(~er, ~est)
1.
A ~ performance, production, or advertisement is skilful and impressive.
There’s a big difference between an amateur video and a ~ Hollywood production...
ADJ
~ness
These actors and directors brought a new sophistication and ~ness to modern theatre.
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2.
A ~ action is done quickly and smoothly, and without any obvious effort.
They were outplayed by the Colombians’ ~ passing and decisive finishing.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
3.
A ~ person speaks easily in a way that is likely to convince people, but is not sincere.
Don’t be fooled by ~ politicians.
ADJ disapproval
4.
A ~ is the same as an oil ~ .
Experts are trying to devise ways to clean up the huge ~.
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