noun B2 Latin origin levity /ˈlɛvɪti/ · LEV-i-tee لطافتہلکی مزاحبے بنیاد خوشی Roman Urdu: Latafat ENGLISH MEANING Lightness of mind or humor, especially in serious situations. Levity refers to a playful or humorous attitude that lightens a solemn atmosphere. It is used when someone injects wit or casualness into a conversation. The word carries a[...]
noun B2 Greek origin melancholy /ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/ · MEL-uhn-KOL-ee اداسیغمپریشانی Roman Urdu: Udaasi ENGLISH MEANING A deep, lingering sadness. Melancholy describes a profound, often reflective sorrow that lasts longer than a fleeting upset. It is commonly used in literature, music, and art to convey a wistful mood. The word carries a poetic nuance, hinting at a[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin exuberant /ɪɡˈzjuːb(ə)r(ə)nt/ · ig-ZOO-bruhnt پُرجوشسرشاربہت خوش Roman Urdu: purjosh ENGLISH MEANING Full of lively energy and excitement. Exuberant describes a person, atmosphere, or expression that is bursting with enthusiasm, vigor, and high spirits. It is often used for cheerful, lively behavior that easily lifts the mood of those around. The word[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin capricious /kəˈprɪʃəs/ · kuh-PRISH-uhs پھرتیلابدلہ لینے والاعجیب Roman Urdu: phurtiila ENGLISH MEANING Given to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior. Capricious describes a person or thing that acts on whims, changing decisions or moods without warning. It is used when highlighting inconsistency or whimsical nature, often with a slightly negative[...]
noun B2 Latin origin altruism /ˈæltruːɪzəm/ · AL-troo-izm نہ خود غرضیخداتمیبے غرضی Roman Urdu: Neh Khudgarzi ENGLISH MEANING the selfless concern for the well‑being of others. Altruism refers to a disposition to place others' needs above one's own, often leading to generous actions without expecting a reward. It describes moral behavior, charitable work, or philosophies[...]
noun C1 Middle English from Old French *herbergier* ‘to provide lodging’ origin harbinger /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ · HAR-bin-jer پیش گوآغازی نشاناطلاع دہندہ Roman Urdu: Pesh go ENGLISH MEANING A person or thing that announces the arrival of something. A harbinger is something that signals that an event or phenomenon is about to happen. It can be a[...]
verb B2 Latin origin ameliorate /əˈmiːliəreɪt/ · uh-MEE-lee-uh-rayt بہتریاصلاحبهبود Roman Urdu: behtri ENGLISH MEANING To make something better or improve it. Ameliorate means to cause an improvement in a situation, condition, or feeling, especially something that was previously problematic. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe policies, actions, or interventions that[...]
noun B1 Middle English origin whimsy /ˈwɪmz.i/ · WIM-zee خوشگوار بے فکریلطیف بے تدبیریپرانا سادہ پن Roman Urdu: khushgawar be fikri ENGLISH MEANING A playful, fanciful quality that is light‑hearted and imaginative. Whimsy describes a charmingly odd or imaginative quality, often found in art, writing, or behavior that provokes a smile. It is used when[...]
noun B2 Latin origin solstice /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ · SOL-stis سولسٹیسسول سٹیجسورج کا عمودی مقام Roman Urdu: solstīs ENGLISH MEANING The day when the sun reaches its most northern or southern position in the sky. A solstice occurs twice a year – the summer solstice when the sun is at its highest point, giving the longest day,[...]
noun B2 Italian origin quarantine /ˈkwɔːrənˌtiːn/ · kwor-AN-teen قرنطینعزلتشعبہ بند Roman Urdu: Qarantiin ENGLISH MEANING A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease. Quarantine refers to the enforced separation of people, animals, or objects that may have been exposed to an infectious disease. It is used especially during epidemics to stop transmission. The[...]