The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
adjective
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Other /
Wet
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gooey -
Soft and sticky
The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.
noun
1515 of 3112
Bad /
Disgusting
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stench -
A very bad smell
Eve covered her nose so she wouldn't have to smell the stench coming from the trash heap.
adjective
1516 of 3112
Other /
Light
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radiance -
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.
adjective
1517 of 3112
Good /
Beautiful
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ritzy -
Expensively stylish
The ritzy hotel suite looked very fancy, but it would have cost Cam half of his salary.
noun
See verb
1518 of 3112
Bad /
Powerless
Url
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scapegoat -
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.
noun
See verb
1519 of 3112
Other /
Inward
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blush -
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame
One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.
adjective
1520 of 3112
Other /
Inward
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fickle -
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.
verb
See noun
1521 of 3112
Bad /
Small
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flicker -
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness
The flickering candle did not provide enough light to see what was in the room.
noun
1522 of 3112
Bad /
Uncomfortable
Url
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hideout -
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.
verb
1523 of 3112
Bad /
Mistake
Url
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overreach -
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.
The company overreached by expanding too quickly and ended up in debt.
verb
1524 of 3112
Other /
Slow
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plod -
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
