JOUNCE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For JOUNCE
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calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
easy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • posing no difficulty; requiring little effort • free from worry or anxiety adverb • with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • not hurried or forced • affording pleasure • having little impact • readily exploited or tricked • in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich • marked by moderate steepness • affording comfort • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior • less in demand and therefore readily obtainable • obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally • not strict | ||||||||
flow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) • the amount of fluid that flows in a given time • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • any uninterrupted stream or discharge • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • move along, of liquids • cause to flow • be abundantly present • fall or flow in a certain way • cover or swamp with water • undergo menstruation | ||||||||
gentle | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having or showing a kindly or tender nature • quiet and soothing • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • easily handled or managed • having little impact • marked by moderate steepness verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility • stroke soothingly | ||||||||
glide | verbv | |||||||
noun • a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant • the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it • the activity of flying a glider verb • move smoothly and effortlessly • fly in or as if in a glider plane • cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly | ||||||||
gradual | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • proceeding in small stages • (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt noun • (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass | ||||||||
leisurely | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in an unhurried way or at one's convenience adjective satellite • not hurried or forced | ||||||||
smooth | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence noun • the act of smoothing adjective satellite • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication • smooth and unconstrained in movement • lacking obstructions or difficulties • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing • make (a surface) shine • free from obstructions | ||||||||
steady | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • not subject to change or variation especially in behavior noun • a person loved by another person adverb • in a steady manner adjective satellite • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely in position; not shaky • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • relating to a person who does something regularly • not easily excited or upset verb • make steady • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | ||||||||
still | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion • not sparkling noun • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) • (poetic) tranquil silence • an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation adverb • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons • without moving or making a sound adjective satellite • not in physical motion • marked by absence of sound • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • free from noticeable current verb • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk • lessen the intensity of or calm • make motionless |