This page gathers the 5,691 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Figuratively” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 34 of 57: from “nubilous” to “other fish in the sea”.
- nubilous adj Unclear.
- nuclear adj Involving an extreme course of action, or one with severe consequences.
- nuke verb To destroy or erase completely.
- nurse noun One who, or that which, brings up, rears, causes to grow, trains, or fosters.
- nursery noun A place where anything is fostered and growth promoted.
- nurture verb To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
- nutritious adj Salutary.
- nuzzle verb To come into close contact with someone or something.
- oasis noun A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.
- Obergruppenführer noun somebody who wields too much power
- obituary noun An announcement or description of the end of something.
- obliterate verb To make (a drawing, text which is printed or written, etc.) indecipherable, either by erasing or obscuring it; to blot out, to efface, to…
- obliterated adj Forgotten.
- obstacle course noun A painful and strenuous experience; hassle.
- obtrusive adj Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
- occupational hazard noun An unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment.
- ocean noun An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits.
- odd lot noun An incomplete set or collection or assorted mix of items.
- odor noun A strong, pervasive quality.
- odour of sanctity noun A person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
- oestrum noun Something that stings or incites one to frenzy or action; an impulse or passion.
- off base prep_phrase Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment.
- off keel prep_phrase Out of control, not proceeding or running smoothly.
- off one's meds prep_phrase Erratic; out of control.
- off the chain prep_phrase Free from work or direct supervision.
- off the mark prep_phrase Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
- off the table prep_phrase Beyond consideration.
- off-piste adj Deviating from what is seen as correct, usual or conventional.
- off-ramp noun An exit strategy.
- off-the-peg adj Ready-made (of non-clothing items).
- off-trail adj Synonym of off-piste (“unconventional”).
- offboard verb To prepare someone's departure from a group.
- office noun Inside information.
- offing noun The foreseeable future. Chiefly in the phrase in the offing.
- offscouring noun An outcast, a pariah.
- offspring noun Anything produced; the result of an entity's efforts.
- ogre noun A cruel person.
- oily adj Excessively friendly or polite but insincere.
- old soldier noun A former soldier, or one who has served for a long time.
- old sweat noun Someone experienced in his or her field.
- olio noun A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.
- olive branch noun Any symbol of peace, or a peace offering to an adversary to show goodwill and in the hope of securing peace.
- Olympian noun A person with superior talents or towering achievements.
- omnivorous adj Having an interest in a variety of subjects.
- omphaloskepsis noun Ratiocination to the point of self-absorption.
- on a collision course prep_phrase (typically with with) Dangerously and imminently approaching (a negative condition, result, etc.).
- on air prep_phrase Smoothly; gracefully.
- on keel prep_phrase Under control, proceeding or running smoothly.
- on one's knees adj On the verge of collapse; at the mercy of someone.
- on paper prep_phrase Based on debatable inference; in theory; by appearances only.
- on talking terms prep_phrase in agreement or harmony with (something)
- on the floor prep_phrase Very low.
- on the line prep_phrase At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
- on the mend prep_phrase Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.
- on the nose prep_phrase Smelly; malodorous.
- on the rocks prep_phrase In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
- on the ropes prep_phrase Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
- on the wing prep_phrase During operation.
- on wheels prep_phrase To a large degree, excessively.
- on-ramp noun An introduction, an introductory course.
- onboard verb To become a part of a group; (transitive) to incorporate (someone) into a group.
- one's way phrase Used to express an advance or progress made by the subject.
- one-camel town noun A very small town in the desert, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.
- one-dimensional adj Lacking depth or believability; flat.
- one-handed adv Very easily, without effort.
- one-handedness noun Weakness, limitation
- one-size-fits-all adj Suitable for a wide range of tastes, opinions, situations, etc.
- one-way street noun A course of action that cannot be undone.
- one-way ticket noun A course of action from which there is no return.
- onrushing adj attacking
- ooch verb To cause (oneself or someone, or something) to change or progress by a small amount or in small increments.
- ooze verb To be secreted or slowly leak.
- opaque adj Unclear, unintelligible, hard to get or explain the meaning of.
- open goal noun An opportunity that is readily available.
- open one's heart verb To speak honestly and vulnerably about one's feelings.
- open season noun A situation in which someone is endangered, blamed, harassed, or opposed in a sustained manner by a number of others; a situation in which…
- open sunshine noun Openness, transparency, public awareness.
- open up verb To rain.
- open-armed adj cordial; friendly; welcoming.
- opening batsman noun The first of a series, usually a chronological series.
- optics noun Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
- oracle noun Something said that must come true or cannot be countermanded; an inexorable command or declaration.
- orange flag noun A caution sign, less severe than a red flag but of greater severity than a yellow flag, indicating inconsistent effort or avoidance that…
- orbit noun A sphere of influence; an area or extent of activity, interest, or control.
- orchestrator noun One who orchestrates.
- orchidean adj orchidaceous
- ordeal noun A painful or trying experience.
- order of the day noun The most significant aspect of something; what is necessary or appropriate.
- organ grinder noun The person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative; the person truly responsible for another's actions.
- orient adj Rising, like the morning sun.
- oriflamme noun Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
- original sin noun The misdeed partially or entirely responsible for all of the similar ones after it.
- orphan adj Remaining after the removal of some form of support.
- orrery noun A conceptual model of someone's worldview.
- oscitation noun The act of yawning or gaping.
- osmosis noun Passive absorption or impartation of information, habits, etc.; the process of teaching or learning particular knowledge incidentally…
- ossified adj Inflexible, old-fashioned.
- ostracism noun Banishment by some general consent.
- ostrich noun One who buries their head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.
- other fish in the sea noun Other goals or objectives to pursue.