courteous -
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
The president's wife gave a courteous smile when introduced to the guests at the dinner.
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nostalgia -
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.
adjective
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Beautiful
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spiffy -
Smart in appearance; fashionable
Reed looked very spiffy in his finely tailored and expensive Italian suit.
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gorgeous -
Beautiful; very attractive
Vince was amazed by the gorgeous sunset he witnessed from the island.
adjective
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transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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slew -
A large number of things
John looked up, and he saw a slew of birds migrating south, filling the sky
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engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
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Successful
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celebrity -
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.
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imposing -
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.
His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.
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admirable -
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.
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marathon -
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort
After the company's computers crashed, 30 programmers worked together in a 15 hour marathon debugging session to get the computers up and running again.
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surge -
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.
