Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dentated adjective Toothed; especially, with the teeth projecting straight out, not pointed either forward or backward; as, a dentate leaf., Having teeth or toothlike points. See Illust. of Antennae. dentelle noun An ornamental tooling like lace. dentelli noun pl. Modillions. denticle noun A small tooth or projecting point. dentized … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words departed imp. & past participle of Depart departer noun One who refines metals by separation., One who departs. depeinct verb t. To paint. depended imp. & past participle of Depend depender noun One who depends; a dependent. depeople verb t. To depopulate. deperdit noun That which is lost or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words devested imp. & past participle of Devest devexity adjective A bending downward; a sloping; incurvation downward; declivity. deviated imp. & past participle of Deviate deviator noun One who, or that which, deviates. devilled of Devil deviling present participle & vb. noun of Devil, A young devil. deviless noun A … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words diabetes noun A disease which is attended with a persistent, excessive discharge of urine. Most frequently the urine is not only increased in quantity, but contains saccharine matter, in which case the disease is generally fatal. diabetic adjective Alt. of Diabetical diabolic adjective Alt. of Diabolical diaconal adjective Of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words diabetes noun A disease which is attended with a persistent, excessive discharge of urine. Most frequently the urine is not only increased in quantity, but contains saccharine matter, in which case the disease is generally fatal. diabetic adjective Alt. of Diabetical diabolic adjective Alt. of Diabolical diaconal adjective Of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dinarchy noun See Diarchy. dingdong noun The sound of, or as of, repeated strokes on a metallic body, as a bell; a repeated and monotonous sound., An attachment to a clock by which the quarter hours are struck upon bells of different tones. dinnerly adjective Of or pertaining to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dobchick noun See Dabchick. docetism noun The doctrine of the Docetae. dochmiac adjective Pertaining to, or containing, the dochmius. dochmius noun A foot of five syllables (usually / — -/ -). docility noun teachableness; aptness for being taught; docibleness., Willingness to be taught; tractableness. docimacy noun The art or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dogberry noun The berry of the dogwood; — called also dogcherry. dog days A period of from four to six weeks, in the summer, variously placed by almanac makers between the early part of July and the early part of September; canicular days; — so called in reference to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words domanial adjective Of or relating to a domain or to domains. domebook noun A book said to have been compiled under the direction of King Alfred. It is supposed to have contained the principal maxims of the common law, the penalties for misdemeanors, and the forms of judicial proceedings. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words cushiony adjective Like a cushion; soft; pliable. cuspated adjective Ending in a point. cuspidal adjective Ending in a point. cuspidor noun Any ornamental vessel used as a spittoon; hence, to avoid the common term, a spittoon of any sort. customer noun One who collect customs; a toll gatherer., One … Read more