Positive adjectives that start with B
B adjectives lean bright and lively: bubbly, breezy and beaming describe a mood, brave and bold describe a choice. Brilliant praises results, bright praises a quick mind, and balanced suits a reference that needs calm praise.
114 adjectives starting with B Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu PDF
Our first picks, and when to use them
- Beautiful Reach for it when praising appearance, music, scenery, or another sensory impression
- Brave Reach for it when praising courage when the challenge or fear is real
- Bright Reach for it when praising a person's intelligence in an encouraging, accessible tone
- Brilliant Reach for it when reserving the strongest intellectual praise for exceptional thinking
- Bold Reach for it when praising a person, choice, or proposal for confident courage
- Blessed Reach for it when expressing gratitude for people, opportunities, or circumstances
B adjectives114
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Exceptionally tough, skillful, or impressive in action.
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The badass rescue pilot landed safely in fierce crosswinds.
In a phrase badass leader, badass performance Similar formidable, fearless, tough
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Combining different needs or qualities in a stable, sensible way.
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The schedule is balanced enough to allow focused work and real rest.
In a phrase balanced perspective, balanced approach Similar fair-minded, levelheaded, well-rounded
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Boldly courageous and willing to take worthwhile risks.
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Her ballsy proposal gave the small charity a national audience.
In a phrase ballsy move, ballsy proposal Similar audacious, gutsy, daring
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Pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing in feeling.
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A balmy evening drew the neighbors into the garden.
In a phrase balmy evening, balmy weather Similar mild, warm, temperate
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Excellent and impressively well done from start to finish.
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The apprentices did a bang-up job restoring the old benches.
In a phrase bang-up job, bang-up performance Similar excellent, first-rate, splendid
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Reliable enough to be trusted for a successful result.
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The producer knew the experienced cast was bankable.
In a phrase bankable star, bankable talent Similar marketable, commercial, profitable
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Exceptionally successful, productive, or memorable for its results.
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The orchard enjoyed a banner year after the spring rains.
In a phrase banner year, banner season Similar record, outstanding, landmark
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Grand, spacious, and dignified on an impressive scale.
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The baronial library offered tall windows and carved oak shelves.
In a phrase baronial hall, baronial mansion Similar grand, palatial, stately
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Achieving important progress beyond an established obstacle.
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The barrier-breaking ruling opened the profession to more applicants.
In a phrase barrier-breaking achievement, barrier-breaking research Similar pioneering, groundbreaking, trailblazing
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Designed to be accessible without physical or social obstacles.
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The barrier-free playground welcomes children with different mobility needs.
In a phrase barrier-free access, barrier-free environment Similar accessible, inclusive, step-free
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Proven reliable through difficult real-world experience and repeated challenges.
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Their battle-tested process kept supplies moving during the flood.
In a phrase battle-tested team, battle-tested process Similar proven, seasoned, hardened
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Showing happiness through a bright and joyful expression.
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The beaming graduate waved to her family from the stage.
In a phrase beaming smile, beaming face Similar radiant, smiling, delighted
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Showing deep, peaceful happiness.
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A beatific smile spread across his face as the choir began.
In a phrase beatific smile, beatific expression Similar serene, blissful, radiant
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Giving pleasure through appearance, meaning, sound, or character.
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The choir found a beautiful harmony in the final verse.
In a phrase beautiful smile, beautifully made Similar lovely, gorgeous, attractive
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Attractive, suitable, or showing good taste.
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The deep blue jacket was becoming and comfortable.
In a phrase most becoming, becoming color Similar flattering, suitable, graceful
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Strengthened or improved with additional resources or features.
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The beefed-up support team now answers requests within an hour.
In a phrase beefed-up security, beefed-up support Similar strengthened, reinforced, expanded
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Suitable and appropriate for a person or occasion.
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The community held a warm tribute befitting its beloved teacher.
In a phrase tribute befitting, honor befitting Similar appropriate, fitting, worthy
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Easy, welcoming, and suitable for someone just starting.
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The beginner-friendly workshop explains every tool before practice begins.
In a phrase beginner-friendly course, beginner-friendly guide Similar accessible, approachable, easy-to-use
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Charming and attractive in a gently captivating way.
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A beguiling melody drifted from the open rehearsal room.
In a phrase beguiling smile, beguiling melody Similar charming, captivating, enchanting
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Convincing and easy to accept as true.
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Specific details made the witness's account believable.
In a phrase believable account, entirely believable Similar credible, plausible, convincing
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Deeply loved and valued by others.
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The beloved crossing guard knew every student by name.
In a phrase beloved friend, beloved teacher Similar cherished, adored, treasured
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Actively helping others or producing a good effect.
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The beneficent program gives families free legal guidance.
In a phrase beneficent influence, beneficent action Similar benevolent, charitable, humanitarian
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Producing a helpful, healthy, or favorable result.
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Regular feedback proved beneficial to the new apprentices.
In a phrase beneficial effect, mutually beneficial Similar helpful, advantageous, constructive
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Kindly and motivated by a wish to do good.
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A benevolent donor covered the remaining cost without seeking attention.
In a phrase benevolent leader, benevolent gesture Similar kind, charitable, beneficent
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Gentle, harmless, or unlikely to cause damage.
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The doctor confirmed that the small growth was benign.
In a phrase benign condition, benign influence Similar harmless, noncancerous, innocuous
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Made especially to suit a particular person or purpose.
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The carpenter built a bespoke desk for the narrow study.
In a phrase bespoke service, bespoke design Similar custom-made, made-to-measure, tailored
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Of the highest quality or most suitable kind.
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The shaded path is the best route for a hot afternoon.
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Representing the most favorable outcome that can reasonably occur.
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The best-case forecast shows the wetland recovering within two years.
In a phrase best-case scenario, best-case outcome Similar optimal, most favorable, ideal
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Better than every previous example or result.
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The bakery recorded its best-ever weekend during the festival.
In a phrase best-ever result, best-ever season Similar record-breaking, greatest, finest
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Recognized as the finest in its category.
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The clinic earned praise for its best-in-class patient support.
In a phrase best-in-class service, best-in-class performance Similar leading, top-tier, market-leading
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Cherished more warmly than other familiar choices.
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The best-loved story returned for the theater's anniversary season.
In a phrase best-loved book, best-loved character Similar favorite, beloved, cherished
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Achieving exceptionally strong sales and broad popularity.
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Her best-selling cookbook made seasonal meals easy for beginners.
In a phrase best-selling author, best-selling book Similar top-selling, popular, high-volume
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Living in a more favorable or secure situation.
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Families were better-off after the cooperative lowered heating costs.
In a phrase financially better-off, materially better-off Similar more secure, more prosperous, improved
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Delightfully charming, beautiful, or fascinating in a memorable way.
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The violinist played a bewitching tune beneath the lanterns.
In a phrase bewitching smile, bewitching melody Similar enchanting, mesmerizing, spellbinding
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Generous, caring, and ready to help others.
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The big-hearted baker sends fresh bread to the shelter each Friday.
In a phrase big-hearted person, big-hearted gesture Similar generous, kind, charitable
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Operating at an impressively high level of achievement.
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The local designer earned a big-league commission from the museum.
In a phrase big-league opportunity, big-league talent Similar major, top-level, high-profile
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Attentive to broad goals and important overall relationships.
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Her big-picture thinking connected the housing and transport plans.
In a phrase big-picture thinking, big-picture view Similar strategic, holistic, broad
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Highly successful, important, or influential in a chosen field.
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The small-town actor became a big-time comedy star.
In a phrase big-time success, big-time player Similar major, prominent, successful
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Small, elegant, and tastefully designed with distinctive charm.
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They opened a bijou cinema with deep blue seats.
In a phrase bijou apartment, bijou cinema Similar compact, petite, elegant
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Able to communicate effectively in two languages.
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The bilingual guide helped both families understand the safety briefing.
In a phrase bilingual speaker, bilingual education Similar fluent in two languages, dual-language, multilingual
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Able to break down naturally without lasting pollution.
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The cafe replaced plastic trays with biodegradable alternatives.
In a phrase biodegradable packaging, biodegradable material Similar compostable, home-compostable, industrially compostable
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Supporting a rich variety of plants and animals.
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The restored meadow is biodiverse and alive with pollinators.
In a phrase biodiverse habitat, biodiverse landscape Similar species-rich, biologically diverse, ecologically varied
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Exceptionally strong, capable, or enhanced by technology.
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The bionic hand allowed the musician to play again.
In a phrase bionic arm, bionic technology Similar prosthetic, cybernetic, assistive
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Expressing a beneficial connection between people and nature.
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The biophilic office includes daylight, plants, and natural textures.
In a phrase biophilic design, biophilic space Similar nature-connected, nature-centered, nature-inspired
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Small enough to understand, manage, or enjoy easily.
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The tutor divided the lesson into bite-sized practice sessions.
In a phrase bite-sized lesson, bite-sized pieces Similar manageable, digestible, compact
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Free from fault or deserving no blame.
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The review found the careful technician blameless.
In a phrase entirely blameless, remain blameless Similar innocent, faultless, above reproach
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Shining brightly or showing impressive energy and success.
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The runner finished the final lap at a blazing pace.
In a phrase blazing pace, blazing success Similar rapid, breakneck, electric
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Favored with happiness, help, or something deeply valued.
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They felt blessed to have supportive neighbors nearby.
In a phrase feel blessed, truly blessed Similar fortunate, grateful, favored
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Completely happy, peaceful, and content.
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The baby fell into a blissful sleep after the long journey.
In a phrase blissful peace, blissful afternoon Similar joyful, contented, serene
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Cheerful, carefree, and light in spirit.
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Her blithe whistle brightened the early morning shift.
In a phrase blithe spirit, blithe manner Similar cheerful, carefree, lighthearted
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Flowering or showing fresh health and growth.
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The blooming garden drew bees throughout the warm afternoon.
In a phrase blooming garden, blooming season Similar flowering, in bloom, blossoming
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Developing in a healthy, attractive, or promising way.
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The blossoming artist prepared her first gallery show.
In a phrase blossoming talent, blossoming relationship Similar emerging, promising, up-and-coming
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Known for excellent quality, reliability, and lasting value.
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The foundation assembled a blue-chip team of medical advisers.
In a phrase blue-chip company, blue-chip investment Similar first-rate, high-quality, established
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Recognized as being of the highest quality.
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The county fair displayed a blue-ribbon jar of peach preserves.
In a phrase blue-ribbon panel, blue-ribbon winner Similar prizewinning, top-quality, first-place
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Creatively exploring ambitious possibilities without ordinary constraints.
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A blue-sky workshop produced three promising energy ideas.
In a phrase blue-sky thinking, blue-sky research Similar visionary, unconstrained, imaginative
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Officially recognized as meeting professional specialty standards.
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A board-certified pediatrician reviewed the child's treatment plan.
In a phrase board-certified physician, board-certified specialist Similar certified specialist, diplomate, accredited
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Excellent, impressive, or boldly appealing.
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The band played a bodacious final set that filled the dance floor.
In a phrase bodacious style, bodacious performance Similar excellent, awesome, bold
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Respectful and accepting of diverse bodies and appearances.
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The body-positive campaign featured athletes of many shapes and ages.
In a phrase body-positive message, body-positive campaign Similar body-affirming, size-inclusive, appearance-accepting
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Highly successful, effective, and enthusiastically received by audiences.
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The comedy troupe enjoyed a boffo opening weekend.
In a phrase boffo performance, boffo opening Similar successful, smash, hit
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Lively, energetic, and cheerfully noisy.
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Boisterous laughter filled the room after the final game.
In a phrase boisterous laughter, boisterous crowd Similar lively, high-spirited, rowdy
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Willing to act with confidence despite uncertainty.
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The team made a bold proposal and supported it with careful evidence.
In a phrase bold decision, bold move Similar brave, daring, audacious
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Pleasant, attractive, and full of healthy charm.
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The bonny little cottage looked bright among the hills.
In a phrase bonny child, bonny lass Similar pretty, lovely, healthy
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Excellent or impressive in Australian informal English.
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The team produced a bonzer display of passing and teamwork.
In a phrase bonzer job, bonzer idea Similar excellent, terrific, ripper
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Knowledgeable through study, reading, and formal learning.
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The book-smart apprentice quickly understood the engine's technical manual.
In a phrase book-smart student, book-smart approach Similar knowledgeable, academic, scholarly
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Fond of reading, study, and learning.
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The bookish child happily explored the library's history shelves.
In a phrase bookish child, bookish charm Similar well-read, studious, scholarly
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Growing rapidly and enjoying strong success or prosperity.
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The booming market created steady work for local craftspeople.
In a phrase booming economy, booming business Similar thriving, flourishing, surging
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Open and unrestricted by geographical or cultural boundaries.
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Their borderless collaboration joined researchers from twelve countries.
In a phrase borderless world, borderless collaboration Similar transnational, global, unrestricted
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Excellent, impressive, or highly skillful in informal speech.
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Mina played a boss guitar solo during the encore.
In a phrase boss move, boss performance Similar excellent, awesome, cool
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Excellent in informal English from the West Midlands.
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The community choir gave a bostin performance at the fair.
In a phrase bostin day, bostin performance Similar excellent, brilliant, grand
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Lively, cheerful, and full of springing energy.
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A bouncy rhythm soon brought everyone onto the dance floor.
In a phrase bouncy tune, bouncy personality Similar lively, buoyant, springy
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Exploring ambitious ideas beyond familiar creative limits.
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The boundary-pushing exhibition combined sculpture with responsive light.
In a phrase boundary-pushing art, boundary-pushing work Similar experimental, avant-garde, innovative
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Seemingly unlimited in amount, energy, or possibility.
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Her boundless curiosity made every walk an adventure.
In a phrase boundless energy, boundless enthusiasm Similar limitless, endless, infinite
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Generous or plentiful in a welcome way.
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The orchard offered a bounteous crop of pears this year.
In a phrase bounteous harvest, bounteous supply Similar abundant, plentiful, generous
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Large in amount and generously provided.
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The bountiful harvest supplied three community kitchens.
In a phrase bountiful harvest, bountiful supply Similar abundant, plentiful, ample
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Attracting a large audience and strong commercial success.
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The actor's box-office appeal helped the small film reach theaters.
In a phrase box-office appeal, box-office success Similar commercial, bankable, crowd-pulling
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Refreshingly cool, lively, or strengthening.
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A bracing sea breeze woke the walkers at dawn.
In a phrase bracing air, bracing walk Similar invigorating, refreshing, crisp
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Clever, intelligent, and quick to understand.
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The brainy contestant solved the final puzzle in seconds.
In a phrase brainy student, brainy idea Similar intelligent, clever, smart
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Completely new, fresh, and ready to be enjoyed.
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The children explored a brand-new set of art supplies.
In a phrase brand-new car, brand-new idea Similar new, unused, fresh
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Ready to face pain, risk, or difficulty with courage.
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It was brave of Mara to admit the mistake and repair it.
In a phrase brave choice, brave face Similar courageous, bold, valiant
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Showing courage and strength when facing difficulty.
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The bravehearted medic stayed calm throughout the rescue.
In a phrase bravehearted leader, bravehearted effort Similar courageous, valiant, stouthearted
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Fine, splendid, or attractive in Scottish English.
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The restored hall looked braw beneath its new slate roof.
In a phrase braw day, braw sight Similar fine, splendid, handsome
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Physically strong and powerfully built.
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The brawny gardener lifted the fallen branch from the path.
In a phrase brawny arms, brawny build Similar muscular, strong, powerfully built
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Achieving sudden and notable success or recognition.
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The illustrator became the festival's breakout talent this year.
In a phrase breakout star, breakout role Similar breakthrough, emerging, rising
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Allowing air to pass through for greater comfort.
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Breathable fabric kept the hikers comfortable on the steep climb.
In a phrase breathable fabric, breathable material Similar air-permeable, ventilated, moisture-wicking
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Extremely beautiful or impressive.
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The summit revealed a breathtaking view of the coast.
In a phrase breathtaking view, breathtaking beauty Similar stunning, spectacular, awe-inspiring
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Pleasantly light, relaxed, or refreshed by a breeze.
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The covered porch stayed breezy throughout the hot afternoon.
In a phrase bright and breezy, breezy day Similar airy, well-ventilated, windswept
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Full of light, intelligence, promise, or cheerful energy.
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The intern offered a bright solution to a stubborn problem.
In a phrase bright student, bright smile Similar clever, intelligent, sharp
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Alert, healthy, and full of eager interest.
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The bright-eyed campers were ready before sunrise.
In a phrase bright-eyed student, bright-eyed enthusiasm Similar alert, eager, keen
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Excellent or delightful in informal British English.
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The student actors gave a brill matinee performance.
In a phrase brill idea, brill day Similar brilliant, excellent, great
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Exceptionally intelligent, skillful, successful, or bright.
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Her brilliant solution reduced waste without raising costs.
In a phrase brilliant mind, brilliant idea Similar ingenious, gifted, exceptional
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Filled to the top or full of lively feeling.
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The workshop was brimming with practical ideas.
In a phrase brimming with confidence, brimming with ideas Similar full, overflowing, abundant
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Quick, energetic, and pleasantly active.
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A brisk walk helped everyone feel alert before breakfast.
In a phrase brisk pace, brisk business Similar quick, efficient, lively
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Wide in range and including many ideas or experiences.
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Her broad knowledge helped the team connect several fields.
In a phrase broad range, broad knowledge Similar wide-ranging, extensive, comprehensive
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Supported by many different people, groups, or sources.
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The broad-based coalition improved parks across the whole county.
In a phrase broad-based support, broad-based coalition Similar widespread, inclusive, diverse
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Open-minded and able to consider a wide range.
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Her broad-gauge leadership welcomed ideas from every department.
In a phrase broad-gauge outlook, broad-gauge policy Similar broad-minded, expansive, liberal
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Willing to consider unfamiliar ideas and ways of living.
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The broad-minded teacher invited respectful debate.
In a phrase broad-minded attitude, broad-minded approach Similar open-minded, tolerant, receptive
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Showing the loyalty and affection of a caring brother.
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He offered brotherly advice without trying to control the decision.
In a phrase brotherly love, brotherly advice Similar fraternal, supportive, protective
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Cheerful, lively, and full of friendly energy.
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The bubbly host soon had the whole table talking.
In a phrase bubbly personality, bubbly enthusiasm Similar cheerful, vivacious, effervescent
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Pleasantly connected with peaceful rural life and natural surroundings.
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They spent a bucolic afternoon beside the sheep meadow.
In a phrase bucolic setting, bucolic landscape Similar pastoral, rural, rustic
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Beginning to develop skill, promise, or success.
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The budding photographer displayed her first portraits at the fair.
In a phrase budding artist, budding talent Similar emerging, promising, aspiring
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Careful to spend money wisely and efficiently.
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The budget-conscious planner found durable chairs at a fair price.
In a phrase budget-conscious shopper, budget-conscious choice Similar cost-aware, frugal, economical
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Affordable while remaining useful, enjoyable, and good value.
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The guide recommends budget-friendly meals made with seasonal vegetables.
In a phrase budget-friendly option, budget-friendly meal Similar affordable, economical, low-cost
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Working correctly without known software defects or errors.
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The bug-free release passed every automated and manual check.
In a phrase bug-free release, bug-free code Similar defect-free, error-free, stable
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Made with enough quality and strength to endure.
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The built-to-last table served three generations of the family.
In a phrase built-to-last furniture, built-to-last design Similar durable, hard-wearing, long-lasting
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Strongly protected or designed to resist failure.
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The team created a bulletproof backup plan for the event.
In a phrase bulletproof plan Similar robust, failsafe, airtight
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Confident and optimistic about future progress and results.
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The researchers remain bullish about the treatment's early results.
In a phrase bullish outlook, remain bullish Similar optimistic, confident, upbeat
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Unusually large, successful, or plentiful.
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The warm summer produced a bumper crop of apples.
In a phrase bumper crop, bumper year Similar record, exceptional, abundant
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Cheerful and able to recover spirit after difficulty.
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His buoyant mood helped the group begin again after the delay.
In a phrase buoyant mood, buoyant spirit Similar cheerful, resilient, upbeat
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Skilled at making practical and effective commercial decisions.
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The business-savvy founder negotiated fair contracts with every supplier.
In a phrase business-savvy leader, business-savvy decision Similar commercially astute, shrewd, entrepreneurial
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Efficient, practical, and focused on useful results.
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Her businesslike approach kept the long meeting on schedule.
In a phrase businesslike manner, businesslike approach Similar professional, efficient, practical
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Extremely good, especially when describing enjoyable food.
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The teenagers agreed that the smoky bean tacos were bussin.
In a phrase bussin food, absolutely bussin Similar delicious, excellent, fire
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Full of lively and productive activity.
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The station was bustling with travelers and helpful staff.
In a phrase bustling market, bustling city Similar busy, lively, thriving
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Lively, excited, and full of positive activity.
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The market was buzzing after the evening concert ended.
In a phrase buzzing atmosphere, buzzing with excitement Similar lively, excited, animated
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Interesting or impressive enough to attract enthusiastic attention.
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The gallery's buzzworthy new exhibit celebrates local textile artists.
In a phrase buzzworthy launch, buzzworthy exhibit Similar newsworthy, attention-grabbing, talked-about
Questions people ask
- How many positive adjectives start with B?
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This list has 114 adjectives that start with B; 89 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive adjective that starts with B?
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Beautiful: Giving pleasure through appearance, meaning, sound, or character. Others to consider: Brave, Bright, Brilliant, Bold, Blessed and Beloved.
- What compliments start with B?
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42 of these adjectives describe a person, so they work as compliments: Brave, Bright, Brilliant, Bold, Blessed, Beloved, Balanced and Brisk.
- Where are the other positive words that start with B?
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All 223 positive words that start with B, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 223 B words