Words Containing G
Get ready to giggle with glee as we dive into the glorious world of words packed with the letter G! From gallivanting gorillas to gleaming gems, this guide will help you discover and enjoy a gamut of words that are both grand and gripping. Let’s get going!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| go | 3 | follow a certain course | how did your interview go? |
| gu | 3 | of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions | - |
| gi | 3 | of or relating to the stomach and intestines | - |
| ag | 3 | a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography | - |
| ug | 3 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| get | 4 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| got | 4 | - | - |
| god | 5 | a material effigy that is worshipped | money was his god |
| big | 6 | given or giving freely | was a big tipper |
| guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
| ago | 4 | gone by; or in the past | two years ago |
| dog | 5 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| gun | 4 | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine | - |
| age | 4 | a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | she was now of school age |
| bag | 6 | an activity that you like or at which you are superior | his bag now is learning to play golf |
| gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| leg | 4 | a part of a forked or branching shape | - |
| beg | 6 | make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | - |
| pig | 6 | domestic swine | - |
| dig | 5 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| egg | 5 | oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food | - |
| hug | 7 | a tight or amorous embrace | come here and give me a big hug |
| gym | 9 | athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training | - |
| bug | 6 | tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | Is this hotel room bugged? |
| ugh | 7 | - | - |
| gee | 4 | a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated | - |
| fag | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| gig | 5 | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | - |
| org | 4 | - | - |
| gum | 6 | wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum | - |
| tag | 4 | a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. | - |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| ego | 4 | an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others | - |
| dug | 5 | an udder or breast or teat | - |
| log | 4 | cut lumber, as in woods and forests | - |
| gut | 4 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| fog | 7 | confusion characterized by lack of clarity | - |
| wig | 7 | British slang for a scolding | - |
| gin | 4 | a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers | - |
| gal | 4 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| gap | 6 | an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity | there was a gap in his account |
| rug | 4 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| goa | 4 | a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony | - |
| mug | 6 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| rag | 4 | treat cruelly | - |
| meg | 6 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| hag | 7 | eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies | - |
| rig | 4 | arrange the outcome of by means of deceit | rig an election |
| gag | 5 | prevent from speaking out | The press was gagged |
| hog | 7 | domestic swine | - |
| goo | 4 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| guv | 7 | - | - |
| gem | 6 | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | - |
| jog | 11 | run at a moderately swift pace | - |
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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 |
| give | 8 | be the cause or source of | - |
| long | 5 | good at remembering | - |
| girl | 5 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| gone | 5 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| gave | 8 | - | - |
| goes | 5 | - | - |
| high | 11 | a high place | they stood on high and observed the countryside |
| game | 7 | your occupation or line of work | he's in the plumbing game |
| king | 9 | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom | - |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| hang | 8 | fall or flow in a certain way | This dress hangs well |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| glad | 6 | eagerly disposed to act or to be of service | glad to help |
| ring | 5 | the sound of a bell ringing | the distinctive ring of the church bell |
| gift | 8 | natural abilities or qualities | - |
| huge | 8 | unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | huge government spending |
| 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 | - |
| legs | 5 | staying power | that old Broadway play really has legs |
| grow | 8 | pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become | - |
| dogs | 6 | - | - |
| grab | 7 | the act of catching an object with the hands | he made a grab for the ball before it landed |
| ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
| drug | 6 | use recreational drugs | - |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| gang | 6 | an informal body of friends | - |
| gate | 5 | a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs | - |
| grew | 8 | - | - |
| goal | 5 | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | - |
| eggs | 6 | oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food | - |
| page | 7 | United States diplomat and writer about the Old South (1853-1922) | - |
| hung | 8 | - | - |
| hong | 8 | - | - |
| bang | 7 | a vigorous blow | he got a bang on the head |
| bags | 7 | - | - |
| gosh | 8 | - | - |
| edge | 6 | the attribute of urgency in tone of voice | his voice had an edge to it |
| drag | 6 | proceed for an extended period of time | The speech dragged on for two hours |
| wing | 8 | travel through the air; be airborne | - |
| sung | 5 | the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy | - |
| guts | 5 | fortitude and determination | he didn't have the guts to try it |
| sang | 5 | North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng | - |
| dong | 6 | go `ding dong', like a bell | - |
| golf | 8 | a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes | - |
| flag | 8 | a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device | - |
| pigs | 7 | - | - |
| gear | 5 | set the level or character of | - |
| gain | 5 | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input | - |
| kang | 9 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| right | 9 | make right or correct | - |
| going | 7 | the act of departing | - |
| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| doing | 7 | - | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| again | 6 | anew | she tried again |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| wrong | 9 | that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law | he feels that you are in the wrong |
| being | 8 | the state or fact of existing | a point of view gradually coming into being |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| bring | 8 | bestow a quality on | She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| young | 9 | (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | young corn |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| along | 6 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| eight | 9 | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face | - |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| agree | 6 | go together | - |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| green | 6 | an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course | the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker |
| begin | 8 | have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | The DMZ begins right over the hill |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| stage | 6 | plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | the neighboring tribe staged an invasion |
| agent | 6 | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | - |
| magic | 10 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| tight | 9 | very drunk | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| angel | 6 | the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally | - |
| began | 8 | - | - |
| large | 6 | in a boastful manner | - |
| among | 8 | - | - |
| sight | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| guest | 6 | a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | - |
| sugar | 6 | an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | - |
| rings | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises | the rings require a strong upper body |
| roger | 6 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| coming | 11 | the act of drawing spatially closer to something | - |
| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| trying | 10 | extremely irritating to the nerves | a trying day at the office |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| forget | 10 | leave behind unintentionally | - |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| having | 13 | - | - |
| taking | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | something inexpressibly taking in his manner |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| though | 13 | - | - |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| asking | 11 | the verbal act of requesting | - |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| moving | 12 | arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion | she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| forgot | 10 | - | - |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| bought | 12 | - | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| crying | 12 | demanding attention | a crying need |
| charge | 12 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | he was arrested on a charge of larceny |
| 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) | - |
| eating | 7 | the act of consuming food | - |
| bigger | 10 | large or big relative to something else | - |
| energy | 10 | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | energy can take a wide variety of forms |
| acting | 9 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
| hiding | 11 | the activity of keeping something secret | - |
| losing | 7 | - | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| danger | 8 | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | there was a danger he would do the wrong thing |
| german | 9 | the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic | - |
| agreed | 8 | united by being of the same opinion | agreed in their distrust of authority |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| paying | 12 | yielding a fair profit | - |
| belong | 9 | be in the right place or situation | Where do these books belong? |
| gotten | 7 | - | - |
| manage | 9 | watch and direct | - |
| weight | 13 | a system of units used to express the weight of something | - |
| finger | 10 | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure | - |
| bridge | 10 | the link between two lenses; rests on the nose | - |
| engine | 7 | a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| thought | 14 | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | what are your thoughts on Haiti? |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| looking | 12 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | left their clothes dirty looking |
| through | 14 | having finished or arrived at completion | after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up |
| morning | 10 | the time period between dawn and noon | I spent the morning running errands |
| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| working | 15 | actively engaged in paid work | the working population |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| against | 8 | Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; in this sense often preceded by over. | against the mouth of a river |
| brought | 13 | - | - |
| alright | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | - |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| running | 8 | the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track | - |
| evening | 11 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| kidding | 14 | - | - |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| imagine | 10 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| amazing | 19 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | New York is an amazing city |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| college | 10 | a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed | - |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| village | 11 | a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century | - |
| wearing | 11 | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | - |
| killing | 12 | very funny | a killing joke |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| goddamn | 12 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| driving | 12 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | - |
| grandma | 11 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| writing | 11 | the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) | the writing in her novels is excellent |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| singing | 9 | smooth and flowing | - |
| grandpa | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| reading | 9 | written material intended to be read | the teacher assigned new readings |
| putting | 10 | hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anything | 15 | - | - |
| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| thinking | 16 | endowed with the capacity to reason | - |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| marriage | 11 | two people who are married to each other | his second marriage was happier than the first |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| pregnant | 11 | rich in significance or implication | - |
| drinking | 14 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| training | 9 | activity leading to skilled behavior | - |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| greatest | 9 | highest in quality | - |
| sergeant | 9 | a lawman with the rank of sergeant | - |
| breaking | 15 | the act of breaking something | - |
| bringing | 12 | the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) | - |
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| painting | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | a small painting by Picasso |
| original | 9 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | this painting is a copy of the original |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| shopping | 16 | searching for or buying goods or services | went shopping for a reliable plumber |
| cheering | 14 | providing freedom from worry | - |
| exciting | 18 | creating or arousing excitement | an exciting account of her trip |
| changing | 15 | marked by continuous change or effective action | - |
| magazine | 20 | a business firm that publishes magazines | he works for a magazine |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| bleeding | 12 | the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel | - |
| becoming | 15 | according with custom or propriety | her becoming modesty |
| cleaning | 11 | the act of making something clean | he gave his shoes a good cleaning |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| carrying | 14 | - | - |
| midnight | 15 | 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight |
| swimming | 16 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| stranger | 9 | anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | - |
| stealing | 9 | avoiding detection by moving carefully | - |
| stronger | 9 | - | - |
| exchange | 21 | exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | - |
| religion | 9 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | - |
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9 letter words
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| beginning | 13 | serving to begin | the beginning canto of the poem |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| according | 15 | (followed by `to') as reported or stated by | according to historians |
| apologize | 21 | acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | I apologized for being late |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| agreement | 12 | the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises | they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business |
| advantage | 14 | benefit resulting from some event or action | it turned out to my advantage |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| nightmare | 15 | a situation resembling a terrifying dream | - |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| answering | 13 | replying | an answering glance |
| returning | 10 | tending to be turned back | - |
| recording | 13 | the act of making a record (especially an audio record) | she watched the recording from a sound-proof booth |
| lightning | 14 | abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light | - |
| traveling | 13 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| colleague | 12 | an associate that one works with | - |
| preparing | 14 | - | - |
| signature | 10 | a distinguishing style | - |
| organized | 20 | being a member of or formed into a labor union | organized labor |
| regarding | 12 | - | - |
| believing | 15 | the cognitive process that leads to convictions | seeing is believing |
| remaining | 12 | not used up | saved the remaining sandwiches for supper |
| delighted | 15 | filled with wonder and delight | - |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| reporting | 12 | the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | - |
| recognise | 12 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| overnight | 16 | lasting, open, or operating through the whole night | an overnight trip |
| gathering | 14 | the act of gathering something | - |
| finishing | 16 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | - |
| wandering | 14 | travelling about without any clear destination | she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him |
| attacking | 16 | disposed to attack | - |
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10 letter words
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| everything | 20 | - | - |
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| government | 16 | the act of governing; exercising authority | he had considerable experience of government |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| throughout | 17 | from first to last | - |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| photograph | 21 | record on photographic film | I photographed the scene of the accident |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| management | 15 | the act of managing something | he was given overall management of the program |
| engagement | 14 | a mutual promise to marry | - |
| recognized | 23 | provided with a secure reputation | a recognized authority |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| aggressive | 15 | characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight | aggressive acts against another country |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| practicing | 17 | - | - |
| kidnapping | 20 | (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment | - |
| forgetting | 15 | - | - |
| registered | 12 | listed or recorded officially | record is made of `registered mail' at each point on its route to assure safe delivery |
| assignment | 13 | a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) | - |
| originally | 14 | before now | - |
| surprising | 13 | causing surprise or wonder or amazement | the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data |
| travelling | 14 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| suggestion | 12 | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse |
| screeching | 18 | sharp piercing cry | - |
| performing | 18 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| vegetarian | 14 | eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products | - |
| collecting | 15 | the act of gathering something together | - |
| guaranteed | 12 | - | - |
| developing | 17 | processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | - |
| straighten | 14 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| biological | 15 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | biological child |
| psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
| terrifying | 17 | causing extreme terror | a terrifying wail |
| altogether | 14 | informal terms for nakedness | in the altogether |
| depressing | 14 | causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy | the economic outlook is depressing |
| supporting | 15 | furnishing support and encouragement | the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher |
| convincing | 18 | causing one to believe the truth of something | a convincing story |
| regardless | 12 | in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks | he carried on regardless of the difficulties |
| thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
| legitimate | 13 | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | a legitimate government |
| outrageous | 11 | greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | spends an outrageous amount on entertainment |
| concerning | 15 | - | - |
| publishing | 18 | the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution | - |
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Get ready to embark on a linguistic journey that explores the fascinating world of words containing the letter G. This versatile consonant can transform the way we pronounce and understand words, adding a touch of mystery or elegance to our language. From everyday staples to rare gems, words with G have a knack for leaving an impression. We'll explore examples that are not just essential but also intriguing, highlighting how this letter can change the game entirely.
About words containing G
In the English language, the letter G is quite the chameleon. It can take on a hard sound, as in "goat," or a soft one, as in "giant." This phonetic versatility makes it an essential building block in our vocabulary. Its presence can alter the rhythm and flow of a word, turning something plain into something profound. For instance, consider the difference between "rag" and "rage"—one small letter brings a whole new emotional intensity.
The positioning of G within a word can also significantly influence its meaning and pronunciation. At the start, it commands attention, like in "glorious." In the middle, it often bridges syllables, as in "elegant." And when placed at the end, it can soften a word's finish, seen in "baking." The letter G is more than just a character; it's a shaper of sounds and senses.
Popular word examples
Let's delve into some popular words where G plays a star role, making them memorable and delightful.
Gorgeous
- Definition: Stunningly beautiful or attractive.
- Example in a Sentence: The sunset over the ocean was simply gorgeous.
- Fun Fact: "Gorgeous" comes from the Old French "gorgias," meaning "elegant."
Giggle
- Definition: A light, silly laugh.
- Example in a Sentence: The children couldn't stop giggling at the clown's antics.
- Fun Fact: The word "giggle" dates back to the 16th century and imitates the sound of such laughter.
Gravity
- Definition: The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth.
- Example in a Sentence: Without gravity, we'd all float into space!
- Fun Fact: The concept of gravity was famously detailed by Isaac Newton in his work, "Principia Mathematica."
Gargantuan
- Definition: Extremely large or massive.
- Example in a Sentence: The gargantuan sandwich was impossible to finish.
- Fun Fact: "Gargantuan" originates from the giant Gargantua in a series of novels by François Rabelais.
Generous
- Definition: Willing to give more of something than is necessary or expected.
- Example in a Sentence: Her generous donation helped build the new community center.
- Fun Fact: "Generous" has Latin roots, stemming from "generosus," meaning "of noble birth."
Goosebumps
- Definition: Small bumps on the skin caused by cold or fear.
- Example in a Sentence: The eerie story gave me goosebumps.
- Fun Fact: Goosebumps are a vestigial reflex, a remnant from our ancestors who had more body hair.
Galaxy
- Definition: A system of millions or billions of stars held together by gravity.
- Example in a Sentence: The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.
- Fun Fact: The word "galaxy" comes from the Greek "galaxias," meaning "milky circle."
Guacamole
- Definition: A creamy dip made from avocados.
- Example in a Sentence: The party isn't complete without a bowl of guacamole.
- Fun Fact: Guacamole originated with the Aztecs in Mexico and has become a staple in various cuisines.
Goblet
- Definition: A drinking glass with a foot and stem.
- Example in a Sentence: She raised her goblet in a toast to friendship.
- Fun Fact: The term "goblet" comes from the Middle English "gobelet," meaning a small cup.
Gargoyle
- Definition: A carved stone creature, often used as a water spout on buildings.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient cathedral was adorned with intricate gargoyles.
- Fun Fact: Gargoyles were designed to convey water away from the roofs of cathedrals and prevent erosion.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Unleash your inner Scrabble champion with these high-scoring words that feature G.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quagga | 16 | An extinct zebra-like mammal from South Africa. |
| Zigzag | 25 | A line or course with sharp turns in alternating directions. |
| Guzzle | 25 | To drink greedily or excessively. |
| Jigsaw | 23 | A puzzle made of many small, irregularly shaped pieces. |
| Glitz | 15 | Extravagant showiness or glamour. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Boost your Wordle prowess with these strategic five-letter words featuring G.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angle | A figure formed by two rays meeting at a point. |
| Grasp | To seize and hold firmly. |
| Gloat | To dwell on one's own success smugly or maliciously. |
| Gauge | To measure or estimate. |
| Gorge | A narrow valley between hills or mountains. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the intriguing world of rare and unusual words containing the letter G.
Gobemouche
- Definition: A gullible person who believes everything they hear.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from French, "gobemouche" literally means "fly swallower."
- Example in a Sentence: Don’t be such a gobemouche; not everything on the internet is true!
Gymkhana
- Definition: A multi-game event, often equestrian in nature.
- Interesting Fact: The term is derived from Hindi "ghumkhana," meaning "racket court."
- Example in a Sentence: The annual gymkhana drew crowds of horse enthusiasts.
Gelid
- Definition: Extremely cold or icy.
- Interesting Fact: "Gelid" comes from the Latin word "gelidus," which shares roots with "gelato."
- Example in a Sentence: The gelid air of the Arctic was a stark contrast to the tropical climate she knew.
Gadabout
- Definition: A person who goes out frequently or travels often for pleasure.
- Interesting Fact: The word has old English roots, from "gadden," meaning to wander.
- Example in a Sentence: Ever the gadabout, he spent his weekends exploring new cities.
Glabrous
- Definition: Having a surface without hair or projections; smooth.
- Interesting Fact: Botanists often use "glabrous" to describe leaf surfaces.
- Example in a Sentence: The glabrous skin of the fruit made it easy to clean.
Final words
From the common to the extraordinary, words containing G play a crucial role in shaping our language. Whether they're adding flair to a story or winning you points in a board game, these words demonstrate the power and versatility of this remarkable letter. So next time you encounter a word with G, remember there's often more than meets the eye.
