describing people

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agreeable
Ready to consent or submit consent-zgoda, porozumienie
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zgodny
I am agreeable to your plan
alluring
very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive. enticing-przyciągający
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ponętny kuszący
The truly alluring woman is a mix of many elements.
acrimonious
characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc.
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zjadliwy uszczypliwy
an acrimonious debate between the two candidates.
accomplished
Skilled; expert
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utalentowany znakomity
an accomplished pianist
agile
Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movemen
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zwinny zręczny sprawny
an agile mind.
agonizing
To suffer extreme pain or great anguish.
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konający
alert
Vigilantly attentive; watchful
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czujny
Mentally responsive and perceptive; quick.
Ambidextrous
Able to use both hands with equal facility
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oburęczny
ambidextrous mouse is like most others on first glance
anguished
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
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udręczony
anguished victims of the earthquake
animated
Filled with activity, vigor, or spirit; lively.
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ożywiony
a very animated crew anticipating the investigation ahead.
apprehensive
Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy Capable of understanding and quick to apprehend.
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lękliwy pojętny
apprehensive for one's life
apt
Quick to learn or understand
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zdolny pojętny
też stosowny apt to - skłonny
attentive
1) paying attention; listening carefully; observant 2) thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous.
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uważny troskliwy
attentive listening, respond to what they have heard by relevant comments, questions or actions. Both ladies were very attentive to all our needs.
austere
stern or severe in attitude or manner
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surowy
an austere schoolmaster
avaricious
Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy
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skąpy chciwy
avaricious man never rests, whereas he who is poor and humble of heart lives in a world of peace.
avid
Having an ardent desire or unbounded craving; greedy Marked by keen interest and enthusiasm:
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chciwy gorliwy
avid for adventure an avid sports fan.
articulate
Expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
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wymowny elokwentny
articulate speeker
affable
Easy and pleasant to speak to; approachable. showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign
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słodki grzeczny przyjacielski
courteous and affable neighbors
ardent
Expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionatDisplaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent
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zapalony żarliwy płomienny
an ardent lover
adamant
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nieugięty
astute
clever; ingenious; shrewd; crafty.
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bystry przenikliwy
People who take out these loans are not financially astute.
blant
gentle and agreeable; suavedevoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics; uninteresting
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dobrotliwy nijaki
No one from the cast stands out - they are all pretty bland one-dimensional people with little distinguishing features.
blissful
completely happy and contented-zadowolony
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błogi rozkoszny
The ecstasy of salvation; spiritual joy.
bony
Having prominent or protruding bones
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kościsty
bubbly
Full of high spirits; effervescent-tryskający życiem
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pełen życia
lively; effervescent; enthusiastic.
buoyant
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optymistyczny

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