Words Ending With UOUS
Here's the list of all the 82 Words Ending With UOUS in the English Language.
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| continuous | 1. continuing in time or space without interruption 2. of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity More Definitions → |
| contiguous | 1. very close or connected in space or time 2. connecting without a break; within a common boundary More Definitions → |
| ambiguous | 1. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead 2. having more than one possible meaning More Definitions → |
| conspicuous | 1. obvious to the eye or mind 2. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious More Definitions → |
| virtuous | 1. morally excellent 2. in a state of sexual virginity More Definitions → |
| deciduous | 1. (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth 2. (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season More Definitions → |
| unambiguous | 1. having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning 2. admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion More Definitions → |
| sumptuous | 1. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality More Definitions → |
| strenuous | 1. characterized by or performed with much energy or force 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| superfluous | 1. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being 2. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| arduous | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| sensuous | 1. taking delight in beauty More Definitions → |
| discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space More Definitions → |
| voluptuous | 1. having strong sexual appeal 2. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
| promiscuous | 1. not selective of a single class or person 2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| tumultuous | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
| tenuous | 1. having thin consistency 2. very thin in gauge or diameter More Definitions → |
| innocuous | 1. not causing disapproval 2. lacking intent or capacity to injure More Definitions → |
| disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
| inconspicuous | 1. not prominent or readily noticeable More Definitions → |
| presumptuous | 1. excessively forward More Definitions → |
| incongruous | 1. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness More Definitions → |
| tortuous | 1. highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious 2. marked by repeated turns and bends More Definitions → |
| contemptuous | 1. expressing extreme contempt More Definitions → |
| incestuous | 1. resembling incest as by excessive intimacy 2. relating to or involving incest More Definitions → |
| vacuous | 1. devoid of intelligence or thought 2. devoid of significance or force More Definitions → |
| impetuous | 1. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation 2. marked by violent force More Definitions → |
| sinuous | 1. curved or curving in and out 2. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease More Definitions → |
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