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Why say very cold when you can say freezing? In this episode, we dive into the world of extreme adjectives—powerful, non-gradable words that express the highest intensity of a quality. Learn how to distinguish regular from extreme adjectives, explore natural collocations like absolutely delighted or completely terrified, and uncover subtle differences between words like exhausted and drained. Packed with examples, usage tips, and common mistakes, this episode will sharpen your understanding and expression of emotion, description, and tone in English.
Why say very cold when you can say freezing? In this episode, we dive into the world of extreme adjectives—powerful, non-gradable words that express the highest intensity of a quality. Learn how to distinguish regular from extreme adjectives, explore natural collocations like absolutely delighted or completely terrified, and uncover subtle differences between words like exhausted and drained. Packed with examples, usage tips, and common mistakes, this episode will sharpen your understanding and expression of emotion, description, and tone in English.