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RAD

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹæd// rad Archaic Slang

adj. very cool, impressive, or exciting. You use this word to show you really like something.

adj. excellent, impressive, or exciting. Originally associated with 1980s surf and skate culture, it remains a common colloquialism for high quality or aesthetic appeal.


SIMPLE

That new skateboard trick was totally rad.

CONTEXTUAL

The graphics in this video game are rad, especially the neon lighting in the city levels.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'look'.

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