in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

brazenly obvious; flagrant

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

a threat of punishment or vengeance

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

charming; captivating

to issue denunciations or the like

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly