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dwarfs

/dwɔːrfs/ /dwɔːfs/

Meanings
noun
Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.

Examples :

"The old storyteller spoke of the clever dwarfs who lived deep within the mountains, crafting magnificent jewelry. "
mythology literature character story being culture tradition supernatural

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration magnificent

magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

Illustration honeysuckle

honeysuckle noun

/ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/

Any of the many species of arching shrubs and climbing vines of the genus Lonicera in the Caprifoliaceae family, many with sweet smelling, bell shaped flowers.

"The honeysuckle vine climbed the fence, its sweet-smelling bell-shaped flowers attracting butterflies. "

Illustration skyscraper

skyscraper noun

/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/

A very tall building with a large number of floors.

"The new skyscraper downtown is taller than any building in the city. "

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration supernatural

supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

Illustration storyteller

storyteller noun

/ˈstɔːriˌtɛlər/ /ˈstoʊriˌtɛlər/

A person who relates stories through one medium or another to an audience

"My grandmother is a fantastic storyteller; her stories about growing up on the farm always keep us entertained. "

Illustration insufficient

insufficient adjective

/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

Not sufficient.

"Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem"

Illustration insignificant

insignificant adjective

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

Illustration disproportionately

disproportionately adverb

/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli/ /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

In a disproportionate manner

"The new tax policy disproportionately affects low-income families. "

Illustration specializes

specializes verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specializes in preparing vegan dishes, making them distinct from the other menu items. "