1200+ Adjectives That Start With B

Most people know what adjectives are, but did you know there are many different types of adjectives? Adjectives can be categorized by how they are used in a sentence, and one type of adjective is an adjective that starts with the letter B.

Some common examples of adjectives that start with B include:

• Beautiful: This word is used to describe someone or something that is aesthetically pleasing.
• Big: This word is used to describe something that is large in size.
• Bold: This word is used to describe someone or something that is confident and not afraid to take risks.
• Brainy: This word is used to describe someone who is intelligent and quick-thinking.

Now that you know a few examples of adjectives that start with B, try using them in your own writing to add more descriptive detail!

Adjectives That Start With The Letter B

If you’re looking for a list of adjectives that start with the letter B, you’ve come to the right place. Below is a comprehensive list of positive words that begin with B, organized by category.

• Bold: daring, fearless, intrepid, audacious
• Beautiful: stunning, gorgeous, lovely, sublime
• Bright: brilliant, radiant, luminous, shining

Bubbly: effervescent, vivacious, exuberant, high-spirited

These are just a few of the many adjectives that start with the letter B. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect word to describe whatever you’re writing about.

228 Adjectives That Start With BA

babbling	The action or fact of talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way. The continuous murmuring sound of flowing water. Talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way. (of flowing water) making a continuous murmuring sound.
Babist	Of or relating to the Babis or their doctrine. Babi.
baboonish	Like a baboon.
baby	A very young child, especially one newly or recently born. informal Comparatively small or immature of its kind. Treat (someone) as a baby; pamper or be overprotective toward.
babyish	derogatory
Babylonian	An inhabitant of Babylon or Babylonia. The dialect of Akkadian spoken in ancient Babylon. Relating to Babylon or Babylonia.
Babylonish	Of or pertaining to, or made in, Babylon or Babylonia.
baccate	Botany
bacchanal	An occasion of wild and drunken revelry. A priest, worshiper, or follower of Bacchus.
bacchanalian	Characterized by or given to drunken revelry; riotously drunken.
Bacchic	Relating to Bacchus or the worship of Bacchus.
bacciferous	Producing berries.
bacciform	Shaped like a berry.
baccivorous	Feeding on berries.
bacillar	(biology) Shaped like a rod or staff.
bacillary	Biology
bacilliform	Rod-shaped.
back	The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. The side or part of something that is away from the spectator or from the direction in which it moves or faces; the rear. A player in a field game whose initial position is behind the front line. Toward the rear; in the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or traveling. Expressing a return to an earlier or normal condition. In or into the past. In return. with object no object, with adverbial of direction with object with object Of or at the back of something.(especially of wages or something published or released) from or relating to the past. Directed toward the rear or in a reversed course. Phonetics
backboned	The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; the spine. The chief support of a system or organization; the mainstay. Computing Telecommunications
backboneless	Without a backbone; invertebrate.
backbreaking	(especially of manual labor) physically demanding.
backed	The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. The side or part of something that is away from the spectator or from the direction in which it moves or faces; the rear. A player in a field game whose initial position is behind the front line. Toward the rear; in the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or traveling. Expressing a return to an earlier or normal condition. In or into the past. In return. with object no object, with adverbial of direction with object with object Of or at the back of something. (especially of wages or something published or released) from or relating to the past. Directed toward the rear or in a reversed course. Phonetics
backhand	(in tennis and other racket sports) a stroke played with the back of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke, with the arm across the body. Strike with a backhanded blow or stroke.
backhanded	Made with the back of the hand facing in the direction of movement. Indirect; ambiguous or insincere. With the back of the hand or with the hand turned backward.
backless	(of a woman’s garment) cut low at the back.
backmost	Furthest back.
backstage	In or to the backstage area in a theater. Relating to or situated in the area behind the stage in a theater. The area in a theater out of view of the audience, especially in the wings or dressing rooms.
backstair	Clandestine, secret or furtive.
backstairs	Stairs at the back or side of a building. Underhanded or clandestine.
backswept	Swept, slanted, or sloped backward.
back-to-back	Consecutive. (of two people) facing in opposite directions with their backs touching. Consecutively; in succession.
backward	Directed behind or to the rear. Having made less than normal progress.(of a movement) away from one’s front; in the direction of one’s back. Toward or into the past.
backwoods	mainly North American
Baconian	Relating to Sir Francis Bacon or his inductive method of reasoning and philosophy. An adherent of Bacon’s philosophical system.
bacterial	Relating to or caused by bacteria.
bactericidal	That kills bacteria.
bacterioid	(rare) Resembling a bacterium.
bacteriological	Of or pertaining to bacteriology.
bacteriolytic	Of, relating to, or causing bacteriolysis.
bacteriostatic	Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat.
bacteroid	Of the nature of or resembling a bacterium. A bacteroid organism or structure, especially a modified cell formed by a symbiotic bacterium in a root nodule of a leguminous plant.
Bactrian	Relating to or characteristic of the ancient central Asian country of Bactria or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the ancient central Asian country of Bactria.
baculiform	Rod-shaped.
baculine	Of or pertaining to the rod or punishment with the rod.
bad	Of poor quality or a low standard. Not such as to be hoped for or desired; unpleasant or unwelcome. Failing to conform to standards of moral virtue or acceptable conduct.(of a part of the body) injured, diseased, or painful.(of food) decayed; putrid.as complement Worthless; not valid. mainly North American Badly.
baddish	somewhat bad
badgerly	Resembling or characteristic of a badger; badger-like.
bad-tempered	Easily annoyed or made angry.
baffled	Totally bewilder or perplex. Restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.)A device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, or loose material or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction.
baffling	Impossible to understand; perplexing.
baggier	(of clothing) loose and hanging in folds. baggies
baggiest	(of clothing) loose and hanging in folds. baggies
baggy	(of clothing) loose and hanging in folds. baggies
Bahai	A monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century as a development of Babism, emphasizing the essential oneness of humankind and of all religions and seeking world peace. The Baha’i faith was founded by the Persian Baha’ullah (1817–92) and his son Abdul Baha (1844–1921).
Bahamian	Relating to or characteristic of the Bahamas or their people.A native or inhabitant of the Bahamas.
bailable	Eligible for bail.
bairnly	childish
baked	(of food) cooked by dry heat in an oven. North American
baking	The action of cooking food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.(of the weather or a place) extremely hot.
baking-hot	Extremely hot.
Balaamitical
balanced	Keeping or showing a balance; arranged in good proportions.
balconied	That has a balcony attached.
bald	Having a scalp wholly or partly lacking hair. attributive
bald-headed	Having a scalp wholly or partly lacking hair; bald.
balding	Going bald.
baldish	lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap)
baldpated	The American wigeon (in allusion to its white-crowned head).
baleful	Threatening harm; menacing.
Balinese	Relating to Bali or its people or language. A native of Bali. The Indonesian language of Bali.
Balkan	Relating to the Balkan Mountains or to the countries occupying the part of southeastern Europe lying south of the Danube and Sava Rivers.
balked	Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. Baseball Baseball A roughly squared timber beam. Any area on a pool or billiard table in which play is restricted in some way. A ridge left unplowed between furrows.
balkier	Reluctant; uncooperative.
balkiest	Reluctant; uncooperative.
balking	Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. Baseball Baseball A roughly squared timber beam. Any area on a pool or billiard table in which play is restricted in some way. A ridge left unplowed between furrows.
balky	Reluctant; uncooperative.
ball-bearing	A bearing between a wheel and a fixed axle, in which the rotating part and the stationary part are separated by a ring of small solid metal balls that reduce friction.
balled	A solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game. (in baseball) a pitch delivered outside the strike zone that the batter does not attempt to hit. Squeeze or form (something) into a rounded shape. North American A formal social gathering for dancing.
balletic	Relating to or characteristic of ballet.
ballistic	Relating to projectiles or their flight. Moving under the force of gravity only.
ballooning	The sport or pastime of flying in a balloon.
bally	(UK, dated, euphemistic) Bloody; used as a mild intensifier.
balmier	(of the weather) pleasantly warm. North American
balmiest	(of the weather) pleasantly warm. North American
balmy	(of the weather) pleasantly warm. North American
balneal	of or relating to a bath, bathing, or a bathroom
balsamic	Of the nature of or yielding balsam. Relating to balsamic vinegar.
balsamiferous	That yields balsam.
balsamy	like balsam (as in fragrance)
Baltic	Relating to the Baltic Sea or the region surrounding it. Denoting, belonging to, or relating to a branch of the Indo-European family of languages consisting of Lithuanian, Latvian, and Old Prussian. the Baltic The Baltic languages collectively.
Baluchi	A native or inhabitant of Baluchistan. The Iranian language of Baluchistan. Relating to the Baluchi or their language.
baluster	A short pillar or column, typically decorative in design, in a series supporting a rail or coping.
balustered
balustraded	Having balustrades.
bamboo	A giant woody grass that grows chiefly in the tropics, where it is widely cultivated.
banal	So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
bananas	A long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe. informal
banausic	formal
bandaged	A strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body. Bind (a wound or a part of the body) with a protective strip of material.
banded	Marked with a stripe or stripes of a different color.
bandoleered
bandoliered
bandy	(of a person’s legs) curved so as to be wide apart at the knees. Pass on or discuss (an idea or rumor) in a casual or uninformed way. A game similar to field hockey or ice hockey, played with a ball and large curved sticks.
bandy-legged	(of a person’s legs) curved so as to be wide apart at the knees. Pass on or discuss (an idea or rumor) in a casual or uninformed way. A game similar to field hockey or ice hockey, played with a ball and large curved sticks.
baneful	Harmful or destructive.
banging	informal
bangled	Wearing bangles.
bang-up	Excellent.
bankable	(especially in the entertainment industry) certain to bring profit and success.
bankrupt	(of a person or organization) declared in law unable to pay outstanding debts. Completely lacking in a particular quality or value. A person judged by a court to be insolvent, whose property is taken and disposed of for the benefit of creditors. Reduce (a person or organization) to bankruptcy.
banned	Officially or legally prohibit. An official or legal prohibition. archaic A monetary unit of Romania, equal to one hundredth of a leu.
banner	A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, hung in a public place or carried in a demonstration or procession. A heading or advertisement appearing on a web page in the form of a bar, column, or box. Excellent; outstanding.
bannered	Decorated with a banner or banners.
bantam	A chicken of a small breed, the male of which is noted for its aggression. Canadian
bantering	Characterized by good-humored teasing.
Bantu	Relating to or denoting a group of Niger–Congo languages spoken in central and southern Africa, including Swahili, Xhosa, and Zulu. A group of Niger–Congo languages spoken in central and southern Africa, including Swahili, Xhosa, and Zulu. offensive
baptismal	Relating to the Christian rite of baptism.
baptist	A person who baptizes someone.
bar	A long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon. A counter across which alcoholic drinks or refreshments are served. A barrier or restriction to an action or advance. Music the barthe Bar Fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars. Prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something or from going somewhere. Mark (something) with bars or stripes. Except for; apart from. A unit of pressure equivalent to 100,000 newtons per square meter or approximately one atmosphere.
Barbadian	Relating to or characteristic of Barbados or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of Barbados.
barbarian	(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian)Relating to ancient barbarians.
barbaric	Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal. Primitive; unsophisticated.
barbarous	Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal. Primitive and uncivilized.
barbate	Having a beard; bearded.
barbecued	A meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill. Cook (meat, fish, or other food) on a barbecue.
barbed	Having a barb or barbs.
barbellate	(botany) Finely or minutely barbed.
barbituric	(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to barbituric acid or its derivatives.
bardic	a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
bardy	bold, forward, insolent
bare	(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. Without addition; basic and simple. Uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. A large amount or number of. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
bareback	On an unsaddled horse or other animal. informal Riding on an unsaddled horse or other animal. informal
barebacked	May refer to any of the senses of bareback.
bared	(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. Without addition; basic and simple. Uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. A large amount or number of. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
barefaced	Shameless and undisguised. Having an uncovered face, so as to be exposed or vulnerable to something.
barefoot	Wearing nothing on the feet. Without wearing anything on the feet.
barefooted	Wearing nothing on the feet. Without wearing anything on the feet.
barehanded	Done with nothing in or covering one’s hands. With nothing in or covering one’s hands.
bareheaded	Wearing nothing on one’s head. Without a covering for one’s head.
bareknuckle
barelegged	Wearing clothing that does not cover one’s legs. With one’s legs not covered by clothing.
barer	(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. Without addition; basic and simple. Uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. A large amount or number of. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
barest	(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. Without addition; basic and simple. Uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. A large amount or number of. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
bargain	An agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other. A thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected. Negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
bargain-basement	The definition of bargain basement is something that is really inexpensive or is offered at an especially good price.
baric	of or relating to barium
baring	(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered. Without addition; basic and simple. Uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view. A large amount or number of. Very; really (used as an intensifier)
barish	Barry C(lark) 1936– American physicist
baritone	An adult male singing voice between tenor and bass.in full baritone horn Second lowest in musical pitch.
barkier	(of a tree) Having bark.
barkiest	(of a tree) Having bark.
barkless	Without bark (the tree covering).
barky	covered with or resembling bark
Barmecidal	Illusory or imaginary a nd therefore disappointing. A person who offers benefits that are illusory or disappointing.
Barmecide	Illusory or imaginary and therefore disappointing. A person who offers benefits that are illusory or disappointing.
barmier	British
barmiest	British
barmy	British
barnacled	barnacle goose
barometric	Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure.
barometrical	(archaic) Relating to, or observed with, a barometer, barometric.
baronetical
baronial	Belonging or relating to a baron or barons; suitable for a baron.
baroque	Relating to or denoting a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail. In architecture the period is exemplified by the palace of Versailles and by the work of Bernini in Italy. Major composers include Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel; Caravaggio and Rubens are important baroque artists. The baroque style or period.
barratrous	(law) Tainted with, or constituting, barratry.
barred	Closed or secured with a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material. Marked with bands of color or light.
barrel-chested	Having an especially broad, deep chest for one’s height.
barrelled	A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops around them. A tube forming part of an object such as a gun or a pen. The belly and loins of a four-legged animal such as a horse. mainly North American with object
barrel-vaulted
barren	(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless. usually barrens
barricaded	An improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces. Block or defend with an improvised barrier.
barristerial
bartizaned
barytic	Of or pertaining to baryta.
barytone	(in ancient Greek grammar) not having the acute accent on the last syllable.
basal	Forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base.
basaltic	Of or pertaining to basalt.
base	The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. A conceptual structure or entity on which something draws or depends. A place used as a center of operations by the armed forces or others; a headquarters. A main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added. Chemistry Electronics Linguistics Mathematics Baseball Have as the foundation for (something); use as a point from which (something) can develop. Situate as the center of operations.(of a person or a person’s actions or feelings) without moral principles; ignoble. archaic (of coins or other articles) not made of precious metal.
based	The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. A conceptual structure or entity on which something draws or depends. A place used as a center of operations by the armed forces or others; a headquarters. A main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added. Chemistry Electronics Linguistics Mathematics Baseball Have as the foundation for (something); use as a point from which (something) can develop. Situate as the center of operations. (of a person or a person’s actions or feelings) without moral principles; ignoble. archaic (of coins or other articles) not made of precious metal.
baseless	Having no basis in fact; unfounded.
baser	The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. A conceptual structure or entity on which something draws or depends. A place used as a center of operations by the armed forces or others; a headquarters. A main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added. Chemistry Electronics Linguistics Mathematics Baseball Have as the foundation for (something); use as a point from which (something) can develop. Situate as the center of operations.(of a person or a person’s actions or feelings) without moral principles; ignoble. archaic (of coins or other articles) not made of precious metal.
basest	The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. A conceptual structure or entity on which something draws or depends. A place used as a center of operations by the armed forces or others; a headquarters. A main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added. Chemistry Electronics Linguistics Mathematics Baseball Have as the foundation for (something); use as a point from which (something) can develop. Situate as the center of operations.(of a person or a person’s actions or feelings) without moral principles; ignoble. archaic (of coins or other articles) not made of precious metal.
bashful	Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
basic	Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental. Chemistry basics A simple high-level computer programming language that uses familiar English words, designed for beginners and formerly used widely.
basidial
basidiomycetous	Relating to the basidiomycetes.
basifixed	Attached by the base, as certain anthers are to their filaments.
basilar	Of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull, or of the organ of Corti in the ear.
basilican	Of, relating to, or resembling a basilica; basilical.
basipetal	Botany
basophil	A basophilic white blood cell.
basophilic	(of a cell or its contents) readily stained with basic dyes.
bass	The lowest adult male singing voice. The common European freshwater perch. Any of a number of fish similar to or related to the perch.
bassy	(of sound, especially recorded music) having a lot of or too much bass.
bastard	derogatory archaic, derogatory (of a thing) no longer in its pure or original form; debased. archaic, derogatory
bastardized	(of a version of something) lower in quality or value than the original form, typically as a result of the addition of new elements.
bastardly	Especially of a person, or his or her behaviour, etc.
bastioned	Having a bastion or bastions; fortified or defended with or as if with bastions.
bated	to reduce the force or intensity of
bathetic	Producing an unintentional effect of anticlimax.
batholithic
batholitic
Bathonian	Denoting a subdivision of the Jurassic period, of which the formations near the English city of Bath are typical. Relating to or characteristic of the English city of Bath or its inhabitants. the Bathonian An inhabitant of the English city of Bath.
bathyal	Relating to the zone of the sea between the continental shelf and the abyssal zone.
bathymetric	Of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry.
bathymetrical	Of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry.
bathypelagic	(of fish and other organisms) inhabiting the deep sea where the environment is dark and cold, approximately 3,300–9,800 feet (1,000–3,000 m) below the surface.
batrachian	A tailless amphibian of the order Anura; a frog or toad. Relating to or denoting batrachians.
bats	(of a person) crazy; insane.
bats-in-the-belfry
battailous	1819, John Keats, Otho the Great, Act IV, Scene II, verses 90-91
battered	Injured by repeated blows or punishment. (of food) coated in batter and deep-fried until crisp.
battier	Crazy; insane. A person’s bottom.
battiest	Crazy; insane. A person’s bottom.
battled	A sustained fight between large organized armed forces. Fight or struggle tenaciously to achieve or resist something.
battlemented	Furnished with battlements, as the ramparts of a city or castle.
battle-scarred
battological
batty	Crazy; insane. A person’s bottom.
batwing	(of a sleeve) having a deep armhole and a tight cuff.
bausond
bauxitic
Bavarian	Relating to the southern German state of Bavaria, its people, or their language. A native or inhabitant of Bavaria. The dialect of German spoken in Bavaria, Austria, and surrounding areas.
bawdier	Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent. Humorously indecent talk or writing.
bawdiest	Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent. Humorously indecent talk or writing.
bawdy	Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent. Humorously indecent talk or writing.
bawling	Weeping or crying noisily.
bay	A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. An aromatic tree or shrub of North America, especially the bayberry used in the preparation of bay rum. A space created by a window-line projecting outward from a wall. with modifier(of a horse) brown with black points. A bay horse.(of a dog, especially a large one) bark or howl loudly. The sound of baying, especially that of hounds in close pursuit of their quarry.

172 adjectives starting with BE

beached	Hauled up or stranded on a beach.
beachy	Relating to, suggestive of, or appropriate for a beach or a vacation spent at the beach.
beaded	Decorated or covered with beads.
beadier	(of a person’s eyes) small, round, and gleaming.
beadiest	(of a person’s eyes) small, round, and gleaming.
beady	(of a person’s eyes) small, round, and gleaming.
beady-eyed	Having small, glinting eyes.
beaked	the bill of a bird
beaky	informal
beamier	(of a ship) broad-beamed.
beamiest	(of a ship) broad-beamed.
beaming	A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above. A ray or shaft of light.in singular with object and adverbial of direction no object, with adverbial of direction no object beamed
beamish	Beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation.
beamless	Not having a beam.
beamy	(of a ship) broad-beamed.
bearable	Able to be endured.
bearded	Having a beard.
beardless	Having no beard.
bearing	in singular Relation; relevance. The level to which something bad can be tolerated. A part of a machine that bears friction, especially between a rotating part and its housing. The direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero. Heraldry Architecture
bearish	Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy. Stock Market
bearlike	Having physical or temperamental characteristics like those of a bear.
beastlier	British archaic Possessing a specified characteristic to an intense and unpleasant degree.
beastliest	British archaic Possessing a specified characteristic to an intense and unpleasant degree.
beastlike	Resembling a beast or some aspect of one.
beastly	British archaic Possessing a specified characteristic to an intense and unpleasant degree.
beat	Strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip. Defeat (someone) in a game or other competitive situation. Succeed in getting somewhere ahead of (someone)no object(of a bird) move (the wings) up and down. Stir (cooking ingredients) vigorously with a fork, whisk, or beater to make a smooth or frothy mixture. Sailing A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry. The movement of a bird’s wings. An area allocated to a police officer to patrol. A brief pause or moment of hesitation, typically one lasting a specified length. informal informal attributive
beatable	Able to be defeated in a game or other competitive situation.
beaten	Having been defeated. Having been beaten or struck.(of food) whipped to a uniform consistency. (of a path) well trodden; much used.
beatific	Blissfully happy.
beatified	(in the Roman Catholic Church) announce the beatification of.
beating	A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly. Pulsation or throbbing, especially of the heart. A defeat in a competitive situation.
beat-up	dilapidated, shabby
beauish	Like a beau; characteristic of a beau; foppish; fine.
beaut	A particularly fine example of something.
beauteous	Beautiful.
beautiful	Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
becalmed	Leave (a sailing vessel) unable to move through lack of wind.
becoming	(especially of clothing) flattering a person’s appearance. The process of coming to be something or of passing into a state.
bedaubed	usually be bedaubed
beddable	Sexually attractive or available.
bedded	(of rock) deposited in layers or strata, especially in a way specified.
bedecked	Decorate.
bedewed	Cover or sprinkle with drops of water or other liquid.
bedfast	Confined to bed; bedridden.
bedight	(archaic) Bedecked; arrayed.
bedimmed	Cause to become dim.
bedraggled	Dirty and disheveled.
bedrid	confined (as by illness) to bed
bedridden	Confined to bed by sickness or old age.
beechen	Consisting or made of the wood or bark of the beech.
beefier	informal Tasting like beef.
beefiest	informal Tasting like beef.
beef-witted	(obsolete) Stupid; dull.
beefy	informal Tasting like beef.
beerier	Relating to or characterized by the drinking of beer, typically in large amounts.
beeriest	Relating to or characterized by the drinking of beer, typically in large amounts.
beery	Relating to or characterized by the drinking of beer, typically in large amounts.
beetle	An insect of an order distinguished by forewings typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra) that cover and protect the hind wings and abdomen. Make one’s way hurriedly or with short, quick steps. A tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for tasks such as ramming, crushing, and driving wedges; a maul. Ram, crush, or drive with a beetle.(of a rock or a person’s eyebrows) be prominent or overhanging.(of a person’s eyebrows) shaggy and projecting.
beetle-browed	Having thick, prominent or projecting eyebrows.
beetling	(of a rock or a person’s eyebrows) prominent or overhanging.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion or purpose; suitable.
befogged	Cause to become confused.
beforehand	Before an action or event; in advance.
befouled	Make dirty; pollute.
befuddled	Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.
beggarly	Pitifully or deplorably meager or bad.
beginning	The definition of beginning is something that is in the early stages or the first portion of something.
begotten	(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction. Give rise to; bring about.
begrimed	Blackened with ingrained dirt.
begrudging	Given reluctantly or resentfully.
beguiled	Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way. literary
beguiling	Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.
behavioral	Involving, relating to, or emphasizing behavior.
behaviorist	One who studies behavior of humans or animals.
behavioural	Involving, relating to, or emphasizing behavior.
behaviourist	One who studies behaviour, in humans or animals.
beheaded	Cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution.
behind	At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it. In a line or procession, following or further back than (another member of the line or procession)In support of or giving guidance to (someone else) After the departure or death of (the person referred to)Less advanced than (someone else) in achievement or development. Having a lower score than (another competitor) At or to the far side or the back side of something. Remaining after someone or something is gone. Further back than other members of a group.(in a game or contest) having a score lower than that of the opposition. Slow or late in accomplishing a task. In a place or time already past. informal Australian Rules Football
beholden	Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
beige	A pale sandy yellowish-brown color.
bejeweled	Adorned with jewels.
bejewelled	Cover or adorn with jewels.
belated	Late or too late; tardy.
Belgian	Relating to Belgium. A native or inhabitant of Belgium, or a person of Belgian descent.
Belgic	Relating to the Belgae.
Belgravian	A wealthy residential district of central London, south of Knightsbridge.
believable	(of an account or the person relating it) able to be believed; credible.
belittled	Make (someone or something) seem unimportant.
belittling	Dismissive of the importance of a person or thing.
bell-bottomed	A style of pants in which the end of each pantleg flares out dramatically from the knee downward, like the mouth of a bell.
belletristic	Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of belles-lettres.
bellicose	Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
bellied	Having a belly, esp. of a specified kind.
belligerent	Hostile and aggressive. A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
bellying	The front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels. Swell or cause to swell. belly up to
Belorussian	Of or relating to the region or former Soviet Socialist Republic of Belorussia.
beloved	Dearly loved. A much loved person.
belted	(of a garment) secured or drawn in by a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist.
bemazed
bemused	Puzzled, confused, or bewildered.
ben	A high mountain or mountain peak (especially in place names) The inner room in a two-roomed cottage.
bended	(archaic) Bent.
bending	with object no object Force or be forced to submit. with object Nautical A curve, especially a sharp one, in a road, river, racecourse, or path. A curved or angled part or form of something. A kind of knot used to join two ropes, or to tie a rope to another object, e.g. a carrick bend. the bends An ordinary in the form of a broad diagonal stripe from top left (dexter chief) to bottom right (sinister base) of a shield or part of one. A city in central Oregon; population 77,181 (est. 2008).
bendwise	(heraldry) Diagonally; placed like a bend i.e. running from the dexter chief to the sinister base.
bendy	Capable of bending; soft and flexible.
benedictional	A book of benedictions.
benedictive	Of, relating to, or being a benediction or blessing.
benedictory	Of, pertaining to, or in the form of a benediction.
benefic	archaic
beneficed	(Christianity) Having a benefice.
beneficent	(of a person) generous or doing good.
beneficial	Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
beneficiary	A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
benevolent	Well meaning and kindly.
Bengalese	Bengali.
Bengali	A native or inhabitant of Bengal. An Indic language spoken in Bangladesh and parts of northeastern India, written in a script similar to the Devanagari script. Relating to Bengal, its people, or their language.
benighted	In a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance, typically owing to a lack of opportunity. Overtaken by darkness.
benign	Gentle and kindly. Medicine
benignant	Kindly and benevolent. Medicine
bent	Sharply curved or having an angle. bent on British British A natural talent or inclination. British
Bentham	(person) 1748-1832; Eng. philosopher, economist, & jurist.
benthic	Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
benthonic
benumbed	Deprived of physical or emotional feeling.
benzal	(chemistry) A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO. NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia on benzoyl chloride and by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.
benzoic	(archaic) Of or derived from benzoin.
bequeathable	Capable of being bequeathed.
Berber	A member of the indigenous people of North Africa. The Afro-Asiatic language of the Berbers. There are several different dialects; some of them, e.g., Tamashek, are regarded by some scholars as separate languages. Relating to the Berbers or their language.
berberidaceous	(botany) Of or relating to the Berberidaceae.
bereaved	Deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.
bereft	bereft of(of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure.
Bergsonian	Relating to or characteristic of the French philosopher Henri Bergson or his ideas. A follower of the ideas of the French philosopher Henri Bergson.
beribboned	The definition of beribboned is someone or something that is decorated with many ribbons.
Berkeleian	Of, relatinɡ to, or characteristic of George Berkeley or his philosophical ideas, especially his theory of immaterialism. An advocate or follower Berkeley or his philosophical ideas.
Bermuda	A British dependency made up of about 150 small islands about 650 miles (1,046 km) east of the coast of North Carolina; population 65,000 (estimated 2015); capital, Hamilton. It now has internal self-government.
Bermudan	Relating to or characteristic of the island group of Bermuda. A native of inhabitant of the island group of Bermuda.
Bermudian	Relating to or characteristic of the island group of Bermuda. A native of inhabitant of the island group of Bermuda.
Bernardine	Of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
berried	Bearing or covered with berries. Like a berry or berries, as in flavor or shape.(of crustaceans or fish) bearing eggs.
berserk	Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
beseeching	Ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
besetting	(of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently.be beset with
besieged	(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.
besmeared	Smear or cover with a greasy or sticky substance.
besmirched	Simple past tense and past participle of besmirch.
besotted	Strongly infatuated. archaic
bespangled	Simple past tense and past participle of bespangle.
bespattered	Splash small drops of a liquid substance all over (an object or surface)
bespectacled	(of a person) wearing eyeglasses.
bespoke	mainly British
bespoken	(of an appearance or action) suggest; be evidence of. Order or reserve (something) in advance. archaic
besprent	Sprinkled.
Bessarabian	Relating to or characteristic of the former European region of Bessarabia or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the former European region of Bessarabia.
best	Of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality. To the highest degree; most. usually the best Out wit or get the better of (someone)
best-ball	The better score at a hole of two or more players competing as a team.
bestead	Having been placed; located.
bested	Of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality. To the highest degree; most. usually the best Out wit or get the better of (someone)
bestial	Of or like an animal or animals.
bestowed	Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)
best-selling	Of a book
betraying	Expose (one’s country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. Unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.
betrothed	The person to whom one is engaged.
better	Of a more excellent or effective type or quality. predicative or as complement More excellently or effectively. The better one; that which is better. one’s betters Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)
bettering	Of a more excellent or effective type or quality. predicative or as complement More excellently or effectively. The better one; that which is better. one’s betters Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)
betting	The act of gambling money on the outcome of a race, game, or other unpredictable event.
bevel	A slope from the horizontal or vertical in carpentry and stonework; a sloping surface or edge. Change (a square edge on an object) to a sloping one.
beveled	Having a sloping edge rather than a squared one.
bewhiskered	Having hair or whiskers growing on the face.
bewildered	Perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
bewildering	Confusing or perplexing.
bewitched	Enchant and delight (someone)Cast a spell over (someone)
bewitching	Enchanting or delightful.

167 words that start with BI adjective

Biafran	Relating to the former state of Biafra, which reunited with Nigeria in 1970.A native or inhabitant of the former state of Biafra.
biannual	Occurring twice a year.
bias	Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. Statistics A direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric. In some sports, such as lawn bowling, the irregular shape given to a ball. Electronics Cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something. Statistics Electronics
biased	Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
biaxal	Biaxial.
biaxial	Having or relating to two axes.
bibbed	A piece of cloth or plastic fastened around a person’s neck to keep their clothes clean while eating. Drink (something alcoholic)
biblical	Relating to or contained in the Bible.
bibliographic	Relating to bibliography.
bibliographical	the history, identification, or description of writings or publications
bibliolatrous	one having excessive reverence for the letter of the Bible
bibliological	Relating to bibliology.
bibliomania	Passionate enthusiasm for collecting and possessing books.
bibliomaniacal	extreme preoccupation with collecting books
bibliopegic	the art of binding books
bibliopolic	Of or relating to bookselling.
bibliopolical
bibulous	Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
bicameral	(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers.
bicentenary	The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event. Relating to a two-hundredth anniversary.
bicentennial	The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event. Relating to a two-hundredth anniversary.
bicephalous	Having two heads.
bicipital	Two-headed. Relating to biceps.
biconcave	Concave on both sides.
biconvex	Convex on both sides.
bicorn	two-horned
bicuspid	Having two cusps or points. A tooth with two cusps, especially a human premolar tooth.
bicuspidate	Having two points or prominences (as teeth, leaves, fruit, etc.); bicuspid.
biddable	Meekly ready to accept and follow instructions. Bridge
bidentate	having two teeth or two processes suggestive of teeth
bidirectional	Functioning in two directions.
Biedermeier	Denoting or relating to a style of furniture and interior decoration current in Germany in the period 1815–48, characterized by restraint, conventionality, and utilitarianism.
biennial	Taking place every other year.(especially of a plant) living or lasting for two years. A plant that takes two years to grow from seed to fruition and die. An event celebrated or taking place every two years.
bifacial	Having two faces, surfaces, or sides.
bifarious	twofold, ambiguous
bifid	(of a part of a plant or animal) divided by a deep cleft or notch into two parts.
bifilar	Consisting of or involving two threads or wires.
bifocal	(usually of a pair of eyeglasses) having lenses each with two parts with different focal lengths, one for distant vision and one for near vision.A pair of eyeglasses having lenses with two parts with different focal lengths.
bifold	Double or twofold.
bifoliate	two-leaved
bifoliolate	having two leaflets
biform	combining the qualities or forms of two distinct kinds of individuals
bifurcate	Divide into two branches or forks. Forked; branched.
bifurcated	Divide into two branches or forks. Forked; branched.
big	Of considerable size, extent, or intensity. Of considerable importance or seriousness. informal, often ironic big something up the bigs
bigamous	guilty of bigamy
big-bellied	Having a large belly, corpulent; (also, especially in early use) big with child, pregnant.
bigeneric	Relating to or denoting a hybrid between two genera.
bigger	Of considerable size, extent, or intensity. Of considerable importance or seriousness. informal, often ironic big something up the bigs
biggest	Of considerable size, extent, or intensity. Of considerable importance or seriousness. informal, often ironic big something up the bigs
biggish	somewhat big
bigheaded	Conceited or arrogant.
bighearted	(of a person or action) kind and generous.
big-league	A group of teams in a professional sport, especially baseball, competing for a championship at the highest level. Of or relating to the highest-ranking league in a professional sport, especially baseball.
big-name	A person who is famous in a certain sphere.
bignoniaceous	Belonging to or characteristic of the family Bignoniaceae of dicotyledonous plants (comprising mainly tropical and subtropical American lianes, trees, and shrubs), of which Bignonia is the type genus.
bigoted	Obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
big-ticket	Constituting a major expense.
big-time	The highest or most successful level in a career, especially in entertainment. On a large scale; to a great extent.
Bihari	A native or inhabitant of Bihar. A group of three closely related Indic languages (Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi) spoken principally in Bihar. Relating to Bihar, its peoples, or their languages.
bijou	(especially of a residence or business establishment) small and elegant. A jewel or trinket.
bilabial	(of a speech sound) formed by closure or near closure of the lips, as in p, b, m, w. A consonant sound formed by closure or near closure of the lips.
bilabiate	having two lips
bilateral	Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. Involving two parties, especially countries.
bilgier	suggestive of or like bilge water
bilgiest	suggestive of or like bilge water
bilgy	Looking or smelling like bilge water.
biliary	Relating to bile or the bile duct.
bilingual	(of a person) speaking two languages fluently. A person fluent in two languages.
bilious	Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting. Spiteful; bad-tempered. Physiology
biliteral	consisting of or employing two letters or types of letters
billed	Having a beak or bill of a specified kind.
billion	The number equivalent to the product of a thousand and a million; 1,000,000,000 or 10⁹
billionth	Constituting number one billion in a sequence; 1,000,000,000th. Each of one billion equal parts into which something is or may be divided.
billowier	wave
billowiest	wave
billowing	(of fabric) filled with air and swelling outward.
billowy	wave
bilobate	Having or consisting of two lobes.
bilobed	Having or consisting of two lobes.
bilocular	divided into two cells or compartments
bimanous	having two hands
bimanual	Performed with both hands.
bimestrial	continuing two months
bimetallic	Made or consisting of two metals.
bimillenary	Relating to a period of two thousand years or a two-thousandth anniversary. A period of two thousand years or a two-thousandth anniversary.
bimodal	Having or involving two modes, in particular (of a statistical distribution) having two maxima.
bimolecular	Consisting of or involving two molecules.
bimonthly	Done, produced, or occurring twice a month or every two months. Twice a month or every two months. A periodical produced twice a month or every two months.
binary	Relating to, composed of, or involving two things. Relating to, using, or expressed in a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base. The binary system
binate	Botany
binaural	Relating to or used with both ears.
binding	A strong covering holding the pages of a book together. The action of fastening or holding together, or of being linked by chemical bonds. (of an agreement or promise) involving an obligation that cannot be broken.
binocular	Adapted for or using both eyes.
binomial	Mathematics A two-part name, especially the Latin name of a species of living organism (consisting of the genus followed by the specific epithet).Grammar Mathematics Having or using two names (used especially of the Latin name of a species of living organism).
binominal	using a combination of two names
biobibliographical	of, relating to, or being a biobibliography
biochemical	Relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms. A biochemical substance.
biodegradable	(of a substance or object) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms.
biodynamic	of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biogenetic	the development of life from preexisting life
biogenic	Produced or brought about by living organisms.
biogenous	produced by living organisms
biogeochemical	Relating to or denoting the cycle in which chemical elements and simple substances are transferred between living systems and the environment.
biogeographical	a science that deals with the geographical distribution of animals and plants
biographic	of, relating to, or constituting biography
biographical	of, relating to, or constituting biography
biological	Relating to biology or living organisms.(of a member of a person’s family) genetically related; related by blood. A therapeutic substance, such as a vaccine or drug, derived from biological sources.
bioluminescent	the emission of light from living organisms (such as fireflies, dinoflagellates, and bacteria) as the result of internal, typically oxidative chemical reactions
biomedical	Relating to both biology and medicine.
biometric	Involving the automated recognition of individuals by means of unique physical characteristics, typically for the purposes of security. Relating to or involving the application of statistical analysis to biological data.
biomorphic	resembling or suggesting the forms of living organisms
bionic	Having artificial body parts, especially electromechanical ones.
bionomic	ecology
biophysical	a branch of science concerned with the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems
bioplasmic	living protoplasm as distinguished from ergastic substances
biosynthetic	the production of a chemical compound by a living organism
biosystematic	Of or relating to biosystematics.
biotechnological	the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
biotic	Relating to or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.
biparous	bringing forth two young at a birth
bipartisan	Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies.
bipartite	Involving or made by two separate parties.
biped	An animal that uses two legs for walking.Using two legs for walking.
bipedal	(of an animal) using only two legs for walking.
bipetalous	Having two petals.
bipinnate	(of a pinnate leaf) having leaflets that are further subdivided in a pinnate arrangement.
bipolar	Having or relating to two poles or extremities. (of psychiatric illness) characterized by both manic and depressive episodes, or manic ones only. (of a nerve cell) having two axons, one either side of the cell body. Electronics
biquadratic	quartic
biracial	Concerning or containing members of two racial groups.
biramous	(especially of crustacean limbs and antennae) dividing to form two branches.
birch	the birch Beat (someone) with a bundle of birch twigs as a formal punishment.
birchen	Made from or resembling the wood of a birch tree.
bird-brained	a stupid person
birdlike	Resembling a bird in appearance or behavior.
bird’s-eye	usually as modifier A small geometric pattern woven with a dot in the center, typically used in suiting and lining fabrics.
birefringent	the refraction of light in an anisotropic material (such as calcite) in two slightly different directions to form two rays
birk	birch
birken	birch, birchen
birthing	The action or process of giving birth.
biserial	Statistics
biserrate	doubly serrate
bisexual	Sexually or romantically attracted not exclusively to people of one particular sex or gender. Botany Biology A person who is sexually or romantically attracted not exclusively to people of one particular gender.
bissextile	(of a year) having the extra day (29 February) of a leap year.
bistable	An electronic circuit which has two stable states. (of a system) having two stable states.
bistred
bisulcate	cloven
bit	A small piece, part, or quantity of something. informal North American A mouthpiece, typically made of metal, which is attached to a bridle and used to control a horse. A tool or piece for boring or drilling, typically of metal. Put a bit into the mouth of (a horse). A unit of information expressed as either a 0 or 1 in binary notation.
bitchier	bitchier, bitchiest
bitchiest	bitchier, bitchiest
bitchy	bitchier, bitchiest
biting	(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs. A bite-sized piece of food; a small snack, appetizer, or canapé.
bitless	(horse tack) Without a bit (piece of metal in a horse’s mouth).
bitonal	(of music) having parts in two different keys sounding together.
bitten	to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound
bitter	Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.(of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one’s bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.(often used for emphasis) painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate.(of wind, cold, or weather) intensely cold. British bitters
bitterish	being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale — compare salty entry 1 sense 1b, sour entry 1 sense 1, sweet entry 1, umami entry 2 sense 1
bittersweet	(of food, drink, or flavor) sweet with a bitter aftertaste.
bitty	Tiny.
bituminous	Of, containing, or of the nature of bitumen.
bivalent	Biology Chemistry A pair of homologous chromosomes.
bivalve	An aquatic mollusk that has a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell, such as oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops. Zoology
bivalvular	Having two valves.
bivariate	Involving or depending on two variables.
biyearly	Done, produced, or occurring every two years or twice a year. Every two years or twice a year.
bizarre	Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.
bizonal	of or relating to the affairs of a zone governed or administered by two powers acting together

143 adjectives beginning with BL

black	Of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.(of a period of time or situation) characterized by tragic or disastrous events; causing despair or pessimism. Denoting a covert military procedure. Black color or pigment. the black Make (something) black; blacken. British
black-and-blue	Discolored by bruising.
black-and-tan	A terrier of a breed with a black back and tan markings on face, flanks, and legs. British
black-and-white	(of a photograph, movie, television program, or illustration) in black, white, shades of gray, and no other color.(of a situation or debate) involving clearly defined opposing principles or issues. A police car.
black-a-vised	Dark-complexioned, swarthy.
black-coated	Wearing or having a black coat; specifically designating a clerical or professional person as distinguished from one engaged in an industrial or commercial occupation; (hence) of or composed of persons engaged in such occupations.
blackened	Made black or dark, especially as a result of burning, decay, or bruising.
black-figure	of, belonging to, or constituting a style of ceramic painting practiced by or in imitation of Greeks of the 6th century b.c. in which the decoration is in black with occasional added details in white slip on the red body clay of the vessel and in which the subjects are usually drawn from mythology, athletic events, or the hunt in an archaic and stiff style — compare polychrome, red-figure
blackguardly	the kitchen servants of a household
black-hearted	Cruel and wicked; malevolent.
blackish	having the very dark color of the night sky or the eye’s pupil
black-letter	An early, ornate, bold style of type, typically resembling Gothic.
bladdery	resembling a bladder especially in being swollen but empty
bladed	having a blade or blades
blae	dark blue or bluish gray
blah	the blahs Dull or unexciting. Used to substitute for actual words in contexts where they are felt to be too tedious or lengthy to give in full.
blamable	Responsible for a fault or wrong.
blame	Assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. Responsibility for a fault or wrong.
blameable	Responsible for a fault or wrong.
blamed	Used for emphasis, especially to express disapprobation or annoyance.
blameful	blamable
blameless	Innocent of wrongdoing.
blameworthy	Responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame.
blanched	(of an item of food) having been briefly immersed in boiling water, especially in order to remove the skin or to prepare it for further cooking.
bland	Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
blank	(of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain. Showing incomprehension or no reaction. attributive A space left to be filled in a document. An empty space or period of time, especially in terms of a lack of knowledge or understanding. A roughly cut metal or wooden block intended for further shaping or finishing. A dash written instead of a word or letter, especially instead of an obscenity or profanity. Cover up, obscure, or cause to appear blank or empty. North American
blanket	A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a bed covering or other covering for warmth. Printing Covering all cases or instances; total and inclusive. Cover completely with a thick layer of something.
blankety	damned
blankety-blank	Used euphemistically to replace an adjective considered obscene or vulgar. Used alone or in various phrases to replace a term considered obscene or vulgar.
blaring	to sound loud and strident
blasphemous	Sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane.
blasted	informal literary informal
blasting	A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion. A strong gust of wind or air. A single loud note of a horn, whistle, or other noisemaking device. informal North American Blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives.no object Kick, strike, or throw (a ball) hard. informal literary Expressing annoyance.
blastoderm	Embryology
blastular	an early metazoan embryo typically having the form of a hollow fluid-filled rounded cavity bounded by a single layer of cells — compare gastrula, morula
blatant	(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
blate	timid, sheepish
blathering	The action of talking long-windedly without making very much sense.
blazing	A very large or fiercely burning fire. blazes Burn fiercely or brightly. (of a gun) fire repeatedly or indiscriminately. informal A white spot or stripe on the face of a mammal or bird. A mark made on a tree by cutting the bark so as to mark a route. Set an example by being the first to do something; pioneer. Mark out a path or route.(of a newspaper) present or proclaim (news) in a prominent, typically sensational, manner.
bleached	Made white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight.
bleak	(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. A small silvery shoaling fish of the minnow family, found in Eurasian rivers.
blear	Make dim; blur. Dim, dull, or filmy. A film over the eyes; a blur.
blear-eyed	(of a person) having bleary eyes.
blearier	(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness.
bleariest	(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness.
bleary	(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness.
bleary-eyed	(of a person) having bleary eyes.
bleeding	Used for emphasis, or to express annoyance.
blemished	A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. Spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect.
blended	Mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together. A mixture of different things or qualities.
blending	The action of mixing or combining things together.
blessed	Made holy; consecrated. informal the Blessed
blest	to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
blighted	A plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts. A thing that spoils or damages something. Have a severely detrimental effect on. Infect (plants) with blight.
blightingly	In a blighting manner.
blimpish	of, relating to, or suggesting a Colonel Blimp
blind	Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition. predicative(of a corner or bend in a road) impossible to see around. British (of a plant) without buds, eyes, or terminal flowers. informal Cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily.be blinded as plural noun the blind A screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats.in singular British British Without being able to see clearly.
blinded	Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition. predicative(of a corner or bend in a road) impossible to see around. British (of a plant) without buds, eyes, or terminal flowers. informal Cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily.be blinded as plural noun the blind A screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats. in singular British British Without being able to see clearly.
blindfold	A piece of cloth tied around the head to cover someone’s eyes. Deprive (someone) of sight by tying a piece of cloth around the head so as to cover the eyes. literary With a blindfold covering the eyes.
blindfolded	A piece of cloth tied around the head to cover someone’s eyes. Deprive (someone) of sight by tying a piece of cloth around the head so as to cover the eyes. literary With a blindfold covering the eyes.
blinding	(of light) very bright and likely to dazzle or temporarily blind someone. The process of covering a newly made road with grit to fill cracks.
blinking	Used to express annoyance.
blissful	Extremely happy; full of joy.
blissless	being without bliss
blistered	Having blisters on the skin or another surface.
blistering	(of heat) intense.
blistery	a fluid-filled elevation of the epidermis — compare water blister
blithe	Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
blithering	Complete; utter (used to express annoyance or contempt)
blithesome	archaic
blizzardly	a long severe snowstorm
blizzardy	a long severe snowstorm
bloated	(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas.
blockaded	An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. Seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
blockading	An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. Seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
blocked	Obstructed or congested, so as to make movement or flow difficult or impossible.
blockish	Big, bulky, or crude in form or appearance. Unintelligent and stupid.
blocky	Of the nature of or resembling a block or blocks.
blond	(of hair) fair or pale yellow. A person with fair or pale yellow hair (typically used of a woman).
blonde	(of hair) fair or pale yellow. A person with fair or pale yellow hair (typically used of a woman).
blood-and-thunder	Unrestrained and violent action or behavior, typically in sports or fiction.
blooded	Having blood or a temperament of a specified kind.
bloodied	Covered, smeared, or running with blood. Involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. Cover or stain with blood. informal informal, dated
bloodier	Covered, smeared, or running with blood. Involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. Cover or stain with blood. informal informal, dated
bloodiest	Covered, smeared, or running with blood. Involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. Cover or stain with blood. informal informal, dated
bloodless	(of a revolution or conflict) without violence or killing.(of the skin or a part of the body) drained of color.
blood-red	A deep red.
bloodshot	(of the eyes) inflamed or tinged with blood, typically as a result of tiredness.
bloodstained	Marked or covered with blood.
bloodsucking	an animal that sucks blood
bloodthirsty	Eager to shed blood.
bloody	Covered, smeared, or running with blood. Involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. Cover or stain with blood. informal informal, dated
bloodying	Covered, smeared, or running with blood. Involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. Cover or stain with blood. informal informal, dated
bloody-minded	Deliberately uncooperative.
bloomed	A flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty. A delicate powdery surface deposit on certain fresh fruits, leaves, or stems. A full bright sound, especially in a musical recording. Produce flowers; be in flower. A mass of iron, steel, or other metal hammered or rolled into a thick bar for further working. Make (iron, steel, etc.) into a bloom.
bloomier	full of bloom
bloomiest	Having a bloom (powdery coating)
blooming	Used for emphasis or to express annoyance.
bloomless	lacking bloom
Bloomsbury	An area of central London noted for its large squares and gardens and for its associations with the Bloomsbury Group. The British Museum is located here.
bloomy	full of bloom
blossomy	the flower of a seed plant
blotched	An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin. Cover with blotches.
blotchier	Covered with blotches; patchy.
blotchiest	Covered with blotches; patchy.
blotchy	Covered with blotches; patchy.
blotto	Extremely drunk.
blotty	covered or disfigured with blots
blow-by-blow	(of a description of an event) giving all the details in the order in which they occurred.
blowhard	A person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way.
blowier	Having or affected by strong winds; windy or windswept.
blowiest	Having or affected by strong winds; windy or windswept.
blown	Denoting a type of glassware made by forcing air through molten glass.(of a fuse or electric circuit) burned out as a result of overloading. Out of breath; panting. (of a vehicle or its engine) fitted with a turbocharger.
blowsier	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blowsiest	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blowsy	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blowy	Having or affected by strong winds; windy or windswept.
blowzed	blowsy
blowzier	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blowziest	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blowzy	Coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman)
blubber	The fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.(of a person’s lips) swollen or protruding. Sob noisily and uncontrollably.
blubbery	having or characterized by blubber
blue	Of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day. informal informal informal, dated Blue color or pigment. usually with modifier Make or become blue. mainly historical Squander or recklessly spend (money)
blue-black	Black with a tinge of blue.
blue-blooded	Alternative form of blue-blooded.
blue-collar	Relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry.
blue-eyed	Having eyes with blue irises. figurative Relating to or consisting of white people, characterized as having blue eyes; Caucasian; (often) specifically of northern European origin or ancestry. Designating music written or performed by a white artist or group in a genre created by and predominantly associated with black writers and performers. Originally and chiefly in “blue-eyed soul”.
bluer	Of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day. informal informal informal, dated Blue color or pigment. usually with modifier Make or become blue. mainly historical Squander or recklessly spend (money)
blue-sky	Not yet practical or profitable. Make impractical or as yet unachievable plans.
bluest	Of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day. informal informal informal, dated Blue color or pigment. usually with modifier Make or become blue. mainly historical Squander or recklessly spend (money)
bluff	An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something. Try to deceive someone as to one’s abilities or intentions. Direct in speech or behavior but in a good-natured way. A steep cliff, bank, or promontory. Canadian (of a cliff or a ship’s bow) having a vertical or steep broad front.
bluish	Having a blue tinge; somewhat blue.
blunt	(of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright. Make or become less sharp. A hollowed-out cigar filled with marijuana.
blunted	(of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright. Make or become less sharp. A hollowed-out cigar filled with marijuana.
blurred	Unable to see or be seen clearly.
blurry	Not clearly or distinctly visible or audible.
blushful	outward appearance
blushing	Red in the face from shyness, embarrassment, or shame. literary The action of becoming red in the face from shyness, embarrassment, or shame.
blushless	Without blushes; unblushing.
blustering	(of a storm, wind, or rain) blowing or beating fiercely and noisily. Talking in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.
blusterous	to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
blustery	(of weather or a period of time) characterized by strong winds.

148 adjectives that start with BO

boarish	an uncastrated male swine
boastful	Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.
boastless	having no boast
bobbery	hubbub
bobs	(of a thing) make a quick short movement up and down. A movement up and down. A style in which the hair is cut short and evenly all around so that it hangs above the shoulders. A weight on a pendulum, plumb line, or kite tail. A bobsled. A short line at or near the end of a stanza. A horse’s tail docked short. with object no object A shilling. A change of order in bell-ringing.
bobtail	A docked tail of a horse or dog. Cut short; abbreviated.
bobtailed	A docked tail of a horse or dog. Cut short; abbreviated.
bodacious	North American
bodger	a wood-carver or woodturner
bodied	Having a body or trunk, typically of a specified kind. Of wine, having the specified quality of flavor.
bodiless	Lacking a body.
bodily	Of or concerning the body. By moving a person’s or one’s own body with force. In one mass; as a whole.
boding	Be an omen of a particular outcome.
body-line	bowling in cricket aimed generally at the leg stump especially when fast, pitched short, and made to rise sharply — compare leg theory
Boeotian	Relating to or characteristic of the Greek region of Boeotia or its inhabitants. An inhabitant of the Greek region of Boeotia.
boggy	Too wet and muddy to be easily walked on; marshy.
bogus	Not genuine or true; fake.
Bohemian	A socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. Socially unconventional in an artistic way. A native or inhabitant of Bohemia (now the western part of the Czech Republic).Relating to Bohemia or its people.
boiled	(of food) cooked in boiling water or stock.
boiling	At or near boiling point. The action of bringing a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.
boisterous	(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
bold	(of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous. (of a color or design) having a strong or vivid appearance. A bold typeface or letter.
bold-faced	Printed in boldface type. Flagrant or audacious.
Bolivian	Relating to Bolivia, its people, or their culture. A native or inhabitant of Bolivia, or a person of Bolivian descent.
bolometric	Of or pertaining to bolometry.
bolshevist	historical
bolshie	(of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative. A Bolshevik or socialist.
bolshy	(of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative. A Bolshevik or socialist.
bolted	A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window. A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow. A jagged white flash of lightning. Fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket.no object often bolt something down A roll of fabric, originally as a measure. Pass (flour, powder, or other material) through a sieve.
bomb	A container filled with explosive, incendiary material, smoke, gas, or other destructive substance, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a time mechanism, remote-control device, or lit fuse. a bomb informal the bomb or da bomb A long forward pass or hit in a ball game. informal with object British informal
bombacaceous
bombastic	High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
bombproof	Strong enough to resist the effects of blast from a bomb.
bombycid	of or relating to the family Bombycidae or to silkworms
Bonapartean	Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte or his family.
bond	A relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences. A connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure. An agreement with legal force. Building Join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure. Join or be joined by a chemical bond. with object Place (dutiable goods) in bond.
bonded	(of a thing) joined securely to another thing, especially by an adhesive, a heat process, or pressure. (of a person or company) bound by a legal agreement.(of dutiable goods) placed in bond.
bone	Any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates. The calcified material of which bones consist. bones vulgar slang with object bone up on US
boned	(of meat or fish) having had the bones removed before cooking or serving. in combination (of a garment) stiffened with strips of plastic or whalebone to give shape to the figure or the garment.
bone-dry	Extremely or completely dry.
boneheaded	(slang) Like a bonehead.
bone-idle	(UK, idiomatic) Utterly lazy.
boneless	(of a piece of meat or fish) having had the bones removed.
bonhomous	Friendly and cheerful.
bonier	Of or like bone.
boniest	Of or like bone.
bonism	The doctrine that this world, although not the best of all possible worlds, is a good one. Compare “malism”, “optimism”.
bonkers	Mad; crazy.
bonnie	Scottish, Northern English my bonny
bonnier	Scottish, Northern English my bonny
bonniest	Scottish, Northern English my bonny
bonny	Scottish, Northern English my bonny
bony	Of or like bone.
bonzer	Excellent; first-rate.
boobyish	Resembling or characteristic of a booby; booby-like; inept, awkward, blundering.
bookable	Able to be reserved. Soccer
booked	A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers. with modifier A set of tickets, stamps, matches, checks, samples of cloth, etc., bound together. Reserve (accommodations, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance. Make an official record of the name and other personal details of (a criminal suspect or offender) US
bookish	(of a person or way of life) devoted to reading and studying rather than worldly interests.
book-learned	Having knowledge acquired (only) from books; knowledgeable about books. Now frequently somewhat depreciative.
bookless	Lacking books, having no books. Now often
bookmaking	The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events.
booming	Having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.(of a sound or voice) loud, deep, and resonant.
boon	usually in singular archaic
boorish	Rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
booted	Wearing boots. British US
bootleg	the upper part of a boot
bootless	useless, unprofitable
bootlicking	Behaving in an excessively obedient or servile way as a means of gaining favor. Excessively obedient or servile behavior.
boozier	Intoxicated; addicted to drink.
booziest	Intoxicated; addicted to drink.
boozy	Intoxicated; addicted to drink.
boracic	boric
boraginaceous	(botany) Of, relating to, or resembling the Boraginaceae, a plant family which includes the borage, heliotrope, beggar’s lice, and many pestiferous plants.
Bordelaise	(cooking) A brown sauce, having ingredients that include dry red wine and bone marrow.
bordered	A line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries. The edge or boundary of something, or the part near it. A band or strip, especially a decorative one, around the edge of something. Form an edge along or beside (something)
bordering	A line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries. The edge or boundary of something, or the part near it. A band or strip, especially a decorative one, around the edge of something. Form an edge along or beside (something)
borderless	Without boundaries between countries, administrative divisions, or other areas. Lacking edges, limits, or boundaries. Lacking the plain or decorated strip typically included around the edge.
borderline	A line marking a border. Barely acceptable in quality or as belonging to a category; on the borderline.
boreal	Of the north or northern regions. Ecology
bored	Feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity.(of a gun) having a specified bore.
boric	Of boron.
boring	Not interesting; tedious.
born	be bornin combination attributive
born-again	(of a person) converted to a personal faith in Christ (with reference to John 3:3) A born-again Christian.
bosker	first-rate, excellent
boskier	having abundant trees or shrubs
boskiest	Having an abundance of bushes, shrubs, or trees.
bosky	Wooded; covered by trees or bushes.
Bosnian	A native or inhabitant of the Balkan country Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Slavic language of the Bosnians. Relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, its people, or their language.
bosom	A woman’s chest. (of a friend) close or intimate.
bosomed	having a bosom of a specified kind
bosomy	(of a woman) having large breasts.
boss	A person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization. Give (someone) orders in a domineering manner. Excellent; outstanding. A stud on the center of a shield. Geology Mechanics A cow.
boss-eyed	cross-eyed
bossier	Fond of giving people orders; domineering. A cow or calf.
bossiest	Fond of giving people orders; domineering. A cow or calf.
bossy	Fond of giving people orders; domineering. A cow or calf.
Boswellian	Relating to or characteristic of the Scottish author and biographer James Boswell or his works, especially in being a close companion and observer of a biographical subject.
botanic	of or relating to plants or botany
botanical	Relating to plants. A substance obtained from a plant and used as an additive, especially in gin or cosmetics.
botched	(of a task) carried out badly or carelessly.
botchier	an inflammatory sore
botchiest	an inflammatory sore
botchy	Clumsily executed; unskilful; shoddy; characterized by botches.
both	Used to refer to two people or things, regarded and identified together. Used before the first of two alternatives to emphasize that the statement being made applies to each (the other alternative being introduced by “and”)
bothered	Concerned about something.
bothersome	Causing bother; troublesome.
botryoid	Resembling a bunch of grapes; “botryoidal”.
botryoidal	(chiefly of minerals) having a shape reminiscent of a cluster of grapes.
botryose	Shaped like a bunch of grapes; (in early use) bearing flowers in clusters or racemes, which develop successively from the base upward. Now chiefly Mycology.
bottle-fed	That has been fed by bottle.
bottle-green	A dark shade of green.
bottle-nosed	Having a bulbous or swollen nose, which resembles a round-bottomed bottle. Having a protruding end or snout resembling (the neck of) a bottle; especially (of a cetacean) having the jaws extended into a distinctive short beak or rostrum.
bottom	The lowest point or part of something. A person’s buttocks. archaic informal Baseball In the lowest position. Physics (of a performance or situation) reach the lowest point before stabilizing or improving.
bottomed	Having a base or lowest point of the specified kind. Having buttocks of the specified kind.
bottomless	Without a bottom. Naked below the waist.
bottommost	Lowest in place or rank.
bottom-up	Proceeding from the bottom or beginning of a hierarchy or process upward.
bouffant	(of a person’s hair) styled so as to puff out in a rounded shape. A bouffant hairstyle.
bought	Obtain in exchange for payment. informal A purchase.
boughten	Bought rather than homemade.
bouilli	boiled meat and especially beef
boulle	inlaid decoration of tortoiseshell, yellow metal, and white metal in cabinetwork
bouncing	(of a ball) rebounding up and down.
bouncy	Bouncing or causing things to bounce.
bound	Walk or run with leaping strides. A leaping movement upward. A territorial limit; a boundary. Form the boundary of; enclose. Going or ready to go toward a specified place. with infinitive in combination in combination Linguistics Constipated.
bounded	Walk or run with leaping strides. A leaping movement upward. A territorial limit; a boundary. Form the boundary of; enclose. Going or ready to go toward a specified place. with infinitive in combination in combination Linguistics Constipated.
bounden	being under obligation
bounding	Walk or run with leaping strides. A leaping movement upward. A territorial limit; a boundary. Form the boundary of; enclose. Going or ready to go toward a specified place. with infinitive in combination in combination Linguistics Constipated.
boundless	Unlimited or immense.
bounteous	Generously given or giving; bountiful.
bountiful	Large in quantity; abundant.A city in northern Utah, north of Salt Lake City; population 44,473 (est. 2008).
bourgeois	Of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. A bourgeois person.
boustrophedon	Written from right to left and from left to right in alternate lines. From right to left and from left to right in alternate lines.
bousy	Archaic form of boozy.
bovid	A mammal of the cattle family (Bovidae).
bovine	Relating to or affecting cattle. An animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bisons.
bow	A knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons. A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string. A long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. A curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).A metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors. Play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.no object no object mainly North American An act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting. The front end of a ship.
bowed	A knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons. A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string. A long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. A curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).A metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors. Play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.no object no object mainly North American An act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting. The front end of a ship.
bowery	A street and district of lower Manhattan in New York City associated, especially formerly, with flophouses and rowdies.
bowing	A knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons. A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string. A long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. A curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).A metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors. Play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.no object no object mainly North American An act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting. The front end of a ship.
bow-windowed
boxed	Packaged or enclosed in a box.(of a piece of text) enclosed within printed lines.
boxlike	a rigid typically rectangular container with or without a cover
box-office	A place at a theater or other arts establishment where tickets are bought or reserved.
boxy	Squarish in shape.
boyish	Of, like, or characteristic of a male child or young man.
boy-meets-girl	of a narrative) Having a romantic storyline involving a man and a woman.

196 adjectives starting with BR

braced	A device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support. braces A pair of something, typically of birds or mammals killed in hunting. Printing Make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support. Prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant.
brachial	Anatomy
brachiate	(of certain apes) move by using the arms to swing from branch to branch. Biology
brachiopod	A marine invertebrate of the phylum Brachiopoda, which comprises the lamp shells.
brachycephalic	Having a short, broad head with a cephalic index over 80.
brachydactylic	Having abnormally short fingers or toes.
brachydactylous
brachypterous	Having short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects.
brachyurous	(zoology) Brachyural.
bracing	Fresh and invigorating. attributive
brackish	(of water) slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries.
bracteal	Having the nature or appearance of a bract.
bracteate	Having or bearing bracts. An ornament or plate of thinly beaten precious metal, typically a thin gold disc.
bracteolate	Having bracteoles.
bractless	(botany) Without bracts.
brag	Say something in a boastful manner. A gambling card game which is a simplified form of poker.in singular Excellent; first-rate.
braggart	A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
bragging	Excessively proud and boastful talk about one’s achievements or possessions. Exhibiting or characterized by excessive pride or boastfulness.
Brahmanic
Brahmanical	Of or belonging to the highest Hindu caste, originally that of the priesthood.
Brahminic
Brahminical	Of or belonging to the highest Hindu caste, originally that of the priesthood.
braided	mainly North American (of a garment) edged or trimmed with braid. (of a river or stream) flowing into shallow interwoven channels divided by deposits of sediment.
brainier	Having or showing intelligence.
brainiest	Having or showing intelligence.
brainish	Headstrong, passionate, rash.
brainless	Stupid; very foolish.
brainsick	Diseased in the mind; mad or insane.
brainwashed	Make (someone) adopt radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible pressure.
brainy	Having or showing intelligence.
braised	(of food) fried lightly and then stewed slowly in a closed container.
brakeless	Without brakes (device used to slow or stop a vehicle).
braky	a device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction
braless	(of a woman) not wearing a bra.
bramblier	Covered in brambles.
brambliest	Covered in brambles.
brambly	Covered in brambles.
branched	(of a tree or plant) having parts that grow out from the trunk or from a bough.
branchial	Of, relating to, or resembling the gills of a fish, their homologous embryonic structures, or the derivatives of their homologous parts in mammals.
branchiate	(anatomy) Furnished with branchiae.
branching	A part of a tree which grows out from the trunk or from a bough. (of a road or path) divide into one or more subdivisions. (of a tree or plant) bear or send out branches.
branchiopod	A small aquatic crustacean of the class Branchiopoda, such as a water flea or fairy shrimp.
branchless	Without branches, continuing in a single path or piece. Without divergence.
branchlike	Resembling a branch of a tree.
branchy	Having many branches, tending to branch frequently.
branded	Having a brand name.(of livestock) marked with a branding iron.
brand-new	Completely new.
bran-new	(archaic) Brand new.
brannier
branniest
branny	Resembling bran.
brash	Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. Loose broken rock or ice.
brashier	Brash, stormy.
brashiest	Brash, stormy.
brashy	Brash, stormy.
brassier	Resembling brass in color.
brassiest	Resembling brass in color.
brassy	Resembling brass in color.
brattish	Characteristic of a brat; childishly rude and annoying.
bratty	Spoiled, self-centered, and badly behaved.
brave	Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. A North American Indian warrior. Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.
braver	Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. A North American Indian warrior. Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.
bravest	Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. A North American Indian warrior. Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.
braving	Present participle of brave.
braw	Fine.
brawling	A rough or noisy fight or quarrel. Fight or quarrel in a rough or noisy way.
brawny	Physically strong; muscular.
brazen	Bold and without shame. literary, archaic Endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame.
brazen-faced	Bold and without shame.
Brazilian	A native or inhabitant of Brazil. Relating to Brazil.
breached	An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. A gap in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking army. Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defense)no object
bread-and-butter
breakable	Capable of breaking or being broken easily. Things which are fragile and easily broken.
breakaway	A divergence or radical change from something established or long standing. A sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a bicycle race or in hockey or football. An object, such as a stage prop, designed to break apart easily.
breaking	Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. with object with object with object no object no object no object, with adverbial An interruption of continuity or uniformity. A pause in work or during an activity or event. A gap or opening. An instance of breaking something, or the point where something is broken. A rush or dash in a particular direction, especially by an attacking player or team. informal Snooker Billiards
breakneck	Dangerously or extremely fast.
breasted	Having a specified kind of breast or breasts. Often used in combination.
breast-fed	That has been suckled at its mother’s breast.
breathable	(of the air) fit or pleasant to breathe.
breathed	usually in combination Phonetics
breathier	Producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exertion or strong feelings.
breathiest	Marked by audible or noisy breathing.
breathing	The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs. A sign in Greek (῾ or ᾿) indicating the presence of an aspirate (rough breathing) or the absence of an aspirate (smooth breathing) at the beginning of a word.
breathless	Gasping for breath, typically due to exertion.
breathtaking	Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one’s breath away.
breathy	Producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exertion or strong feelings.
breeched	The part of a cannon behind the bore. archaic Relating to or denoting presentation of a fetus in which the buttocks, rump, or legs are nearest the cervix and emerge first at birth. Dress (a boy) in breeches after he had been in petticoats since birth.
breechless	Without a breech.
breechloading	Designed to be loaded at the breech. Used of a gun or other firearm.
breeding	The mating and production of offspring by animals.
breezeless	Without a breeze.
breezier	Pleasantly windy. Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk.
breeziest	Pleasantly windy. Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk.
breezy	Pleasantly windy. Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk.
bregmatic	(anatomy) Pertaining to the bregma.
brevipennate	(ornithology) Short-winged; having short wings.
Briarean	Of, relating to, or reminiscent of Briareus; specifically having a hundred or many hands or arms; (of hands or arms) numerous. Hence of a person, organization, etc.
bribable	Susceptible to bribery.
bribeable	Susceptible to bribery.
brick	A small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building. informal British Block or enclose with a wall of bricks. informal A township in southeastern New Jersey; population 78,419 (est. 2008).
brickier	Covered with brick.
brickiest	Covered with brick.
brickle	A type of hard, brittle toffee, often containing nuts. Frequently with modifying word, as “butter brickle”, “peanut brickle”, etc. Liable to break easily; fragile, brittle; crisp. In later use English regional and North American regional. Compare “brockle”, bruckle .
brick-red	Built with red bricks.
bricky	Consisting of or constructed from bricks; characterized by a large number of bricks; containing pieces or fine particles of brick.Of the nature of a brick; resembling a brick, especially in colour.
bridal	Of or concerning a bride or a wedding.
bridgeable	Able to be spanned by, or as if by, a bridge.
bridgeless	Of the nose
brief	Of short duration. A concise statement or summary. Instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task.
briefless	Without clients.
briery	Alternative spelling of briary.
bright	Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.(of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted. Giving an appearance of cheerful liveliness.(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched. Luminously. Bold and vivid colors. North American
brilliant	(of light or color) very bright and radiant. Exceptionally clever or talented. British A diamond of brilliant cut.
brilliant-cut
brimful	Filled with something to the point of overflowing.
brimless	Having no brim.
brimming	The projecting edge at the bottom of a hat. Be full to the point of overflowing.
brimstony	Containing or resembling brimstone; sulphurous.
brinded	(archaic) Brindled; having a streaky or patchy pattern, usually grey or brown in colour; used especially to describe the skin or fur of animals.
brindle	A brownish or tawny color of animal fur, with streaks of other color.(especially of domestic animals) brownish or tawny with streaks of other color.
brindled	A brownish or tawny color of animal fur, with streaks of other color.(especially of domestic animals) brownish or tawny with streaks of other color.
brinier	Of salty water or the sea; salty. the briny
briniest	Of salty water or the sea; salty. the briny
brinish	Like brine; somewhat salt.
briny	Of salty water or the sea; salty. the briny
brisk	Active, fast, and energetic.
bristled	A short stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal’s skin, a man’s face, or a plant. (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear. bristle with
bristly	(of hair or foliage) having a stiff and prickly texture.
Britannic	(chiefly in names or titles) of Britain or the British Empire.
British	Relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or language. Of the British Commonwealth or (formerly) the British Empire. The British people.
brittle	Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. A candy made from nuts and set melted sugar.
Brittonic	Alternative form of Brythonic.
broached	Raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion. Pierce (a cask) to draw liquor.no object(of a ship with the wind on the quarter) veer and pitch forward because of bad steering or a sea hitting the stern, causing it to present a side to the wind and sea, lose steerage, and possibly suffer serious damage. A sudden and hazardous veering or pitching of a ship.
broad	Having an ample distance from side to side; wide. Covering a large number and wide scope of subjects or areas. General; without detail. Somewhat coarse and indecent.(of a regional accent) very noticeable and strong. A woman.
broadband	Of or relating to high-bandwidth data transmission.
broadcast	Transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television. Scatter (seeds) by hand or machine rather than placing in drills or rows. A radio or television program or transmission. Relating to radio or television transmission. By scattering.
broad-gauge	A railroad gauge that is wider than the standard gauge of 56.5 inches (1.435 m).
broadish	Somewhat broad.
broad-leaved	(of a tree or plant) having relatively wide flat leaves rather than needles; non coniferous.
broadloom	Carpet woven in wide widths.
broad-minded	Tolerant or liberal in one’s views and reactions; not easily offended.
broadside	A strongly worded critical attack. historical A sheet of paper printed on one side only, forming one large page. With the side turned to a particular thing. Collide with the side of (a vehicle)
brocaded	Embellished with brocade.
broch	a luminous ring around the moon popularly regarded as an omen of bad weather
broguish	Pertaining to or marked by a brogue, a thick accent.
broiled	North American A quarrel or commotion.
broke	Having completely run out of money.
broken	Forcibly separated into two or more pieces; fractured.
broken-backed	Having a broken back.
broken-down	Worn out and dilapidated by age, use, or ill-treatment.
broken-hearted	Overwhelmed by grief or disappointment.
broken-in	Past participle of break in.
broken-winded	Gasping with or as with the heaves.
bromeliaceous	(botany) Of or relating to the family Bromeliaceae of flowering plants.
bromic	Of or containing pentavalent bromine.
bromidic	Attempting to soothe or placate in a trite or clichéd way.
bronchial	Relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.
bronchitic	Of or pertaining to bronchitis.
bronchoscopic	Of or pertaining to bronchoscopy.
bronze	A yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin. Make (a person or part of the body) suntanned.
bronzed	Attractively and evenly suntanned; tanned.
bronzy	Approximately bronze colored.
brood	A family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth.no object with object(of an animal) kept to be used for breeding.
broodier	(of a hen) wishing or inclined to incubate eggs. Thoughtful and unhappy.
broodiest	(of a hen) wishing or inclined to incubate eggs. Thoughtful and unhappy.
brooding	Showing deep unhappiness of thought.
broody	The definition of broody is unhappy and moody, or is really wanting to have a baby or, in the case of a hen, really wanting to lay eggs.
broomy	Covered in the shrub broom.
brother	A man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents. Christian Church Used to express annoyance or surprise.
brotherlike	Resembling a brother; characteristic of a brother; brotherly; fraternal.
brotherly	Characteristic of or appropriate for a brother or brothers; fraternal.
browbeaten	Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.
browless	Without a brow or eyebrows.
brown	Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and blue, as of dark wood or rich soil.(of a person) dark-skinned or suntanned. Brown color or pigment. Make or become brown, typically by cooking.
browned	Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and blue, as of dark wood or rich soil.(of a person) dark-skinned or suntanned. Brown color or pigment. Make or become brown, typically by cooking.
brownish	Having a brown tinge; slightly brown.
browny	Somewhat brown; having a brownish tinge.
bruised	(of a person or body part) having a bruise or bruises. (of food) having been crushed or pounded.
bruising	(slang) A violent physical attack on a person.
brumal	Relating to winter; wintry.
Brummagem	Cheap, showy, or counterfeit.
brumous	Foggy and wintry.
brunet	Of a dark complexion or coloring.
brunette	A person with dark brown hair (typically used of a woman) (of hair) dark brown.
brushed	(of fabric) having a soft raised nap. (of metal) finished with a nonreflective surface.
brush-fire	A fire in brush or scrub. A conflict, especially an armed conflict, that arises suddenly and is limited in scale or area.
brushless	Lacking a brush.
brushy	Covered in or consisting of brushwood. Art
brusque	Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
brut	(of sparkling wine) unsweetened; very dry.
brutal	Savagely violent.
brute	A savagely violent person or animal. An animal as opposed to a human being. Characterized by an absence of reasoning or intelligence.
brutelike	Resembling a brute or some aspect of one.
brutish	Resembling or characteristic of a brute.
bryological	Of or pertaining to bryology.
Brythonic	Denoting, relating to, or belonging to the southern group of Celtic languages, consisting of Welsh, Cornish, and Breton.The Brythonic languages collectively.

157 words that start with BU adjectives

bubaline	rare Of, relating to, or resembling a buffalo or other bovid, especially a bovid of the genus Bubalus; designating such a bovid.
bubblier	Containing bubbles. (of a person) full of cheerful high spirits. Champagne.
bubbliest	Containing bubbles. (of a person) full of cheerful high spirits. Champagne.
bubbling	Containing bubbles or making a bubbling sound.
bubbly	Containing bubbles. (of a person) full of cheerful high spirits. Champagne.
bubonic	Causing or characterized by swollen inflamed lymph nodes in the armpit or groin.
buccal	technical
buccaneerish	Like a buccaneer; piratical.
buccinatory	A flat, thin muscle in the wall of the cheek.
buck	The male of some horned animals, especially the fallow deer, roe deer, reindeer, and antelopes. A vaulting horse. A vertical jump performed by a horse, with the head lowered, back arched, and back legs thrown out behind. archaic dated, offensive bucksno object with object Lowest of a particular rank. A dollar. An article placed as a reminder before a player whose turn it is to deal at poker.
bucked	The male of some horned animals, especially the fallow deer, roe deer, reindeer, and antelopes. A vaulting horse. A vertical jump performed by a horse, with the head lowered, back arched, and back legs thrown out behind. archaic dated, offensive bucksno object with object Lowest of a particular rank. A dollar. An article placed as a reminder before a player whose turn it is to deal at poker.
buckish	dandified, foppish
buckram	Coarse linen or other cloth stiffened with gum or paste, and used as interfacing and in bookbinding.
buckshee	Free of charge.
buckskin	The skin of a male deer. North American
bucktooth	A prominent, projecting upper front tooth.
bucktoothed	Having buckteeth.
bucolic	Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. A pastoral poem.
Buddhism	The teaching of Siddhartha Gautama that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct, wisdom, and meditation releases one from desire, suffering, and rebirth.
Buddhist	An adherent of the religion based on the teachings of Buddha. Relating to the religion based on the teachings of Buddha.
Buddhistic	Pertaining to Buddhism.
budding	(of a plant) having or developing buds.
buddy-buddy	Very friendly.
budgetary	Relating to or in accordance with an estimate of income and expenditure.
budless	being without a bud
buff	A yellowish-beige color. trademark in UK A stick, wheel, or pad used for polishing or smoothing. Polish (something) informal Being in good physical shape with fine muscle tone. A person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject.
buffeted	A meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves. A room or counter in a station, hotel, or other public building selling light meals or snacks. North American (especially of wind or waves) strike repeatedly and violently; batter. dated Aeronautics A low stool or hassock.
bug-eyed	Having bulging eyes.
bugged	mainly North American A miniature microphone, typically concealed in a room or telephone, used for surveillance. An error in a computer program or system. Conceal a miniature microphone in (a room or device) in order to monitor or record someone’s conversations. informal
buggy	A small motor vehicle, typically with an open top. A stroller for a baby or young child. Infested with bugs. North American
bughouse	informal informal, dated Crazy; insane.
bugs	mainly North American A miniature microphone, typically concealed in a room or telephone, used for surveillance. An error in a computer program or system. Conceal a miniature microphone in (a room or device) in order to monitor or record someone’s conversations. informal
buhl	Brass, tortoiseshell, or other material cut to make a pattern and used for inlaying furniture.
building	A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory. The process or business of constructing something.
built	(of a person) having a specified physical size or build.
built-in	Forming an integral part of a structure or device.
built-up	(of an area) densely covered by houses or other buildings. Increased in height by the addition of parts.
buirdly	sturdy
bulbar	Relating to an anatomical bulb, especially the medulla oblongata.
bulbed	a resting stage of a plant (such as the lily, onion, hyacinth, or tulip) that is usually formed underground and consists of a short stem base bearing one or more buds enclosed in overlapping membranous or fleshy leaves
bulbiferous	Of a plant having tiny bulbs, esp. if they replace the buds on the stem, as certain onions.
bulbous	Fat, round, or bulging.(of a plant) growing from a bulb.
Bulgarian	Relating to Bulgaria, its people, or their language. A native or inhabitant of Bulgaria, or a person of Bulgarian descent. The South Slavic language spoken in Bulgaria.
bulging	Swelling outward; protruding.
bulgy	Swollen, protruding, or curving outwards.
bulimic	a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression
bulk	The mass or magnitude of something large.no object with object
bulkier	Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy.
bulkiest	Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy.
bulky	Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy.
bull	An uncastrated male bovine animal. Stock Market (of a part of the body, especially the neck) resembling the corresponding part of a male bovine animal in build and strength. with object be bulling A papal edict. Stupid or untrue talk or writing; nonsense.
bullate	like or having a bulla
bulldog	A dog of a sturdy smooth-haired breed with a large head and powerful protruding lower jaw, a flat wrinkled face, and a broad chest. Wrestle (a steer) to the ground by holding its horns and twisting its neck.
bullet-headed	Having a small, round head.
bull-headed	Determined in an obstinate and unthinking way.
bullied	A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)Very good; excellent. Corned beef. An act of starting play in field hockey, in which two opponents strike each other’s sticks three times and then go for the ball.(in field hockey) start play with a bully.
bullish	Resembling a bull. Stock Market Confident or optimistic about something.
bull-necked	Having a thick, strong neck (typically used of a man)
bull-nosed	(of the edge of a surface) rounded. A rounded edge on a surface or object.
bullocky	(Australia and New Zealand colloquial, now historical) A person (usually a man) who drives a cart pulled by a team of bullocks.
bully	A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)Very good; excellent. Corned beef. An act of starting play in field hockey, in which two opponents strike each other’s sticks three times and then go for the ball. (in field hockey) start play with a bully.
bullying	A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)Very good; excellent. Corned beef. An act of starting play in field hockey, in which two opponents strike each other’s sticks three times and then go for the ball.(in field hockey) start play with a bully.
bum	North American North American Get by asking or begging. Of poor quality; bad or wrong. A person’s buttocks or anus.
bumbling	Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent.
bumper	A horizontal bar fixed across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision or as a trim. archaic Exceptionally large, fine, or successful.
bumper-to-bumper	The definition of bumper to bumper is traffic that is backed up very tightly and that is not moving or is moving very slowly.
bumpier	(of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest.
bumpiest	(of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest.
bumpkinish	an awkward and unsophisticated rustic
bumptious	Self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree.
bumpy	(of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest.
bunched	A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together. Collect or fasten into a compact group.
bunchier	Having, or growing in bunches.
bunchiest	Having, or growing in bunches.
bunchy	protuberance, swelling
bung	A stopper for closing a hole in a container. Close with a stopper. Put or throw (something) somewhere in a careless or casual way. A bribe. informal informal, dated
bungaloid	(sometimes derogatory) A house resembling a bungalow.
bungled	(of a task) carried out clumsily or incompetently.
bungling	The action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently. Making or characterized by many clumsy mistakes.
bunodont	(of molars) Whose cusps are rounded, not sharp peaks.
bunted	Baseball (of a person or animal) butt with the head or horns. Baseball An act of flying an aircraft in part of an outside loop. The baggy center of a fishing net or a sail. A disease of wheat caused by a smut fungus, the spores of which give off a smell of rotten fish.
buoyant	having buoyancy
buprestid	Any of various often colorful, metallic beetles of the family Buprestidae, many of which are destructive wood borers as larvae.
burbling	Making a continuous murmuring noise. Continuous murmuring noise. Aeronautics
burdened	A load, typically a heavy one. the burden archaic Load heavily.
burdensome	Difficult to carry out or fulfill; taxing.
bureaucratic	Relating to the business of running an organization, or government.
burghal	borough
burglarious	Relating to or involving burglary.
Burgundian	A native or inhabitant of Burgundy. Relating to Burgundy or the Burgundians.
buried	Placed or hidden underground.
burked	to suppress quietly or indirectly
burled	having a distorted grain due to burls
burlesque	An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody. A variety show, typically including striptease. Cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.
burlier	(of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
burliest	(of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
burly	(of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
Burman	burmese
Burmese	A member of the largest ethnic group of Burma (Myanmar) in Southeast Asia. A native or inhabitant of Burma (Myanmar).The Tibeto-Burman language of the Burmese, written in an alphabet derived from that of Pali, and the official language of Burma. Relating to Burma (Myanmar), its people, or their language.
burned	Destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire. usually burnt
burning	On fire.
burnished	(especially of metal) polished by rubbing.
burnt	no object with object with object informal informal An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame. Consumption of a type of fuel as an energy source. North American, Australian, New Zealand A small stream; a brook.
burred	a rough or prickly envelope of a fruit
bur-reed	An aquatic reedlike plant with rounded flower heads. Its oily seeds are an important source of winter food for wildfowl.
burrier	containing burs
burriest
burry	Having or containing burs; prickly.(of speech) having a burr.
bursal	a bodily pouch or sac
bursarial
burseraceous	(botany) Of or relating to the family Burseraceae.
bursiform	(anat., zool.) Shaped like a bursa, or sac; pouchlike.
burst	(of a container) break suddenly and violently apart, spilling the contents, typically as a result of an impact or internal pressure. An instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion.
bursting	(of a container) break suddenly and violently apart, spilling the contents, typically as a result of an impact or internal pressure. An instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion.
bush	A shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length. the bush A luxuriant growth of thick hair or fur. Spread out into a thick clump. British British
bushed	Tired out.
bushier	Growing thickly into or so as to resemble a bush. Covered with bush or bushes. A person who lives in the bush (as distinct from in a town), typically regarded as uncultured or unsophisticated.
bushiest	Growing thickly into or so as to resemble a bush. Covered with bush or bushes. A person who lives in the bush (as distinct from in a town), typically regarded as uncultured or unsophisticated.
bushwhacking	North American, Australian, New Zealand North American, Australian, New Zealand
bushy	Growing thickly into or so as to resemble a bush. Covered with bush or bushes. A person who lives in the bush (as distinct from in a town), typically regarded as uncultured or unsophisticated.
busied	Having a great deal to do. Keep occupied.
busier	Having a great deal to do. Keep occupied.
busiest	Having a great deal to do. Keep occupied.
business	A person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade. The practice of making one’s living by engaging in commerce. informal theatrical slang informal
busked	Perform music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations. busk it A stay or stiffening strip for a corset.
buskined	Wearing buskins.
bust	A sculpture of a person’s head, shoulders, and chest. A woman’s chest as measured around her breasts. Break, split, or burst (something) mainly North American A period of economic difficulty or depression. A raid or arrest by the police. A worthless thing. Bankrupt.
busted	A sculpture of a person’s head, shoulders, and chest. A woman’s chest as measured around her breasts. Break, split, or burst (something)mainly North American A period of economic difficulty or depression. A raid or arrest by the police. A worthless thing. Bankrupt.
bustier	A close-fitting strapless top worn by women.
bustiest	(of a woman) having large breasts.
bustled	Move in an energetic or noisy manner. Excited activity and movement. A pad or frame worn under a skirt and puffing it out behind.
bustling	(of a place) full of activity.
busty	(of a woman) having large breasts.
busy	Having a great deal to do. Keep occupied.
busying	Having a great deal to do. Keep occupied.
butch	informal A lesbian whose appearance and behavior are seen as traditionally masculine.
butcherly	Inflicting or involving brutal slaughter or injury; barbarous; bloody; (of a blow or stroke) rough, violent; hacking. Characteristic or reminiscent of a butcher; of or relating to a butcher.
buttery	Containing or tasting like butter. A pantry, or a room for storing wine and liquor.
buttocked	Of a person or animal
button-down	(of a collar) having points that are fastened to the garment with buttons. North American North American A shirt that is fastened with a row of buttons down the front, in particular one with a button-down collar.
buttoned	(of clothing) fastened or decorated by buttons.(of a piece of electrical or electronic equipment) operated by buttons that are pressed to activate specific functions.
buttony	Resembling a button, especially in being small and round. Covered or decorated with buttons.
buttressed	(of a building or structure) strengthened or supported with a buttress.
butyraceous	Of or like butter.
butyric	relating to or producing butyric acid
buxom	(of a woman) plump, especially with large breasts.
buyable	That can be bought.
buzzing	Making a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound. Full of excitement or activity. A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.
bye	The transfer of a competitor directly to the next round of a competition in the absence of an assigned opponent. Golf
Byelorussian	Alternative spelling of Belarusian.
bygone	Belonging to an earlier time. A thing dating from an earlier time.
by-past	Past; gone by.
Byronic	Lord 1788–1824 in full George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron English poet
byssaceous	Like byssus; consisting of fine fibres or threads.
byssal	of or relating to a byssus
byssoid	Byssaceous.
Byzantine	Relating to Byzantium (now Istanbul), the Byzantine Empire, or the Eastern Orthodox Church. A citizen of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire.

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