Words Starting With D
Dive into the dynamic world of delightful words that start with D! From daring adventures to dazzling discoveries, this collection is designed to dazzle and delight. Whether you're a wordsmith or just looking for some linguistic fun, you'll find plenty to discover here. Let's get downright dedicated to D!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| di | 3 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| did | 5 | - | - |
| day | 7 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | the dawn turned night into day |
| dad | 5 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| die | 4 | cut or shape with a die | - |
| dog | 5 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| 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 |
| dig | 5 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| doc | 6 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| dan | 4 | - | - |
| dee | 4 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| dip | 6 | appear to move downward | The sun dipped below the horizon |
| dub | 6 | give a nickname to | - |
| dom | 6 | - | - |
| dye | 7 | a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair | - |
| dim | 6 | lacking in light; not bright or harsh | a dim light beside the bed |
| doe | 4 | the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 | - |
| dah | 7 | the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code | - |
| deb | 6 | a young woman making her debut into society | - |
| das | 4 | any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes | - |
| dow | 7 | - | - |
| duo | 4 | two performers or singers who perform together | - |
| dew | 7 | water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air | in the morning the grass was wet with dew |
| dos | 4 | an operating system that is on a disk | - |
| din | 4 | make a resonant sound, like artillery | - |
| dal | 4 | a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters | - |
| dis | 4 | (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades | - |
| dud | 5 | an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual | the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned |
| dib | 6 | - | - |
| def | 7 | - | - |
| dag | 5 | 10 grams | - |
| dun | 4 | a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color | she wore dun |
| dab | 6 | apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | dab the wall with paint |
| dod | 5 | the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 | - |
| doh | 7 | the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization | - |
| dol | 4 | the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913 | - |
| dor | 4 | - | - |
| dit | 4 | the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code | - |
| div | 7 | - | - |
| dep | 6 | - | - |
| dop | 6 | - | - |
| dey | 7 | - | - |
| daw | 7 | common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery | - |
| dak | 8 | East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye | - |
| deg | 5 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| down | 8 | English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) | - |
| does | 5 | - | - |
| done | 5 | having finished or arrived at completion | certain to make history before he's done |
| dead | 6 | devoid of physical sensation; numb | his gums were dead from the novocain |
| days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dear | 5 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| deep | 7 | of an obscure nature | a deep dark secret |
| dare | 5 | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission | How dare you call my lawyer? |
| dogs | 6 | - | - |
| dick | 11 | someone who is a detective | - |
| 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 |
| drug | 6 | use recreational drugs | - |
| dumb | 9 | unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | - |
| draw | 8 | thread on or as if on a string | - |
| dies | 5 | - | - |
| debt | 7 | an obligation to pay or do something | - |
| desk | 9 | a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments | - |
| dump | 9 | sell at artificially low prices | - |
| dust | 5 | the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up | - |
| dawn | 8 | become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | It dawned on him that she had betrayed him |
| drag | 6 | proceed for an extended period of time | The speech dragged on for two hours |
| duck | 11 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| data | 5 | a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn | statistical data |
| deaf | 8 | (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed | deaf to her warnings |
| dean | 5 | United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955) | - |
| doll | 5 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| dirt | 5 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| dong | 6 | go `ding dong', like a bell | - |
| deny | 8 | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | - |
| drew | 8 | United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862) | - |
| diet | 5 | the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) | - |
| duke | 9 | a British peer of the highest rank | - |
| dish | 8 | an activity that you like or at which you are superior | marriage was scarcely his dish |
| deck | 11 | a pack of 52 playing cards | - |
| dive | 8 | a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft | - |
| dope | 7 | slang terms for inside information | is that the straight dope? |
| drum | 7 | a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends | - |
| dale | 5 | an open river valley (in a hilly area) | - |
| deer | 5 | distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers | - |
| dull | 5 | darkened with overcast | a dull sky |
| darn | 5 | something of little value | - |
| dial | 5 | a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | - |
| deed | 6 | something that people do or cause to happen | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| doing | 7 | - | - |
| 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 |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| 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 |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| dress | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | dress the plants in the garden |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| devil | 9 | (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell | - |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| drove | 9 | a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone | - |
| daily | 9 | of or belonging to or occurring every day | daily routine |
| drank | 10 | - | - |
| demon | 8 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| dozen | 15 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| dunno | 6 | - | - |
| diary | 9 | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations | - |
| dates | 6 | - | - |
| delay | 9 | cause to be slowed down or delayed | Traffic was delayed by the bad weather |
| donna | 6 | an Italian woman of rank | - |
| drown | 9 | cover completely or make imperceptible | I was drowned in work |
| drops | 8 | - | - |
| dough | 10 | informal terms for money | - |
| daisy | 9 | any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| drill | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | don't drill here, there's a gas pipe |
| dutch | 11 | the people of the Netherlands | - |
| dizzy | 27 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | a dizzy blonde |
| dated | 7 | marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past | - |
| disco | 8 | popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques | - |
| dummy | 13 | make a dummy of | dummy up the books that are to be published |
| deeds | 7 | performance of moral or religious acts | salvation by deeds |
| dried | 7 | preserved by removing natural moisture | dried beef |
| ditch | 11 | sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly | - |
| dolly | 9 | a small replica of a person; used as a toy | - |
| depth | 11 | the extent downward or backward or inward | the depth of the water |
| drain | 6 | flow off gradually | The rain water drains into this big vat |
| dealt | 6 | - | - |
| delta | 6 | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | the Mississippi River delta |
| diane | 6 | - | - |
| draft | 9 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| diner | 6 | a passenger car where food is served in transit | - |
| donor | 6 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| doggy | 11 | informal terms for dogs | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| doctor | 9 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| dreams | 9 | - | - |
| decide | 10 | bring to an end; settle conclusively | The case was decided |
| 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 | - |
| danger | 8 | a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | there was a danger he would do the wrong thing |
| dragon | 8 | a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman | - |
| desire | 7 | expect and wish | - |
| damage | 10 | the act of damaging something or someone | - |
| damned | 10 | in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell | poor damned souls |
| desert | 7 | desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army | If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot |
| decent | 9 | in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion | a decent burial |
| dollar | 7 | a piece of paper money worth one dollar | - |
| dating | 8 | use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens | - |
| direct | 9 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
| design | 8 | something intended as a guide for making something else | - |
| defend | 11 | argue or speak in defense of | - |
| deeply | 12 | to a great depth psychologically or emotionally | They felt the loss deeply |
| degree | 8 | a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | a remarkable degree of frankness |
| defeat | 10 | an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | it was a narrow defeat |
| dammit | 11 | - | - |
| demand | 10 | claim as due or just | The bank demanded payment of the loan |
| dancer | 9 | a performer who dances professionally | - |
| detail | 7 | a small part that can be considered separately from the whole | it was perfect in all details |
| device | 12 | any clever maneuver | he would stoop to any device to win a point |
| dealer | 7 | someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold | - |
| divine | 10 | emanating from God | divine judgment |
| donkey | 14 | domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn | - |
| driven | 10 | urged or forced to action through moral pressure | - |
| deputy | 12 | an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | - |
| deadly | 11 | (used as intensives) extremely | deadly dull |
| dreamt | 9 | - | - |
| denied | 8 | - | - |
| drawer | 10 | an artist skilled at drawing | - |
| depend | 10 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| debate | 9 | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | - |
| dining | 8 | the act of eating dinner | - |
| divide | 11 | perform a division | Can you divide 49 by seven? |
| doomed | 10 | in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell | - |
| diving | 11 | a headlong plunge into water | - |
| define | 10 | show the form or outline of | The tree was clearly defined by the light |
| decade | 10 | the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system | - |
| donate | 7 | give to a charity or good cause | I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake |
| dozens | 16 | a large number or amount | - |
| dearly | 10 | with affection | she loved him dearly |
| dental | 7 | a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge | - |
| daring | 8 | radically new or original | - |
| daphne | 12 | any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers | - |
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7 letter words
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| decided | 12 | recognizable; marked | at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| driving | 12 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | - |
| dancing | 11 | taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music | - |
| destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
| deserve | 11 | be worthy or deserving | You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done |
| dressed | 9 | (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | - |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| defense | 11 | the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions | in defense he said the other man started it |
| divorce | 13 | part; cease or break association with | - |
| 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 |
| details | 8 | true confidential information | after the trial he gave us the real details |
| disease | 8 | an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning | - |
| deliver | 11 | free from harm or evil | - |
| dealing | 9 | the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) | he has always been honest is his dealings with me |
| despite | 10 | lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary |
| drawing | 12 | act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source | the drawing of water from the well |
| diamond | 11 | the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate | - |
| distant | 8 | far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship | a distant cousin |
| disturb | 10 | change the arrangement or position of | - |
| dreamed | 11 | conceived of or imagined or hoped for | his dreamed symphony that would take the world of music by storm |
| digging | 11 | the act of digging | - |
| dessert | 8 | a dish served as the last course of a meal | - |
| deposit | 10 | the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating | - |
| develop | 13 | create by training and teaching | we develop the leaders for the future |
| damaged | 12 | being unjustly brought into disrepute | her damaged reputation |
| dignity | 12 | the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect | it was beneath his dignity to cheat |
| dentist | 8 | a person qualified to practice dentistry | - |
| declare | 10 | announce publicly or officially | The President declared war |
| display | 13 | to show, make visible or apparent | National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship |
| divided | 13 | distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose | - |
| defence | 13 | the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions | - |
| dearest | 8 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| despair | 10 | a state in which all hope is lost or absent | in the depths of despair |
| devoted | 12 | (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use | large sums devoted to the care of the poor |
| digital | 9 | of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits | digital computer |
| delayed | 12 | not as far along as normal in development | - |
| delight | 12 | a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction | his delight to see her was obvious to all |
| deceive | 13 | be false to; be dishonest with | - |
| drunken | 12 | given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | a drunken binge |
| dismiss | 10 | cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration | This case is dismissed! |
| devices | 13 | an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' | eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force |
| dolphin | 13 | large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) | - |
| damages | 11 | a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury | - |
| denying | 12 | - | - |
| despise | 10 | look down on with disdain | He despises the people he has to work for |
| disgust | 9 | cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of | - |
| drummer | 12 | someone who plays a drum | - |
| drugged | 11 | under the influence of narcotics | a drugged sleep |
| dumping | 13 | selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| drinking | 14 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| darkness | 13 | absence of light or illumination | - |
| directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
| dreaming | 12 | imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | - |
| disaster | 9 | a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune | his policies were a disaster |
| delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| district | 11 | regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns | - |
| divorced | 15 | of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved | - |
| designed | 11 | done or made or performed with purpose and intent | style...is more than the deliberate and designed creation |
| describe | 13 | give a description of | - |
| discover | 14 | discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of | - |
| downtown | 15 | the central area or commercial center of a town or city | the heart of Birmingham's downtown |
| division | 12 | a group of ships of similar type | - |
| dramatic | 13 | sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | a dramatic sunset |
| directed | 12 | manageable by a supervising agent | a directed program of study |
| dropping | 14 | coming down freely under the influence of gravity | the eerie whistle of dropping bombs |
| dressing | 10 | making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure | - |
| designer | 10 | someone who specializes in graphic design | - |
| deserved | 13 | properly deserved | - |
| delicate | 11 | difficult to handle; requiring great tact | delicate negotiations with the big powers |
| defeated | 13 | people who are defeated | the Romans had no pity for the defeated |
| doorbell | 11 | a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | - |
| dialogue | 10 | a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people | - |
| discount | 11 | an amount or percentage deducted | - |
| document | 13 | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | - |
| disgrace | 12 | a state of dishonor | - |
| daylight | 16 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | - |
| declared | 12 | declared as fact; explicitly stated | - |
| deceased | 12 | someone who is no longer alive | - |
| domestic | 13 | a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household | - |
| dickhead | 19 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| disorder | 10 | a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning | the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder |
| destined | 10 | (usually followed by `to') governed by fate | an old house destined to be demolished |
| disguise | 10 | the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance | he is a master of disguise |
| dreadful | 13 | causing fear or dread or terror | a dreadful storm |
| disagree | 10 | be of different opinions | She disagrees with her husband on many questions |
| deadline | 10 | the point in time at which something must be completed | - |
| deserted | 10 | forsaken by owner or inhabitants | - |
| deceived | 15 | - | - |
| dragging | 12 | marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner | it was a strange dragging approach |
| dynamite | 14 | an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp | - |
| distract | 11 | draw someone's attention away from something | The thief distracted the bystanders |
| distress | 9 | psychological suffering | the death of his wife caused him great distress |
| disabled | 12 | having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness | - |
| dispatch | 16 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | - |
| dinosaur | 9 | any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era | - |
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9 letter words
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| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| desperate | 12 | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless | a desperate illness |
| developed | 16 | (used of societies) having high industrial development | developed countries |
| depressed | 13 | lower than previously | the market is depressed |
| democracy | 19 | a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them | - |
| defendant | 14 | a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused | - |
| discovery | 18 | the act of discovering something | - |
| delighted | 15 | filled with wonder and delight | - |
| dismissed | 13 | having lost your job | - |
| dedicated | 14 | solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose | a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II |
| described | 15 | represented in words especially with sharpness and detail | the vividly described wars |
| disturbed | 13 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | lapsed into disturbed sleep |
| determine | 12 | decide upon or fix definitely | - |
| defending | 15 | attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring | - |
| detention | 10 | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | his detention was politically motivated |
| departure | 12 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| demanding | 14 | requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill | found the job very demanding |
| dimension | 12 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | - |
| discharge | 16 | remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave | - |
| defensive | 16 | an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') | - |
| diagnosis | 11 | identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon | - |
| distorted | 11 | having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented | - |
| decorated | 13 | provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction | - |
| directing | 13 | showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | felt his mother's directing arm around him |
| dumplings | 15 | small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough | - |
| disguised | 12 | having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading | - |
| diagnosed | 12 | - | - |
| deception | 14 | a misleading falsehood | - |
| dependent | 13 | held from above and hanging down | - |
| descended | 14 | - | - |
| destroyer | 13 | a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to | a destroyer of the environment |
| dominated | 13 | harassed by persistent nagging | - |
| deceiving | 16 | - | - |
| disgusted | 12 | having a strong distaste from surfeit | grew more and more disgusted |
| diversion | 13 | an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack | - |
| diversity | 16 | noticeable heterogeneity | a diversity of possibilities |
| dishonest | 13 | capable of being corrupted | dishonest politicians |
| designing | 12 | concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest | a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue |
| disgraced | 14 | suffering shame | - |
| drugstore | 11 | a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold | - |
| disregard | 12 | refuse to acknowledge | - |
| delirious | 10 | marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion | a crowd of delirious baseball fans |
| discarded | 14 | thrown away | - |
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10 letter words
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| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| department | 15 | a specialized division of a large organization | you'll find it in the hardware department |
| 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 |
| determined | 14 | determined or decided upon as by an authority | date and place are already determined |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| 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 | - |
| directions | 13 | - | - |
| disappoint | 15 | fail to meet the hopes or expectations of | - |
| distracted | 14 | having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety | - |
| developing | 17 | processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | - |
| depressing | 14 | causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy | the economic outlook is depressing |
| democratic | 17 | representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | democratic art forms |
| difficulty | 22 | the quality of being difficult | they agreed about the difficulty of the climb |
| definition | 14 | a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol | - |
| devastated | 15 | - | - |
| discharged | 18 | having lost your job | - |
| disrespect | 15 | have little or no respect for; hold in contempt | - |
| dictionary | 16 | a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them | - |
| delightful | 18 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delightful surprise |
| dedication | 14 | a message that makes a pledge | - |
| diplomatic | 17 | using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people | the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject |
| discretion | 13 | the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies | - |
| despicable | 17 | morally reprehensible | would do something as despicable as murder |
| distribute | 13 | distribute or disperse widely | - |
| demolition | 13 | an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something | - |
| decoration | 13 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| domination | 13 | power to dominate or defeat | - |
| deliveries | 14 | - | - |
| delusional | 11 | suffering from or characterized by delusions | - |
| disconnect | 15 | an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) | there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy |
| describing | 16 | - | - |
| deliberate | 13 | characterized by conscious design or purpose | a deliberate attempt to provoke a response |
| disability | 16 | the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | reading disability |
| disastrous | 11 | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin | the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign |
| degenerate | 12 | grow worse | Conditions in the slums degenerated |
| demolished | 17 | torn down and broken up | - |
| designated | 13 | - | - |
| documented | 16 | established as genuine | - |
| distressed | 12 | facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty | distressed companies need loans and technical advice |
| delegation | 12 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| disposable | 15 | an item that can be disposed of after it has been used | - |
| deposition | 13 | the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office | - |
| descendant | 14 | a person considered as descended from some ancestor | - |
| decorating | 14 | - | - |
| definitive | 17 | of recognized authority or excellence | the definitive work on Greece |
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Diving into the delightful domain of words that start with D is like discovering a hidden treasure chest in the attic of the English language. The letter D brings a distinct dynamism to words, shaping their sound and meaning in fascinating ways. From the commanding "d" sound that starts words like "daring" and "dazzle," to the softer, more subtle tones in words like "delicate" and "dreamy," the influence of D is undeniable. Buckle up as we delve into some dazzling examples and see how these words can add a dash of distinction to your vocabulary.
About words starting with D
The letter D is the fourth letter of the English alphabet and plays a pivotal role in word formation and pronunciation. Its presence at the beginning of words often imparts a sense of decisiveness and clarity, which is why it's frequently found in words associated with action and determination—think "drive," "decide," and "dedicate." D is also a common initial letter, making up a notable portion of everyday language. This frequency not only makes it familiar but also essential for effective communication.
D's placement in a word can significantly affect its pronunciation and meaning. For example, the hard "d" sound at the start of "doll" versus the soft "d" in the middle of "adore" showcases its versatility. The letter can introduce a word with a firm, deliberate tone or blend smoothly into a syllable, adding nuance and depth. Words like "duplex" and "dynamic" demonstrate this duality, making them intriguing to both say and hear.
Popular word examples
Here are ten popular words starting with D that you'll find both useful and fun:
Delight
- Definition: A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment.
- Example in a Sentence: Her smile brought delight to everyone around her.
- Fun Fact: The word "delight" comes from the Old French "delit," which means "pleasure."
Daring
- Definition: Adventurous courage; boldness.
- Example in a Sentence: His daring escape from the castle became legendary.
- Fun Fact: "Daring" is often used to describe someone who takes risks fearlessly.
Dazzle
- Definition: To blind temporarily with a bright light; to impress deeply.
- Example in a Sentence: The fireworks display will dazzle anyone who sees it.
- Fun Fact: "Dazzle" originally referred to being confused by a bright light.
Dream
- Definition: A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a dream about flying over mountains.
- Fun Fact: The word "dream" is believed to come from an Old English word meaning "joy" or "music."
Dance
- Definition: To move rhythmically to music.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to dance under the stars.
- Fun Fact: Dance is one of the oldest forms of human expression.
Delicate
- Definition: Easily broken or damaged; fragile.
- Example in a Sentence: The delicate vase shattered into pieces.
- Fun Fact: "Delicate" comes from the Latin word "delicatus," meaning "alluring" or "dainty."
Discover
- Definition: To find something unexpectedly or during a search.
- Example in a Sentence: They set out to discover new lands.
- Fun Fact: The root of "discover" comes from Latin "discooperire," meaning "to uncover."
Dynamic
- Definition: Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- Example in a Sentence: She has a dynamic personality that lights up the room.
- Fun Fact: "Dynamic" derives from the Greek word "dynamikos," meaning "powerful."
Desire
- Definition: A strong feeling of wanting something.
- Example in a Sentence: His desire to travel the world was insatiable.
- Fun Fact: The word "desire" comes from the Latin "desiderare," meaning "to long for."
Divine
- Definition: Of, from, or like God or a god.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist’s work was simply divine.
- Fun Fact: "Divine" is derived from the Latin "divinus," meaning "of a god."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words that start with D:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Dizzy | 27 | Feeling unsteady or lightheaded. |
| Duplex | 17 | A house divided into two apartments. |
| Drizzle | 26 | Light rain falling in very fine drops. |
| Dovetail | 14 | To fit together exactly, as in woodworking joints. |
| Downplay | 16 | To make something appear less important. |
| Dystopia | 14 | An imagined society where there is great suffering. |
| Dynamics | 16 | The forces or properties that stimulate growth or change. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note of these five-letter words starting with D:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dance | To move rhythmically to music. |
| Dream | A series of thoughts during sleep. |
| Dwell | To live in or at a specified place. |
| Doubt | A feeling of uncertainty. |
| Draft | A preliminary version of a written work. |
| Drift | To be carried slowly by a current. |
| Depth | The distance from top to bottom. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore some rare and unusual words starting with D that you might not encounter every day:
Debouch
- Definition: To emerge from a narrow space into a wider one.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the French "deboucher," meaning "to unblock."
- Example in a Sentence: The river debouches into the large lake.
Deipnosophist
- Definition: A person skilled in the art of dining and dinner-table conversation.
- Interesting Fact: It originates from the Greek "deipnon" (dinner) and "sophist" (wise man).
- Example in a Sentence: He was known as a deipnosophist, always the life of the dinner party.
Defenestration
- Definition: The act of throwing someone out of a window.
- Interesting Fact: The term originated from a historical incident in Prague.
- Example in a Sentence: The defenestration of 1618 was a key event leading to the Thirty Years' War.
Dactylonomy
- Definition: The practice of counting on the fingers.
- Interesting Fact: It comes from the Greek words "daktylos" (finger) and "nomos" (law).
- Example in a Sentence: Ancient scholars often used dactylonomy to teach arithmetic.
Dysphemism
- Definition: The use of a harsh term instead of a more neutral one.
- Interesting Fact: It is the opposite of euphemism, which uses mild terms.
- Example in a Sentence: Calling someone a "geek" instead of a "computer enthusiast" is a dysphemism.
Final words
As we've explored, words that start with D bring a delightful diversity to the English language. From common terms that add clarity and action to our conversations, to rare gems that enrich our vocabulary, these words are as dynamic and diverse as the letter D itself. So next time you dive into dialogue, don't forget to drop a few dazzling D-words to keep things interesting!
