English to English Dictionary

Ascendance

The state of rising to a higher position or level.

Ascendant

A person or thing that is rising in power or influence.

Asceticism

The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Asianism

A political or cultural movement advocating for the unity and cooperation of Asian countries.

Asiaticism

A characteristic or quality associated with Asian culture or style.

Asleep-at-the-wheel

Failing to remain alert, attentive, or responsive to potential dangers, duties, or responsibilities.

Asmr

A feeling of well-being combined with a tingle in the skin that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine, elicited by various sound or visual stimuli.

Asperger's Syndrome

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Asphalt Jungle

An urban environment that is characterized by dense construction and often associated with crime and poverty.

Aspirative-Parabolic

Relating to or characterized by aspiration or a tendency to reach a certain goal, often in a metaphorical sense.

Assail

To make a concerted or violent attack on someone or something.

Assailant

A person who physically attacks another person.