Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'S'

adjective C2 informal (comparative savvier, superlative savviest) • synonyms: shrewd, sharp, streetwise • tech-/media-/politically savvy; a savvy investor/negotiator/strategist; someone is savvy about something • freq in AmE: 6/10

having practical knowledge, sharp judgment, or intuitive understanding — especially in a specific domain like business, politics, media, or technology; implies street-smart competence rather than formal expertise

adjective C1 social/political • synonyms: discriminatory, misogynistic, biased • sexist remark/attitude/policy; be called out as sexist; sexist assumptions/language/advertising • freq in AmE: 6/10

discriminating against people based on their sex or gender, especially in ways that reinforce stereotypes or unequal treatment — typically against women

adjective C1 • synonyms: hilarious, uproarious, laugh-out-loud, riotous • side-splitting joke/comedy/story; absolutely side-splitting; side-splittingly funny • freq in AmE: 5/10

extremely funny; causing uncontrollable laughter — often used to describe comedy, jokes, or performances

adjective C2 informal / descriptive • synonyms: hasty, sudden, impulsive, quick • a snap decision/judgment/reaction/meeting; make a snap decision; give a snap response • freq in AmE: 7/10

done or made quickly and without much thought; sudden and often impulsive

collocation with snap adjective [adj + noun ] C2 informal • synonyms: hasty, instant, impulsive, spontaneous • make a snap decision; regret a snap decision; take a snap decision (BrE) • freq in AmE: 8/10

a quick and often impulsive decision made without much thought or consideration

adjective [before noun ] C1 • synonyms: loyal, committed, firm, unwavering • staunch supporter/ally/defender; staunch opposition/belief/stance • freq in AmE: 5/10

strongly loyal, committed, or dependable; used to describe people, beliefs, or support that is firm, unwavering, and deeply rooted — often in political, ideological, or emotional contexts

adjective [before noun ] C2 literary/descriptive • synonyms: sunlit, glowing, dappled with light • sun-dappled forest/meadow/porch/water; walk through a sun-dappled path; sun-dappled afternoon • freq in AmE: 2/10

lit or patterned with patches of sunlight, especially as filtered through leaves or other partial cover; evokes a warm, natural, and idyllic atmosphere