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pachydermatous

adjective/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜr.mə.təs/

definition

having thick skin

example

Despite the harsh criticism, her pachydermatous demeanor allowed her to remain unfazed and continue her work diligently.

synonyms
insensitivethick-skinnedtough-skinned
word origin — from Greek 'pachydermos', where 'pachy-' means thick and 'derma' means skin

Word Ultra — Set 271

Set 271 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: pachydermatous, refulgent, foudroyant, ochreous, matrilineal. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. pachydermatous · adjective/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜr.mə.təs/

    having thick skin

    Despite the harsh criticism, her pachydermatous demeanor allowed her to remain unfazed and continue her work diligently.

    Synonyms: insensitive, thick-skinned, tough-skinned

    Origin: from Greek 'pachydermos', where 'pachy-' means thick and 'derma' means skin

  2. refulgent · adjective/rɪˈfəl dʒənt/

    shining brightly; radiant

    The refulgent sun bathed the landscape in a warm, golden glow, making everything look vibrant and alive.

    Synonyms: radiant, luminous, bright

    Origin: From Latin 'refulgens', the present participle of 'refulgere' meaning 'to shine brightly'

  3. foudroyant · adjective/foʊˈdrɔɪənt/

    striking or sudden in effect or appearance

    The foudroyant beauty of the sunrise took everyone by surprise, painting the sky in brilliant hues.

    Synonyms: stunning, shocking, startling

    Origin: from French 'foudroyant', from 'foudroyer' meaning 'to strike with lightning', from 'foudre' meaning 'lightning'.

  4. ochreous · adjective/ˈoʊ.kər.əs/

    having a yellow or brownish color resembling ochre

    The ochreous hues of the autumn leaves painted a beautiful landscape across the forest floor.

    Synonyms: ochre, tawny, sienna

    Origin: The word 'ochreous' is derived from 'ochre', which comes from the Greek word 'okhre', meaning 'pale yellow'.

  5. matrilineal · adjective/ˌmætrɪˈlɪnɪəl/

    relating to a form of descent or inheritance traced through the maternal line

    In many indigenous cultures, property rights and family names are often passed down through a matrilineal system, emphasizing the role of women in lineage.

    Synonyms: matriarchal, maternal, maternalistic

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'mater', meaning 'mother', combined with 'linealis', meaning 'of or belonging to a line'.