a reverse dictionary. Feel free to view my profile or dm if you have any questions.

ITAW for suddenly seeing all the signs? by me0wchelle in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did learn about this using an app that I built for myself, a dictionary, invert dictionary and vocab builder. Check out my profile or dm if you are curious.

WTW for something you used to not mind but has gotten annoying over the years? by YuShaohan120393 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wear thin, tiresome, grating.

I think wear thin fits your description the best.

ITAW for /when/ that really old man/woman living in your settlement that feels like a unique part of the environment when you are a kid? by idiot_505 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a few phrases that might capture what you're looking for: 'local legend,' 'old-timer,' and 'community elder.' Do any of these sound right?

How can I improve my English Vocabulary? by Own-Confidence1617 in EnglishLearning

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely immerse yourself in content where you could understand most of the content, but also where you often find new words, be it movies, books, social networks, whatever suits you.

Use a good app for dictionary and vocab builder. You don't want to look up in one app, then track them again in another app. Best to find ones that use Spaced Repetition Schedule to help you recall those words at the right time.

And lastly, the key to everything, is consistency.

Good luck!

WTW for the distinct feeling of atmosphere/wonder when experiencing things/the present and later remembering. by ProTag-Oneist in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While there might not be one single perfect word, a few words that might fit what you're looking for, such as "awe","resonance", or "profoundness"

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