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conservative
01
supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most conservative
Comparative
more conservative
gradable
Examples
She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized.
02
moderate or cautious in behavior, style, or use
Examples
She wore a conservative black dress to the ceremony.
03
holding a political view that supports free enterprise, limited government spending and traditional social views
Examples
The conservative candidate focused on fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending.
04
lacking imagination or originality
Examples
The architect's design was criticized for being too conservative.
05
adhering to or characteristic of conventional middle-class standards and values
Examples
They led a conservative middle-class life focused on family and stability.
Conservative
01
a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies
Examples
The conservative candidate won the election by a narrow margin.
02
someone who holds traditional views or methods, often preferring stability and continuity over change or innovation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
conservatives
Examples
As a conservative, he opposes rapid changes in the education system and supports established teaching methods.
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