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qualities

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkwɑɫətiz// UK //kwˈɒlɪtiz// qual·i·ties

n. the special features or characteristics that make a person or thing what they are. You use this to describe someone's personality or the way an object looks and feels.

n. distinctive attributes or characteristics possessed by someone or something. Often used to describe inherent traits or the physical properties of a material.


SIMPLE

She has many good qualities, like kindness and patience.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager looked for specific leadership qualities when interviewing candidates for the new supervisor role.

COMPLEX

The architect selected these materials for their reflective qualities, ensuring the building would blend seamlessly into the surrounding glass skyline.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'quality'; when used in the plural, it almost always refers to specific traits rather than a general standard of excellence.

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