Words Starting With M
Welcome to a marvelous medley of words, all starting with the magnificent letter M! From magical to mysterious, M-words are packed with meaning and charm. Let’s embark on a mesmerizing journey through this majestic alphabet maze and uncover the magic hidden in every M! Ready to get started?
2 letter words
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| me | 4 | a state in New England | - |
| my | 7 | - | - |
| ma | 4 | one thousandth of an ampere | - |
| mm | 6 | a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter | - |
| mi | 4 | a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude | - |
| mo | 4 | an indefinitely short time | wait just a moment |
| mu | 4 | the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
3 letter words
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| man | 5 | someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | - |
| mom | 7 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| may | 8 | thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America | - |
| men | 5 | the force of workers available | - |
| met | 5 | - | - |
| mad | 6 | roused to anger | she gets mad when you wake her up so early |
| mum | 7 | failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | - |
| max | 12 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| mon | 5 | the second day of the week; the first working day | - |
| map | 7 | (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) | - |
| mix | 12 | open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups | - |
| mac | 7 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| mud | 6 | soil with mud, muck, or mire | - |
| mel | 5 | - | - |
| mid | 6 | used in combination to denote the middle | midmorning |
| mob | 7 | a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities | - |
| mug | 6 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| mam | 7 | a Mayan language spoken by the Mam | - |
| meg | 6 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| med | 6 | a master's degree in education | - |
| mae | 5 | - | - |
| mat | 5 | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | - |
| mop | 7 | to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop | He mopped her forehead with a towel |
| mak | 9 | a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world; enlisted and transported thousands of men to Afghanistan to fight the Russians; a split in the group led bin Laden and the extremist faction of MAK to form al-Qaeda | - |
| mal | 5 | - | - |
| mil | 5 | a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km | - |
| moo | 5 | make a low noise, characteristic of bovines | - |
| mic | 7 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| mow | 8 | a loft in a barn where hay is stored | - |
| moi | 5 | - | - |
| mar | 5 | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) | - |
| mag | 6 | a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it | it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money |
| mun | 5 | - | - |
| mew | 8 | the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America | - |
| mee | 5 | - | - |
| mis | 5 | - | - |
| mor | 5 | - | - |
| mod | 6 | relating to a recently developed fashion or style | their offices are in a modern skyscraper |
| mus | 5 | type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch | - |
| moa | 5 | extinct flightless bird of New Zealand | - |
| mir | 5 | - | - |
| mos | 5 | - | - |
| mim | 7 | - | - |
| maw | 8 | informal terms for the mouth | - |
| mot | 5 | a clever remark | - |
| mol | 5 | the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | - |
| mig | 6 | - | - |
| mib | 7 | a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes | - |
| mem | 7 | the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| mog | 6 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| more | 6 | (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree | more land |
| make | 10 | put in order or neaten | make the bed |
| mean | 6 | (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | - |
| much | 11 | frequently or in great quantities | I don't drink much |
| must | 6 | the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy | - |
| made | 7 | produced by a manufacturing process | bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails |
| many | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number | many temptations |
| move | 9 | give an incentive for action | This moved me to sacrifice my career |
| mind | 7 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| most | 6 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded |
| meet | 6 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | - |
| miss | 6 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | I missed that remark |
| mine | 6 | excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted | - |
| mama | 8 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| mess | 6 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| mark | 10 | celebrate by some ceremony or observation | The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade |
| mate | 6 | the officer below the master on a commercial ship | - |
| mary | 9 | the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics | - |
| moon | 6 | United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920) | - |
| mike | 10 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| meat | 6 | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | - |
| milk | 10 | a river that rises in the Rockies in northwestern Montana and flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River | - |
| main | 6 | (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence | the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb |
| 6 | cause to be directed or transmitted to another place | I'll mail you the paper when it's written | |
| male | 6 | characteristic of a man | a deep male voice |
| mood | 7 | the prevailing psychological state | the national mood had changed radically since the last election |
| meal | 6 | the food served and eaten at one time | - |
| mass | 6 | the common people generally | separate the warriors from the mass |
| matt | 6 | not reflecting light; not glossy | a photograph with a matte finish |
| monk | 10 | United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982) | - |
| mask | 10 | a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | - |
| maid | 7 | a female domestic | - |
| maya | 9 | a family of American Indian languages spoken by Mayas | - |
| mile | 6 | a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude | - |
| mars | 6 | a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color | - |
| math | 9 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| mall | 6 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | they spent their weekends at the local malls |
| mick | 12 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent | - |
| ming | 7 | the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644 | - |
| menu | 6 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | the menu was in French |
| mini | 6 | a very short skirt | - |
| mere | 6 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | shocked by the mere idea |
| marc | 8 | made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing | - |
| mole | 6 | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | - |
| mona | 6 | an island to the northwest of Wales | - |
| myth | 12 | a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people | - |
| mill | 6 | machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing | - |
| melt | 6 | the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid | the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster |
| mice | 8 | - | - |
| milo | 6 | small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| movie | 10 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | they went to a movie every Saturday night |
| month | 10 | one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | he paid the bill last month |
| mouth | 10 | express in speech | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| moved | 11 | being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion | too moved to speak |
| miles | 7 | - | - |
| madam | 10 | a woman of refinement | - |
| mommy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| major | 14 | British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) | - |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| magic | 10 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| model | 8 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos |
| maria | 7 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| mayor | 10 | the head of a city government | - |
| merry | 10 | offering fun and gaiety | a merry evening |
| mummy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| media | 8 | - | - |
| mercy | 12 | a disposition to be kind and forgiving | - |
| metal | 7 | containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal | a metallic compound |
| march | 12 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | England marches with Scotland |
| marks | 11 | English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964) | - |
| moron | 7 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| mixed | 15 | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds | a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music |
| mouse | 7 | to go stealthily or furtively | - |
| molly | 10 | popular aquarium fish | - |
| moral | 7 | the significance of a story or event | the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor |
| minor | 7 | not of legal age | minor children |
| motel | 7 | a motor hotel | - |
| mount | 7 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| motor | 7 | conveying information to the muscles from the CNS | motor nerves |
| mitch | 12 | - | - |
| medal | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| minus | 7 | an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated | four minus three equals one |
| mates | 7 | a pair of people who live together | - |
| mafia | 10 | any tightly knit group of trusted associates | - |
| mason | 7 | English film actor (1909-1984) | - |
| meter | 7 | rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | - |
| messy | 10 | dirty and disorderly | a child's messy eating habits |
| moses | 7 | United States painter of colorful and primitive rural scenes (1860-1961) | - |
| maker | 11 | a business engaged in manufacturing some product | - |
| momma | 11 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| missy | 10 | a young female | - |
| moose | 7 | large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America | - |
| mamma | 11 | milk-secreting organ of female mammals | - |
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6 letter words
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| mother | 11 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| moment | 10 | having important effects or influence | virtue is of more moment than security |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| moving | 12 | arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion | she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter |
| middle | 10 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| murder | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered |
| missed | 9 | not caught with the senses or the mind | - |
| memory | 13 | the power of retaining and recalling past experience | he had a good memory when he was younger |
| market | 12 | an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | - |
| mister | 8 | a form of address for a man | - |
| manage | 9 | watch and direct | - |
| martin | 8 | United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) | - |
| monkey | 15 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| member | 12 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| mirror | 8 | a faithful depiction or reflection | the best mirror is an old friend |
| modern | 9 | relating to a recently developed fashion or style | their offices are in a modern skyscraper |
| mostly | 11 | in large part; mainly or chiefly | - |
| mobile | 10 | affording change (especially in social status) | upwardly mobile |
| madame | 11 | title used for a married Frenchwoman | - |
| mental | 8 | of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw | - |
| museum | 10 | a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value | - |
| motion | 8 | the act of changing location from one place to another | police controlled the motion of the crowd |
| mighty | 15 | (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree | the baby is mighty cute |
| mickey | 17 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent | - |
| maggie | 10 | - | - |
| morgan | 9 | United States financier and philanthropist (1837-1913) | - |
| method | 12 | an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed | - |
| miller | 8 | machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it | - |
| merely | 11 | and nothing more | I was merely asking |
| makeup | 14 | cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance | - |
| muscle | 10 | possessing muscular strength | - |
| misery | 11 | a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable |
| manner | 8 | a way of acting or behaving | - |
| marine | 8 | a member of the United States Marine Corps | - |
| marked | 13 | strongly marked; easily noticeable | walked with a marked limp |
| motive | 11 | the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior | he acted with the best of motives |
| mature | 8 | (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination | - |
| marina | 8 | a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | - |
| melody | 12 | a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence | - |
| medium | 11 | (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public | - |
| mouths | 11 | - | - |
| minded | 10 | (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward | I am not minded to answer any questions |
| misses | 8 | - | - |
| mainly | 11 | for the most part | he is mainly interested in butterflies |
| mortal | 8 | causing or capable of causing death | mortal combat |
| manual | 8 | (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| morning | 10 | the time period between dawn and noon | I spent the morning running errands |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| mission | 9 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| mention | 9 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | the article includes mention of similar clinical cases |
| manager | 10 | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team | - |
| meaning | 10 | rich in significance or implication | a meaning look |
| medical | 12 | of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art | - |
| monster | 9 | (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus | - |
| majesty | 19 | impressiveness in scale or proportion | - |
| miracle | 11 | a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent | - |
| mystery | 15 | something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained | how it got out is a mystery |
| managed | 11 | - | - |
| massive | 12 | imposing in size or bulk or solidity | massive oak doors |
| madness | 10 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| massage | 10 | manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | - |
| martial | 9 | (of persons) befitting a warrior | - |
| measure | 9 | a statute in draft before it becomes law | - |
| manners | 9 | social deportment | he has the manners of a pig |
| magical | 12 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | a magical spell |
| musical | 11 | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody | - |
| monitor | 9 | display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor | - |
| mankind | 14 | all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women |
| masters | 9 | United States poet (1869-1950) | - |
| minimum | 13 | the smallest possible quantity | - |
| mahjong | 20 | Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles | - |
| maximum | 20 | the largest possible quantity | - |
| mansion | 9 | a large and imposing house | - |
| marshal | 12 | a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law | - |
| missile | 9 | a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled | - |
| muffled | 16 | being or made softer or less loud or clear | muffled drums |
| marines | 9 | an amphibious division of the United States Navy | - |
| maestro | 9 | an artist of consummate skill | - |
| monthly | 15 | a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year) | - |
| melting | 10 | the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid | - |
| messiah | 12 | any expected deliverer | - |
| mustard | 10 | leaves eaten as cooked greens | - |
| madison | 10 | capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin | - |
| madonna | 10 | United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958) | - |
| mermaid | 12 | half woman and half fish; lives in the sea | - |
| militia | 9 | civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army | - |
| martini | 9 | a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth | - |
| mixture | 16 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | - |
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8 letter words
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| marriage | 11 | two people who are married to each other | his second marriage was happier than the first |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| murdered | 12 | killed unlawfully | the murdered woman |
| murderer | 11 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| magazine | 20 | a business firm that publishes magazines | he works for a magazine |
| movement | 15 | the act of changing location from one place to another | the movement of people from the farms to the cities |
| midnight | 15 | 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight |
| material | 10 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | she measured off enough material for a dress |
| maintain | 10 | maintain by writing regular records | maintain a record |
| marrying | 14 | - | - |
| monsieur | 10 | used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| mistaken | 14 | wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment | a mistaken belief |
| mistress | 10 | an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man | - |
| meantime | 12 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | - |
| ministry | 13 | a government department under the direction of a minister of state | - |
| musician | 12 | someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) | - |
| marshall | 13 | a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law | - |
| multiple | 12 | having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual | multiple birth |
| majority | 20 | (elections) more than half of the votes | - |
| mentally | 13 | in your mind | he suffered mentally |
| magician | 13 | someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience | - |
| mechanic | 17 | a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools | - |
| measures | 10 | - | - |
| mortgage | 12 | a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan | - |
| magnetic | 13 | possessing an extraordinary ability to attract | a magnetic personality |
| memorial | 12 | a structure erected to commemorate persons or events | - |
| mattress | 10 | a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed | - |
| massacre | 12 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| mourning | 11 | the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief | - |
| merchant | 15 | a businessperson engaged in retail trade | - |
| morphine | 15 | an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain | - |
| moreover | 13 | in addition | the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there |
| marching | 16 | the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) | we heard the sound of marching |
| mainland | 11 | the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula | - |
| mosquito | 19 | two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals | - |
| mustache | 15 | an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip | he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache |
| managing | 12 | - | - |
| merciful | 15 | showing or giving mercy | sought merciful treatment for the captives |
| marathon | 13 | any long and arduous undertaking | - |
| matching | 16 | being two identical | - |
| metaphor | 15 | a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity | - |
| morality | 13 | motivation based on ideas of right and wrong | - |
| medieval | 14 | relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages | - |
| measured | 11 | having notes of fixed rhythmic value | - |
| mornings | 11 | - | - |
| michigan | 16 | a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card | - |
| mischief | 18 | reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others | - |
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9 letter words
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| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| marijuana | 18 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| messenger | 12 | a person who carries a message | - |
| manhattan | 14 | a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters | - |
| marvelous | 14 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| marketing | 16 | the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money | - |
| materials | 11 | - | - |
| moonlight | 15 | the light of the Moon | moonlight is the smuggler's enemy |
| moustache | 16 | an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip | - |
| muttering | 12 | a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | - |
| mysteries | 14 | - | - |
| monastery | 14 | the residence of a religious community | - |
| madeleine | 12 | - | - |
| murmuring | 14 | a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | - |
| microwave | 19 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | You can microwave the leftovers |
| mechanics | 18 | the technical aspects of doing something | the mechanics of prose style |
| machinery | 19 | a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions | the complex machinery of negotiation |
| mechanism | 18 | the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction | he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions |
| motivated | 15 | provided with a motive or given incentive for action | a highly motivated child can learn almost anything |
| motorbike | 17 | ride a motorcycle | - |
| mythology | 21 | myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person | - |
| masculine | 13 | a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male | - |
| miniature | 11 | a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size | - |
| memorable | 15 | worth remembering | - |
| mentality | 14 | a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations | - |
| margarita | 12 | a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice | - |
| measuring | 12 | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate |
| monstrous | 11 | shockingly brutal or cruel | no excess was too monstrous for them to commit |
| mandatory | 15 | the recipient of a mandate | - |
| maternity | 14 | the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus | - |
| molecular | 13 | relating to simple or elementary organization | proceed by more and more detailed analysis to the molecular facts of perception |
| memorized | 23 | - | - |
| monsignor | 12 | (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests | - |
| municipal | 15 | of or relating to the government of a municipality | international law...only authorizes a belligerent to punish a spy under its municipal law |
| midsummer | 16 | June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point | - |
| matrimony | 16 | the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) | - |
| malignant | 12 | dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor) | - |
| merciless | 13 | having or showing no mercy | the merciless enemy |
| meteorite | 11 | stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface | - |
| misplaced | 16 | lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place | misplaced tickets |
| murderous | 12 | characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being | murderous thugs |
| mercenary | 16 | serving for wages in a foreign army | mercenary killers |
| malicious | 13 | having the nature of or resulting from malice | malicious gossip |
| magnitude | 13 | a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 | - |
| mutilated | 12 | having a part of the body crippled or disabled | - |
| migration | 12 | a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) | - |
| magically | 17 | in a magical manner | it disappeared magically |
| marseille | 11 | a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| management | 15 | the act of managing something | he was given overall management of the program |
| motorcycle | 19 | ride a motorcycle | - |
| misfortune | 15 | an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes | - |
| manchester | 17 | a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England | - |
| mechanical | 19 | relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | mechanical arts |
| microphone | 19 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| marvellous | 15 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| millennium | 14 | the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it) | - |
| motivation | 15 | the act of motivating; providing incentive | - |
| manuscript | 16 | handwritten book or document | - |
| monitoring | 13 | the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it) | the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times |
| manipulate | 14 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | - |
| meaningful | 16 | having a meaning or purpose | a meaningful explanation |
| meditation | 13 | continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge |
| motherland | 16 | the country where you were born | - |
| membership | 21 | the body of members of an organization or group | they polled their membership |
| maintained | 13 | continued in your keeping or use or memory | - |
| melancholy | 20 | characterized by or causing or expressing sadness | growing more melancholy every hour |
| miraculous | 14 | peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention | - |
| magistrate | 13 | a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) | - |
| mainstream | 14 | the prevailing current of thought | his thinking was in the American mainstream |
| masturbate | 14 | get sexual gratification through self-stimulation | - |
| missionary | 15 | someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country | - |
| mayonnaise | 15 | egg yolks and oil and vinegar | - |
| microscope | 18 | magnifier of the image of small objects | the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell |
| metropolis | 14 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | - |
| millimeter | 14 | a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter | - |
| marseilles | 12 | a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean | - |
| marguerite | 13 | perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum | - |
| mastermind | 15 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | he masterminded the robbery |
| meticulous | 14 | marked by precise accordance with details | meticulous research |
| multiplied | 15 | greatly increased as by multiplication | - |
| meditating | 14 | - | - |
| monumental | 14 | imposing in size or bulk or solidity | a monumental scale |
| motherhood | 19 | the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother | - |
| masquerade | 22 | a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | - |
| metabolism | 16 | the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | - |
| misconduct | 17 | activity that transgresses moral or civil law | - |
| misleading | 14 | designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently | a misleading similarity |
| mistreated | 13 | subjected to cruel treatment | - |
| magnifying | 20 | - | - |
| monogamous | 15 | (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate | monogamous marriage |
| mutilation | 12 | the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something | - |
| meningitis | 13 | infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea | - |
| mistakenly | 19 | in a mistaken or erroneous manner | he mistakenly believed it |
| mediocrity | 18 | ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding | - |
| moderation | 13 | the trait of avoiding excesses | - |
| mouthpiece | 19 | the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly | - |
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There's something undeniably magical about words starting with M. This marvelous letter introduces a myriad of meaningful, memorable, and sometimes mischievous words into our vocabulary. From the mundane to the magnificent, these words shape our conversations, color our storytelling, and even challenge our word games. Imagine munching on a muffin while meditating—a moment made possible by the mighty M. Let’s dive deeper into this mesmerizing world and explore some fascinating examples that truly make these words stand out.
About words starting with M
The letter M is a powerhouse in the English language, appearing frequently and forming the backbone of an array of essential words. Its position at the start of a word often signals something substantial: think of "mountains," "mystery," or "magic." This letter’s smooth, humming sound adds a melodic quality to speech, making words like "melody" and "murmur" quite fitting. Moreover, M’s versatility allows it to connect with various vowels and consonants, producing a wide range of sounds and meanings.
For instance, consider the difference between "mango" and "mangle." The former evokes the sweetness of tropical fruit, while the latter suggests destruction and chaos. This dichotomy showcases the letter M's ability to convey vastly different ideas through subtle shifts in pronunciation and context. As we journey through words starting with M, you'll see how this magnificent letter brings both utility and flair to the English language.
Popular word examples
Here are ten popular words starting with the letter M that beautifully illustrate its versatility and charm:
Melody
- Definition: A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity.
- Example in a Sentence: The melody of the song was so captivating that everyone started humming along.
- Fun Fact: The word "melody" comes from the Greek word "melodia," meaning "singing, chanting."
Marvelous
- Definition: Extremely good or pleasing; splendid.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a marvelous time at the concert last night.
- Fun Fact: "Marvelous" shares its roots with "marvel," which comes from the Latin "mirari," meaning "to wonder."
Mischievous
- Definition: Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
- Example in a Sentence: The mischievous kitten knocked over the vase while playing.
- Fun Fact: There's a common mispronunciation of this word as "mis-chee-vee-us," but the correct pronunciation is "mis-chuh-vuhs."
Magnificent
- Definition: Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking.
- Example in a Sentence: The palace was filled with magnificent works of art.
- Fun Fact: "Magnificent" stems from the Latin "magnus," meaning "great."
Mysterious
- Definition: Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
- Example in a Sentence: The mysterious disappearance of the artifact puzzled everyone.
- Fun Fact: The word "mysterious" is derived from the Greek "mysterion," meaning "secret rite or doctrine."
Majestic
- Definition: Having or showing impressive beauty or scale.
- Example in a Sentence: The eagle soared over the mountains in a majestic flight.
- Fun Fact: "Majestic" shares its origin with "majesty," coming from the Latin "maiestas," meaning "greatness."
Meticulous
- Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Example in a Sentence: She is meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail is perfect.
- Fun Fact: "Meticulous" comes from the Latin "meticulosus," meaning "fearful."
Mentor
- Definition: An experienced and trusted advisor.
- Example in a Sentence: He served as a mentor to many young professionals in the industry.
- Fun Fact: The term "mentor" originates from the character Mentor in Homer’s "Odyssey," who was a guide to Telemachus.
Mirage
- Definition: An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.
- Example in a Sentence: They thought they saw water ahead, but it was just a mirage.
- Fun Fact: The word "mirage" comes from the Latin "mirare," meaning "to look at, to wonder at."
Melancholy
- Definition: A feeling of deep sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
- Example in a Sentence: The movie left him with a sense of melancholy.
- Fun Fact: "Melancholy" comes from the Greek "melankholia," meaning "black bile," which was once believed to cause sadness.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts, rejoice! Here are some high-scoring words starting with M that you can use to rack up points:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 20 | The greatest amount or degree possible. |
| Micronize | 22 | To reduce to particles that are only a few microns in diameter. |
| Megahertz | 24 | A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz. |
| Muzjiks | 29 | Russian peasants. |
| Mezquita | 28 | Spanish for mosque. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, here are some five-letter words starting with M to keep in mind for your next game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mango | A tropical fruit with a juicy, sweet taste. |
| Maple | A type of tree known for its sap, which makes syrup. |
| Mirth | Amusement, especially expressed in laughter. |
| Mocha | A type of coffee or a flavor combining chocolate and coffee. |
| Molar | A large tooth used for grinding food. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s explore some rare or unusual words starting with M that add a bit of magic to our vocabulary:
Macabre
- Definition: Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
- Interesting Fact: The word "macabre" is thought to come from the French phrase "danse macabre," meaning "dance of death."
- Example in a Sentence: The novel's macabre themes kept readers on the edge of their seats.
Mumpsimus
- Definition: A traditional custom or notion that is adhered to although it has been shown to be unreasonable.
- Interesting Fact: This word originated from a monk who mispronounced a Latin word during mass and refused to correct it.
- Example in a Sentence: His insistence on following outdated procedures was a classic case of mumpsimus.
Myrmidon
- Definition: A loyal follower, especially one who executes orders unquestioningly.
- Interesting Fact: In Greek mythology, Myrmidons were the soldiers commanded by Achilles.
- Example in a Sentence: The CEO's myrmidons implemented every directive without question.
Mizzle
- Definition: To rain in very fine drops or to leave suddenly.
- Interesting Fact: "Mizzle" is a blend of "mist" and "drizzle."
- Example in a Sentence: We decided to mizzle before the heavy rain started.
Mugwump
- Definition: A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.
- Interesting Fact: The term was popularized in U.S. politics during the 1884 presidential election.
- Example in a Sentence: The senator was often seen as a mugwump due to his independent voting record.
Final words
From the mystical to the mundane, words starting with M are marvelously multifaceted. They enrich our language, pepper our conversations, and make games like Scrabble and Wordle even more exciting. Whether you're mesmerized by the melody of a song or intrigued by a mysterious plot, the letter M adds a magical touch to our vocabulary.
