Words Starting With F
Welcome to a fabulous collection of words that all kick off with the fantastic letter F! From feisty to fluffy, these words are full of flair and fun. Dive in and discover fascinating terms that will add flavor to your vocabulary. Let's get started on this fabulous linguistic journey!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fa | 5 | the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization | - |
| fe | 5 | a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | - |
| fy | 8 | - | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| for | 6 | In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place. | - |
| few | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number | a few weeks ago |
| far | 6 | a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again | - |
| fun | 6 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | I do it for the fun of it |
| fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
| fat | 6 | make fat or plump | - |
| fix | 13 | a determination of the place where something is | he got a good fix on the target |
| fit | 6 | be agreeable or acceptable to | - |
| fan | 6 | an enthusiastic devotee of sports | - |
| fed | 7 | any federal law-enforcement officer | - |
| fox | 13 | a shifty deceptive person | - |
| fag | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| fee | 6 | give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on | fee the steward |
| fry | 9 | a young person of either sex | - |
| fur | 6 | the dressed hairy coat of a mammal | - |
| fog | 7 | confusion characterized by lack of clarity | - |
| fax | 13 | duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio | - |
| flu | 6 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| fin | 6 | a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) | - |
| foe | 6 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| fig | 7 | a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | - |
| fer | 6 | - | - |
| foo | 6 | - | - |
| fay | 9 | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | - |
| fen | 6 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | the fens of eastern England |
| fad | 7 | an interest followed with exaggerated zeal | he always follows the latest fads |
| fie | 6 | - | - |
| faa | 6 | an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation | - |
| fro | 6 | - | - |
| fez | 15 | a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown | - |
| fib | 8 | a trivial lie | he told a fib about eating his spinach |
| fir | 6 | any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas | - |
| fab | 8 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| foy | 9 | - | - |
| fob | 8 | deceive somebody | - |
| fey | 9 | suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness | the fey quality was there, the ability to see the moon at midday |
| fas | 6 | a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy | - |
| fil | 6 | - | - |
| fum | 8 | - | - |
| fah | 9 | - | - |
| fou | 6 | - | - |
| fra | 6 | - | - |
| fem | 8 | - | - |
| feu | 6 | - | - |
| fop | 8 | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | - |
| foh | 9 | - | - |
| fae | 6 | a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below | - |
| fid | 7 | - | - |
| fet | 6 | a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field | - |
| fap | 8 | - | - |
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4 letter words
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| from | 9 | Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever departure, setting out, commencement of action, being, state, occurrence, etc., or procedure, emanation, absence, separation, etc., are to be expressed. It is construed with, and indicates, the point of space or time at which the action, state, etc., are regarded as setting out or beginning; also, less frequently, the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; the anitithesis and correlative of to; | it is one hundred miles from Boston to Springfield |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| feel | 7 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | the feel of the city excited him |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| face | 9 | a contorted facial expression | - |
| five | 10 | a team that plays basketball | - |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| free | 7 | not taken up by scheduled activities | a free hour between classes |
| fire | 7 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | - |
| food | 8 | any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment | food and drink |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| fact | 9 | a concept whose truth can be proved | scientific hypotheses are not facts |
| film | 9 | make a film or photograph of something | - |
| fast | 7 | unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | fast friends |
| fall | 7 | move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | The barometer is falling |
| felt | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | The fabric felted up after several washes |
| feet | 7 | - | - |
| fear | 7 | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | - |
| fish | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces | - |
| fool | 7 | a person who lacks good judgment | - |
| fell | 7 | pass away rapidly | - |
| fair | 7 | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | fair copy |
| foot | 7 | lowest support of a structure | he stood at the foot of the tower |
| form | 9 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| feed | 8 | food for domestic livestock | - |
| flat | 7 | a deflated pneumatic tire | - |
| file | 7 | record in a public office or in a court of law | file for divorce |
| fake | 11 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | - |
| fill | 7 | make full, also in a metaphorical sense | fill a container |
| fate | 7 | decree or designate beforehand | - |
| farm | 9 | cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques | - |
| fail | 7 | disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake | His sense of smell failed him this time |
| firm | 9 | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | stocks are still firm |
| flag | 8 | a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device | - |
| fuel | 7 | provide with fuel | - |
| flow | 10 | something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously | the museum had planned carefully for the flow of visitors |
| flew | 10 | - | - |
| foul | 7 | become or cause to become obstructed | - |
| flip | 9 | the act of flipping a coin | - |
| fond | 8 | extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent | hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother |
| folk | 11 | people in general (often used in the plural) | they're just country folk |
| fame | 9 | the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed | - |
| fund | 8 | a reserve of money set aside for some purpose | - |
| fuss | 7 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
| fist | 7 | a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) | - |
| frog | 8 | a person of French descent | - |
| fold | 8 | a folded part (as in skin or muscle) | - |
| ford | 8 | 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-2006) | - |
| fart | 7 | a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus | - |
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5 letter words
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| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| floor | 8 | the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | they needed rugs to cover the bare floors |
| force | 10 | (of a law) having legal validity | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| field | 9 | a branch of knowledge | - |
| favor | 11 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| final | 8 | not to be altered or undone | the judge's decision is final |
| fired | 9 | having lost your job | - |
| faith | 11 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | he lost his faith but not his morality |
| fresh | 11 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| folks | 12 | people in general (often used in the plural) | folks around here drink moonshine |
| freak | 12 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a bodybuilding freak |
| focus | 10 | become focussed or come into focus | The light focused |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| fixed | 16 | fixed and unmoving | with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare |
| falls | 8 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| fifty | 14 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five | - |
| false | 8 | adopted in order to deceive | - |
| fruit | 8 | an amount of a product | - |
| flesh | 11 | alternative names for the body of a human being | the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| fully | 11 | to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) | fully grown |
| fetch | 13 | be sold for a certain price | The old print fetched a high price at the auction |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| flies | 8 | (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) | - |
| forty | 11 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four | - |
| fever | 11 | a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection | - |
| fifth | 14 | coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position | - |
| forth | 11 | forward in time or order or degree | from that time forth |
| fella | 8 | a boy or man | - |
| fried | 9 | cooked by frying in fat | - |
| fence | 10 | have an argument about something | - |
| frame | 10 | a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning | - |
| fraud | 9 | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | - |
| faced | 11 | having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination | a neatly faced terrace |
| feast | 8 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| flame | 10 | shine with a sudden light | - |
| fleet | 8 | moving very fast | fleet of foot |
| faint | 8 | weak and likely to lose consciousness | suddenly felt faint from the pain |
| flood | 9 | an overwhelming number or amount | a flood of requests |
| fanny | 11 | external female sex organs | in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals |
| fries | 8 | strips of potato fried in deep fat | - |
| funds | 9 | assets in the form of money | - |
| float | 8 | an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy | - |
| flush | 11 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | - |
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6 letter words
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| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| forget | 10 | leave behind unintentionally | - |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| forgot | 10 | - | - |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
| finger | 10 | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure | - |
| female | 11 | characteristic of or peculiar to a woman | female sensitiveness |
| forest | 9 | establish a forest on previously unforested land | afforest the mountains |
| fellow | 12 | one of a pair | one eye was blue but its fellow was brown |
| forced | 12 | lacking spontaneity; not natural | forced heartiness |
| failed | 10 | - | - |
| filled | 10 | (of time) taken up | well-filled hours |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| freeze | 18 | change from a liquid to a solid when cold | Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
| forces | 11 | - | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| fallen | 9 | having dropped by the force of gravity | fallen leaves covered the forest floor |
| fucker | 15 | a stupid despised man | - |
| former | 11 | belonging to some prior time | our former glory |
| fourth | 12 | in the fourth place | fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month |
| filthy | 15 | vile; despicable | a filthy traitor |
| favour | 12 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| frozen | 18 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frozen look on their faces |
| fields | 10 | United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946) | - |
| fridge | 11 | a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor | - |
| facing | 12 | a protective covering that protects the outside of a building | - |
| farmer | 11 | a person who operates a farm | - |
| firing | 10 | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) | - |
| faggot | 11 | fasten together rods of iron in order to heat or weld them | - |
| formed | 12 | having or given a form or shape | - |
| foster | 9 | providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties | foster parent |
| finest | 9 | - | - |
| fixing | 17 | restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place | - |
| fairly | 12 | without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner | deal fairly with one another |
| forbid | 12 | command against | I forbid you to call me late at night |
| formal | 11 | a lavish dance requiring formal attire | - |
| francs | 11 | - | - |
| finals | 9 | - | - |
| fierce | 11 | ruthless in competition | - |
| franco | 11 | Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975) | - |
| flavor | 12 | (physics) the six kinds of quarks | - |
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7 letter words
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| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| forever | 13 | without interruption | - |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| freedom | 13 | immunity from an obligation or duty | - |
| figured | 12 | (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | my dress is richly figured |
| falling | 11 | coming down freely under the influence of gravity | falling rain |
| funeral | 10 | a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated | hundreds of people attended his funeral |
| finding | 12 | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation | - |
| foreign | 11 | not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source | foreign particles in milk |
| fortune | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was as if fortune guided his hand |
| factory | 15 | a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing | - |
| fishing | 14 | the act of someone who fishes as a diversion | - |
| fashion | 13 | make out of components (often in an improvising manner) | She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks |
| federal | 11 | any federal law-enforcement officer | - |
| failure | 10 | a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently | - |
| fifteen | 13 | being one more than fourteen | - |
| 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 |
| foolish | 13 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| feeding | 12 | the act of consuming food | - |
| fighter | 14 | someone who fights (or is fighting) | - |
| filming | 13 | the act of making a film | - |
| fooling | 11 | characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility | a broken back is nothing to be casual about; it is no fooling matter |
| focused | 13 | being in focus or brought into focus | - |
| fiction | 12 | a deliberately false or improbable account | - |
| footage | 11 | a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done | - |
| fulfill | 13 | fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction | - |
| furious | 10 | marked by extreme and violent energy | a furious battle |
| filling | 11 | any material that fills a space or container | - |
| fragile | 11 | lacking substance or significance | a fragile claim to fame |
| freaked | 15 | - | - |
| flowing | 14 | designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow | - |
| finance | 12 | obtain or provide money for | Can we finance the addition to our home? |
| fastest | 10 | most quickly | - |
| fascist | 12 | relating to or characteristic of fascism | fascist propaganda |
| formula | 12 | a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement | - |
| feature | 10 | a prominent attribute or aspect of something | the map showed roads and other features |
| feather | 13 | turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls | - |
| forcing | 13 | - | - |
| foreman | 12 | a person who exercises control over workers | if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman |
| freezer | 19 | electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time | - |
| failing | 11 | failure to reach a minimum required performance | his failing the course led to his disqualification |
| farther | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | the application of the law was extended farther |
| fitting | 11 | in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion | We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this |
| fiancee | 12 | a woman who is engaged to be married | - |
| flooded | 12 | covered with water | a flooded bathroom |
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8 letter words
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| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| familiar | 13 | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | familiar with the complex machinery |
| friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
| festival | 14 | an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | a drama festival |
| freezing | 21 | the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid | - |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| farewell | 14 | an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | - |
| function | 13 | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | the function of a teacher |
| floating | 12 | the act of someone who floats on the water | - |
| 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 |
| faithful | 17 | marked by fidelity to an original | a faithful copy of the portrait |
| forehead | 15 | the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits | - |
| forgiven | 15 | - | - |
| franklin | 15 | printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790) | - |
| flirting | 12 | playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | - |
| florence | 13 | a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries | - |
| fourteen | 11 | being one more than thirteen | - |
| frighten | 15 | cause fear in | The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me |
| feathers | 14 | - | - |
| fountain | 11 | an artificially produced flow of water | - |
| freshman | 16 | a first-year undergraduate | - |
| feminine | 13 | befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman | - |
| fortress | 11 | a fortified defensive structure | - |
| forensic | 13 | of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument | - |
| fearless | 11 | oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them | - |
| fugitive | 15 | someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | fugitives from the sweatshops |
| fletcher | 16 | prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625) | - |
| feedback | 20 | response to an inquiry or experiment | - |
| flexible | 20 | able to adjust readily to different conditions | a flexible personality |
| frequent | 20 | be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place | - |
| flashing | 15 | a short vivid experience | the flashings of pain were a warning |
| focusing | 14 | the concentration of attention or energy on something | - |
| figuring | 13 | problem solving that involves numbers or quantities | - |
| forecast | 13 | predict in advance | - |
| frontier | 11 | an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary | - |
| fracture | 13 | breaking of hard tissue such as bone | it was a nasty fracture |
| flooding | 13 | a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them | - |
| frigging | 14 | - | - |
| foremost | 13 | ranking above all others | the foremost figure among marine artists |
| flipping | 16 | - | - |
| formally | 16 | with official authorization | the club will be formally recognized |
| firewood | 15 | wood used for fuel | they collected and cut their own firewood |
| findings | 13 | a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes | - |
| flawless | 14 | without a flaw | a flawless gemstone |
| fraction | 13 | perform a division | - |
| forwards | 15 | at or to or toward the front | - |
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9 letter words
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| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| financial | 14 | involving financial matters | - |
| forbidden | 16 | excluded from use or mention | forbidden fruit |
| furniture | 12 | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy | they had too much furniture for the small apartment |
| finishing | 16 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | - |
| fashioned | 16 | planned and made or fashioned artistically | beautifully fashioned dresses |
| fireworks | 19 | - | - |
| fortunate | 12 | presaging good fortune | she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school |
| foreigner | 13 | someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group | - |
| frequency | 26 | the number of occurrences within a given time period | the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second |
| fulfilled | 16 | completed to perfection | - |
| fragrance | 15 | a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | - |
| followers | 15 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| formation | 14 | (geology) the geological features of the earth | - |
| fisherman | 17 | someone whose occupation is catching fish | - |
| forensics | 14 | scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes | - |
| fireplace | 16 | an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built | the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it |
| filmmaker | 20 | a producer of motion pictures | - |
| formality | 17 | a requirement of etiquette or custom | a mere formality |
| ferocious | 14 | marked by extreme and violent energy | a ferocious beating |
| fractured | 15 | - | - |
| freelance | 14 | serving for wages in a foreign army | - |
| fertility | 15 | the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth | - |
| footprint | 14 | a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface | the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window |
| frankfurt | 19 | a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center | - |
| fairytale | 15 | an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse | - |
| financing | 15 | the act of financing | - |
| franchise | 17 | a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area | - |
| forgiving | 17 | providing absolution | - |
| farmhouse | 17 | house for a farmer and family | - |
| fictional | 14 | formed or conceived by the imagination | a fictional character |
| favorable | 17 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | a favorable time to ask for a raise |
| fantasize | 21 | indulge in fantasies | - |
| firepower | 17 | (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target | - |
| fortnight | 16 | a period of fourteen consecutive days | most major tennis tournaments last a fortnight |
| frivolous | 15 | not serious in content or attitude or behavior | a frivolous novel |
| featuring | 13 | - | - |
| fruitcake | 18 | a whimsically eccentric person | - |
| freestyle | 15 | a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use | - |
| flashback | 23 | an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier) | - |
| flattened | 13 | having been flattened | - |
| forgetful | 16 | failing to keep in mind | forgetful of her responsibilities |
| firsthand | 16 | from the original source; directly | I heard this story firsthand |
| firehouse | 15 | a station housing fire apparatus and firemen | - |
| freshness | 15 | originality by virtue of being new and surprising | - |
| foolproof | 17 | not liable to failure | a foolproof identification system |
| framework | 21 | a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process | - |
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10 letter words
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| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| forgetting | 15 | - | - |
| frustrated | 14 | disappointingly unsuccessful | many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers |
| flashlight | 20 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| fascinated | 16 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| frequently | 25 | many times at short intervals | - |
| flattering | 14 | showing or representing to advantage | a flattering color |
| fraternity | 16 | a social club for male undergraduates | - |
| federation | 14 | a union of political organizations | - |
| fertilizer | 22 | any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile | - |
| formidable | 18 | inspiring fear | the formidable prospect of major surgery |
| fulfilling | 17 | - | - |
| functional | 15 | fit or ready for use or service | the toaster was still functional even after being dropped |
| fatherland | 17 | the country where you were born | - |
| fellowship | 21 | an association of people who share common beliefs or activities | the church welcomed new members into its fellowship |
| facilitate | 15 | make easier | you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge |
| fundraiser | 14 | a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money | - |
| faithfully | 22 | in a faithful manner | it always came on, faithfully, like the radio |
| filmmaking | 22 | - | - |
| fingernail | 14 | the nail at the end of a finger | - |
| footballer | 15 | an athlete who plays American football | - |
| fluttering | 14 | the motion made by flapping up and down | - |
| freshwater | 19 | water that is not salty | - |
| fictitious | 15 | adopted in order to deceive | a fictitious address |
| forwarding | 18 | the advancement of some enterprise | his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career |
| forcefully | 21 | with full force | we are seeing this film too late to feel its original impact forcefully |
| fabricated | 18 | formed or conceived by the imagination | a fabricated excuse for his absence |
| fantasized | 23 | - | - |
| fertilized | 23 | - | - |
| futuristic | 15 | of or relating to futurism | - |
| flatulence | 15 | a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal | - |
| flickering | 20 | shining unsteadily | - |
| foreground | 15 | move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent | - |
| fraudulent | 14 | intended to deceive | a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes |
| favourable | 18 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | - |
| fairground | 15 | an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses | - |
| fossilized | 23 | set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs | obsolete fossilized ways |
| fragmented | 17 | having been divided; having the unity destroyed | a fragmented coalition |
| flamboyant | 20 | elaborately or excessively ornamented | flamboyant handwriting |
| forbidding | 18 | harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance | a forbidding scowl |
| femininity | 18 | the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women | - |
| foreboding | 17 | ominously prophetic | - |
| freeloader | 14 | someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others | - |
| fractional | 15 | constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety | a fractional share of the vote |
| flirtation | 13 | playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | - |
| friendlier | 14 | - | - |
| fabulously | 18 | exceedingly; extremely | she plays fabulously well |
| fatherless | 16 | having no living father | - |
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The letter F is a fascinating and fun contributor to the English language. Words starting with F can sound fierce, fancy, or even funny, impacting how we communicate with each other. From everyday expressions to rare gems, these words add flavor to our conversations and writings. Let's dive into the world of these fantastic F-words and uncover their unique characteristics and surprising stories.
About Words Starting with F
The letter F is the sixth letter of the English alphabet and holds a significant place in our language. Its presence at the beginning of words often gives them a distinct emphasis and can influence their meaning and pronunciation. For instance, consider the difference between "fire" and "ire." The initial F sound adds a forceful quality, making the word more impactful. Words starting with F are frequently used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal writings, showcasing their versatility and importance.
Moreover, the phonetic characteristics of the F sound contribute to its uniqueness. The friction created by the upper teeth against the lower lip produces a sound that is both clear and assertive. This makes F-words easy to distinguish and remember. Examples like "freedom," "fantasy," and "fabulous" demonstrate how the letter F can evoke strong imagery and emotions, enhancing the overall communication experience.
Popular Word Examples
Let's explore some popular examples of words starting with F, highlighting their meanings, usage, and interesting facts.
Fabulous
- Definition: Extremely pleasing or wonderful.
- Example in a Sentence: She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
- Fun Fact: The word "fabulous" originates from the Latin word "fabula," meaning "story" or "tale."
Fantastic
- Definition: Imaginative or fanciful; extraordinarily good.
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- Example in a Sentence: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely fantastic.
- Fun Fact: "Fantastic" comes from the Greek word "phantastikos," which means "able to create mental images."
Friendly
- Definition: Kind, pleasant, and supportive.
- Example in a Sentence: Everyone at the office is very friendly.
- Fun Fact: The concept of being "friendly" has roots in Old English, where it was originally used to describe kinship and familial bonds.
Fearless
- Definition: Without fear; brave.
- Example in a Sentence: The firefighter was fearless in saving the trapped child.
- Fun Fact: "Fearless" is often used to describe superheroes and adventurers, embodying the ideal of courage.
Flavorful
- Definition: Full of flavor; tasty.
- Example in a Sentence: The chef prepared a flavorful dish that delighted all the guests.
- Fun Fact: The term "flavorful" highlights the sensory experience of taste, making it a favorite in culinary contexts.
Fortune
- Definition: Chance or luck; wealth.
- Example in a Sentence: He made a fortune investing in real estate.
- Fun Fact: The word "fortune" is derived from the Latin "fortuna," the goddess of luck in Roman mythology.
Freedom
- Definition: The state of being free; liberty.
- Example in a Sentence: Citizens fought for their freedom during the revolution.
- Fun Fact: "Freedom" is a powerful term often associated with human rights and social movements.
Friendship
- Definition: The state of being friends; a relationship of mutual affection.
- Example in a Sentence: Their friendship has lasted for over twenty years.
- Fun Fact: Friendships have been celebrated in literature and art across cultures and ages.
Fascinate
- Definition: To attract and hold the attention of someone.
- Example in a Sentence: She was fascinated by the magician's tricks.
- Fun Fact: The word "fascinate" comes from the Latin "fascinare," meaning "to cast a spell."
Flourish
- Definition: To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
- Example in a Sentence: The plants in the garden began to flourish with proper care.
- Fun Fact: "Flourish" can also refer to a dramatic gesture or action, adding flair to communication.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words starting with F that can help you dominate the game:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Flapjack | 29 | A thick pancake. |
| Fuzziness | 30 | The quality of being covered with short, fine hair. |
| Frizzled | 28 | Formed into small, tight curls. |
| Flycatcher | 27 | A type of bird that catches insects in flight. |
| Formalize | 23 | To give something a definite structure or shape. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! Here are some five-letter words starting with F that could be your next winning guess:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fancy | Elaborate in structure or decoration. |
| Fable | A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. |
| Flock | A group of birds or sheep. |
| Fresh | Recently made or obtained; not stale or spoiled. |
| Frost | A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Discover some rare and unusual words starting with F that add richness to the English language.
Flibbertigibbet
- Definition: A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person.
- Interesting Fact: This whimsical word dates back to the 15th century and was used to describe a gossip or chatterbox.
- Example in a Sentence: The character in the play was a true flibbertigibbet, always chattering away.
Foppish
- Definition: Excessively concerned with one's clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.
- Interesting Fact: The word "foppish" comes from "fop," which was used in the 17th century to describe a man overly concerned with his looks.
- Example in a Sentence: His foppish behavior made him the center of attention at the gala.
Fungible
- Definition: Able to replace or be replaced by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
- Interesting Fact: "Fungible" is often used in legal and economic contexts to describe goods or commodities.
- Example in a Sentence: In the stock market, shares are considered fungible assets.
Fusty
- Definition: Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy.
- Interesting Fact: "Fusty" can also describe ideas or attitudes that are old-fashioned.
- Example in a Sentence: The old library had a fusty aroma that hinted at its long history.
Furbelow
- Definition: A pleated or gathered piece of fabric, especially as a trim on clothing.
- Interesting Fact: This decorative term comes from the French word "falbala," meaning a trimming or flounce.
- Example in a Sentence: Her dress was adorned with furbelows that added a touch of elegance.
Final Words
Exploring words that start with F is not only fun but also enlightening. These words enhance our language, making it richer and more expressive. Whether you're looking to spice up your vocabulary, score big in Scrabble, or ace your next Wordle game, the world of F-words has something fascinating to offer.
