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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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226 words · showing 181–226

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  • dormant/ˈdɔːmənt/adjectiveC12 meaningsAlive but inactive.
  • doting/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/adjectiveB2+Showing excessive fondness.
  • double/ˈdʌb.əl/adjectiveA25 meaningsTwice the usual size, amount or strength.
  • doubtless/ˈdaʊ̯tləs/adjectiveC1Almost certainly.
  • doughty/ˈdaʊti/adjectiveC2Brave and persistent.
  • dour/ˈdʊə/
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Stern, unsmiling and gloomy in manner.
  • down/ˈdaʊ̯n/nounA15 meaningsThe soft fine feathers under a bird outer feathers, used to fill jackets and bedding.
  • downbeat/ˈdaʊnbiːt/nounC12 meaningsThe first and strongest beat of a bar.
  • downheartedadjectiveC1Low in spirits.
  • downhill/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/adverbB1+2 meaningsGoing down a slope.
  • downstairs/daʊnˈstɛɹz/adverbA22 meaningsOn or to a lower floor.
  • downstream/ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/adverbB2+2 meaningsWith the flow of a river.
  • downward/ˈdaʊnwɚd/adjectiveB1+Moving or facing towards a lower place.
  • downy/ˈdaʊni/adjectiveC1Covered in very soft fine hair.
  • dozyadjectiveB22 meaningsSleepy and only half awake.
  • drab/dɹæb/adjectiveB2+Dull and colourless.
  • drafty/ˈdɹɑːfti/adjectiveB2+Letting cold air blow through.
  • dramatic/dɹəˈmætɪk/adjectiveB12 meaningsSudden and striking.
  • drastic/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/adjectiveB2Extreme and sudden, with big effects.
  • drawn/dɹɔːn/adjectiveC12 meaningsLooking tense and tired in the face.
  • dreadful/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/adjectiveB2Extremely bad or unpleasant.
  • dreamy/ˈdɹiː.mi/adjectiveB2Lost in thought, or lovely in a hazy way.
  • drear/dɹɪə/adjectiveC2Dismal and gloomy.
  • dreary/ˈdɹɪəɹi/adjectiveC1Dull, grey and joyless.
  • drenched/dɹɛnt͡ʃt/adjectiveB1+Completely soaked by water.
  • drier/ˈdɹaɪɚ/adjectiveA2+Containing less moisture.
  • drinkable/ˈdɹɪŋk.ə.bəl/adjectiveB2Safe or pleasant enough to swallow.
  • droll/dɹəʊl/adjectiveC1Amusing in a dry and unusual way.
  • drowsy/ˈdɹaʊzi/adjectiveB22 meaningsHalf asleep and hard to keep awake.
  • drunk/dɹʌŋk/adjectiveB12 meaningsUnable to think or move properly after too much alcohol.
  • dry/ˈdɹaɪ̯/adjectiveA25 meaningsWith no water or liquid in or on it.
  • dual/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/adjectiveC1Having two parts or two purposes.
  • dubious/ˈd͡ʒuː.bi.əs/adjectiveC12 meaningsNot convinced; full of doubt about something.
  • ductile/ˈdʌk.taɪl/adjectiveC1Able to be pulled into a wire without breaking.
  • due/djuː/adjectiveB12 meaningsExpected at a certain time.
  • dull/dʌl/adjectiveB25 meaningsNot bright; without shine or strong colour.
  • dun/dʌn/adjectiveC2Greyish brown, said of a horse.
  • durable/ˈdʊɹəbəl/adjectiveC1Lasting a long time under use.
  • dusty/ˈdʌsti/adjectiveB14 meaningsCovered with a layer of dust.
  • dutch/dʌt͡ʃ/adjectiveB12 meaningsBelonging to the Netherlands or its people.
  • dutifuladjectiveC1Doing what is required of you, out of obligation.
  • duty-freeadjectiveB1Sold without tax in the airport shops between passport control and the gates.
  • dwarf/dwɔɹf/nounB24 meaningsIn legend and fantasy, a short, powerfully built being who lives underground and is famous for mining and metalwork.
  • dyed/daɪd/adjectiveB1+Coloured by being soaked in a colouring liquid.
  • dynamic/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsFull of driving energy and constant change.
  • dysfunctionaladjectiveC1Not working together as it should.