Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words drabbling present participle & vb. noun of Drabble draconian adjective Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c. dracontic adjective Belonging to that space of time in which the moon performs one revolution, from ascending node to ascending node. See Dragon’s head, under Dragon. draftsman noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dragonish adjective resembling a dragon.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dreadable adjective Worthy of being dreaded. dreadless adjective Free from dread; fearless; intrepid; dauntless; as, dreadless heart., Exempt from danger which causes dread; secure., Without doubt. dreamland noun An unreal, delightful country such as in sometimes pictured in dreams; region of fancies; fairyland. dreamless adjective Free from, or without, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dreamland noun An unreal, delightful country such as in sometimes pictured in dreams; region of fancies; fairyland. dreamless adjective Free from, or without, dreams.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dachshund noun One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; — called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough-haired and the smooth-haired. dactylist noun A writer of dactylic verse. daedalian adjective Cunningly or ingeniously formed or working; skillful; artistic; ingenious., Crafty; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dualistic adjective Consisting of two; pertaining to dualism or duality. dubieties plural of Dubiety dubiosity noun The state of being doubtful; a doubtful statement or thing. dubiously adverb In a dubious manner. dubitable adjective Liable to be doubted; uncertain. dubitancy noun Doubt; uncertainty. duboisine noun An alkaloid obtained from … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dachshund noun One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; — called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough-haired and the smooth-haired. dactylist noun A writer of dactylic verse. daedalian adjective Cunningly or ingeniously formed or working; skillful; artistic; ingenious., Crafty; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dyingness noun The state of dying or the stimulation of such a state; extreme languor; languishment. dynameter noun A dynamometer., An instrument for determining the magnifying power of telescopes, consisting usually of a doubleimage micrometer applied to the eye end of a telescope for measuring accurately the diameter of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words deaconess noun A female deacon, One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons., A woman set apart for church work by a bishop., A woman chosen as a helper in church work, as among the Congregationalists. dead beat See Beat, n., 7. deadening present participle … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words esthetics noun The theory or philosophy of taste; the science of the beautiful in nature and art; esp. that which treats of the expression and embodiment of beauty by art., Same as Aesthete, Aesthetic, Aesthetical, Aesthetics, etc. embassade ambassade. The mission of an ambassador., An embassy., An embassy. See … Read more