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punchy

/ˈpʌntʃi/

Meanings
adjective
Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.

Examples :

"The presenter delivered a punchy speech that kept the audience engaged from beginning to end. "
communication style writing language character quality

Related Words

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spirited verb

/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/

To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

"The thief spirited away the valuable necklace during the museum's silent auction. "

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delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

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resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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vigorous adjective

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/

Physically strong and active.

"The marathon runner had a vigorous training schedule. "

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effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

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surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

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appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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forceful adjective

/ˈfɔɹsfəl/

Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

"The lawyer presented a forceful argument that convinced the jury. "

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presenter noun

/pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/

Someone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or master of ceremonies.

"The presenter announced the winner of the school talent show. "

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beginning noun

/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

"The beginning of the school year is always exciting. "