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trustworthy

trustworthy [adjective]

able to be trusted

US /ˈtrʌstˌwɝː.ði/ 
UK /ˈtrʌstˌwɜː.ði/ 

قابل اعتماد

مثال: 

Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

trustworthy

 adjective
A trustworthy person is somebody that you can trust.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

trustworthy

trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði $ -ɜːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: adjective: ↑trusting, ↑trustworthy ≠ ↑untrustworthy, ↑trusty, ↑distrustful, ↑mistrustful; noun: ↑trust ≠ ↑distrust ≠ ↑mistrust, ↑trustee, ↑trusteeship, ↑trustworthiness; verb: ↑trust ≠ ↑distrust ≠ ↑mistrust]
able to be trusted and depended on
—trustworthiness noun [uncountable]
• • •
THESAURUS
■ people
trustworthy especially written if someone is trustworthy, you can trust them because they are honest: Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy.
reliable someone who is reliable can be trusted to do what they say they will do and not make any mistakes: a reliable employee | We need someone who is 100% reliable.
responsible someone who is responsible can be trusted to behave in a sensible way: Sam’s a good babysitter – he’s responsible and the kids like him. | a responsible adult
dependable someone who is dependable can be trusted to do what you need or expect: Britain is our most dependable ally.
steady someone who is steady is sensible and you can depend on them: He’s only sixteen, but he’s steady and reliable.
loyal someone who is loyal can be trusted to always give help or support to their friends, their country, their political party etc: She is fiercely loyal to her family. | He is one of the party’s most loyal supporters.
faithful someone who is faithful stays loyal to a person, belief, political party etc, and continues to support them, even in difficult situations: Daniel had been a faithful friend. | a faithful member of the Communist Party
can rely/depend on somebody if you can rely or depend on someone, you can be sure that they will do what you want or need them to do: Don’t worry about a thing – you can depend on me. | Patients rely on doctors to help them make the right decisions about their health care.
■ things
reliable/dependable able to be trusted to do what you want, or to be accurate: The Boeing is a very reliable plane. | a dependable supply of oil | reliable economic forecasts | How can we be sure that his evidence is reliable?
trustworthy if something is trustworthy, you know that it is true or accurate: a trustworthy source of information | a trustworthy guide
can rely/depend on something if you can rely or depend on something, you can be sure that they will do what you want or need them to do: I need a car that I can rely on in all weathers.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

trustworthy

trust·worthy [trustworthiness trustworthy]   [ˈtrʌstwɜːði]    [ˈtrʌstwɜːrði]  adjective
that you can rely on to be good, honest, sincere, etc.
Syn:  reliable
Derived Word: trustworthiness  
Example Bank:
He proved honest and completely trustworthy.
She seemed loyal and trustworthy.
Mitchell was a solid and trustworthy man.

Women were seen as more trustworthy and harder working.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

trustworthy / ˈtrʌstˌwɜː.ði /   / -ˌwɝː- / adjective

C1 able to be trusted

trustworthiness / -nəs / noun [ U ]

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

trustworthy

[trʌ̱stwɜː(r)ði]
 ADJ-GRADED
 A trustworthy person is reliable, responsible, and can be trusted completely.
  He is a trustworthy and level-headed leader.
  Derived words:
  trustworthiness N-UNCOUNT He wrote a reference for him, describing his reliability and trustworthiness as `above questioning'.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

trustworthy

trust·wor·thy /ˈtrʌstˌwɚði/ adj [more ~; most ~] : able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right : deserving of trust
trustworthy friends
• a trustworthy [=dependable] news source
- trust·wor·thi·ness noun [noncount]

modest

modest [adjective] (QUITELY SUCCESSFUL)

Not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements

US /ˈmɑː.dɪst/ 
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪst/ 

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مثال: 

He's very modest about his achievements

Oxford Essential Dictionary

modest

 adjective
not talking much about good things that you have done or about things that you can do well:
You didn't tell me you could sing so well – you're very modest!

>> modestly adverb:
He spoke quietly and modestly about his success.

>> modesty noun (no plural):
She accepted the prize with her usual modesty.

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

modest

modest /ˈmɒdəst, ˈmɒdɪst $ ˈmɑː-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: modestus]
1. NOT PROUD someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements OPP immodest, boastful
modest about
He was always modest about his role in the Everest expedition.
You’re too modest! You’ve been a huge help to us.
2. NOT BIG not very great, big, or expensive:
a modest increase in costs
She had saved a modest amount of money.
The new service proved a modest success.
a modest house with a small garden
his modest ambitions
3. SHY shy about showing your body or attracting sexual interest, because you are easily embarrassed OPP immodest:
She was a modest girl, always keeping covered, even in summer.
4. CLOTHES old-fashioned modest clothing covers the body in a way that does not attract sexual interest:
a modest knee-length dress
—modestly adverb:
‘I was just lucky,’ he said modestly.
modestly priced meals
• • •
THESAURUS
modest not wanting to talk about your abilities or achievements and to say that you are good at something, even when you are – used to show approval: Miller, a quiet, modest man, gave credit to Asher for the initial discovery. | She was surprisingly modest about her own achievements as a player.
self-effacing written not wanting to talk about yourself or to attract attention: Her husband was a quiet, self-effacing man who spent much of his time in his study.
unassuming not wanting to be noticed and not expecting to be treated in a special way: By now Chapman was famous, but he remained as unassuming as ever. | He then began, in typically unassuming fashion, to establish the first modern dance company.
humble believing that you are not more important, better, or cleverer than other people, and therefore not expecting to be treated in a special way: A good leader is humble enough to get advice from experts.
unpretentious not trying to seem better than other people, even if you are rich, famous, clever etc: President Eisenhower was a friendly and unpretentious man who seemed to embody American virtues. | It's his unpretentious boyish charm that ensures Jackie Chan's position as one of the giants of international cinema.
self-deprecating written behaving or talking about your own abilities or achievements in a way that makes them seem unimportant: Despite his intellect, he had an appealing self-deprecating humour. | The nice thing about him is his self-deprecating manner. His intellectual ability was never pushed at you, yet he obviously had great potential. | a self-deprecating smile

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

modest

mod·est   [ˈmɒdɪst]    [ˈmɑːdɪst]  adjective
1. not very large, expensive, important, etc
modest improvements/reforms
He charged a relatively modest fee.
• a modest little house

• The research was carried out on a modest scale.

2. (approving) not talking much about your own abilities or possessions
She's very modest about her success.
• You're too modest!

Opp:  immodest

3. (of people, especially women, or their clothes) shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way
Syn:  demure
a modest dress
Opp:  immodest
Derived Word: modestly  
Word Origin:
mid 16th cent.: from French modeste, from Latin modestus ‘keeping due measure’, related to modus ‘measure’.  
Thesaurus:
modest [modest modestly] adj. (approving)
She's very modest about her success.
humbleunassumingunpretentious
Opp: vain, Opp: boastful
a/an modest/humble/unassuming/unpretentious person/man/woman
in a/an modest/humble/unassuming way  
Example Bank:
He is looking to improve on his relatively modest achievements so far.
He is modest about his achievements.
Our requirements seem fairly modest.
She would be falsely modest not to acknowledge that she had come a very long way since those early days.
The new homes are modest in scale, but very comfortable.
Don't be so modest! You're a very talented player.
He was a quiet, modest man.
She grew up in a modest little house in the suburbs.
She's very modest about her success.
The FTSE staged a modest recovery to be 6.5 points down.
There has been a modest improvement in the situation.
They live in modest comfort.
a modest aim/achievement/ambition/goal/success
a modest contribution/expenditure/fee/gain/investment/outlay/profit/sum
a modest house/flat/villa
• a modest size/amount/quantity/scale/share/proportion

• modest premises

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

modest / ˈmɒd.ɪst /   / ˈmɑː.dɪst / adjective approving (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)

C1 not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements:

He's very modest about his achievements.

 

modestly / -li / adverb

C1

At just £9, the DVD is very modestly priced .

She was dressed modestly.

 

modest / ˈmɒd.ɪst /   / ˈmɑː.dɪst / adjective (NOT LARGE)

B2 not large in size or amount, or not expensive:

They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.

There has been a modest improvement/recovery in housing conditions for the poor.

The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.

Just a modest portion for me, please.

 

modestly / -li / adverb

C1

At just £9, the DVD is very modestly priced .

She was dressed modestly.
 

modest / ˈmɒd.ɪst /   / ˈmɑː.dɪst / adjective old-fashioned (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)

describes something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest:

a modest walk/manner

 

modestly / -li / adverb

C1

At just £9, the DVD is very modestly priced .

She was dressed modestly.
 

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

modest

[mɒ̱dɪst]
 ♦♦♦
 1) ADJ-GRADED A modest house or other building is not large or expensive.
  ...the modest home of a family who lived off the land...
  A one-night stay in a modest hotel costs around ₤35.
  Syn:
  unassuming
 2) ADJ-GRADED You use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate, or improvement which is fairly small.
  Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%...
  The democratic reforms have been modest and they've occurred in only a few countries...
  You don't get rich, but you can get a modest living out of it.
  Derived words:
  modestly ADV-GRADED ADV after v, ADV adj/-ed/adv Britain's balance of payments improved modestly last month.
 3) ADJ-GRADED (approval) If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements.
  He's modest, as well as being a great player...
  Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements.
  Syn:
  unassuming
  Ant:
  arrogant
  Derived words:
  modestly ADV-GRADED ADV with v `You really must be very good at what you do.' - `I suppose I am,' Kate said modestly.
 4) ADJ-GRADED You can describe a woman as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause men to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest.
  Asian women are more modest and shy, yet they tend to have an inner force...
  Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops.
  Derived words:
  modestly ADV-GRADED ADV with v, ADV adj/adv She sat down cautiously on the red canvas cushions, knees modestly together.

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

modest

mod·est /ˈmɑːdəst/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : not very large in size or amount
• Despite its modest [=somewhat small] size, the city has many things to offer tourists.
• They own a modest home near the beach.
• She enjoyed modest success with her singing career.
• He earns a modest income.
• We live on a modest budget.
• New cars are now available at relatively modest prices.
• He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.
• It is a book of only modest importance.
2 approving : not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities : not showing or feeling great or excessive pride
• She's very modest about her achievements.
• Don't be so modest. Your performance was wonderful!
• “I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job,” he said in his characteristically modest way.
• He is unusually modest for a man who is so famous and successful.
- opposite immodest
3 a of clothing : not showing too much of a person's body
• She preferred wearing more modest swimsuits.
• In some countries, women must wear very modest clothing in public.
b : shy about showing your body especially in a sexual way : preferring to wear modest clothing
• a modest young woman
- opposite immodest
- mod·est·ly adv
• Our business has been modestly successful.
• a modestly priced car
• a modestly dressed young woman
• She modestly refused to accept credit for the team's success.

hard-working

hard-working [adjective]

Always doing a lot of work

US /ˌhɑːrdˈwɝː.kɪŋ/ 
UK /ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ/ 

سخت کوش

مثال: 

My father is a hardworking person.

پدر من شخص زحمت کشی است.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

hard-working

ˌhard-ˈworking BrE AmE adjective
working with a lot of effort SYN industrious:
a hard-working teacher
 

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hard-working

ˌhard-ˈworking [hard-working]   adjective
putting a lot of effort into a job and doing it well
hard-working nurses  
Example Bank:

I want to stand up for all the decent, hard-working families in this country.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

ˌ hard- ˈ working / ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ /   / ˌhɑːrdˈwɝː- / adjective

B2 always doing a lot of work:

She was always very hard-working at school.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

hard-working

also hardworking

If you describe someone as hard-working, you mean that they work very hard.
He was hardworking and energetic.

ADJ

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

hardworking

hard·work·ing /ˈhɑɚdˈwɚkɪŋ/ adj [more ~; most ~] : using a lot of time and energy to do work : industrious
• a hardworking young woman [=a young woman who works hard]

serious

serious [adjective] (NOT JOKING)

Not joking or intended to be funny

US /ˈsɪr.i.əs/ 
UK /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ 

جدی

مثال: 

He takes serious intrest in the theater.

او علاقه ی جدی ای به تئاتر دارد. 

Oxford Essential Dictionary

serious

 adjective

1 very bad:
That was a serious mistake.
They had a serious accident.

2 important:
a serious decision

3 not funny:
a serious film

4 If you are serious, you are not joking or playing:
Are you serious about going to live in Spain?
You look very serious. Is something wrong?

>> seriousness noun (no plural):
The boy didn't understand the seriousness of his crime.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

serious

serious S1 W1 /ˈsɪəriəs $ ˈsɪr-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: ↑seriousness; adverb: ↑seriously; adjective: ↑serious]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: sérieux, from Late Latin seriosus, from Latin serius]
1. SITUATION/PROBLEM a serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous:
the serious problem of unemployment
Luckily, the damage was not serious.
Serious crimes have increased dramatically.
serious injury/illness/accident etc
a serious accident on the freeway
Oil spills pose a serious threat to marine life.
The president was in serious trouble. ⇨ see Thesaurus box on P. 1590
2. IMPORTANT important and needing a lot of thought or attention:
This is a very serious matter.
the serious business of earning a living
Be quiet, Jim. This is serious.
3. NOT JOKING OR PRETENDING if someone is serious about something they say or plan to do, they really mean it and are not joking or pretending:
His voice suddenly became more serious.
a serious article
serious about
Is she serious about giving up her job?
deadly/dead serious (=definitely not joking)
She sounded dead serious.
Marry Frank? You can’t be serious!
4. CAREFUL serious attention/consideration/thought careful and thorough attention etc:
I’ll give your suggestion serious consideration.
5. QUIET/SENSIBLE someone who is serious is very quiet and sensible, and does not laugh and joke much:
a serious student
6. WORRIED/UNHAPPY slightly worried or unhappy:
You look serious. What’s wrong?
7. ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP a serious romantic relationship is likely to continue for a long time:
It’s serious – they’ve been seeing each other for six months.
serious about
Are you really serious about her?
serious boyfriend/girlfriend
8. SPORT/ACTIVITY [only before noun] very interested in an activity or subject, and spending a lot of time doing it:
He’s become a serious golfer since he retired.
Chris is a serious photographer.
9. VERY GOOD [only before noun] informal very good and often expensive:
He’s got a serious car!
10. LARGE AMOUNT [only before noun] informal used to emphasize that you are talking about a large amount of something:
In industry, you can earn serious money.
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ nouns
a serious problem Vandalism is a serious problem in the area.
a serious injury/illness The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
a serious accident He is recovering from a serious accident.
serious damage The explosion sparked a fire which caused serious damage to their flat.
a serious threat In the developed world, over-consumption is now a serious threat to health.
a serious crime/offence Kidnapping is a serious crime.
serious trouble The economy was in serious trouble.
serious consequences Neglecting to make a proper will can have serious consequences.
• • •
THESAURUS
■ very bad
serious very bad – used about problems, accidents, illnesses, or crimes: Violent crime is a serious problem in and around the capital. | The boy was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. | Fortunately, the damage to the car was not serious.
severe very serious – used about problems, injuries, and illnesses: He suffered severe injuries in a car crash. | The problem became so severe that they had to bring water in from other countries. | severe epilepsy
grave used about a situation that is very serious and worrying, especially because it is dangerous or seems likely to get worse: A thick fog descended and I knew that we were in grave danger. | The situation is grave – war now seems inevitable.
acute used about an illness, problem, or situation that has become very serious or dangerous, and needs to be dealt with quickly: She was taken to the hospital suffering from acute appendicitis. | In San Diego, the shortage of skilled workers is acute.
desperate used about a situation or problem that is very serious or dangerous, especially because a lot of people need urgent help: The situation is desperate – people here need aid before the harsh winter sets in. | The hospital is full of people in desperate need of medical attention.
critical used about a situation that is very serious and dangerous and might get worse suddenly: In 1991, the food supply situation became critical. | Eight people were killed and four are still in a critical condition.
life-threatening used about a situation, illness, or condition in which someone could die: Her child had a potentially life-threatening illness. | The situation was not life-threatening, but it was very worrying.
be a matter of life and death spoken to be extremely serious – used when a situation is very urgent or important: For people living with HIV, getting the right treatment is literally a matter of life and death.
■ not joking
serious not joking or laughing, or not pretending: His voice sounded serious. | They seem to be serious about their relationship.
solemn very serious because of an important or sad occasion or ceremony: My father looked solemn, the way grown-ups look at funerals. | The judge read the verdict in a solemn voice.
grave written quiet and very serious – used especially about the way people look when something important or worrying happens: She consulted Doctor Staples and returned looking grave. | He listened with a grave expression on his face.
sombre British English (also somber American English) /ˈsɒmbə $ ˈsɑːmbər/ written sad, quiet, or serious because something unpleasant or worrying has happened or is going to happen: They sat in sombre silence. | The meeting began in a sombre mood.
earnest very serious and sincere – often used about someone who is young and not very experienced: He was a rather earnest-looking young man. | ‘That’s wrong,’ she said, her voice sounding very earnest.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

serious

ser·ious   [ˈsɪəriəs]    [ˈsɪriəs]  adjective

BAD
1. bad or dangerous
a serious illness/problem/offence
to cause serious injury/damage
They pose a serious threat to security.

The consequences could be serious.  

NEEDING THOUGHT

2. needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure
a serious article
a serious newspaper

It's time to give serious consideration to this matter.  

IMPORTANT

3. that must be treated as important
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs.

The team is a serious contender for the title this year.  

NOT SILLY

4. thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly
Be serious for a moment; this is important.

I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person.  

NOT JOKING

5. sincere about sth; not joking or meant as a joke
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious.
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion.
~ (about doing sth) Is she serious about wanting to sell the house?
~ (about sb/sth) He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged.
She doesn't have a serious boyfriend.
(informal) You can't be serious! (= you must be joking)

You think I did it? Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous)  

LARGE AMOUNT

6. (informal) used to emphasize that there is a large amount of sth
You can earn serious money doing that.
I'm ready to do some serious eating (= I am very hungry).  
Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French serieux or late Latin seriosus, from Latin serius ‘earnest, serious’.  
Thesaurus:
serious [serious] adj.
1.
These explosives pose a serious threat to security.
severecriticalacuteextremedrasticdesperatelife-threatening|formal grave|especially BrE, formal dire|especially spoken bad
Opp: minor
a/an serious/severe/critical/acute/desperate/life-threatening/grave/bad problem
a/an severe/serious/acute/extreme/desperate/dire shortage
a/an severe/serious/critical/acute/life-threatening/grave illness
serious/severe/acute/extreme/grave danger
Serious or severe? Serious is not used to describe weather conditions:
a severe winter
 ¤ a serious winter Serious is used to describe medical conditions in everyday English; in medical English severe is used.
2.
Please give this matter some serious thought.
deepprofound
Opp: trivial, Opp: superficial
a serious/deep/profound question/issue/analysis
a serious/deep conversation/discussion
3.
She looked at him with a serious expression.
solemnearnest|written sobergrave|BrE, written sombre|AmE, written somber|BrE, disapproving humourless|AmE, disapproving humorless
Opp: light-hearted
a/an serious/solemn/earnest/sober/grave/sombre expression
a serious/solemn/sober/sombre mood/atmosphere
on a serious/sober/sombre note  
Synonyms:
serious
grave earnest solemn
These words all describe sb who thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, but often without much joy or laughter.
seriousthinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not laughing about sth: He's not really a very serious person. Be serious for a moment; this is important.
grave(rather formal) (of a person) serious in manner, as if sth sad, important, or worrying has just happened: He looked very grave as he entered the room.
earnestserious and sincere: The earnest young doctor answered all our questions.
solemnlooking or sounding very serious, without smiling; done or said in a very serious and sincere way: Her expression grew solemn. I made a solemn promise that I would return.
a(n) serious/grave/earnest/solemn expression/face
a serious/solemn mood/atmosphere  
Example Bank:
Are you serious about resigning?
By this time the riots were getting serious.
Come on, be serious!
He became serious all of a sudden.
Joe is deadly serious in his beliefs.
Please try to stay serious!
The crime is considered serious enough to warrant a jail term.
These are terribly serious allegations.
This situation could be very serious for her.
Be serious for a moment; this is important.
He admitted to having made a serious error of judgement.
He died after suffering from a serious illness.
He used to write somewhat serious articles for the university newspaper.
He's not really a very serious person.
It's time for a serious debate about the issue.
Please give this matter some serious thought.
She was looking at him with a serious expression on her face.
Suddenly the conversation turned serious.
The speech was interesting, if a little serious for such a young audience.
The storm caused serious damage to farm buildings.
This book is the first serious study of the subject.

Why do you waste your time reading that? It's hardly a serious newspaper, is it?

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

serious / ˈsɪə.ri.əs /   / ˈsɪr.i- / adjective (NOT JOKING)

B1 not joking or intended to be funny:

Please don't laugh - I'm being serious.

He was wearing a very serious expression and I knew something was wrong.

On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious underlying theme.

B1 A serious person is quiet, thinks carefully about things, and does not laugh a lot:

I remember her as a very serious child.
 

serious / ˈsɪə.ri.əs /   / ˈsɪr.i- / adjective (BAD)

B1 severe in effect; bad:

a serious illness

There were no reports of serious injuries.

The new tax regulations have landed some of the smaller companies in serious trouble.

Drugs have become a serious problem in a lot of schools.

This is a very serious offence.

He's been taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.

[ after noun ] mainly Indian English very ill
 

serious / ˈsɪə.ri.əs /   / ˈsɪr.i- / adjective (DETERMINED)

[ after verb ] determined to follow a particular plan of action:

Is she serious about going to live abroad?

[ after verb ] If two people who have a loving relationship are serious about each other, they intend to stay with each other for a long time and possibly marry:

She's had a lot of boyfriends but Simon's the only one she's been serious about .
 

serious / ˈsɪə.ri.əs /   / ˈsɪr.i- / adjective [ before noun ] (NEEDING ATTENTION)

B2 needing or deserving your complete attention:

That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.

We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.
 

serious / ˈsɪə.ri.əs /   / ˈsɪr.i- / adjective (EXTREME)

informal extreme in degree or amount:

We did some fairly serious walking over the weekend.

I mean we're talking serious (= a large amount of) money, right?

informal very good of its type:

This is a serious wine, Belle, you've just got to try some.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

serious

/sɪəriəs/

Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.

1.
Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid.
Crime is an increasingly serious problem in Russian society...
The government still face very serious difficulties...
Doctors said his condition was serious but stable.
ADJ
se‧ri‧ous‧ly
If this ban was to come in it would seriously damage my business...
They are not thought to be seriously hurt.
ADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV with v
se‧ri‧ous‧ness
...the seriousness of the crisis.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n

2.
Serious matters are important and deserve careful and thoughtful consideration.
I regard this as a serious matter...
Don’t laugh boy. This is serious.
ADJ

3.
When important matters are dealt with in a serious way, they are given careful and thoughtful consideration.
My parents never really faced up to my drug use in any serious way...
It was a question which deserved serious consideration.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
se‧ri‧ous‧ly
The management will have to think seriously about their positions.
ADV: ADV with v

4.
Serious music or literature requires concentration to understand or appreciate it.
There is no point reviewing a blockbuster as you might review a serious novel.
ADJ: ADJ n

5.
If someone is serious about something, they are sincere about what they are saying, doing, or intending to do.
You really are serious about this, aren’t you?...
I hope you’re not serious.
ADJ: oft ADJ about n
se‧ri‧ous‧ly
Are you seriously jealous of Erica?
ADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV with v
se‧ri‧ous‧ness
In all seriousness, there is nothing else I can do...
N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n

6.
Serious people are thoughtful and quiet, and do not laugh very often.
He’s quite a serious person...
ADJ
se‧ri‧ous‧ly
They spoke to me very seriously but politely.
ADV: ADV with v

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

serious

se·ri·ous /ˈsirijəs/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : having an important or dangerous possible result
• a serious injury/illness/condition
• “You sound terrible.” “It's just a bad cold. Nothing serious.”
serious risks
• For my brother, not going to college was a serious mistake.
• Crime is a serious problem in this neighborhood.
2 : involving or deserving a lot of thought, attention, or work
• a serious study
• The team is a serious contender for the championship.
• If you want to quit smoking, you have to make a serious effort.
• They had a serious conversation about their relationship.
• a serious novel about modern life
• The story raises serious questions about our system of justice.
• Dog shows are a serious business.
3 : giving a lot of attention or energy to something
serious musicians
• She is a serious cyclist who rides 200 miles each week.
Serious journalists do not pry into the personal lives of famous people.
• When it comes to fishing, he's very serious. = He's very serious about fishing.
• My sister is serious about her grades.
4 : not joking or funny
• a serious story/opera
• Don't laugh. I'm serious!
• Can you be serious just this once? This is important.
• He is serious about moving down South. [=he truly wants/intends to move down South]
• “He says he won't do it.” “Are you serious?”
• “I'm joining the army.” “You can't be serious.” [=you have to be joking; I can't believe that you're really joining the army]
5 always used before a noun informal : large or impressive in quality or amount
• After business school, he started making some serious money. [=he started making a large amount of money]
• These are serious shoes!
• They did some serious drinking at the bar. [=they drank a lot]
6 : having or involving strong romantic feelings
• Their romance is quite serious. They're even talking about marriage.
• We've dated a few times, but it's nothing serious.
• They are a serious couple.
• He's never really had a serious relationship with a woman.
- often + about
• She and her boyfriend are serious about each other.
7 : thoughtful or quiet in appearance or manner
• He looks like a serious person.
• You look serious. What's the matter?

talkative

talkative [adjective]

Talking a lot

US /ˈtɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/ 
UK /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ 

پرحرف

مثال: 

He's not very talkative in parties.

او در مهمانی ها زیاد پرحرف نیست.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

talkative

 adjective
A person who is talkative likes to talk a lot.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

talkative

talkative /ˈtɔːkətɪv $ ˈtɒːk-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: ↑talk, talks, ↑talker; verb: ↑talk; adjective: ↑talkative]
someone who is talkative talks a lot OPP quiet
• • •
THESAURUS
talkative a talkative person likes to talk a lot – also used about people’s moods: He’s very talkative with his friends and family. | Benjamin was in a talkative mood.
chatty liking to talk a lot in a friendly way – a rather informal use: I like her – she’s always cheerful and chatty. | The chatty girl on the phone answered most of my questions.
articulate able to talk easily and effectively about things, especially difficult subjects: All the applicants we interviewed were intelligent and articulate. | These were articulate people, well able to deal with the press and media.
eloquent able to express your ideas and opinions well – used especially about people who speak in public and are able to influence people: an eloquent public speaker
garrulous formal talking a lot, especially about unimportant things: A garrulous old man was sitting near me in the bar. | He became more garrulous as the evening went on.
you can’t shut him/her up informal used to say humorously that someone talks all the time: You can’t shut him up so I never get any work done when he’s here.
chatterbox informal someone, especially a child, who talks a lot : Cathy’s a real chatterbox.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

talkative

talka·tive [talkative]   [ˈtɔːkətɪv]    [ˈtɔːkətɪv]  adjective
liking to talk a lot
He's not very talkative, is he?
She was in a talkative mood.  
Example Bank:
She got more talkative as the evening wore on.
The wine had made her talkative.

He's not very talkative, except on the subject of his plants.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

talkative / ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv /   / ˈtɑː.kə.t̬ɪv / adjective

C1 talking a lot:

She's a lively, talkative person.

© Cambridge University Press 2013

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

talkative

/tɔ:kətɪv/

Someone who is talkative talks a lot.
He suddenly became very talkative, his face slightly flushed, his eyes much brighter.

ADJ

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

talkative

talk·a·tive /ˈtɑːkətɪv/ adj [more ~; most ~] : tending to talk a lot or to enjoy having conversations with people
• Their little boy is very talkative.
• She was in a talkative mood.

considerate

considerate [adjective]

Thinking about the feelings and needs of other people

US /kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ət/ 
UK /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/ 

(رعايت‌ كننده‌ى حال‌ ديگران‌) با ملاحظه‌، دلسوز

مثال: 

He is always considerate of others.

او هميشه‌ رعايت‌ حال‌ ديگران‌ را مى‌كند.‏

 

media: 

thinking about the feelings and needs of other people

معادل فارسی: 

(رعايت‌ كننده‌ى حال‌ ديگران‌) با ملاحظه‌، دلسوز، با فكر

مثال انگلیسی: 

He is always considerate of others.

او هميشه‌ رعايت‌ حال‌ ديگران‌ را مى‌كند.‏

Oxford Essential Dictionary

considerate adjective

A person who is considerate is kind, and thinks and cares about other people:

Please be more considerate and don't play loud music late at night.

 opposite inconsiderate

 

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

considerate

considerate /kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt/ adjective
  [Word Family: adjective: considerable ≠ inconsiderable, considerate ≠ inconsiderate, considered; verb: consider, reconsider; noun: consideration, reconsideration; adverb: considerably, considerately ≠ inconsiderately]
  always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them OPP inconsiderate:
   • He was always kind and considerate.
  it is considerate of somebody (to do something)
   • It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.
  considerate towards
   • As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.
 —considerately adverb
     • • •

THESAURUS

   ▪ kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: • They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked. | • a kind old lady | • a kind thing to say
   ▪ nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: • Everyone has been so nice to me. | • It’s nice of you to invite me here. | • He seems such a nice man.
   ▪ generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: • ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’ | • a generous gift
   ▪ considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: • Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down. | • a considerate driver | • He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
   ▪ thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: • It was thoughtful of you to send him a card. | • Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
   ▪ caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: • She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband. | • The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
   ▪ sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: • My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work. | • She gave him a sympathetic smile.
   ▪ good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: • It was good of you to come and see me. | • She’s always been very good to us.
   ▪ sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: • I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door. | • It’s sweet of you to ask. | • a sweet thing to say
   ▪ kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: • He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing. | • The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
   ▪ benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: • a benevolent ruler | • They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind. | • He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

considerate

con·sid·er·ate   [kənˈsɪdərət]    [kənˈsɪdərət]  adjective

always thinking of other people's wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others

Syn:  thoughtful

• She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.

• It was very considerate of him to wait.

Opp:  inconsiderate

Derived Word: considerately 

 

Word Origin:

[considerate considerately] late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘showing careful thought’): from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.

 

Example Bank:

• Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man.

• Try to be a bit more considerate.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

consider

consider (CARE ABOUT) /kənˈsɪd.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes:
Have you considered your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?
She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!

considerate /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
kind and helpful:
It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk.
NOTE: The opposite is inconsiderate.

consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when you are kind to people or think about their feelings:
You've got no consideration for others!
Could you turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!
We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family.

2 [C] OLD-FASHIONED OR HUMOROUS a payment for a service:
For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

considerate

[kənsɪ̱dərət]
 ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ of n (approval)
 Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
  I think he's the most charming, most considerate man I've ever known...
  I've always understood one should try and be considerate of other people.
 Ant:
 inconsiderate
  Derived words:
  considerately ADV-GRADED ADV with v He treats everyone equally and considerately.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

considerate

 

con·sid·er·ate /kənˈsɪdərət/ adj [more ~; most ~] : thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : showing kindness toward other people
• She is one of the most considerate people I know.
• He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
- often + of
• He is always considerate of other people's feelings.
• It was very considerate of you to offer to help.
- opposite inconsiderate
- con·sid·er·ate·ly adv
• He always treats people considerately.

outgoing

outgoing [adjective] (FRIENDLY)

Someone who is outgoing is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people

US /ˈaʊt.ɡoʊ.ɪŋ/ 
UK /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ 

خوش‌ معاشرت‌، خوش‌ برخورد

مثال: 

An outgoing person

يك‌ آدم‌ خوش‌ برخورد

someone who is outgoing is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people

معادل فارسی: 

خوش‌ معاشرت‌، خوش‌ برخورد، جبين‌ گشوده

مثال انگلیسی: 

an outgoing person

يك‌ آدم‌ خوش‌ برخورد

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

outgoing

outgoing /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ◂ $ -ˈɡoʊ-/ adjective
 1. someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people:
   • We’re looking for someone with an outgoing personality.
 2. outgoing president/chancellor etc someone who will soon finish their time as president etc
 3. [only before noun] going out or leaving a place OPP incoming:
   • the tray for outgoing mail
   • outgoing phone calls

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

outgoing

out·going [outgoing outgoings]   [ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ]    [ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ]  adjective

1. liking to meet other people, enjoying their company and being friendly towards them

Syn:  sociable

• an outgoing personality

• She was always cheerful and outgoing.

2. only before noun leaving the position of responsibility mentioned

• the outgoing president/government

Opp:  incoming

3. only before noun going away from a particular place rather than arriving in it

• This telephone should be used for outgoing calls.

outgoing flights/passengers

• the outgoing tide

Opp:  incoming 

 

Example Bank:

• I've become more confident and outgoing.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

outgoing

outgoing (LEAVING) /ˈaʊtˌgəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /-ˌgoʊ-/
adjective [before noun]
leaving a place, or leaving a job, having finished a period of time in it:
Outgoing flights are booked until January 15th.
the outgoing vice-president/chairman/governor

outgoing (FRIENDLY) /ˌaʊtˈgəʊ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈaʊt.goʊ-/
adjective APPROVING
(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others:
Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
She has an outgoing personality.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

outgoing

[a͟ʊtgo͟ʊɪŋ]
 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use outgoing to describe a person in charge of something who is soon going to leave that position.
  ...the outgoing director of the Edinburgh International Festival.
  Syn:
  retiring
 2) ADJ: ADJ n Outgoing things such as planes, mail, and passengers are leaving or being sent somewhere.
  All outgoing flights were grounded.
  Ant:
  incoming
 3) ADJ-GRADED Someone who is outgoing is very friendly and likes meeting and talking to people.
  She's very outgoing.
  ...his outgoing behaviour.
  Syn:
  extrovert

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

outgoing

out·go·ing /ˈaʊtˌgowɪŋ/ adj
1 [more ~; most ~]
- used to describe someone who is friendly and likes being with and talking to other people
• His outgoing personality made him very popular in school.
• an outgoing [=extroverted] person
2 : going away : leaving a place
outgoing [=departing] ships
Outgoing mail goes in this box.
outgoing messages/calls/letters/e-mails
- opposite incoming
3 : leaving a particular position
• the outgoing president
- opposite incoming

 

easy-going

easy-going [adjective]

Relaxed and not easily upset or worried

US /ˈi·ziˈɡoʊ·ɪŋ/ 

(آدم‌) آسانگير، سخت‌ نگير

مثال: 

Nothing seems to bother Donna. She just rolls with the punches.

An easy-going attitude/manner

relaxed, calm, and not getting easily upset about things

معادل فارسی: 

(آدم‌) آسانگير، آرام‌ و خوش‌برخورد، باگذشت

مثال انگلیسی: 

 His friends described him as an easygoing person.

دوستانش او را به عنوان یک فرد آسان گیر توصیف می کنند.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

easy-going

ˌeasy-ˈgoing BrE AmE adjective
not easily upset, annoyed, or worried OPP uptight:
Her easy-going nature made her popular.
• • •
THESAURUS
relaxed feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed: I was feeling relaxed after my holiday. | Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered questions from the press. | He seems very relaxed about the whole situation.
easy-going relaxed and not getting annoyed or angry with people – used when this is a part of someone’s character. An easy-going person likes to have good friendly relationships with other people, and is not strict about rules: Fred MacMurray was very easy-going and a pleasure to work with. | The hotel owner was an easy-going woman who let visitors come and go pretty well when they pleased. | The children were brought up in an easy-going atmosphere at home.
laid-back informal relaxed and not getting worried or annoyed about things – used when this is part of someone’s character. A laid-back person likes to take life slowly: He seemed like a cool laid-back kind of a guy. | Life on the farm was more laid-back compared to life in the big city.
comfortable feeling happy and not worried about doing something, talking about something, or being with someone: The teachers were comfortable with the new technology and the students loved it. | Some female patients are not comfortable with the idea of seeing a male doctor. | This is an emotional issue, which most people aren’t comfortable talking about.
at ease [not before noun] feeling relaxed in a situation – used especially when someone feels less worried than before, or when many other people would not feel relaxed in that situation: After a few weeks at college, I started to feel more at ease. | He looked completely at ease on a horse. | He was surprised to find himself so at ease with her father.
feel at home to feel relaxed in a place or with a person: I’ve always felt at home in Tokyo. | He felt instantly at home with her.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

easy-going

ˌeasy-ˈgoing [easy-going]      adjective

relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry

• I wish I had such easy-going parents!

 

Example Bank:

• His friends described him as an easy-going person.

• My older brother is more easy-going.

• Normally he was relaxed and had an easy-going manner.

• She can be very firm when she wants to, although mostly she is so easy-going.

• There were comments about his easy-going approach to work.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

ˌ easy- ˈ going / ˌiː.ziˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ /   / -ˈɡoʊ- / adjective approving

B1 relaxed and not easily upset or worried:

an easy-going attitude/manner

a friendly, easy-going type of guy

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

easy-going

 ADJ-GRADED (approval)
 If you describe someone as easy-going, you mean that they are not easily annoyed, worried, or upset, and you think this is a good quality.
  He was easy-going and good-natured...
  Athenians have a very easy-going attitude to life.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

easygoing

easy·go·ing /ˌiːziˈgowɪŋ/ adj [more ~; most ~] : relaxed and informal
• an easygoing boss
• a boss with an easygoing [=easy] manner

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