Words Containing D
Dive into the delightful world of words adorned with the dynamic letter "D"! From daring to dazzling, these words are packed with personality and depth. Whether you're a wordplay enthusiast or just looking to expand your vocabulary, get ready to discover and delight in the diverse array of "D" words!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| do | 3 | doctor's degree in osteopathy | - |
| de | 3 | a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | - |
| da | 3 | an official prosecutor for a judicial district | - |
| id | 3 | a state in the Rocky Mountains | - |
| ed | 3 | impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis | - |
| ad | 3 | in the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born | - |
| di | 3 | - | - |
| od | 3 | a doctor's degree in optometry | - |
3 letter words
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| and | 4 | A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. | - |
| did | 5 | - | - |
| had | 7 | - | - |
| god | 5 | a material effigy that is worshipped | money was his god |
| day | 7 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | the dawn turned night into day |
| old | 4 | skilled through long experience | an old offender |
| dad | 5 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| bad | 6 | with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') | the injury hurt badly |
| die | 4 | cut or shape with a die | - |
| end | 4 | a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | - |
| kid | 8 | be silly or tease one another | After we relaxed, we just kidded around |
| dog | 5 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| bed | 6 | a depression forming the ground under a body of water | he searched for treasure on the ocean bed |
| red | 4 | the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue | the company operated in the red last year |
| mad | 6 | roused to anger | she gets mad when you wake her up so early |
| sad | 4 | bad; unfortunate | her clothes were in sad shape |
| rid | 4 | relieve from | - |
| due | 4 | capable of being assigned or credited to | the cancellation of the concert was due to the rain |
| dry | 7 | become dry or drier | The laundry dries in the sun |
| add | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| dig | 5 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| doc | 6 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| odd | 5 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | had an odd name |
| led | 4 | diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used | - |
| fed | 7 | any federal law-enforcement officer | - |
| dan | 4 | - | - |
| ted | 4 | a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes | - |
| aid | 4 | improve the condition of | - |
| lad | 4 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| hid | 7 | - | - |
| mud | 6 | soil with mud, muck, or mire | - |
| mid | 6 | used in combination to denote the middle | midmorning |
| bud | 6 | a partially opened flower | - |
| rod | 4 | a square rod of land | - |
| dee | 4 | - | - |
| bid | 6 | (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make | - |
| dug | 5 | an udder or breast or teat | - |
| dam | 6 | a metric unit of length equal to ten meters | - |
| del | 4 | - | - |
| dot | 4 | scatter or intersperse like dots or studs | - |
| den | 4 | the habitation of wild animals | - |
| ned | 4 | - | - |
| pod | 6 | the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) | - |
| dip | 6 | appear to move downward | The sun dipped below the horizon |
| pad | 6 | add details to | - |
| dub | 6 | give a nickname to | - |
| lid | 4 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| med | 6 | a master's degree in education | - |
| dom | 6 | - | - |
| nod | 4 | a sign of assent or salutation or command | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| good | 6 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | weigh the good against the bad |
| down | 8 | English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) | - |
| need | 5 | have need of | - |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| told | 5 | - | - |
| does | 5 | - | - |
| made | 7 | produced by a manufacturing process | bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails |
| done | 5 | having finished or arrived at completion | certain to make history before he's done |
| kind | 9 | agreeable, conducive to comfort | a dry climate kind to asthmatics |
| dead | 6 | devoid of physical sensation; numb | his gums were dead from the novocain |
| mind | 7 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| hold | 8 | be capable of holding or containing | The flask holds one gallon |
| days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
| head | 8 | (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk | - |
| used | 5 | (of persons) taken advantage of | after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used |
| hard | 8 | (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source | - |
| idea | 5 | (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it |
| door | 5 | the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | he stuck his head in the doorway |
| damn | 7 | something of little value | his promise is not worth a damn |
| hand | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | he had the hands of a surgeon |
| body | 10 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | wool has more body than rayon |
| read | 5 | have or contain a certain wording or form | The passage reads as follows |
| deal | 5 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals |
| word | 8 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| side | 5 | an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | there are two sides to every question |
| dear | 5 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| food | 8 | any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment | food and drink |
| send | 5 | transfer | - |
| lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
| lord | 5 | a titled peer of the realm | - |
| cold | 7 | the absence of heat | the coldness made our breath visible |
| road | 5 | an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation | - |
| dude | 6 | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | - |
| drop | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops |
| land | 5 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | the land had never been plowed |
| glad | 6 | eagerly disposed to act or to be of service | glad to help |
| dark | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| date | 5 | a participant in a date | his date never stopped talking |
| ride | 5 | a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) | - |
| paid | 7 | involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby | - |
| deep | 7 | of an obscure nature | a deep dark secret |
| hide | 8 | make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | - |
| dare | 5 | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission | How dare you call my lawyer? |
| card | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| lead | 5 | be in charge of | - |
| gold | 6 | a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia | - |
| wind | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | - |
| band | 7 | an unofficial association of people or groups | - |
| dick | 11 | someone who is a detective | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| doing | 7 | - | - |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| drink | 10 | propose a toast to | Let's drink to the New Year |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| blood | 8 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| order | 6 | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy | - |
| tried | 6 | tested and proved useful or correct | - |
| ahead | 9 | having the leading position or higher score in a contest | he is ahead by a pawn |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| needs | 6 | in such a manner as could not be otherwise | we must needs by objective |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| tired | 6 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| loved | 9 | held dear | his loved companion of many years |
| idiot | 6 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| weird | 9 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | the three weird sisters |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| round | 6 | a regular route for a sentry or policeman | - |
| spend | 8 | pay out | spend money |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| liked | 10 | found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form | a well-liked teacher |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| dress | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | dress the plants in the garden |
| moved | 11 | being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion | too moved to speak |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
| saved | 9 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
| radio | 6 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| proud | 8 | having or displaying great dignity or nobility | proud alpine peaks |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| madam | 10 | a woman of refinement | - |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| field | 9 | a branch of knowledge | - |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| board | 8 | get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
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6 letter words
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| should | 10 | - | - |
| around | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | news gets around (or about) |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| inside | 7 | on the inside | inside, the car is a mess |
| doctor | 9 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
| afraid | 10 | feeling worry or concern or insecurity | She was afraid that I might be embarrassed |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| behind | 12 | of timepieces | my watch is running behind |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| worked | 14 | - | - |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| turned | 7 | in an unpalatable state | - |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| wonder | 10 | something that causes feelings of wonder | the wonders of modern science |
| needed | 8 | necessary for relief or supply | - |
| middle | 10 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| murder | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered |
| handle | 10 | touch, lift, or hold with the hands | Don't handle the merchandise |
| bloody | 12 | informal intensifiers | a bloody fool |
| dreams | 9 | - | - |
| record | 9 | register electronically | They recorded her singing |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| missed | 9 | not caught with the senses or the mind | - |
| window | 13 | a pane of glass in a window | the ball shattered the window |
| passed | 9 | - | - |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| closed | 9 | blocked against entry | a closed porch |
| decide | 10 | bring to an end; settle conclusively | The case was decided |
| played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
| double | 9 | used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | - |
| driver | 10 | a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee | - |
| picked | 15 | - | - |
| hiding | 11 | the activity of keeping something secret | - |
| united | 7 | of or relating to two people who are married to each other | - |
| danger | 8 | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | there was a danger he would do the wrong thing |
| indeed | 8 | in truth (often tends to intensify) | they said the car would break down and indeed it did |
| agreed | 8 | united by being of the same opinion | agreed in their distrust of authority |
| hardly | 13 | almost not | he hardly ever goes fishing |
| credit | 9 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | - |
| beyond | 12 | - | - |
| bodies | 9 | - | - |
| opened | 9 | not sealed or having been unsealed | the opened package lay on the table |
| leader | 7 | a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers | - |
| advice | 12 | a proposal for an appropriate course of action | - |
| pardon | 9 | accept an excuse for | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| already | 11 | - | - |
| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| anybody | 16 | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. | - |
| bastard | 10 | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin | the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| kidding | 14 | - | - |
| decided | 12 | recognizable; marked | at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
| worried | 11 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | worried parents |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| stopped | 12 | (of a nose) blocked | a stopped (or stopped-up) nose |
| hundred | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| besides | 10 | in addition | - |
| driving | 12 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | - |
| goddamn | 12 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| grandma | 11 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| arrived | 11 | - | - |
| allowed | 11 | - | - |
| address | 9 | put an address on (an envelope) | - |
| grandpa | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| reading | 9 | written material intended to be read | the teacher assigned new readings |
| learned | 8 | having or showing profound knowledge | a learned jurist |
| holding | 12 | the act of retaining something | - |
| student | 8 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| dancing | 11 | taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music | - |
| weekend | 15 | a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday | - |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
| freedom | 13 | immunity from an obligation or duty | - |
| dressed | 9 | (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | - |
| deserve | 11 | be worthy or deserving | You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done |
| towards | 11 | - | - |
| created | 10 | - | - |
| noticed | 10 | being perceived or observed | an easily noticed effect on the rate of growth |
| medical | 12 | of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art | - |
| excited | 17 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | - |
| pretend | 10 | behave unnaturally or affectedly | - |
| figured | 12 | (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | my dress is richly figured |
| invited | 11 | - | - |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| soldier | 8 | an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army | the soldiers stood at attention |
| checked | 19 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
| defense | 11 | the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions | in defense he said the other man started it |
| covered | 13 | overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form | women with covered faces |
| ordered | 9 | disposed or placed in a particular kind of order | - |
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8 letter words
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| children | 14 | - | - |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| accident | 13 | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | winning the lottery was a happy accident |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| promised | 13 | - | - |
| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| drinking | 14 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| prepared | 13 | having made preparations | prepared to take risks |
| believed | 14 | - | - |
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| received | 14 | conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers | received standard English is sometimes called the King's English |
| murdered | 12 | killed unlawfully | the murdered woman |
| expected | 20 | considered likely or probable to happen or arrive | prepared for the expected attack |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| audience | 11 | an opportunity to state your case and be heard | he saw that he had lost his audience |
| everyday | 18 | appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions | everyday clothes |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| murderer | 11 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| bleeding | 12 | the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel | - |
| ordinary | 12 | lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | the ordinary (or common) man in the street |
| midnight | 15 | 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight |
| darkness | 13 | absence of light or illumination | - |
| attitude | 9 | the arrangement of the body and its limbs | he assumed an attitude of surrender |
| released | 9 | - | - |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
| dreaming | 12 | imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| incident | 11 | (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence | incidental expenses |
| friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
| accepted | 15 | generally approved or compelling recognition | several accepted techniques for treating the condition |
| delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| disaster | 9 | a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune | his policies were a disaster |
| spending | 12 | the act of spending or disbursing money | - |
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9 letter words
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| everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| according | 15 | (followed by `to') as reported or stated by | according to historians |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| condition | 12 | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition | - |
| destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| concerned | 14 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | a memorandum to those concerned |
| commander | 16 | an officer in the airforce | - |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| committed | 16 | associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| advantage | 14 | benefit resulting from some event or action | it turned out to my advantage |
| desperate | 12 | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless | a desperate illness |
| convinced | 17 | persuaded of; very sure | were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join |
| connected | 14 | being joined in close association | - |
| abandoned | 13 | forsaken by owner or inhabitants | weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse |
| kidnapped | 19 | - | - |
| impressed | 14 | deeply or markedly affected or influenced | - |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| tradition | 10 | a specific practice of long standing | - |
| developed | 16 | (used of societies) having high industrial development | developed countries |
| confirmed | 17 | having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation | confirmed reservations |
| depressed | 13 | lower than previously | the market is depressed |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| adventure | 13 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| recording | 13 | the act of making a record (especially an audio record) | she watched the recording from a sound-proof booth |
| separated | 12 | being or feeling set or kept apart from others | thought of herself as alone and separated from the others |
| forbidden | 16 | excluded from use or mention | forbidden fruit |
| backwards | 21 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | - |
| organized | 20 | being a member of or formed into a labor union | organized labor |
| procedure | 14 | a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work | - |
| confident | 15 | persuaded of; very sure | was confident he would win |
| recommend | 16 | push for something | The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day |
| protected | 14 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
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10 letter words
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| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| department | 15 | a specialized division of a large organization | you'll find it in the hardware department |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| indistinct | 13 | not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand | indistinct shapes in the gloom |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| threatened | 14 | (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered | the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| determined | 14 | determined or decided upon as by an authority | date and place are already determined |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| recognized | 23 | provided with a secure reputation | a recognized authority |
| controlled | 13 | restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | controlled emotions |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| kidnapping | 20 | (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment | - |
| registered | 12 | listed or recorded officially | record is made of `registered mail' at each point on its route to assure safe delivery |
| discipline | 15 | a branch of knowledge | in what discipline is his doctorate? |
| depression | 13 | a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention | - |
| ambassador | 15 | a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another | - |
| identified | 15 | having the identity known or established | the identified bodies were released for burial |
| undercover | 16 | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | an undercover investigation |
| directions | 13 | - | - |
| unexpected | 22 | not expected or anticipated | unexpected guests |
| tremendous | 13 | extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact | - |
| disappoint | 15 | fail to meet the hopes or expectations of | - |
| distracted | 14 | having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety | - |
| industrial | 11 | employed in industry | the industrial classes |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
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Dive into the delightful domain of words containing the dynamic letter D, where language takes on a lively twist with each dashing syllable. This distinguished letter dances through our sentences, creating depth and diversity in our dialogue. From the daring "dingo" to the delicate "dandelion," words with D often offer a distinctive sound and flair. Let's explore this delightful world, where D makes its mark, shaping meanings and adding layers of intrigue to our everyday vocabulary.
About words containing D
The letter D holds a prominent place in the English language, frequently appearing in words that are both common and captivating. As the fourth letter of the alphabet, D is often found at the heart of words, lending a strong consonant sound that helps articulate speech and clarify meaning. Words like "adventure" and "sudden" showcase how D can add urgency and excitement to language, making them memorable and impactful.
Positioned strategically within words, the letter D can alter pronunciation and convey subtle nuances in meaning. For example, consider the difference between "bade" and "bad." The presence of D changes not only the sound but also the context of the word entirely. Whether it begins, ends, or nestles in the middle of a word, D brings a distinctive energy to our lexicon, ensuring that words containing this letter remain indispensable in communication.
Popular word examples
Words containing D often capture our imagination with their versatility and vibrancy. Let’s dive into some popular examples that showcase the engaging nature of these words.
Adventure
- Definition: An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
- Example in a Sentence: The thrill-seekers embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the Amazon rainforest.
- Fun Fact: The word "adventure" comes from the Latin word "adventurus," meaning "about to happen."
Delight
- Definition: A feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction.
- Example in a Sentence: The children squealed with delight as they opened their presents.
- Fun Fact: "Delight" traces back to the Latin "delectare," which means "to charm."
Dinosaur
- Definition: A large extinct reptile that roamed the Earth during the Mesozoic era.
- Example in a Sentence: The museum's main attraction was the towering dinosaur skeleton.
- Fun Fact: The word "dinosaur" comes from the Greek "deinos" (terrible) and "sauros" (lizard).
Dragonfly
- Definition: A fast-flying long-bodied predatory insect with two pairs of large transparent wings.
- Example in a Sentence: The dragonfly hovered gracefully above the pond.
- Fun Fact: Dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years, predating dinosaurs.
Deadline
- Definition: The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
- Example in a Sentence: She worked late into the night to meet the project deadline.
- Fun Fact: The term "deadline" originally referred to a line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners were shot.
Doodle
- Definition: A simple, spontaneous drawing made absentmindedly.
- Example in a Sentence: Her notebook was filled with playful doodles.
- Fun Fact: The word "doodle" gained popularity in the 1930s, inspired by the film Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Doughnut
- Definition: A small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically in the shape of a ring.
- Example in a Sentence: He couldn't resist the tempting aroma of fresh doughnuts.
- Fun Fact: Doughnuts were originally fried in oil and called "olykoeks" by Dutch settlers.
Daydream
- Definition: A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present.
- Example in a Sentence: She often found herself lost in a daydream during long meetings.
- Fun Fact: The concept of daydreaming has been studied extensively for its role in creative thinking.
Domino
- Definition: A gaming piece used in games played with rectangular tiles.
- Example in a Sentence: They spent the evening playing dominoes at the family gathering.
- Fun Fact: Dominoes originated in China before becoming popular in Italy in the 18th century.
Dandelion
- Definition: A widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with bright yellow flowers.
- Example in a Sentence: The field was dotted with vibrant dandelions swaying in the breeze.
- Fun Fact: The name "dandelion" comes from the French "dent-de-lion," meaning "lion's tooth," referencing the plant's jagged leaves.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing D can unlock high scores and strategic victories. Here are some potent picks:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzed | 34 | Past tense of quiz; tested knowledge. |
| Joggled | 17 | Shook slightly; moved with a slight push or jerk. |
| Fizzled | 29 | Ended in a weak or disappointing way. |
| Blended | 11 | Mixed together thoroughly. |
| Dwarfed | 15 | Made to seem small or insignificant compared to others. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans rejoice! Here are some ideal five-letter words containing D to keep your streak alive:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dandy | Excellent or first-rate. |
| Dread | Anticipate with fear or apprehension. |
| Deploy | To arrange in a position of readiness. |
| Drift | A continuous slow movement from one place to another. |
| Drear | Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s wander off the beaten path and explore some unusual words containing D that might just tickle your linguistic fancy.
Defenestration
- Definition: The act of throwing someone out of a window.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from the Latin "fenestra" (window), defenestration famously describes historical events like Prague's Defenestrations.
- Example in a Sentence: The story of the historical defenestration intrigued the students.
Discombobulate
- Definition: To confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate.
- Interesting Fact: This playful word likely emerged in the 19th century as a fanciful variant of "discompose."
- Example in a Sentence: The sudden change in plans managed to discombobulate everyone involved.
Dudgeon
- Definition: A feeling of offense or deep resentment.
- Interesting Fact: "Dudgeon" has obscure origins but has been used since the 16th century to describe a sullen mood.
- Example in a Sentence: He left the meeting in high dudgeon after the unexpected criticism.
Dystopia
- Definition: An imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
- Interesting Fact: The concept of dystopia contrasts with "utopia," representing an ideal world.
- Example in a Sentence: The novel paints a bleak picture of a future dystopia.
Deliquesce
- Definition: To become liquid, typically through the absorption of moisture from the air.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "deliquescere," meaning "to melt away."
- Example in a Sentence: The old book began to deliquesce in the damp cellar.
Final words
Words containing D can be delightful, daring, and downright fascinating. Their impact on language is undeniable, offering a unique blend of sound, meaning, and cultural significance. Whether you're playing a game, writing a poem, or simply chatting with friends, these words add depth and dynamism to every conversation.
