Synonyms Dictionary
3. arrangement, sequence, systematization, methodi-zation; disposition, array, distribution, assignment, disposal; categorization, classification, organization. methodical, adj. 1. systematic, orderly, ordered, regular, exact, uniform, constant; methodic, businesslike, regulated, routine, tidy, neat, step by step.
2. painstaking, laborious, slow; exact, meticulous, precise, punctilious. methodize, v. systematize, regulate, organize, classify, schematize; straighten out, put to rights, reduce to order, lay out; regularize, standardize, centralize, normalize, routinize; arrange, order, coordinate, alphabetize, grade, rank. metier, n. 1. trade, craft, skill, job, livelihood, living, work; occupation, vocation, calling, profession, career, pursuit, lifework.
2. forte, field, line, sphere, speciality, major, concentration. meticulous, adj. exact, precise, accurate, correct; punctilious, scrupulous, conscientious, careful; particular, finical, finicky, picky, fussy, hard to please; critical, exacting, demanding, painstaking, fastidious; minute, detailed, fine, nice, thorough, searching; scientific, mathematical, severe, rigorous, strict, close. metropolis, n. capital, capital city; city, metropolitan area, municipality, town, Inf. burg; megalopolis, urban sprawl; center, downtown, business district or section; inner city, core city, asphalt jungle. mettle, n. 1. disposition, temperament, character, nature, makeup, complexion, stripe, stamp, type, mold, Archaic, constitution; temper, humor, habit, vein, tenor, frame of mind; inclination, bent, bias, turn, turn of mind.
2. vigor, vigorousness, energy, spirit, vim, go, animation, vivacity, life, liveliness, zest, zestfulness, gusto, robustness, lustiness, Inf zip, Inf. pep, Inf. snap, Inf. bounce, Inf. punch, SI. pizzazz, SI. oomph, Brit. SI. stingo; zeal, ardor, fervor, fervidness, vehemence, intensity; enthusiasm, eagerness, keenness, ebullience; dlan, dash, fire, panache.
3. pluck, pluckiness, backbone, pith, marrow, sap, blood, heart, nerve, gumption, gameness, mettlesomeness, grit, U.S. Inf. sand, Inf. starch, Inf. spunk, SI. guts, SI. moxie; courage, bravery, valor, valorousness, valiancy, valiance, heroism, prowess, stoutheartedness, lionheartedness, great-heartedness, high-heartedness; intrepidity, intrepidness, fearlessness, dauntlessness, awelessness, dreadlessness; boldness, boldspiritedness, high-spiritedness, daring, derring-do, audacity, audaciousness, rashness, recklessness.
4. fortitude, endurance, tenacity, determination, will power, will; firmness, resolution, resoluteness, indomitableness, indomitability, invincibleness, invincibility, unconquerableness, staunchness, stanchness, steadfastness, stalwartness, doughtiness, sturdiness, hardiness, hardihood, bulldog courage. mettlesome, adj. 1. plucky, gritty, game, spirited, red-blooded, Inf. spunky; brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, heroic, hero-like, stout-hearted, lionhearted, ironhearted, great-hearted, high-hearted; intrepid, fearless, dauntless, unafraid, dreadless, aweless, nervy, SI. gutsy, unblenching, unblenched, undaunted, undismayed, unappalled, unalarmed; bold, bold-spirited, high-spirited, daring, dashing, adventurous, audacious, rash, reckless.
2. vigorous, full of vigor, energetic, full of energy, active, spirited, animated, vivacious, gay, lively, full of life, brisk, zesty, zestful, full of zest, robust, lusty, Inf. zippy, Inf. peppy, Inf. snappy, Inf. bouncing; zealous, ardent, fervid, fervent, vehement, intense; enthusiastic, eager, keen, ebullient.
mew1, n. 1. meow, miaow, purr, cat's cry, whine, whimper; caterwaul, howl, screech, squall.
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