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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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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. commencer à apprendre		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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