(Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul
any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"
accomplished rapidly and without delay; "was quick to make friends"; "his quick reaction prevented an accident"; "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem"; "a speedy recovery"; "he has a right to a speedy trial"
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump; "a dancer of exceptional elevation"
distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); "there was snow at the higher elevations"
the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy; "glad you are here"; "glad that they succeeded"; "gave a glad shout"; "a glad smile"; "heard the glad news"; "a glad occasion"
eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help"
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"
having power to arouse interest; "an attractive opportunity"; "the job is attractive because of the pay"