Words Starting With G
Get ready to embark on a grand adventure through the galaxy of words beginning with "G"! From the glittering gems of our vocabulary to the giggle-inducing gems, this guide is your gateway to grasping the greatness of the letter G. Let's dive in and get going!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| go | 3 | follow a certain course | how did your interview go? |
| gu | 3 | of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions | - |
| gi | 3 | of or relating to the stomach and intestines | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| get | 4 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| got | 4 | - | - |
| god | 5 | a material effigy that is worshipped | money was his god |
| guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
| gun | 4 | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine | - |
| gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| gym | 9 | athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training | - |
| gee | 4 | a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated | - |
| gig | 5 | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | - |
| gum | 6 | wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum | - |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| gut | 4 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| gin | 4 | a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers | - |
| gal | 4 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| gap | 6 | an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity | there was a gap in his account |
| goa | 4 | a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony | - |
| gag | 5 | prevent from speaking out | The press was gagged |
| goo | 4 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| guv | 7 | - | - |
| gem | 6 | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | - |
| gel | 4 | a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects | - |
| git | 4 | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible | the British call a contemptible person a `git' |
| ged | 5 | - | - |
| gen | 4 | informal term for information | give me the gen on your new line of computers |
| gob | 6 | informal terms for the mouth | - |
| gan | 4 | - | - |
| gab | 6 | light informal conversation for social occasions | - |
| gar | 4 | primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth | - |
| gat | 4 | a gangster's pistol | - |
| goy | 7 | a Christian as contrasted with a Jew | - |
| gam | 6 | a herd of whales | - |
| gnu | 4 | large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail | - |
| gib | 6 | a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes | - |
| ger | 4 | - | - |
| gov | 7 | - | - |
| gad | 5 | a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward | - |
| gor | 4 | - | - |
| gyp | 9 | (sometimes offensive) to cheat or swindle | the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change |
| gur | 4 | a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana | - |
| gie | 4 | - | - |
| gey | 7 | - | - |
| gae | 4 | - | - |
| gak | 8 | - | - |
| gau | 4 | - | - |
| gaw | 7 | - | - |
| geo | 4 | - | - |
| ghi | 7 | - | - |
| gid | 5 | - | - |
| gif | 7 | - | - |
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4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| good | 6 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | weigh the good against the bad |
| give | 8 | be the cause or source of | - |
| girl | 5 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| gone | 5 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| gave | 8 | - | - |
| goes | 5 | - | - |
| game | 7 | your occupation or line of work | he's in the plumbing game |
| glad | 6 | eagerly disposed to act or to be of service | glad to help |
| gift | 8 | natural abilities or qualities | - |
| gold | 6 | a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia | - |
| grow | 8 | pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become | - |
| grab | 7 | the act of catching an object with the hands | he made a grab for the ball before it landed |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| gang | 6 | an informal body of friends | - |
| gate | 5 | a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs | - |
| grew | 8 | - | - |
| goal | 5 | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it | - |
| gosh | 8 | - | - |
| guts | 5 | fortitude and determination | he didn't have the guts to try it |
| golf | 8 | a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes | - |
| gear | 5 | set the level or character of | - |
| gain | 5 | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input | - |
| gray | 8 | make grey | - |
| goat | 5 | a victim of ridicule or pranks | - |
| grey | 8 | make grey | The painter decided to grey the sky |
| grip | 7 | to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match | - |
| gene | 5 | (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity | genes were formerly called factors |
| geez | 14 | - | - |
| guru | 5 | a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher | - |
| glue | 5 | join or attach with or as if with glue | - |
| glow | 8 | light from nonthermal sources | - |
| gaze | 14 | look at with fixed eyes | - |
| glen | 5 | a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains) | - |
| gran | 5 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| gown | 8 | outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions | - |
| gulf | 8 | an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) | he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends |
| gong | 6 | a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | - |
| grid | 6 | a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | - |
| gasp | 7 | a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open | she gave a gasp and fainted |
| geek | 9 | a person with an unusual or odd personality | - |
| gaby | 10 | - | - |
| gram | 7 | a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram | - |
| grim | 7 | harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance | a grim man loving duty more than humanity |
| goon | 5 | an awkward stupid person | - |
| gore | 5 | the shedding of blood resulting in murder | - |
| gale | 5 | a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale | - |
| grin | 5 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| grub | 7 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| guan | 5 | any of several large turkey-like game birds of the family Cracidae; native to jungles of tropical America; resembling the curassows and valued as food | - |
| grad | 6 | a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| going | 7 | the act of departing | - |
| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| green | 6 | an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course | the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| guest | 6 | a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | - |
| grade | 7 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| grave | 9 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | grave responsibilities |
| giant | 6 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| guide | 7 | use as a guide | They had the lights to guide on |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| grass | 6 | a police informer who implicates many people | - |
| greek | 10 | the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages | - |
| gimme | 10 | - | - |
| goods | 7 | - | - |
| gross | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | gross negligence |
| guilt | 6 | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | - |
| gates | 6 | United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955) | - |
| groom | 8 | a man who has recently been married | - |
| grief | 9 | intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) | - |
| greet | 6 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| goose | 6 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| glove | 9 | the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball | - |
| grasp | 8 | hold firmly | - |
| grain | 6 | the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | sand of a fine grain |
| gypsy | 14 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| greed | 7 | reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| globe | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| grill | 6 | a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill | - |
| grind | 7 | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | grind the spices in a mortar |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| grove | 9 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| goofy | 12 | ludicrous, foolish | wore a goofy hat |
| grape | 8 | any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries | - |
| gents | 6 | - | - |
| giddy | 11 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | - |
| grail | 6 | (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper | - |
| groan | 6 | indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets |
| grunt | 6 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
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6 letter words
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| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| german | 9 | the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| gotten | 7 | - | - |
| garden | 8 | a plot of ground where plants are cultivated | - |
| genius | 7 | unusual mental ability | - |
| golden | 8 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | - |
| guitar | 7 | a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking | - |
| ghosts | 10 | - | - |
| guards | 8 | - | - |
| garage | 8 | a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired | - |
| global | 9 | involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope | global war |
| granny | 10 | a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure | - |
| gather | 10 | the act of gathering something | - |
| gentle | 7 | marked by moderate steepness | a gentle slope |
| gloria | 7 | - | - |
| gently | 10 | in a gentle manner | he talked gently to the injured animal |
| growth | 13 | the gradual beginning or coming forth | - |
| ginger | 8 | pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery | - |
| gossip | 9 | a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others | - |
| greedy | 11 | (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous | greedy for fame |
| gamble | 11 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| galaxy | 17 | tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall | - |
| greece | 9 | a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil | - |
| graham | 12 | flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage) | - |
| ghetto | 10 | any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping | the relative security of the gay ghetto |
| gifted | 11 | endowed with talent or talents | a gifted writer |
| graves | 10 | English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) | - |
| garlic | 9 | bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves | - |
| gladly | 11 | in a willing manner | this was gladly agreed to |
| glance | 9 | throw a glance at; take a brief look at | She only glanced at the paper |
| grease | 7 | a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) | - |
| guinea | 7 | a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world | - |
| grudge | 9 | a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | holding a grudge |
| gospel | 9 | the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings | - |
| grapes | 9 | - | - |
| gloomy | 12 | depressingly dark | the gloomy forest |
| gutter | 7 | misfortune resulting in lost effort or money | his career was in the gutter |
| guided | 9 | subject to guidance or control especially after launching | a guided missile |
| gadget | 9 | a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | - |
| girlie | 7 | - | - |
| gender | 8 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | - |
| greasy | 10 | smeared or soiled with grease or oil | greasy coveralls |
| groove | 10 | (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part | - |
| grumpy | 14 | annoyed and irritable | - |
| gringo | 8 | a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen) | - |
| geneva | 10 | a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations | - |
| gibson | 9 | United States tennis player who was the first Black woman player to win all the major world singles titles (1927-2003) | - |
| gramps | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
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7 letter words
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| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| goddamn | 12 | extremely | you are goddamn right! |
| grandma | 11 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| grandpa | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| glasses | 8 | (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | - |
| growing | 12 | (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | - |
| garbage | 11 | a worthless message | - |
| greater | 8 | greater in size or importance or degree | for the greater good of the community |
| goddess | 10 | a female deity | - |
| granted | 9 | acknowledged as a supposition | - |
| gunshot | 11 | the act of shooting a gun | - |
| gravity | 14 | (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface | the more remote the body the less the gravity |
| grounds | 9 | your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief | - |
| gallery | 11 | a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited | - |
| genetic | 10 | of or relating to the science of genetics | genetic research |
| genuine | 8 | being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | a genuine dilemma |
| gesture | 8 | show, express or direct through movement | He gestured his desire to leave |
| grenade | 9 | a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile | - |
| grocery | 13 | a marketplace where groceries are sold | the grocery store included a meat market |
| gunfire | 11 | the act of shooting a gun | the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders |
| greatly | 11 | to an extraordinary extent or degree | he improved greatly |
| gilbert | 10 | a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns | - |
| glimpse | 12 | a quick look | - |
| gorilla | 8 | largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa | - |
| glowing | 12 | the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface | - |
| gambler | 12 | someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | - |
| guarded | 10 | prudent | guarded optimism |
| griffin | 14 | winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion | - |
| grilled | 9 | cooked over an outdoor grill | - |
| getaway | 14 | the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration | - |
| gestapo | 10 | the secret state police in Nazi Germany; known for its terrorist methods | - |
| graphic | 15 | evoking lifelike images within the mind | graphic accounts of battle |
| grandad | 10 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| grizzly | 29 | showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair | - |
| glitter | 8 | be shiny, as if wet | - |
| genesis | 8 | a coming into being | - |
| giraffe | 14 | tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa | - |
| goodman | 11 | United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986) | - |
| grammar | 12 | the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) | - |
| goggles | 10 | (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes | - |
| glacier | 10 | a slowly moving mass of ice | - |
| granite | 8 | plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz | - |
| gateway | 14 | an entrance that can be closed by a gate | - |
| guiding | 10 | showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | - |
| gospels | 10 | the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings | - |
| gagging | 11 | - | - |
| glamour | 10 | alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) | - |
| goodies | 9 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| greatest | 9 | highest in quality | - |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| grateful | 12 | feeling or showing gratitude | a grateful heart |
| governor | 12 | a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | - |
| gambling | 14 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | his gambling cost him a fortune |
| generous | 9 | more than is usual or necessary | a generous portion |
| grandson | 10 | a male grandchild | - |
| graduate | 10 | a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) | - |
| growling | 13 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| gangster | 10 | a criminal who is a member of gang | - |
| gathered | 13 | brought together in one place | the gathered folds of the skirt |
| guardian | 10 | a person who cares for persons or property | - |
| guessing | 10 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| glorious | 9 | having great beauty and splendor | a glorious spring morning |
| granddad | 12 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| guidance | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | - |
| gasoline | 9 | a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | - |
| gracious | 11 | characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects | - |
| gardener | 10 | someone who takes care of a garden | - |
| grabbing | 14 | - | - |
| gigantic | 12 | so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth | a gigantic redwood |
| greeting | 10 | (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) | - |
| goldfish | 16 | small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes | - |
| graffiti | 15 | a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls | - |
| grinding | 11 | the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | - |
| generate | 9 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| galaxies | 16 | - | - |
| graceful | 14 | suggesting taste, ease, and wealth | - |
| grieving | 13 | sorrowful through loss or deprivation | - |
| garrison | 9 | United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) | - |
| genocide | 12 | systematic killing of a racial or cultural group | - |
| galactic | 13 | inconceivably large | - |
| geniuses | 9 | - | - |
| genetics | 11 | the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms | - |
| goodwill | 13 | the friendly hope that something will succeed | - |
| gruesome | 11 | shockingly repellent; inspiring horror | gruesome evidence of human sacrifice |
| governed | 13 | the body of people who are citizens of a particular government | governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed |
| genitals | 9 | external sex organ | - |
| geronimo | 11 | Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909) | - |
| geometry | 14 | the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces | - |
| grinning | 10 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| grooming | 12 | the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes | - |
| gullible | 11 | naive and easily deceived or tricked | at that early age she had been gullible and in love |
| graphics | 16 | photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication | - |
| godspeed | 13 | a successful journey | - |
| guerilla | 9 | a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment | - |
| grandeur | 10 | the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct | - |
| grievous | 12 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | a grievous fault |
| gunpoint | 11 | the gun muzzle's direction | - |
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9 letter words
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| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| gathering | 14 | the act of gathering something | - |
| graduated | 12 | marked with or divided into degrees | - |
| generally | 13 | usually; as a rule | - |
| godfather | 17 | any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| gratitude | 11 | a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation | he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help |
| gradually | 14 | in a gradual manner | the snake moved gradually toward its victim |
| generator | 10 | someone who originates or causes or initiates something | he was the generator of several complaints |
| goddammit | 16 | - | - |
| graveyard | 17 | a tract of land used for burials | - |
| groceries | 12 | - | - |
| goddamned | 15 | extremely | - |
| greatness | 10 | unusual largeness in size or extent or number | - |
| godmother | 16 | any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| glamorous | 12 | having an air of allure, romance and excitement | glamorous movie stars |
| gardening | 12 | the cultivation of plants | - |
| geography | 19 | study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation | - |
| genuinely | 13 | genuinely; with authority | - |
| generated | 11 | - | - |
| gibberish | 17 | unintelligible talking | - |
| grandiose | 11 | affectedly genteel | - |
| goddamnit | 14 | - | - |
| gunpowder | 16 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| guerrilla | 10 | a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment | - |
| guitarist | 10 | a musician who plays the guitar | - |
| grotesque | 19 | ludicrously odd | a grotesque reflection in the mirror |
| galapagos | 13 | a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life | - |
| geologist | 11 | a specialist in geology | - |
| gossiping | 13 | a conversation that spreads personal information about other people | - |
| gymnasium | 17 | athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training | - |
| gladiator | 11 | a professional boxer | - |
| governing | 14 | the act of governing; exercising authority | regulations for the governing of state prisons |
| grumbling | 15 | continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound | - |
| galleries | 10 | - | - |
| guarantor | 10 | one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another | - |
| greyhound | 17 | a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog | - |
| governess | 13 | a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home) | - |
| galloping | 13 | - | - |
| glorified | 14 | accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing | - |
| guacamole | 14 | a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings | - |
| goldsmith | 16 | Irish writer of novels and poetry and plays and essays (1728-1774) | - |
| grappling | 15 | the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | - |
| grievance | 15 | a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation | - |
| gonorrhea | 13 | a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra | - |
| grandmama | 15 | - | - |
| guidebook | 17 | something that offers basic information or instruction | - |
| grapevine | 15 | gossip spread by spoken communication | - |
| genitalia | 10 | external sex organ | - |
| greenhorn | 13 | an awkward and inexperienced youth | - |
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10 letter words
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| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| government | 16 | the act of governing; exercising authority | he had considerable experience of government |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| guaranteed | 12 | - | - |
| greenhouse | 14 | a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions | - |
| generosity | 14 | acting generously | - |
| grandchild | 18 | a child of your son or daughter | - |
| graduating | 13 | - | - |
| gymnastics | 18 | a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility | - |
| goalkeeper | 17 | the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring | - |
| geological | 14 | of or relating to or based on geology | geological formations |
| guillotine | 11 | closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill | - |
| grapefruit | 16 | citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp | - |
| generating | 12 | - | - |
| granddaddy | 18 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| geographic | 19 | determined by geography | the north and south geographic poles |
| gracefully | 19 | in a gracious or graceful manner | - |
| guesthouse | 14 | a house separate from the main house; for housing guests | - |
| glittering | 12 | having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent |
| generously | 14 | in a generous manner | - |
| goldilocks | 18 | early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod | - |
| gramophone | 18 | an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically | - |
| gravestone | 14 | a stone that is used to mark a grave | - |
| graciously | 16 | in a gracious or graceful manner | he did not have a chance to grow up graciously |
| glistening | 12 | reflecting light | glistening bodies of swimmers |
| gratifying | 18 | affording satisfaction or pleasure | found her praise gratifying |
| gentleness | 11 | the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual | - |
| gatekeeper | 17 | someone who guards an entrance | - |
| gamekeeper | 19 | a person employed to take care of game and wildlife | - |
| governance | 16 | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | the governance of an association is responsible to its members |
| gratuitous | 11 | unnecessary and unwarranted | - |
| gooseberry | 16 | spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries | - |
| grassroots | 11 | fundamental | the grassroots factor in making the decision |
| gargantuan | 12 | of great mass; huge and bulky | - |
| geothermal | 16 | of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth | - |
| geneticist | 13 | a biologist who specializes in genetics | - |
| geriatrics | 13 | the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people | - |
| generalize | 20 | speak or write in generalities | - |
| groundwork | 19 | lowest support of a structure | - |
| groundless | 12 | without a basis in reason or fact | the allegations proved groundless |
| garbageman | 16 | someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse | - |
| gesundheit | 15 | - | - |
| gloriously | 14 | with glory or in a glorious manner | where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded |
| gratefully | 17 | with appreciation; in a grateful manner | - |
| greenfield | 15 | - | - |
| greaseball | 13 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent | - |
| gynecology | 20 | the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women | - |
| grindstone | 12 | a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools | - |
| gluttonous | 11 | given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink | over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands |
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Imagine a vibrant world where the letter "G" reigns supreme, offering a delightful tapestry of sounds and meanings. From the gentle hum of "giraffe" to the robust growl of "gorilla," words beginning with "G" have a unique charm that captivates both our tongues and our minds. These words often carry a certain gravitas or whimsy, making them indispensable in everyday language and particularly thrilling in word games. Let's embark on a journey through the fascinating landscape of words starting with "G", exploring their quirky pronunciations, intriguing origins, and the sheer joy they bring to our lexicon.
About words starting with G
The letter "G" plays a pivotal role in the English language, often influencing the tone and texture of words it graces. Its presence can transform the softness of "gem" into the guttural strength of "growl," showcasing its versatility. Depending on its position and combination with other letters, "G" can either glide smoothly as in "giant" or create a hard stop as in "gargantuan." This dual nature makes "G" a fascinating study in linguistic dynamics.
Words beginning with "G" are plentiful and varied, frequently appearing in both common parlance and specialized jargon. They can denote grandeur, like "glorious," or simplicity, like "go." The pronunciation of "G" can shift subtly, influenced by regional accents and adjacent letters, adding layers of complexity and richness to language. For instance, the hard "G" in "grape" contrasts sharply with the soft "G" in "genre," highlighting how the same letter can produce vastly different sounds.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular words that start with G, each bringing its own flair and function to the table.
Gigantic
- Definition: Extremely large or enormous.
- Example in a Sentence: The dinosaur skeleton in the museum was simply gigantic.
- Fun Fact: The word "gigantic" originates from the Greek word "gigantes," referring to mythical giants.
Gracious
- Definition: Courteous, kind, and pleasant.
- Example in a Sentence: She was gracious in accepting her award.
- Fun Fact: "Gracious" shares its roots with "grace," both derived from the Latin "gratia," meaning favor or kindness.
Glimmer
- Definition: A faint or wavering light.
- Example in a Sentence: The stars began to glimmer as the sun set.
- Fun Fact: "Glimmer" is related to the word "glow," both evoking a sense of light and warmth.
Gourmet
- Definition: A connoisseur of good food; someone with refined taste.
- Example in a Sentence: The restaurant is known for its gourmet cuisine.
- Fun Fact: "Gourmet" comes from the French word for wine-taster, reflecting a deep appreciation for culinary arts.
Glitter
- Definition: Shiny, tiny pieces of reflective material.
- Example in a Sentence: Her dress was covered in gold glitter.
- Fun Fact: The word "glitter" has been used since the 14th century to describe sparkling light.
Gallant
- Definition: Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
- Example in a Sentence: The knight made a gallant attempt to rescue the princess.
- Fun Fact: "Gallant" comes from Old French "galant," meaning courteous or brave.
Guardian
- Definition: Someone who protects or defends.
- Example in a Sentence: He acted as the guardian of his younger siblings.
- Fun Fact: "Guardian" has legal connotations, often referring to someone legally appointed to care for another.
Glisten
- Definition: To shine with a sparkling light.
- Example in a Sentence: The morning dew made the grass glisten.
- Fun Fact: "Glisten" is closely related to "glitter," both words conveying a sense of sparkle.
Giraffe
- Definition: A tall African mammal with a very long neck.
- Example in a Sentence: The giraffe reached the top of the tree with ease.
- Fun Fact: The name "giraffe" is derived from the Arabic word "zarāfa," meaning swift walker.
Goblin
- Definition: A mischievous, ugly creature from folklore.
- Example in a Sentence: The children were scared of the goblin in the story.
- Fun Fact: Goblins appear in many cultural stories and myths, often as tricksters or troublemakers.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, high-scoring words starting with G can be game-changers. Here are some top picks:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | 17 | A system of millions or billions of stars. |
| Gazebo | 18 | A freestanding, open-sided structure. |
| Guzzle | 25 | To drink greedily or excessively. |
| Glitz | 15 | Extravagant showiness. |
| Gradual | 9 | Taking place or progressing slowly. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players love finding those perfect five-letter words. Here are some ideal choices starting with G:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grape | A small, juicy fruit. |
| Guide | Someone who shows the way to others. |
| Ghost | The spirit of a dead person. |
| Giant | An exceptionally large person or thing. |
| Gloat | To dwell on one's success with smugness. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Now, let's discover some rare and unusual words that start with G, each with its own peculiar charm.
Gossamer
- Definition: Something light, delicate, or insubstantial.
- Interesting Fact: "Gossamer" originally referred to a type of spider silk seen in autumn.
- Example in a Sentence: The gossamer wings of the dragonfly shimmered in the sunlight.
Gallimaufry
- Definition: A jumble or hodgepodge.
- Interesting Fact: This word comes from an old French term for a stew made up of various ingredients.
- Example in a Sentence: His speech was a gallimaufry of ideas and anecdotes.
Gobemouche
- Definition: A gullible person.
- Interesting Fact: This word is rarely used today and comes from French, literally meaning "fly-swallow."
- Example in a Sentence: Don’t be such a gobemouche, always believing every rumor you hear.
Glaucous
- Definition: Of a dull grayish-green or blue color.
- Interesting Fact: The word "glaucous" is often used in botany to describe the color of some leaves and fruits.
- Example in a Sentence: The glaucous hue of the plant's leaves gave it a unique appearance.
Ginglymus
- Definition: A hinge joint, such as the elbow.
- Interesting Fact: This term is primarily used in anatomy and comes from Greek.
- Example in a Sentence: The ginglymus allows for the bending and straightening of the arm.
Final words
Exploring words that start with G opens up a world of linguistic marvels. Whether you're a word game enthusiast, a language lover, or just someone who enjoys a bit of etymological fun, these words bring a special zest to our vocabulary. Keep playing with these words, and let the magic of "G" enhance your linguistic adventures!
