descriptions
word · lemma: description
Definition
Statements or pieces of writing that explain what something or someone is like, including details about appearance, qualities, or features.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both spoken and written English, usually formal or neutral. Common with words like 'give', 'detailed', or 'short.' Refers to explanations about people, objects, scenes, or situations.
Spanish: descripcionesPortuguese (BR): descriçõesPortuguese (PT): descriçõesChinese (Simplified): 描述Chinese (Traditional): 描述Hindi: वर्णनArabic: وَصْفاتBengali: বর্ণনাRussian: описанияJapanese: 説明Vietnamese: mô tảKorean: 설명Turkish: açıklama - betimlemeUrdu: تفصیلات - بیانIndonesian: deskripsi
Example Sentences
Her descriptions of people are always very clear.
basic
I love reading product descriptions before I buy anything online.
natural
The police asked for detailed descriptions of what happened.
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Some movie descriptions don't really match the film at all.
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The book has long descriptions of the scenery.
basic
Please send me descriptions of the items you want to sell.
basic