Words Ending With Y
Welcome to your go-to guide for words that end with a delightful "Y"! Dive into a world where vocabulary meets whimsy, and discover how these playful endings can add a spark to your language. Whether you're a wordsmith or just curious, let’s explore the charm of ending things on a high note!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| my | 7 | - | - |
| by | 7 | in reserve; not for immediate use | put something by for her old age |
| ay | 5 | - | - |
| oy | 5 | - | - |
| ny | 5 | a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | - |
| ky | 9 | a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses | - |
| fy | 8 | - | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| why | 12 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
| say | 6 | have or contain a certain wording or form | What does the law say? |
| hey | 9 | - | - |
| way | 9 | space for movement | make way for |
| any | 6 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me any peaches you don't want |
| day | 7 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | the dawn turned night into day |
| guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
| try | 6 | melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities | try the yak butter |
| may | 8 | thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America | - |
| boy | 8 | a male human offspring | his boy is taller than he is |
| pay | 8 | cancel or discharge a debt | pay up, please! |
| buy | 8 | make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | - |
| fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
| cry | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| key | 10 | a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | - |
| gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
| sky | 10 | throw or toss with a light motion | - |
| ray | 6 | a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation | - |
| lay | 6 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
| dry | 7 | become dry or drier | The laundry dries in the sun |
| joy | 13 | feel happiness or joy | - |
| shy | 9 | lacking self-confidence | - |
| thy | 9 | - | - |
| jay | 13 | United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) | - |
| spy | 8 | (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors | - |
| toy | 6 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | - |
| bay | 8 | a small recess opening off a larger room | - |
| fry | 9 | a young person of either sex | - |
| yay | 9 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| kay | 10 | - | - |
| hay | 9 | convert (plant material) into hay | - |
| soy | 6 | thin sauce made of fermented soy beans | - |
| ivy | 9 | Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits | - |
| sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
| icy | 8 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | icy stare |
| pry | 8 | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail |
| nay | 6 | a negative | the nays have it |
| bey | 8 | (formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| coy | 8 | affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | - |
| fay | 9 | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | - |
| sty | 6 | a pen for swine | - |
| goy | 7 | a Christian as contrasted with a Jew | - |
| ply | 8 | travel a route regularly | Ships ply the waters near the coast |
| ley | 6 | a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock | - |
| foy | 9 | - | - |
| tay | 6 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| fey | 9 | suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness | the fey quality was there, the ability to see the moon at midday |
| hoy | 9 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| wey | 9 | - | - |
| wry | 9 | humorously sarcastic or mocking | with a wry Scottish wit |
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4 letter words
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| they | 10 | The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. | - |
| okay | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | she'll do okay on her own |
| very | 10 | being the exact same one; not any other: | on this very spot |
| only | 7 | without any others being included or involved | a privilege granted only to him |
| away | 10 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | pushed all doubts away |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| many | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number | many temptations |
| baby | 11 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | the baby began to cry again |
| play | 9 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | Princeton plays Yale this weekend |
| easy | 7 | not hurried or forced | an easy walk around the block |
| body | 10 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | wool has more body than rayon |
| city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
| lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
| busy | 9 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | her line is busy |
| army | 9 | the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare | - |
| holy | 10 | a sacred place of pilgrimage | - |
| mary | 9 | the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics | - |
| ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
| duty | 8 | the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | we must instill a sense of duty in our children |
| pray | 9 | call upon in supplication; entreat | - |
| copy | 11 | a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | - |
| tony | 7 | - | - |
| tiny | 7 | very small | tiny feet |
| sexy | 14 | stimulating sexual desire | - |
| pity | 9 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | the blind are too often objects of pity |
| bury | 9 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
| jury | 14 | a committee appointed to judge a competition | - |
| deny | 8 | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | - |
| lily | 7 | any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers | - |
| joey | 14 | - | - |
| lazy | 16 | disinclined to work or exertion | too lazy to wash the dishes |
| obey | 9 | be obedient to | - |
| gray | 8 | make grey | - |
| troy | 7 | an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War | - |
| navy | 10 | a dark shade of blue | - |
| grey | 8 | make grey | The painter decided to grey the sky |
| envy | 10 | spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| ruby | 9 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| prey | 9 | profit from in an exploitatory manner | - |
| toby | 9 | a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat | - |
| rely | 7 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| clay | 9 | the dead body of a human being | honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay |
| judy | 15 | - | - |
| tidy | 8 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| rudy | 8 | - | - |
| trey | 7 | the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one | - |
| pony | 9 | a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) | - |
| ally | 7 | an associate who provides cooperation or assistance | he's a good ally in fight |
| fury | 10 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| cozy | 18 | having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere | had a cozy chat |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| mommy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| jimmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
| empty | 12 | leave behind empty; move out of | - |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| bobby | 14 | an informal term for a British policeman | - |
| billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| tommy | 12 | - | - |
| jerry | 15 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| pussy | 10 | containing pus | - |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| merry | 10 | offering fun and gaiety | a merry evening |
| mummy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| nasty | 8 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | in a nasty mood |
| mercy | 12 | a disposition to be kind and forgiving | - |
| fifty | 14 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five | - |
| jenny | 15 | female donkey | - |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
| anyway | 15 | in any way whatsoever | get it done anyway you can |
| nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
| hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
| lovely | 12 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
| bloody | 12 | informal intensifiers | a bloody fool |
| beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| 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 |
| memory | 13 | the power of retaining and recalling past experience | he had a good memory when he was younger |
| twenty | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| hardly | 13 | almost not | he hardly ever goes fishing |
| johnny | 19 | `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms | - |
| plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
| lonely | 9 | lacking companions or companionship | a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel |
| nearly | 9 | in a close manner | the person most nearly concerned |
| lately | 9 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| easily | 9 | with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') | she was easily excited |
| theory | 12 | a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena | a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory |
| monkey | 15 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| safety | 12 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| thirty | 12 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three | - |
| barely | 11 | almost not | she barely seemed to notice him |
| agency | 12 | the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent | - |
| mostly | 11 | in large part; mainly or chiefly | - |
| likely | 13 | likely but not certain to be or become true or real | a likely result |
| policy | 13 | written contract or certificate of insurance | you should have read the small print on your policy |
| deeply | 12 | to a great depth psychologically or emotionally | They felt the loss deeply |
| valley | 12 | a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | - |
| granny | 10 | a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure | - |
| filthy | 15 | vile; despicable | a filthy traitor |
| highly | 16 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | highly successful |
| county | 11 | (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government | the county has a population of 12,345 people |
| nearby | 11 | close at hand | the nearby towns |
| poetry | 11 | literature in metrical form | - |
| supply | 13 | circulate or distribute or equip with | supply blankets for the beds |
| salary | 9 | something that remunerates | - |
| mighty | 15 | (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree | the baby is mighty cute |
| turkey | 13 | an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual | the first experiment was a real turkey |
| steady | 10 | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | - |
| shitty | 12 | very bad | - |
| mickey | 17 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent | - |
| nicely | 11 | in a nice way | a nicely painted house |
| skinny | 13 | being very thin | a child with skinny freckled legs |
| donkey | 14 | domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| already | 11 | - | - |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| company | 16 | a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company |
| anybody | 16 | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. | - |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| history | 13 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| reality | 10 | all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you | for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were |
| clearly | 12 | clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment | I could clearly see myself in his situation |
| majesty | 19 | impressiveness in scale or proportion | - |
| century | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| journey | 17 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
| destiny | 11 | the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman) | we are helpless in the face of destiny |
| factory | 15 | a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing | - |
| healthy | 16 | promoting health; healthful | a healthy diet |
| holiday | 14 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico |
| victory | 15 | a successful ending of a struggle or contest | a narrow victory |
| mystery | 15 | something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained | how it got out is a mystery |
| surgery | 11 | a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations | - |
| someday | 13 | - | - |
| quality | 19 | (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) | - |
| ability | 12 | possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | - |
| robbery | 14 | plundering during riots or in wartime | - |
| therapy | 15 | (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | heat therapy gave the best relief |
| library | 12 | a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study | - |
| quietly | 19 | with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') | her hands rested quietly in her lap |
| unhappy | 17 | generalized feeling of distress | - |
| fantasy | 13 | imagination unrestricted by reality | a schoolgirl fantasy |
| frankly | 17 | (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that | frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn |
| highway | 20 | a major road for any form of motor transport | - |
| battery | 12 | an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact | - |
| thirsty | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | thirsty for information |
| custody | 13 | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | he is in the custody of police |
| naughty | 14 | suggestive of sexual impropriety | a naughty wink |
| laundry | 11 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
| tragedy | 12 | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | - |
| economy | 14 | an act of economizing; reduction in cost | it was a small economy to walk to work every day |
| academy | 15 | an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature | - |
| happily | 17 | in a joyous manner | they shouted happily |
| charity | 15 | a kindly and lenient attitude toward people | - |
| heavily | 16 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | - |
| apology | 13 | a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly | - |
| privacy | 17 | the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others | - |
| penalty | 12 | the act of punishing | - |
| dignity | 12 | the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect | it was beneath his dignity to cheat |
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8 letter words
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| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
| recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
| property | 15 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | self-confidence is not an endearing property |
| everyday | 18 | appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions | everyday clothes |
| ordinary | 12 | lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | the ordinary (or common) man in the street |
| properly | 15 | in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances | If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave! |
| directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
| normally | 13 | under normal conditions | - |
| friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
| delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| attorney | 11 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| ceremony | 15 | a formal event performed on a special occasion | a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor |
| industry | 12 | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale | American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
| identity | 12 | an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | the identity under numerical multiplication is 1 |
| entirely | 11 | without any others being included or involved | was entirely to blame |
| humanity | 16 | the quality of being human | - |
| activity | 16 | an organic process that takes place in the body | respiratory activity |
| terribly | 13 | used as intensifiers | terribly interesting |
| slightly | 15 | in a slim or slender manner | slightly built |
| identify | 15 | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property | - |
| cemetery | 15 | a tract of land used for burials | - |
| strategy | 12 | an elaborate and systematic plan of action | - |
| contrary | 13 | in an opposing direction | a contrary wind |
| ministry | 13 | a government department under the direction of a minister of state | - |
| facility | 16 | a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | the assembly plant is an enormous facility |
| eternity | 11 | a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife | - |
| almighty | 17 | having unlimited power | - |
| priority | 13 | status established in order of importance or urgency | national independence takes priority over class struggle |
| majority | 20 | (elections) more than half of the votes | - |
| secretly | 13 | in secrecy; not openly | met secretly to discuss the invasion plans |
| capacity | 17 | the amount that can be contained | the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons |
| recovery | 16 | the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | - |
| mentally | 13 | in your mind | he suffered mentally |
| sympathy | 21 | sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) | - |
| strictly | 13 | in a stringent manner | - |
| sexually | 18 | with respect to sexuality | sexually ambiguous |
| assembly | 15 | the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) | - |
| jealousy | 18 | a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) | - |
| heavenly | 17 | relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven | heavenly hosts |
| strongly | 12 | in a powerful manner | - |
| unlikely | 15 | not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred | legislation on the question is highly unlikely |
| prophecy | 20 | knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) | - |
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9 letter words
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| everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| extremely | 21 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | extremely interesting |
| authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| territory | 12 | a region marked off for administrative or other purposes | - |
| precisely | 16 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| temporary | 16 | a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis | - |
| democracy | 19 | a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them | - |
| butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
| discovery | 18 | the act of discovering something | - |
| accompany | 20 | be present or associated with an event or entity | - |
| currently | 14 | at this time or period; now | currently they live in Connecticut |
| testimony | 14 | something that serves as evidence | his effort was testimony to his devotion |
| generally | 13 | usually; as a rule | - |
| celebrity | 16 | the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed | - |
| publicity | 18 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| pregnancy | 17 | the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus | - |
| chemistry | 19 | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | - |
| curiosity | 14 | something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | - |
| correctly | 16 | in an accurate manner | the flower had been correctly depicted by his son |
| specially | 16 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| gradually | 14 | in a gradual manner | the snake moved gradually toward its victim |
| legendary | 14 | celebrated in fable or legend | legendary exploits of Jesse James |
| instantly | 12 | without any delay | - |
| frequency | 26 | the number of occurrences within a given time period | the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second |
| specialty | 16 | an asset of special worth or utility | - |
| imaginary | 15 | not based on fact; existing only in the imagination | a small child's imaginary friends |
| sincerely | 14 | written formula for ending a letter | - |
| virginity | 16 | the condition or quality of being a virgin | - |
| integrity | 13 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development |
| regularly | 13 | in a regular manner | letters arrived regularly from his children |
| strangely | 13 | in a strange manner | - |
| virtually | 15 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | virtually all the parties signed the contract |
| secondary | 15 | coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil | - |
| certainty | 14 | something that is certain | his victory is a certainty |
| stupidity | 15 | a stupid mistake | - |
| monastery | 14 | the residence of a religious community | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| originally | 14 | before now | - |
| conspiracy | 19 | a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act | - |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| ultimately | 15 | as the end result of a succession or process | ultimately he had to give in |
| laboratory | 15 | a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation | Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism |
| psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
| strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
| supposedly | 18 | believed or reputed to be the case | - |
| difficulty | 22 | the quality of being difficult | they agreed about the difficulty of the climb |
| thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
| elementary | 15 | of or being the essential or basic part | an elementary need for love and nurturing |
| screenplay | 17 | a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets | - |
| peacefully | 20 | in a peaceful manner | the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully |
| excellency | 24 | an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels | - |
| dictionary | 16 | a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them | - |
| relatively | 16 | in a relative manner; by comparison to something else | the situation is relatively calm now |
| frequently | 25 | many times at short intervals | - |
| prosperity | 17 | the condition of prospering; having good fortune | - |
| repeatedly | 16 | several time | it must be washed repeatedly |
| separately | 15 | apart from others | - |
| generosity | 14 | acting generously | - |
| bankruptcy | 23 | inability to discharge all your debts as they come due | the company had to declare bankruptcy |
| creativity | 18 | the ability to create | - |
| fraternity | 16 | a social club for male undergraduates | - |
| solidarity | 14 | a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group | - |
| melancholy | 20 | characterized by or causing or expressing sadness | growing more melancholy every hour |
| positively | 18 | extremely | it was positively monumental |
| missionary | 15 | someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country | - |
| efficiency | 23 | skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort | she did the work with great efficiency |
| preferably | 20 | more readily or willingly | clean it well, preferably with warm water |
| popularity | 17 | the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after | his charm soon won him affection and popularity |
| disability | 16 | the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | reading disability |
| presidency | 18 | the office and function of president | Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time |
| presumably | 19 | by reasonable assumption | presumably, he missed the train |
| vocabulary | 20 | a language user's knowledge of words | - |
| trajectory | 22 | the path followed by an object moving through space | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words that end with the delightful letter "Y"! This seemingly small letter carries a big punch, impacting pronunciation, meaning, and even the overall feel of a word. Think about the difference between "happy" and "happily"—the addition of that tiny Y transforms the word entirely! Dive into the playful intricacies of these words as we explore how they influence the English language, making it more colorful and engaging.
About "words ending with Y"
The letter Y is a linguistic chameleon, effortlessly shifting from vowel to consonant roles. In the context of words ending with it, Y often takes on the characteristics of a vowel, lending a softer, more musical quality to the word. This dual nature makes Y an incredibly versatile letter, capable of altering meanings and pronunciations with just its presence. For instance, consider how "fun" becomes "funny"—a simple yet powerful transformation!
Words ending with Y are not only frequent but also essential to the richness of the English language. They add a layer of nuance and rhythm, making sentences flow smoother and sound more engaging. Words like "happy," "funny," and "lively" are everyday examples that demonstrate this point beautifully. These words are dynamic, often conveying emotions, states of being, or qualities, and their endings make them inherently more expressive and enjoyable to use.
Popular word examples
Here are some popular examples of words ending with Y, each bringing its own flair to the English language:
Happy
- Definition: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt incredibly happy after receiving the good news.
- Fun Fact: The word "happy" comes from the Old Norse word "happ," meaning luck or chance.
Funny
- Definition: Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
- Example in a Sentence: His jokes were so funny that everyone in the room burst into laughter.
- Fun Fact: "Funny" initially meant strange or odd when it first entered the English language in the late 18th century.
Jelly
- Definition: A sweet, soft food made by boiling sugar and fruit juice.
- Example in a Sentence: She spread strawberry jelly on her toast.
- Fun Fact: The word "jelly" comes from the Latin word "gelare," which means to freeze.
Silly
- Definition: Lacking in good sense; absurd or foolish.
- Example in a Sentence: His silly antics always brought a smile to her face.
- Fun Fact: "Silly" originally meant happy or fortunate in Old English.
Cozy
- Definition: Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
- Example in a Sentence: They spent a cozy evening by the fireplace.
- Fun Fact: The word "cozy" is believed to have originated from the Scandinavian languages.
Lazy
- Definition: Unwilling to work or use energy.
- Example in a Sentence: He felt too lazy to get out of bed on Sunday morning.
- Fun Fact: "Lazy" comes from the Middle Low German word "lasich," which means feeble or weak.
Shiny
- Definition: Reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.
- Example in a Sentence: Her new shoes were so shiny they almost sparkled.
- Fun Fact: The word "shiny" has been used since the early 17th century to describe something bright or polished.
Sticky
- Definition: Tending to adhere to other substances.
- Example in a Sentence: The sticky tape was perfect for wrapping gifts.
- Fun Fact: "Sticky" emerged in the English language around the 18th century, derived from the word "stick."
Bouncy
- Definition: Able to bounce or cause to bounce.
- Example in a Sentence: The bouncy ball kept the kids entertained for hours.
- Fun Fact: The term "bouncy" was first recorded in the early 20th century, reflecting the playful nature of the objects it describes.
Witty
- Definition: Showing quick and inventive verbal humor.
- Example in a Sentence: Her witty remarks always left the audience in stitches.
- Fun Fact: "Witty" has roots in the Old English word "wita," meaning wise man or counselor.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words ending with Y:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quirky | 22 | Unusual in an attractive and interesting way. |
| Zesty | 17 | Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor. |
| Jazzy | 33 | Having a lively, upbeat, and flashy style. |
| Breezy | 18 | Pleasantly windy. |
| Waxy | 16 | Resembling wax in appearance or texture. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Perfect for Wordle enthusiasts, these five-letter words ending with Y are both fun and strategic:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fancy | Elaborate in structure or decoration. |
| Giddy | Feeling excited to the point of dizziness. |
| Fuzzy | Covered with short, soft hair or fibers. |
| Berry | A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. |
| Silly | Lacking in good sense; absurd or foolish. |
| Nifty | Particularly good, skillful, or effective. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's delve into some rare or unusual words ending with Y, each with its unique charm:
Syzygy
- Definition: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line.
- Interesting Fact: Syzygy is often used in astronomy to describe the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse.
- Example in a Sentence: The next syzygy will create a spectacular solar eclipse.
Panoply
- Definition: A complete or impressive collection of things.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek word "panoplia," meaning full armor, it originally referred to a full suit of armor.
- Example in a Sentence: The museum displayed a panoply of medieval artifacts.
Euphony
- Definition: The quality of being pleasing to the ear.
- Interesting Fact: Euphony comes from the Greek word "euphonia," meaning sweet-voiced.
- Example in a Sentence: The poet's verses were noted for their euphony.
Ineffably
- Definition: In a way that is too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
- Interesting Fact: "Ineffably" is derived from the Latin word "ineffabilis," which means unutterable.
- Example in a Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ineffably stunning.
Polyandry
- Definition: The practice of having more than one husband at the same time.
- Interesting Fact: Polyandry is practiced in some cultures and is the counterpart to polygamy.
- Example in a Sentence: Polyandry is observed in certain Himalayan tribes.
Final words
Words ending with Y enrich our language, adding layers of meaning, rhythm, and fun to our daily conversations. Whether you're a Scrabble fanatic, a Wordle wizard, or simply someone who loves learning new words, these fascinating Y-ending terms are sure to add a bit of zest to your vocabulary. Happy word hunting!
