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

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226 words · showing 1–60

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  • daft/dɑːft/adjectiveB2+Silly in a harmless way.
  • daily/ˈdeɪli/adjectiveA23 meaningsHappening or done every day.
  • dainty/ˈdeɪnti/adjectiveB2Small, delicate and pretty.
  • dairy-freeadjectiveB1Made without milk or anything from it.
  • damp/ˈdæmp/adjectiveB13 meaningsSlightly wet, in a way that feels unpleasant.
  • dangerous/ˈdeɪn.ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/
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Able to cause harm or injury.
  • dank/ˈdæŋk/adjectiveC1Unpleasantly damp and cold.
  • dappled[ˈdæpəɫd]adjectiveC1Marked with soft spots of light and shade.
  • daring/ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/adjectiveB22 meaningsBravely willing to take big risks.
  • dark/dɑːk/adjectiveA14 meaningsWith little or no light.
  • darn/dɑɹn/verbB24 meaningsTo mend a hole in cloth or knitting by weaving thread back and forth across the gap.
  • dashing/ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/adjectiveB22 meaningsStylish, spirited and attractive.
  • daunting/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/adjectiveC1Frightening because it looks so difficult.
  • day-to-dayadjectiveB2Happening as part of ordinary daily life.
  • dazed/deɪzd/adjectiveB2+Stunned and unable to think clearly.
  • dead/dɛd/adjectiveA13 meaningsNo longer living.
  • deaf/dɛf/adjectiveB12 meaningsUnable to hear.
  • deafening/ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/adjectiveB2+Extremely loud.
  • debatable[dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ]adjectiveB2+Open to argument either way.
  • debonair/ˌdɛbəˈneə(ɹ)/adjectiveC2Confident, stylish and charming.
  • decadent/ˈdɛkədənt/adjectiveC1Luxuriously rich to the point of excess.
  • deceitful/dɪˈsiːtfʊl/adjectiveB2+In the habit of lying to get what you want.
  • decent/ˈdiː.sənt/adjectiveB24 meaningsGood enough; of a reasonable standard.
  • deceptive/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/adjectiveB2+Giving an impression that is not the truth.
  • decimal/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/nounB1+2 meaningsA number written with a point and digits after it.
  • decisive/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/adjectiveC12 meaningsAble to make choices quickly and firmly.
  • decorative/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/adjectiveB2+Intended to look attractive rather than to serve a purpose.
  • decorous/ˈdɛkəɹəs/adjectiveC2Correct and dignified in behaviour.
  • decrepit/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/adjectiveC1Worn out and in poor condition through age or long use.
  • deductive/dɪˈdʌktɪv/adjectiveC2Reasoning from general principles to a particular conclusion.
  • deep/diːp/adjectiveA24 meaningsGoing a long way down from the surface.
  • defective/dɪˈfɛktɪv/adjectiveB22 meaningsHaving a fault from the way it was made, so that it does not work properly.
  • defenceless/dɪˈfɛnsləs/adjectiveB2+Having no way to protect yourself.
  • defensive/dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/adjectiveB22 meaningsIntended to protect against attack.
  • deferential[ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ]adjectiveC1Showing respect for somebody's rank or judgement.
  • defiant/dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/adjectiveB2+Openly refusing to obey or to give in.
  • deficient/dɪˈfɪʃənt/adjectiveC2Lacking something that is needed.
  • definite/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/adjectiveB1Settled and not open to doubt.
  • definitive/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/adjectiveB2Settling the matter for good.
  • deft/dɛft/adjectiveC1Quick and neatly skilful, especially with the hands.
  • defunct/dɪˈfʌŋkt/adjectiveC1No longer existing or working.
  • degrading/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/adjectiveC1Robbing somebody of their self-respect.
  • dehydrated/diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtɪd/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsShort of water, of a body.
  • dejected/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/adjectiveC1Sad and dispirited after a disappointment.
  • delayed/dəˈleɪd/adjectiveA2+2 meaningsRunning later than the scheduled time.
  • delectable/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/adjectiveC1Absolutely delicious.
  • deleterious/ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adjectiveC2Doing harm, often quietly and over time.
  • deliberate/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/adjectiveB23 meaningsDone on purpose, with full intention.
  • delicate/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/adjectiveB25 meaningsEasily broken or harmed, and needing careful handling.
  • delicious/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/adjectiveA12 meaningsTasting or smelling very good.
  • delighted/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/adjectiveB2Very pleased.
  • delirious/dɪˈlɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adjectiveC1Wildly confused from fever, or wildly excited.
  • demented/dɪˈmɛntɪd/adjectiveC1Out of one's wits with rage or grief, or robbed of memory and reason by an ageing brain.
  • democratic/ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/adjectiveB2Run by the people through the votes they cast.
  • demographic/ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/nounC12 meaningsA group defined by age, income or another shared trait.
  • demonic/dɪˈmɒnɪk/adjectiveB22 meaningsBelonging to or resembling a devil.
  • demoralisedadjectiveC1Stripped of confidence and spirit.
  • demure/dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/adjectiveC1Quiet, modest and reserved.
  • dense/ˈdɛns/adjectiveC14 meaningsPacked closely together, with little space between the parts.
  • dental/ˈdɛn.təl/adjectiveB2Having to do with the teeth.