→ Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'B' → Avvia Impara / Scarica schede MP3

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bleached adjective C1 • synonyms: faded, washed-out, pale • bleached hair/fabric/photo; look/feel/appear bleached; sun-/chemically-/artificially bleached; bleached by time/light/wear • freq in AmE: 5/10 The curtains looked bleached after years in the sun. \| 2. The photograph had a bleached, nostalgic quality. inizia ad imparare		wyblakły, wypłowiały, odbarwiony faded in color due to exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or wear; often pale, washed-out, or stripped of original vibrancy Zasłony wyglądały na wyblakłe po latach na słońcu. \| 2. Zdjęcie miało wyblakły, nostalgiczny charakter.
bleak adjective C1 • synonyms: grim, desolate, hopeless • bleak future/outlook/landscape/mood; paint a bleak picture; remain/look/feel bleak • freq in AmE: 6/10 The landscape was bleak and windswept, with no signs of life. \| 2. She faced a bleak future after losing her job and home. inizia ad imparare		ponury, posępny, beznadziejny cold, empty, or lacking hope; used to describe physical landscapes, emotional states, or future prospects that feel grim, desolate, or discouraging Krajobraz był ponury i wietrzny, bez śladów życia. \| 2. Po utracie pracy i domu czekała ją beznadziejna przyszłość.
bleak winter day collocation with bleak adjective C1 • synonyms: gloomy, gray, lifeless • bleak winter day/morning/sky; on a bleak winter day she...; bleak winter silence/scene • freq in AmE: 5/10 She sat by the window, staring out at the bleak winter day. inizia ad imparare		ponury zimowy dzień a cold, gray, and emotionally draining day in winter; evokes a sense of physical discomfort and emotional heaviness, often used metaphorically to describe grim or joyless atmospheres Siedziała przy oknie, wpatrując się w ponury zimowy krajobraz.
blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing, ferocious, harsh, savage, devastating, caustic • blistering criticism/attack/remarks/review/speech • freq in AmE: 8/10 Her article was a blistering attack on political hypocrisy. \| 2. He delivered a blistering speech that left the audience silent. \| 3. The review gave the film a blistering assessment. inizia ad imparare		ostry, miażdżący, bezlitosny (np. o krytyce, ataku, komentarzu) (especially of criticism, remarks, or attacks) extremely severe, angry, or emotionally intense; intended to hurt, shock, or strongly condemn Jej artykuł był miażdżącym atakiem na polityczną hipokryzję. \| 2. Wygłosił ostrą przemowę, po której publiczność zamilkła. \| 3. Recenzja była dla filmu bezlitosna.
a blistering attack collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing attack, fierce criticism, verbal assault, harsh condemnation • launch/deliver/mount a blistering attack on/upon someone/something • freq in AmE: 8/10 The review was nothing less than a blistering attack on the film. \| 2. The vice president launched a blistering attack on Senate Republicans. inizia ad imparare		miażdżący atak, ostra krytyka (werbalna lub pisemna) a very strong and angry criticism or verbal assault intended to damage or condemn someone or something; an expression of fierce disapproval Recenzja stanowiła bezlitosny atak na ten film. \| 2. Wiceprezydent przypuścił gwałtowny atak na republikańskich senatorów.
blistering criticism collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing criticism, fierce condemnation, harsh review, savage remarks • face/receive/come under blistering criticism (for something); deliver/give blistering criticism • freq in AmE: 8/10 The movie received blistering criticism from the press. \| 2. The company came under blistering criticism after the data leak. inizia ad imparare		miażdżąca krytyka, ostra nagana extremely harsh and forceful criticism that strongly condemns someone or something; severe and emotionally charged disapproval Film spotkał się z miażdżącą krytyką ze strony prasy. \| 2. Firma spotkała się z falą miażdżącej krytyki po wycieku danych.
a blistering pace collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: breakneck speed, rapid pace, fast tempo, incredible rate • set/maintain/move at a blistering pace; grow/develop at a blistering pace • freq in AmE: 9/10 The runner set a blistering pace right from the start. \| 2. The company is growing at a blistering pace. inizia ad imparare		zawrotne tempo an extremely fast speed or rate at which something happens, especially in running, racing, or progress in general; impressively rapid movement or development Biegacz narzucił zawrotne tempo już od samego początku. \| 2. Firma rozwija się w zawrotnym tempie.
blistering remarks collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing remarks, harsh comments, biting words, caustic statements • make/deliver/respond with blistering remarks; be hurt/offended by blistering remarks • freq in AmE: 7/10 His opponent responded with blistering remarks during the debate. \| 2. She couldn’t believe his blistering remarks about her performance. inizia ad imparare		ostre uwagi, zjadliwe komentarze extremely harsh, angry, or scathing comments meant to criticize or hurt someone; verbal statements showing strong disapproval or contempt Jego przeciwnik odpowiedział w debacie serią miażdżących komentarzy. \| 2. Nie mogła uwierzyć w jego zjadliwe uwagi na temat jej występu.
brisk adjective C2 movement-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: lively, energetic, purposeful • brisk walk/pace/stride/movement; move briskly; brisk gestures • freq in AmE: 7/10 His brisk stride made it hard to keep up. \| 2. He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up. inizia ad imparare		szybki, dziarski, żwawy (o chodzie, sposobie poruszania się) quick, lively, and energetic in movement or pace; often used to describe walking, gestures, or physical activity that is purposeful and invigorating Jego dziarski krok sprawiał, że trudno było za nim nadążyć. \| 2. Narzucił szybkie tempo i mieliśmy problem, żeby dotrzymać mu kroku.
brisk adjective C2 personality-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: efficient, energetic, no-nonsense • brisk person/manager/tone/manner; brisk and businesslike; brisk attitude; brisk and capable • freq in AmE: 6/10 His brisk demeanor made meetings short but productive. \| 2. Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike. inizia ad imparare		rzutki, energiczny, pełen werwy (o osobie, tonie głosu) describing someone who is energetic, efficient, and quick in manner or action; often implies decisiveness, alertness, and a no-nonsense attitude — without being unfriendly Jego energiczne usposobienie sprawia, że spotkania są krótkie, ale efektywne. \| 2. Jej ton w rozmowie telefonicznej był energiczny i rzeczowy.
brisk adjective C2 weather-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: fresh, crisp, invigorating • brisk air/breeze/morning/day; brisk but sunny; brisk chill • freq in AmE: 6/10 We went for a walk in the brisk morning air. inizia ad imparare		rześki, orzeźwiający (o chłodnej pogodzie) describing cool or chilly weather that feels fresh, invigorating, and energizing; often associated with clear air, light wind, and a sense of alertness Poszliśmy na spacer, korzystając z rześkiego porannego powietrza.
brisk adjective C2 commerce-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: active, lively, fast-paced • brisk trade/sales/business; brisk demand; brisk market activity • freq in AmE: 6/10 Street vendors reported brisk sales during the festival. inizia ad imparare		ożywiony, gwałtowny, intensywny (o handlu, sprzedaży, obrocie) describing trade, business, or sales activity that is fast-paced, energetic, and often high in volume; suggests strong demand, quick turnover, or intense market movement Sprzedawcy uliczni odnotowali ożywioną sprzedaż podczas festiwalu.
briskly adverb C2 manner/movement/speech • synonyms: energetically, efficiently, decisively • walk/speak/move briskly; briskly efficient; briskly paced • freq in AmE: 6/10 She walked briskly across the courtyard, her heels clicking on the stone. \| 2. “Let’s begin,” he said briskly, wasting no time. inizia ad imparare		dziarsko, żwawo, energicznie in a quick, energetic, and purposeful manner; used to describe movement, speech, or action that is efficient, lively, and often slightly abrupt — without being rude Przeszła energicznie przez dziedziniec, stukając obcasami o kamień. \| 2. „Zaczynajmy” — powiedział rzutko, nie tracąc czasu.
boisterous adjective C1 informal • synonyms: rowdy, unruly, exuberant • boisterous children/laughter/crowd/behavior • freq in AmE: 6/10 His boisterous laughter echoed through the quiet café. inizia ad imparare		hałaśliwy, niesforny, pełen energii noisy, energetic, and often lacking in restraint or discipline; typically used to describe lively behavior that borders on unruly or disruptive Jego głośny, nieskrępowany śmiech rozbrzmiewał w kawiarni.
blissfully immune collocation with adjective blissful C2 • synonyms: unaffected, untouched, serenely detached • blissfully immune to criticism/stress/chaos/anxiety/pressure • often implies innocence, ignorance, or emotional resilience • freq in AmE: 3/10 He was blissfully immune to criticism, focused only on his passion. inizia ad imparare		w błogiej nieświadomości, całkowicie obojętny, niewzruszony completely unaffected by something negative, harmful, or stressful — in a way that suggests peaceful ignorance or serene detachment Był niewzruszony wobec krytyki, skupiony wyłącznie na swojej pasji.
blissfully unaware collocation with adjective blissful C2 • synonyms: oblivious, detached, serenely unaware • blissfully unaware of danger/trouble/criticism/reality; blissfully unaware that sth happened • freq in AmE: 4/10 She was blissfully unaware that her comment had offended anyone. inizia ad imparare		w błogiej nieświadomości, nieświadomy czegoś, niezdający sobie sprawy completely oblivious to something negative, problematic, or significant — in a way that suggests peaceful ignorance or carefree detachment Była nieświadoma, że jej komentarz kogoś uraził.
bland adjective C2 • synonyms: dull, flavorless, unremarkable, flat • bland food/smile/speech/personality/design; emotionally bland; bland writing/music • freq in use: 7/10 The soup was bland and needed more seasoning. \| 2. His speech was bland and uninspiring. inizia ad imparare		bezbarwny, nijaki, mdły, pozbawiony wyrazu lacking strong features, flavor, interest, or emotion; dull, unremarkable, or emotionally flat — often used to describe food, personalities, writing, or design Zupa była mdła i wymagała przypraw. \| 2. Jego przemówienie było nijakie i nieinspirujące.
blurred adjective [before noun ] C2 • synonyms: fuzzy, unclear, indistinct • blurred image/vision/memory/boundary; blurred lines between (X and Y); feel/look/sound blurred; increasingly blurred • freq in AmE: 6/10 The photo was blurred and hard to recognize. \| 2. She had only blurred memories of her childhood. \| 3. The line between fact and fiction is increasingly blurred. \| 4. His vision was blurred after the accident. inizia ad imparare		rozmyty, niewyraźny, zamazany not clear or distinct in appearance, shape, or meaning; used to describe images, boundaries, memories, or perceptions that lack sharpness or precision Zdjęcie było rozmyte i trudne do rozpoznania. \| 2. Miała tylko rozmyte wspomnienia z dzieciństwa. \| 3. Granica między faktem a fikcją coraz bardziej się zaciera. \| 4. Po wypadku jego wzrok stał się niewyraźny.
blunt adjective [before noun ] C1 • synonyms: direct, frank, outspoken • blunt answer/opinion/honesty/style; be blunt with someone; let me be blunt; known for being blunt • freq in AmE: 6/10 Let me be blunt — this plan won’t work. \| 2. Her blunt honesty can be hard to take. inizia ad imparare		szczery, bezpośredni, dosadny, obcesowy speaking in a direct and honest way, often without regard for tact or diplomacy; can be perceived as refreshingly candid or offensively abrupt Powiem wprost — ten plan nie wypali. \| 2. Jej dosadna szczerość bywa trudna do zniesienia.
benign adjective • C2 medical/general • synonyms: harmless, gentle, non-threatening, kind • benign tumor/smile/climate/influence • freq in AmE: 6/10 The doctor confirmed it was a benign tumor, not cancerous. \| 2. The climate here is benign — mild and pleasant year-round. \| 3. His humor was benign, never cruel or hurtful. inizia ad imparare		łagodny, niezłośliwy, dobroduszny gentle, kind, or harmless in effect; in medicine, describing a condition (especially a tumor) that is not dangerous or life-threatening Lekarz potwierdził, że to łagodny guz, niezłośliwy. \| 2. Klimat w tym regionie jest łagodny i sprzyjający. \| 3. Jego poczucie humoru było łagodne, nigdy okrutne czy krzywdzące.
bigoted adjective • C2 disapproving • synonyms: prejudiced, intolerant, narrow-minded, dogmatic • bigoted views/comments/beliefs; racially/religiously bigoted • freq in AmE: 5/10 A bigoted mindset prevents constructive dialogue. \| 2. His bigoted remarks offended many in the audience. inizia ad imparare		zaślepiony uprzedzeniami, fanatyczny, świętoszkowaty having strong, unreasonable beliefs or prejudices, especially about race, religion, gender, or politics, and refusing to consider other views Fanatyczne nastawienie uniemożliwia konstruktywną rozmowę. \| 2. Jego wypowiedzi były zaślepione uprzedzeniami i obraźliwe.
breezily adverb C1 • synonyms: casually, nonchalantly, carefreely, cheerfully, easily, airily • say/speak/act breezily; answer/respond breezily; breezily confident/optimistic • freq in AmE: 7/10 “Don’t worry about it,” she said breezily. \| 2. The book begins breezily but becomes darker toward the end. inizia ad imparare		beztrosko, swobodnie; z nonszalancją (o mówieniu lub zachowaniu) in a cheerful, relaxed, or confident way that shows little concern or worry; casually and lightheartedly „Nie martw się o to” – powiedziała beztrosko. \| 2. Książka zaczyna się lekko i beztrosko, ale z czasem nabiera powagi.
chat breezily collocation with breezily adverb C1 • synonyms: chat casually, talk lightheartedly, speak with ease • chat/talk breezily; breezily ask/reply; breezily confident tone • freq in AmE: 5/10 She breezily asked her ex if he was seeing anyone now. inizia ad imparare		rozmawiać swobodnie, beztrosko, z lekkością to talk in a cheerful, relaxed, and confident manner, often about light or casual topics Zapytała z lekkością swojego byłego, czy obecnie z kimś się spotyka.
burdensome adjective C1 formal • synonyms: oppressive, taxing, heavy, demanding • burdensome rules/tasks/debt/responsibilities; emotionally/financially burdensome; burdensome as weight/strain/obstacle • freq in AmE: 6/10 The new regulations are burdensome for small businesses. \| 2. She found the caregiving duties emotionally burdensome. inizia ad imparare		uciążliwy, obciążający, przytłaczający causing difficulty, stress, or hardship; heavy to bear in terms of responsibility, cost, or emotional toll Nowe przepisy są uciążliwe dla małych firm. \| 2. Opieka nad chorym była dla niej emocjonalnie przytłaczająca.
bougie adjective C1 US informal disapproving • synonyms: pretentious, snobby, status-obsessed • bougie lifestyle/taste/picnic; act/get/become bougie; too bougie for X; ironic bougie vibes • freq in AmE: 6/10 She’s so bougie — always drinking oat milk lattes and shopping at designer stores. inizia ad imparare		pretensjonalny, snobistyczny, „na pokaz” pretentiously luxurious, materialistic, or concerned with status and appearances; derived from “bourgeois,” often used ironically or critically to describe someone acting above their social class or indulging in upscale tastes Ona jest taka snobistyczna — ciągle pije latte z mlekiem owsianym i robi zakupy w sklepach znanych projektantów.
blue-collar adjective C1 formal • synonyms: working-class, manual-labor, industrial • blue-collar job/background/workers; blue-collar vs white-collar; blue-collar pride/values/labor; appeal to blue-collar voters • freq in AmE: 7/10 He comes from a blue-collar background and worked in a steel mill. inizia ad imparare		robotniczy, fizyczny, związany z pracą fizyczną relating to manual labor or industrial work, typically performed by workers in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, or similar fields; often contrasted with “white-collar” (office/professional work) Pochodzi z rodziny robotniczej i pracował w hucie.
befuddled adjective C1 informal/literary • synonyms: confused, dazed, muddled • befuddled mind/expression/state; feel/look/seem befuddled; befuddled by fatigue/information/alcohol; momentarily befuddled • freq in AmE: 4/10 He looked befuddled after waking from a deep sleep. \| 2. A befuddled expression crossed his face as the facts sank in. inizia ad imparare		zamroczony, kompletnie oszołomiony, zdezorientowany confused, perplexed, or unable to think clearly, often due to surprise, fatigue, or intoxication Wyglądał na skołowanego po przebudzeniu z głębokiego snu. \| 2. Gdy dotarły do niego fakty, na jego twarzy odmalowało się zdezorientowanie.
brooding adjective C1 literary/emotional • synonyms: moody, ominous, intense • brooding silence/presence/landscape • freq in AmE: 5/10 The film opens with a brooding landscape under stormy skies. \| 2. She sat in brooding silence, lost in thought. inizia ad imparare		posępny, ponury, pełen napięcia lub emocjonalnej intensywności appearing dark, moody, or mysterious; often used to describe a person, place, or atmosphere filled with intense emotion, tension, or foreboding Film zaczyna się od ponurego krajobrazu pod burzowym niebem. \| 2. Siedziała w ponurym milczeniu, pogrążona w myślach.
bipartisan adjective C1 (especially US politics) • synonyms: cross-party, nonpartisan (similar), cooperative, united, mutual • bipartisan support/agreement/effort/approach; gain/receive bipartisan backing • freq in AmE: 9/10 They reached a bipartisan agreement on education reform. \| 2. Bipartisan cooperation is essential to restore public trust. inizia ad imparare		ponadpartyjny; uzyskujący poparcie obu partii politycznych involving or supported by two political parties, especially those with opposing policies; showing cooperation across party lines Osiągnięto ponadpartyjne porozumienie w sprawie reformy edukacji. \| 2. Ponadpartyjna współpraca jest kluczowa dla odbudowy zaufania społecznego.
bipartisan appeal collocation with bipartisan adjective C1 (especially US politics) • synonyms: cross-party support, consensus • bipartisan appeal of bill/candidate; seek/enjoy/strengthen bipartisan appeal • freq in AmE: 4/10 The education reform bill gained bipartisan appeal in Congress. inizia ad imparare		ponadpartyjna zgoda, poparcie ponad podziałami the ability of a policy, proposal, or public figure to attract support from both major political parties — especially in polarized environments Ustawa o reformie edukacji zyskała poparcie ponad podziałami.

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bleached adjective C1 • synonyms: faded, washed-out, pale • bleached hair/fabric/photo; look/feel/appear bleached; sun-/chemically-/artificially bleached; bleached by time/light/wear • freq in AmE: 5/10 The curtains looked bleached after years in the sun. \| 2. The photograph had a bleached, nostalgic quality. inizia ad imparare		wyblakły, wypłowiały, odbarwiony faded in color due to exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or wear; often pale, washed-out, or stripped of original vibrancy Zasłony wyglądały na wyblakłe po latach na słońcu. \| 2. Zdjęcie miało wyblakły, nostalgiczny charakter.
bleak adjective C1 • synonyms: grim, desolate, hopeless • bleak future/outlook/landscape/mood; paint a bleak picture; remain/look/feel bleak • freq in AmE: 6/10 The landscape was bleak and windswept, with no signs of life. \| 2. She faced a bleak future after losing her job and home. inizia ad imparare		ponury, posępny, beznadziejny cold, empty, or lacking hope; used to describe physical landscapes, emotional states, or future prospects that feel grim, desolate, or discouraging Krajobraz był ponury i wietrzny, bez śladów życia. \| 2. Po utracie pracy i domu czekała ją beznadziejna przyszłość.
bleak winter day collocation with bleak adjective C1 • synonyms: gloomy, gray, lifeless • bleak winter day/morning/sky; on a bleak winter day she...; bleak winter silence/scene • freq in AmE: 5/10 She sat by the window, staring out at the bleak winter day. inizia ad imparare		ponury zimowy dzień a cold, gray, and emotionally draining day in winter; evokes a sense of physical discomfort and emotional heaviness, often used metaphorically to describe grim or joyless atmospheres Siedziała przy oknie, wpatrując się w ponury zimowy krajobraz.
blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing, ferocious, harsh, savage, devastating, caustic • blistering criticism/attack/remarks/review/speech • freq in AmE: 8/10 Her article was a blistering attack on political hypocrisy. \| 2. He delivered a blistering speech that left the audience silent. \| 3. The review gave the film a blistering assessment. inizia ad imparare		ostry, miażdżący, bezlitosny (np. o krytyce, ataku, komentarzu) (especially of criticism, remarks, or attacks) extremely severe, angry, or emotionally intense; intended to hurt, shock, or strongly condemn Jej artykuł był miażdżącym atakiem na polityczną hipokryzję. \| 2. Wygłosił ostrą przemowę, po której publiczność zamilkła. \| 3. Recenzja była dla filmu bezlitosna.
a blistering attack collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing attack, fierce criticism, verbal assault, harsh condemnation • launch/deliver/mount a blistering attack on/upon someone/something • freq in AmE: 8/10 The review was nothing less than a blistering attack on the film. \| 2. The vice president launched a blistering attack on Senate Republicans. inizia ad imparare		miażdżący atak, ostra krytyka (werbalna lub pisemna) a very strong and angry criticism or verbal assault intended to damage or condemn someone or something; an expression of fierce disapproval Recenzja stanowiła bezlitosny atak na ten film. \| 2. Wiceprezydent przypuścił gwałtowny atak na republikańskich senatorów.
blistering criticism collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing criticism, fierce condemnation, harsh review, savage remarks • face/receive/come under blistering criticism (for something); deliver/give blistering criticism • freq in AmE: 8/10 The movie received blistering criticism from the press. \| 2. The company came under blistering criticism after the data leak. inizia ad imparare		miażdżąca krytyka, ostra nagana extremely harsh and forceful criticism that strongly condemns someone or something; severe and emotionally charged disapproval Film spotkał się z miażdżącą krytyką ze strony prasy. \| 2. Firma spotkała się z falą miażdżącej krytyki po wycieku danych.
a blistering pace collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: breakneck speed, rapid pace, fast tempo, incredible rate • set/maintain/move at a blistering pace; grow/develop at a blistering pace • freq in AmE: 9/10 The runner set a blistering pace right from the start. \| 2. The company is growing at a blistering pace. inizia ad imparare		zawrotne tempo an extremely fast speed or rate at which something happens, especially in running, racing, or progress in general; impressively rapid movement or development Biegacz narzucił zawrotne tempo już od samego początku. \| 2. Firma rozwija się w zawrotnym tempie.
blistering remarks collocation with blistering adjective C2 • synonyms: scathing remarks, harsh comments, biting words, caustic statements • make/deliver/respond with blistering remarks; be hurt/offended by blistering remarks • freq in AmE: 7/10 His opponent responded with blistering remarks during the debate. \| 2. She couldn’t believe his blistering remarks about her performance. inizia ad imparare		ostre uwagi, zjadliwe komentarze extremely harsh, angry, or scathing comments meant to criticize or hurt someone; verbal statements showing strong disapproval or contempt Jego przeciwnik odpowiedział w debacie serią miażdżących komentarzy. \| 2. Nie mogła uwierzyć w jego zjadliwe uwagi na temat jej występu.
brisk adjective C2 movement-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: lively, energetic, purposeful • brisk walk/pace/stride/movement; move briskly; brisk gestures • freq in AmE: 7/10 His brisk stride made it hard to keep up. \| 2. He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up. inizia ad imparare		szybki, dziarski, żwawy (o chodzie, sposobie poruszania się) quick, lively, and energetic in movement or pace; often used to describe walking, gestures, or physical activity that is purposeful and invigorating Jego dziarski krok sprawiał, że trudno było za nim nadążyć. \| 2. Narzucił szybkie tempo i mieliśmy problem, żeby dotrzymać mu kroku.
brisk adjective C2 personality-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: efficient, energetic, no-nonsense • brisk person/manager/tone/manner; brisk and businesslike; brisk attitude; brisk and capable • freq in AmE: 6/10 His brisk demeanor made meetings short but productive. \| 2. Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike. inizia ad imparare		rzutki, energiczny, pełen werwy (o osobie, tonie głosu) describing someone who is energetic, efficient, and quick in manner or action; often implies decisiveness, alertness, and a no-nonsense attitude — without being unfriendly Jego energiczne usposobienie sprawia, że spotkania są krótkie, ale efektywne. \| 2. Jej ton w rozmowie telefonicznej był energiczny i rzeczowy.
brisk adjective C2 weather-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: fresh, crisp, invigorating • brisk air/breeze/morning/day; brisk but sunny; brisk chill • freq in AmE: 6/10 We went for a walk in the brisk morning air. inizia ad imparare		rześki, orzeźwiający (o chłodnej pogodzie) describing cool or chilly weather that feels fresh, invigorating, and energizing; often associated with clear air, light wind, and a sense of alertness Poszliśmy na spacer, korzystając z rześkiego porannego powietrza.
brisk adjective C2 commerce-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: active, lively, fast-paced • brisk trade/sales/business; brisk demand; brisk market activity • freq in AmE: 6/10 Street vendors reported brisk sales during the festival. inizia ad imparare		ożywiony, gwałtowny, intensywny (o handlu, sprzedaży, obrocie) describing trade, business, or sales activity that is fast-paced, energetic, and often high in volume; suggests strong demand, quick turnover, or intense market movement Sprzedawcy uliczni odnotowali ożywioną sprzedaż podczas festiwalu.
briskly adverb C2 manner/movement/speech • synonyms: energetically, efficiently, decisively • walk/speak/move briskly; briskly efficient; briskly paced • freq in AmE: 6/10 She walked briskly across the courtyard, her heels clicking on the stone. \| 2. “Let’s begin,” he said briskly, wasting no time. inizia ad imparare		dziarsko, żwawo, energicznie in a quick, energetic, and purposeful manner; used to describe movement, speech, or action that is efficient, lively, and often slightly abrupt — without being rude Przeszła energicznie przez dziedziniec, stukając obcasami o kamień. \| 2. „Zaczynajmy” — powiedział rzutko, nie tracąc czasu.
boisterous adjective C1 informal • synonyms: rowdy, unruly, exuberant • boisterous children/laughter/crowd/behavior • freq in AmE: 6/10 His boisterous laughter echoed through the quiet café. inizia ad imparare		hałaśliwy, niesforny, pełen energii noisy, energetic, and often lacking in restraint or discipline; typically used to describe lively behavior that borders on unruly or disruptive Jego głośny, nieskrępowany śmiech rozbrzmiewał w kawiarni.
blissfully immune collocation with adjective blissful C2 • synonyms: unaffected, untouched, serenely detached • blissfully immune to criticism/stress/chaos/anxiety/pressure • often implies innocence, ignorance, or emotional resilience • freq in AmE: 3/10 He was blissfully immune to criticism, focused only on his passion. inizia ad imparare		w błogiej nieświadomości, całkowicie obojętny, niewzruszony completely unaffected by something negative, harmful, or stressful — in a way that suggests peaceful ignorance or serene detachment Był niewzruszony wobec krytyki, skupiony wyłącznie na swojej pasji.
blissfully unaware collocation with adjective blissful C2 • synonyms: oblivious, detached, serenely unaware • blissfully unaware of danger/trouble/criticism/reality; blissfully unaware that sth happened • freq in AmE: 4/10 She was blissfully unaware that her comment had offended anyone. inizia ad imparare		w błogiej nieświadomości, nieświadomy czegoś, niezdający sobie sprawy completely oblivious to something negative, problematic, or significant — in a way that suggests peaceful ignorance or carefree detachment Była nieświadoma, że jej komentarz kogoś uraził.
bland adjective C2 • synonyms: dull, flavorless, unremarkable, flat • bland food/smile/speech/personality/design; emotionally bland; bland writing/music • freq in use: 7/10 The soup was bland and needed more seasoning. \| 2. His speech was bland and uninspiring. inizia ad imparare		bezbarwny, nijaki, mdły, pozbawiony wyrazu lacking strong features, flavor, interest, or emotion; dull, unremarkable, or emotionally flat — often used to describe food, personalities, writing, or design Zupa była mdła i wymagała przypraw. \| 2. Jego przemówienie było nijakie i nieinspirujące.
blurred adjective [before noun ] C2 • synonyms: fuzzy, unclear, indistinct • blurred image/vision/memory/boundary; blurred lines between (X and Y); feel/look/sound blurred; increasingly blurred • freq in AmE: 6/10 The photo was blurred and hard to recognize. \| 2. She had only blurred memories of her childhood. \| 3. The line between fact and fiction is increasingly blurred. \| 4. His vision was blurred after the accident. inizia ad imparare		rozmyty, niewyraźny, zamazany not clear or distinct in appearance, shape, or meaning; used to describe images, boundaries, memories, or perceptions that lack sharpness or precision Zdjęcie było rozmyte i trudne do rozpoznania. \| 2. Miała tylko rozmyte wspomnienia z dzieciństwa. \| 3. Granica między faktem a fikcją coraz bardziej się zaciera. \| 4. Po wypadku jego wzrok stał się niewyraźny.
blunt adjective [before noun ] C1 • synonyms: direct, frank, outspoken • blunt answer/opinion/honesty/style; be blunt with someone; let me be blunt; known for being blunt • freq in AmE: 6/10 Let me be blunt — this plan won’t work. \| 2. Her blunt honesty can be hard to take. inizia ad imparare		szczery, bezpośredni, dosadny, obcesowy speaking in a direct and honest way, often without regard for tact or diplomacy; can be perceived as refreshingly candid or offensively abrupt Powiem wprost — ten plan nie wypali. \| 2. Jej dosadna szczerość bywa trudna do zniesienia.
benign adjective • C2 medical/general • synonyms: harmless, gentle, non-threatening, kind • benign tumor/smile/climate/influence • freq in AmE: 6/10 The doctor confirmed it was a benign tumor, not cancerous. \| 2. The climate here is benign — mild and pleasant year-round. \| 3. His humor was benign, never cruel or hurtful. inizia ad imparare		łagodny, niezłośliwy, dobroduszny gentle, kind, or harmless in effect; in medicine, describing a condition (especially a tumor) that is not dangerous or life-threatening Lekarz potwierdził, że to łagodny guz, niezłośliwy. \| 2. Klimat w tym regionie jest łagodny i sprzyjający. \| 3. Jego poczucie humoru było łagodne, nigdy okrutne czy krzywdzące.
bigoted adjective • C2 disapproving • synonyms: prejudiced, intolerant, narrow-minded, dogmatic • bigoted views/comments/beliefs; racially/religiously bigoted • freq in AmE: 5/10 A bigoted mindset prevents constructive dialogue. \| 2. His bigoted remarks offended many in the audience. inizia ad imparare		zaślepiony uprzedzeniami, fanatyczny, świętoszkowaty having strong, unreasonable beliefs or prejudices, especially about race, religion, gender, or politics, and refusing to consider other views Fanatyczne nastawienie uniemożliwia konstruktywną rozmowę. \| 2. Jego wypowiedzi były zaślepione uprzedzeniami i obraźliwe.
breezily adverb C1 • synonyms: casually, nonchalantly, carefreely, cheerfully, easily, airily • say/speak/act breezily; answer/respond breezily; breezily confident/optimistic • freq in AmE: 7/10 “Don’t worry about it,” she said breezily. \| 2. The book begins breezily but becomes darker toward the end. inizia ad imparare		beztrosko, swobodnie; z nonszalancją (o mówieniu lub zachowaniu) in a cheerful, relaxed, or confident way that shows little concern or worry; casually and lightheartedly „Nie martw się o to” – powiedziała beztrosko. \| 2. Książka zaczyna się lekko i beztrosko, ale z czasem nabiera powagi.
chat breezily collocation with breezily adverb C1 • synonyms: chat casually, talk lightheartedly, speak with ease • chat/talk breezily; breezily ask/reply; breezily confident tone • freq in AmE: 5/10 She breezily asked her ex if he was seeing anyone now. inizia ad imparare		rozmawiać swobodnie, beztrosko, z lekkością to talk in a cheerful, relaxed, and confident manner, often about light or casual topics Zapytała z lekkością swojego byłego, czy obecnie z kimś się spotyka.
burdensome adjective C1 formal • synonyms: oppressive, taxing, heavy, demanding • burdensome rules/tasks/debt/responsibilities; emotionally/financially burdensome; burdensome as weight/strain/obstacle • freq in AmE: 6/10 The new regulations are burdensome for small businesses. \| 2. She found the caregiving duties emotionally burdensome. inizia ad imparare		uciążliwy, obciążający, przytłaczający causing difficulty, stress, or hardship; heavy to bear in terms of responsibility, cost, or emotional toll Nowe przepisy są uciążliwe dla małych firm. \| 2. Opieka nad chorym była dla niej emocjonalnie przytłaczająca.
bougie adjective C1 US informal disapproving • synonyms: pretentious, snobby, status-obsessed • bougie lifestyle/taste/picnic; act/get/become bougie; too bougie for X; ironic bougie vibes • freq in AmE: 6/10 She’s so bougie — always drinking oat milk lattes and shopping at designer stores. inizia ad imparare		pretensjonalny, snobistyczny, „na pokaz” pretentiously luxurious, materialistic, or concerned with status and appearances; derived from “bourgeois,” often used ironically or critically to describe someone acting above their social class or indulging in upscale tastes Ona jest taka snobistyczna — ciągle pije latte z mlekiem owsianym i robi zakupy w sklepach znanych projektantów.
blue-collar adjective C1 formal • synonyms: working-class, manual-labor, industrial • blue-collar job/background/workers; blue-collar vs white-collar; blue-collar pride/values/labor; appeal to blue-collar voters • freq in AmE: 7/10 He comes from a blue-collar background and worked in a steel mill. inizia ad imparare		robotniczy, fizyczny, związany z pracą fizyczną relating to manual labor or industrial work, typically performed by workers in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, or similar fields; often contrasted with “white-collar” (office/professional work) Pochodzi z rodziny robotniczej i pracował w hucie.
befuddled adjective C1 informal/literary • synonyms: confused, dazed, muddled • befuddled mind/expression/state; feel/look/seem befuddled; befuddled by fatigue/information/alcohol; momentarily befuddled • freq in AmE: 4/10 He looked befuddled after waking from a deep sleep. \| 2. A befuddled expression crossed his face as the facts sank in. inizia ad imparare		zamroczony, kompletnie oszołomiony, zdezorientowany confused, perplexed, or unable to think clearly, often due to surprise, fatigue, or intoxication Wyglądał na skołowanego po przebudzeniu z głębokiego snu. \| 2. Gdy dotarły do niego fakty, na jego twarzy odmalowało się zdezorientowanie.
brooding adjective C1 literary/emotional • synonyms: moody, ominous, intense • brooding silence/presence/landscape • freq in AmE: 5/10 The film opens with a brooding landscape under stormy skies. \| 2. She sat in brooding silence, lost in thought. inizia ad imparare		posępny, ponury, pełen napięcia lub emocjonalnej intensywności appearing dark, moody, or mysterious; often used to describe a person, place, or atmosphere filled with intense emotion, tension, or foreboding Film zaczyna się od ponurego krajobrazu pod burzowym niebem. \| 2. Siedziała w ponurym milczeniu, pogrążona w myślach.
bipartisan adjective C1 (especially US politics) • synonyms: cross-party, nonpartisan (similar), cooperative, united, mutual • bipartisan support/agreement/effort/approach; gain/receive bipartisan backing • freq in AmE: 9/10 They reached a bipartisan agreement on education reform. \| 2. Bipartisan cooperation is essential to restore public trust. inizia ad imparare		ponadpartyjny; uzyskujący poparcie obu partii politycznych involving or supported by two political parties, especially those with opposing policies; showing cooperation across party lines Osiągnięto ponadpartyjne porozumienie w sprawie reformy edukacji. \| 2. Ponadpartyjna współpraca jest kluczowa dla odbudowy zaufania społecznego.
bipartisan appeal collocation with bipartisan adjective C1 (especially US politics) • synonyms: cross-party support, consensus • bipartisan appeal of bill/candidate; seek/enjoy/strengthen bipartisan appeal • freq in AmE: 4/10 The education reform bill gained bipartisan appeal in Congress. inizia ad imparare		ponadpartyjna zgoda, poparcie ponad podziałami the ability of a policy, proposal, or public figure to attract support from both major political parties — especially in polarized environments Ustawa o reformie edukacji zyskała poparcie ponad podziałami.

Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'B'

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