an expert judge in matters of taste.

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

tending to talk a great deal.

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

accuse or blame.

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.

hostile and aggressive.

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

of the same or a similar kind or nature.