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 35 of 57: from “otherworldly” to “parallel”.
- otherworldly adj Odd and unfamiliar; strange, uncanny, weird.
- ould fella noun father
- ould one noun mother
- ounce noun Any small amount, a little bit.
- out of one's depth adj In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
- out of one's skin prep_phrase Conveying the idea that somebody is terrified.
- out of play prep_phrase Not available for use.
- out of reach prep_phrase Impossible or too far away.
- out of step prep_phrase Not matching or in agreement (with someone or something).
- out of the box prep_phrase Outside the box; unconventionally: outside the limits of conventional thinking.
- out of tune prep_phrase Not in agreement or in harmony (with something).
- out on a limb phrase In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.
- outbleed verb To win (a battle) by being willing to accept more casualties or injuries.
- outbreak noun An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
- outcry noun A strong protest.
- outgrow verb To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice…
- outgunned adj Up against formidable adverse circumstances or (especially) adversarial forces.
- outkick one's coverage verb To date someone who is more attractive or desirable than oneself.
- outlier noun An exception.
- outrange verb To extend beyond the scope of; to extrapolate.
- outrider noun A forerunner.
- outshout verb To gain more attention than.
- outstrip verb To exceed or surpass (someone or something).
- outwall noun External appearance.
- outwick verb To play (one's stone) in a way that it hits the outer edge of another stone, causing the latter to move towards the tee.
- oven noun A very hot place.
- oven-ready adj Ready to be implemented or put into place.
- over the counter prep_phrase Legitimately.
- over the river and through the woods prep_phrase Trying to achieve a particular task, often with difficulty.
- overarching adj Dominating or covering something for the most part.
- overburn verb To be overzealous.
- overcast adj In a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy.
- overcloud verb To cast sorrow or gloom over.
- overcolour verb To exaggerate.
- overdose verb To indulge in something excessively.
- overdrive noun A state of heightened activity.
- overflow verb To have something in superabundance; to abound in something.
- overindex verb To overweight; to overemphasize.
- overlard verb To garnish or strew excessively.
- overmilk verb To exploit too much
- overnight adv In a very short (but unspecified) amount of time.
- overpeer verb To rise above.
- overplay verb To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
- overplay one's hand verb To act too boldly due to overestimating one's advantage.
- overpoise noun That which outweighs; excessive weight.
- overreach noun An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or too much; overextension.
- oversee verb To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
- overset verb To physically or mentally disturb (someone); to upset; specifically, to make (someone) ill, especially nauseous; to nauseate, to sicken.
- overshoot verb To exceed.
- overtone noun An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.
- overtuned adj Excessive in some respect (without any implication of having been tuned).
- overworked adj Having been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.
- ovine adj Resembling a sheep in character; acquiescent, easily influenced, passive, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
- own goal noun A blunder that damages one’s own prospects.
- oxygen noun A condition or environment in which something can thrive.
- oyster noun Something at one's disposal.
- pablum noun Something overly bland or simplistic, especially speech or writing.
- pabulum noun Food for thought.
- pachyderm noun A person with thick skin; someone who is not affected by or does not care what others say about them.
- pacify verb To mollify, placate or soothe (someone or something).
- pack verb To load; to encumber.
- paddock noun A small enclosure or field of grassland, especially one used to exercise or graze horses or other animals.
- page noun A collective memory; noteworthy event; memorable episode.
- paid-up adj Full-fledged, wholehearted.
- paint verb To depict or portray.
- paint by numbers verb To perform something in the simplest way
- paint job noun A modification to something which appears flashy or impressive but is actually superficial.
- paint out verb To describe, possibly so as to misrepresent.
- paint up verb To make someone or something appear to be a particular way.
- painted adj Superficial or cosmetic, without underlying depth of feeling.
- palatable adj Tolerable, acceptable.
- palate noun A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors.
- palate cleanser noun Anything that serves as a temporary break or variation from the norm.
- palette noun Any set or group of limited choices, options, or tasks from all ones that are currently available.
- palingenesis noun Rebirth; regeneration; (countable) an instance of this.
- pall noun Something that covers or surrounds like a cloak; in particular, a cloud of dust, smoke, etc., or a feeling of fear, gloom, or suspicion.
- palliate verb To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
- palm noun Triumph; victory.
- palmy adj Prosperous, flourishing, booming or thriving.
- palpable adj Obvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
- pan noun The brain, seen as one's intellect.
- pan out verb To proceed according to plan; to result or end up with an acceptable outcome or in an acceptable form.
- panache noun Flamboyance, energetic style or action.
- panada noun Something blandly nourishing; pap.
- pandect noun A treatise or similar work that is comprehensive as to a particular topic; specifically (Christianity) a manuscript of the entire Bible.
- panhandle verb To elicit; to attempt to obtain or provoke a certain response or answer.
- panopticon noun A place in which people are subject to constant surveillance at totalitarian command.
- panorama noun A comprehensive survey.
- pant noun Eager longing.
- pantomime villain noun A person who has become a designated villain, often seen as cartoonishly villainous; someone people "love to hate".
- papaverous adj Inducing sleep; soporific.
- paper cut noun Any minor harm.
- paper over verb To superficially hide or disguise (a problem or a defect) without addressing it; to provide a veneer of normality or success.
- paper-thin adj Insubstantial.
- paperchase noun Any long line of white objects or things.
- paperwork noun Excessive paperwork, busy work, red tape.
- papilionaceous adj Like a butterfly; showy; capricious.
- parade verb Synonym of promenade: to walk up and down, especially in public in order to show off and be seen by others.
- paradise noun A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
- parallel adj Analogous, similar, comparable.