C1 adjective औपचारिक

subposful

/sʌbˈpɒsfʊl/

Characterized by having an underlying purpose or a secondary, subtle intention that supports a main goal. It describes actions, statements, or strategies that contain a hidden layer of meaning or a subordinate objective that is not immediately obvious.

उदाहरण

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1

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

2

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

3

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
subposfulness
क्रिया विशेषण
subposfully
विशेषण
subposful
संबंधित
subposition
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'submarine' (sub-) that has a specific 'position' (pos) and is 'full' of hidden intent under the water's surface.

त्वरित क्विज़

The diplomat's ____ response left many wondering about the true intentions of his government regarding the border treaty.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: subposful

उदाहरण

1

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

everyday

Her smile was subposful, hinting at a secret she wasn't quite ready to share during dinner.

2

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

formal

The committee's recommendation was subposful, aiming to influence the board's final decision indirectly through policy phrasing.

3

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

informal

That comment felt a bit subposful, like he was trying to get me to agree to the trip without actually asking.

4

The author's use of irony is subposful, serving to critique social norms beneath the surface of the narrative.

academic

The author's use of irony is subposful, serving to critique social norms beneath the surface of the narrative.

5

Our new marketing strategy needs to be subposful to build long-term brand loyalty while driving immediate sales traffic.

business

Our new marketing strategy needs to be subposful to build long-term brand loyalty while driving immediate sales traffic.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
subposfulness
क्रिया विशेषण
subposfully
विशेषण
subposful
संबंधित
subposition

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

subposful intent subposful intent
subposful remark subposful remark
subposful gesture subposful gesture
subposful strategy subposful strategy
subposful layer subposful layer

सामान्य वाक्यांश

with subposful intent

with subposful intent

a subposful glance

a subposful glance

layered and subposful

layered and subposful

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

subposful vs purposeful

Purposeful implies a direct and obvious goal, whereas subposful implies a secondary or hidden one.

subposful vs submissive

Submissive relates to yielding to authority, while subposful relates to having an underlying intent.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This word is typically used in literary or high-level analytical contexts to describe communication or behavior that is multi-layered. It is most effective when describing a situation where the primary action hides a more important, secondary motive.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often confuse this with 'purposeful' and use it to mean simply 'having a goal' rather than 'having a secondary or underlying goal'.

💡

याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'submarine' (sub-) that has a specific 'position' (pos) and is 'full' of hidden intent under the water's surface.

📖

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

A modern construction combining the prefix 'sub-' (under/secondary) with the root 'pos' (from Latin 'positus', meaning placed or positioned) and the suffix '-ful'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used in comparative forms (more subposful, most subposful).

त्वरित क्विज़

The diplomat's ____ response left many wondering about the true intentions of his government regarding the border treaty.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: subposful

संबंधित शब्द

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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