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| antiseptic |
exceedingly clean and orderly. [1/4 definitions] |
| beatification |
the act of making someone exceedingly happy or exalted, or the condition of being so. [1/2 definitions] |
| befoul |
to speak ill of; disparage exceedingly. [1/2 definitions] |
| corundum |
an exceedingly hard mineral, aluminum oxide, occurring commonly in gray, brown, or blue varieties which are used esp. as abrasives, and more rarely in transparent, crystalline forms such as the ruby and sapphire used in expensive jewelry. |
| crowded |
very or exceedingly full; packed. [1/2 definitions] |
| delighted |
filled with delight; exceedingly pleased. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding esp. in matters of detail; exacting. [1/2 definitions] |
| goody-goody |
a person who is or pretends to be exceedingly good or virtuous, esp. in order to impress others. [1/2 definitions] |
| like crazy |
(informal) exceedingly or with extreme enthusiasm. |
| obese |
exceedingly and unhealthily overweight; corpulent. |
| overjoyed |
overflowing with joy; exceedingly happy. |
| scorcher |
(informal) an exceedingly hot day. [1/2 definitions] |
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