Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
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dreading | present participle & vb. noun | of Dread |
dreadful | adjective | Full of dread or terror; fearful., Inspiring dread; impressing great fear; fearful; terrible; as, a dreadful storm., Inspiring awe or reverence; awful. |
dreaming | present participle & vb. noun | of Dream |
dreamful | adjective | Full of dreams. |
dreamily | adverb | As if in a dream; softly; slowly; languidly. |
drearily | adverb | Gloomily; dismally. |
drearing | noun | Sorrow. |
dredging | present participle & vb. noun | of Dredge |
dreggish | adjective | Foul with lees; feculent. |
drenched | imp. & past participle | of Drench |
drencher | noun | One who, or that which, west or steeps., One who administers a drench. |
drengage | noun | The tenure by which a drench held land. |
dressing | present participle & vb. noun | of Dress, Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire., An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to a sore or wound., Manure or compost over land. When it remains on the surface, it is called a top-dressing., A preparation to fit food for use; a condiment; as, a dressing for salad., The stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat., Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics., An ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling, etc., Castigation; scolding; — often with down. |