Words Starting With MA
Welcome to a marvelous journey through words that start with "MA"! From the magical to the mysterious, this collection will surprise and delight. Whether you're a master of vocabulary or just curious, explore these magnificent words and add some majesty to your lexicon. Let's make learning fun and memorable!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ma | 4 | one thousandth of an ampere | - |
3 letter words
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| man | 5 | someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force | - |
| 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 | - |
| mad | 6 | roused to anger | she gets mad when you wake her up so early |
| max | 12 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| 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) | - |
| mac | 7 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| mam | 7 | a Mayan language spoken by the Mam | - |
| mae | 5 | - | - |
| mat | 5 | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 |
| maw | 8 | informal terms for the mouth | - |
| maa | 5 | - | - |
| mas | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| make | 10 | put in order or neaten | make the bed |
| 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 |
| mama | 8 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| marc | 8 | made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing | - |
| mack | 12 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| mara | 6 | hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina | - |
| mart | 6 | an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | - |
| mare | 6 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| maze | 15 | something jumbled or confused | - |
| maxi | 13 | a long skirt ending below the calf | - |
| mali | 6 | a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years | - |
| mayo | 9 | egg yolks and oil and vinegar | - |
| malt | 6 | a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer | - |
| mast | 6 | any sturdy upright pole | - |
| mace | 8 | an official who carries a mace of office | - |
| mani | 6 | - | - |
| mats | 6 | - | - |
| mays | 9 | United States baseball player (born in 1931) | - |
| maud | 7 | - | - |
| mash | 9 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | - |
| mane | 6 | growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being | - |
| maha | 9 | a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska | - |
| masa | 6 | an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages | - |
| mako | 10 | powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific | - |
| mana | 6 | - | - |
| malm | 8 | - | - |
| mach | 11 | Austrian physicist and philosopher who introduced the Mach number and who founded logical positivism (1838-1916) | - |
| mage | 7 | - | - |
| maim | 8 | injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation | people were maimed by the explosion |
| magi | 7 | (New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; the Gospel According to Matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them | - |
| maul | 6 | a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges | - |
| marl | 6 | a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime | - |
| maas | 6 | - | - |
| marg | 7 | - | - |
| maar | 6 | a flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water | - |
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5 letter words
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| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| madam | 10 | a woman of refinement | - |
| 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 | - |
| maria | 7 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| mayor | 10 | the head of a city government | - |
| 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) | - |
| 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) | - |
| maker | 11 | a business engaged in manufacturing some product | - |
| mamma | 11 | milk-secreting organ of female mammals | - |
| macho | 12 | used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner | - |
| madly | 11 | in an insane manner | the witch cackled madly |
| manly | 10 | possessing qualities befitting a man | - |
| mango | 8 | large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit | - |
| maths | 10 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| malik | 11 | the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent | maliks rule the hinterland of Afghanistan under the protection of warlords |
| marsh | 10 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | thousands of acres of marshland |
| maxim | 16 | English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | - |
| mambo | 11 | a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba | - |
| mater | 7 | an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | - |
| manor | 7 | the mansion of a lord or wealthy person | - |
| maple | 9 | any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone | - |
| manic | 9 | affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason | outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity |
| marge | 8 | a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter | - |
| mammy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| manga | 8 | graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art | - |
| mayan | 10 | a family of American Indian languages spoken by Mayas | - |
| magma | 10 | molten rock in the earth's crust | - |
| mandi | 8 | - | - |
| mania | 7 | a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently | - |
| mangy | 11 | having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap | a mangy carpet |
| matte | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | - |
| matey | 10 | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals | - |
| manet | 7 | French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883) | - |
| manna | 7 | (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus | - |
| macro | 9 | a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language | - |
| madge | 9 | - | - |
| macon | 9 | fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry | - |
| madre | 8 | - | - |
| mains | 7 | - | - |
| matzo | 16 | brittle flat bread eaten at Passover | - |
| mavis | 10 | common Old World thrush noted for its song | - |
| maize | 16 | a strong yellow color | - |
| mauve | 10 | a moderate purple | - |
| manus | 7 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | - |
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6 letter words
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| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| market | 12 | an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up | - |
| manage | 9 | watch and direct | - |
| martin | 8 | United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) | - |
| madame | 11 | title used for a married Frenchwoman | - |
| maggie | 10 | - | - |
| makeup | 14 | cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance | - |
| 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 |
| mature | 8 | (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination | - |
| marina | 8 | a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | - |
| mainly | 11 | for the most part | he is mainly interested in butterflies |
| manual | 8 | (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle | - |
| maniac | 10 | an insane person | - |
| marcel | 10 | a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron | - |
| maiden | 9 | serving to set in motion | his first (or maiden) speech in Congress |
| madman | 11 | an insane person | - |
| masses | 8 | the common people generally | - |
| marble | 10 | a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material | - |
| marker | 12 | a distinguishing symbol | - |
| mayday | 15 | an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider) | - |
| martyr | 11 | one who suffers for the sake of principle | - |
| magnet | 9 | a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts | - |
| marrow | 11 | any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh | - |
| matrix | 15 | the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded | - |
| mating | 9 | the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | the mating of some species occurs only in the spring |
| masked | 13 | having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading | masked threat |
| mayhem | 16 | violent and needless disturbance | - |
| mailed | 9 | wearing protective mail | - |
| mascot | 10 | a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure | - |
| margin | 9 | (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | - |
| mantis | 8 | predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer | - |
| mattie | 8 | - | - |
| manure | 8 | spread manure, as for fertilization | - |
| manila | 8 | the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon | - |
| mantle | 8 | (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell | - |
| mammal | 12 | any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk | - |
| marlin | 8 | large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes | - |
| marvel | 11 | something that causes feelings of wonder | - |
| magnum | 11 | a large wine bottle for liquor or wine | - |
| mantra | 8 | a commonly repeated word or phrase | she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra |
| majors | 15 | the most important league in any sport (especially baseball) | - |
| madras | 9 | a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras | - |
| maggot | 10 | the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter | - |
| malice | 10 | the quality of threatening evil | - |
| matron | 8 | a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified | - |
| madden | 10 | cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind | - |
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7 letter words
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| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| manager | 10 | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team | - |
| majesty | 19 | impressiveness in scale or proportion | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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) | - |
| 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 | - |
| marines | 9 | an amphibious division of the United States Navy | - |
| maestro | 9 | an artist of consummate skill | - |
| 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) | - |
| martini | 9 | a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth | - |
| matched | 15 | going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities | - |
| mailbox | 18 | a private box for delivery of mail | - |
| marbles | 11 | the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception | he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind |
| malaria | 9 | an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever | - |
| maxwell | 19 | Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism and who recognized the electromagnetic nature of light (1831-1879) | - |
| marital | 9 | of or relating to the state of marriage | marital status |
| marquis | 18 | humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937) | - |
| mammoth | 16 | so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth | a mammoth ship |
| martian | 9 | imaginary people who live on the planet Mars | - |
| manning | 10 | - | - |
| manhood | 13 | the quality of being human | he feared the speedy decline of all manhood |
| machete | 14 | a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation | - |
| marking | 14 | evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score | - |
| mailman | 11 | a man who delivers the mail | - |
| mandate | 10 | a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves | - |
| matador | 10 | the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull | - |
| matilda | 10 | - | - |
| mahatma | 14 | (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage | - |
| masseur | 9 | a male massager | - |
| matured | 10 | fully considered and perfected | - |
| mailing | 10 | the transmission of a letter | the postmark indicates the time of mailing |
| marches | 14 | a region in central Italy | - |
| maltese | 9 | the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French | - |
| mascara | 11 | makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes | - |
| mastery | 12 | power to dominate or defeat | mastery of the seas |
| magnate | 10 | a very wealthy or powerful businessman | - |
| mapping | 14 | (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) | - |
| manhunt | 12 | an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime) | - |
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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 |
| magazine | 20 | a business firm that publishes magazines | he works for a magazine |
| 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 | - | - |
| marshall | 13 | a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law | - |
| majority | 20 | (elections) more than half of the votes | - |
| magician | 13 | someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience | - |
| magnetic | 13 | possessing an extraordinary ability to attract | a magnetic personality |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| managing | 12 | - | - |
| marathon | 13 | any long and arduous undertaking | - |
| matching | 16 | being two identical | - |
| manifest | 13 | provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes | The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication |
| mandarin | 11 | a somewhat flat reddish-orange loose skinned citrus of China | - |
| majestic | 19 | belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler | - |
| mastered | 11 | understood perfectly | - |
| maneuver | 13 | an action aimed at evading an opponent | - |
| macaroni | 12 | a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms | Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni |
| manpower | 15 | the force of workers available | - |
| madhouse | 14 | pejorative terms for an insane asylum | - |
| maverick | 19 | independent in behavior or thought | maverick politicians |
| manually | 13 | by hand | this car shifts manually |
| makeover | 17 | a complete reconstruction and renovation of something | the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover |
| mannered | 11 | having unnatural mannerisms | brief, mannered and unlifelike idiom |
| maternal | 10 | relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent | - |
| maturity | 13 | the date on which an obligation must be repaid | - |
| manicure | 12 | care for (one's hand) by cutting and shaping the nails, etc. | - |
| mackerel | 16 | any of various fishes of the family Scombridae | - |
| masseuse | 10 | a female massager | - |
| mahogany | 17 | any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish | - |
| madwoman | 16 | a woman lunatic | - |
| marksman | 16 | someone skilled in shooting | - |
| marshals | 13 | the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system | - |
| mariachi | 15 | a group of street musicians in Mexico | - |
| maritime | 12 | relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen | maritime law |
| matchbox | 24 | a box for holding matches | - |
| marginal | 11 | of questionable or minimal quality | marginal writing ability |
| mandrake | 15 | the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic | - |
| maximize | 28 | make as big or large as possible | - |
| mangrove | 14 | a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building | - |
| marooned | 11 | cut off or left behind | travelers marooned by the blizzard |
| machetes | 15 | - | - |
| marzipan | 21 | almond paste and egg whites | - |
| marquise | 19 | a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess | - |
| marinade | 11 | soak in marinade | marinade herring |
| mariposa | 12 | any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico | - |
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9 letter words
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| 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 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| madeleine | 12 | - | - |
| machinery | 19 | a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions | the complex machinery of negotiation |
| masculine | 13 | a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male | - |
| margarita | 12 | a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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) | - |
| 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 | - |
| magically | 17 | in a magical manner | it disappeared magically |
| marseille | 11 | a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean | - |
| mainframe | 16 | (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing | - |
| manifesto | 14 | a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) | - |
| mausoleum | 13 | a large burial chamber, usually above ground | - |
| magdalene | 13 | - | - |
| marmalade | 14 | a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits | - |
| mannequin | 20 | a woman who wears clothes to display fashions | she was too fat to be a mannequin |
| magnesium | 14 | a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine) | - |
| magnetism | 14 | the branch of science that studies magnetism | - |
| maharajah | 24 | a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja | - |
| margarine | 12 | a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter | - |
| massaging | 13 | - | - |
| mayflower | 20 | low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers | - |
| manoeuvre | 14 | an action aimed at evading an opponent | - |
| masochist | 16 | someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment | - |
| macintosh | 16 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| martyrdom | 17 | any experience that causes intense suffering | - |
| makeshift | 21 | something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency | - |
| massively | 17 | to a massive degree or in a massive manner | tonight the haddock were shoaling massively in three hundred fathoms |
| mastering | 12 | becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of | his mastering the art of cooking took a long time |
| macadamia | 16 | any tree of the genus Macadamia | - |
| marinated | 12 | - | - |
| magnified | 16 | enlarged to an abnormal degree | - |
| manliness | 11 | the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male | - |
| masterful | 14 | having or revealing supreme mastery or skill | a masterful speaker |
| masochism | 18 | sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) | - |
| maddening | 14 | extremely annoying or displeasing | the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening |
| maelstrom | 13 | a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) | - |
| matchbook | 22 | a small folder of paper safety matches | - |
| manganese | 12 | a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals | - |
| manticore | 13 | a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion | - |
| marsupial | 13 | mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried | - |
| matriarch | 16 | a female head of a family or tribe | - |
| malleable | 13 | easily influenced | - |
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10 letter words
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| management | 15 | the act of managing something | he was given overall management of the program |
| manchester | 17 | a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England | - |
| marvellous | 15 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| manuscript | 16 | handwritten book or document | - |
| manipulate | 14 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | - |
| maintained | 13 | continued in your keeping or use or memory | - |
| 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 | - |
| mayonnaise | 15 | egg yolks and oil and vinegar | - |
| 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 |
| masquerade | 22 | a party of guests wearing costumes and masks | - |
| magnifying | 20 | - | - |
| manageable | 15 | capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do | - |
| matchmaker | 23 | someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others | - |
| margherita | 16 | - | - |
| mascarpone | 16 | soft mild Italian cream cheese | - |
| marionette | 12 | a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer | - |
| manicurist | 14 | a beautician who cleans and trims and polishes the fingernails | - |
| maniacally | 17 | in a maniacal manner or to a maniacal degree | he was maniacally obsessed with jealousy |
| mathematic | 19 | - | - |
| malevolent | 15 | having or exerting a malignant influence | malevolent stars |
| managerial | 13 | of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management | - |
| manservant | 15 | a man servant | - |
| marketable | 18 | fit to be offered for sale | marketable produce |
| materially | 15 | with respect to material aspects | psychologically similar but materially different |
| mastectomy | 19 | surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor | - |
| matchstick | 23 | a short thin stick of wood used in making matches | - |
| maraschino | 17 | cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur | - |
| masterwork | 19 | - | - |
| mainlander | 13 | - | - |
| mackintosh | 21 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| magnetized | 23 | having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel | - |
| masterless | 12 | having no lord or master | harsh punishments for sturdy vagabonds and masterless men |
| maturation | 12 | coming to full development; becoming mature | - |
| malignancy | 18 | (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death | - |
| manageress | 13 | a woman manager | - |
| marginally | 16 | in a marginal manner | marginally interesting |
| marinating | 13 | - | - |
| magnetised | 14 | having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel | - |
| malcontent | 14 | discontented as toward authority | - |
| mandragora | 14 | a genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae | - |
| marathoner | 15 | someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons) | - |
| masticated | 15 | - | - |
| majestical | 21 | - | - |
| matriarchy | 20 | a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line | - |
| maximizing | 31 | making as great as possible | - |
| mainlining | 13 | - | - |
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Welcome to the marvelous world of words that start with MA! This fascinating letter combination is more than just the beginning of a word; it's a gateway to a plethora of meanings, sounds, and expressions. Whether you're a linguistics aficionado or just someone who appreciates the quirks of language, you'll be intrigued by how these two letters can form a bridge into various realms of language. Let's dive into the magic of MA and explore some captivating examples that demonstrate their uniqueness in pronunciation, usefulness, and sheer fun factor.
About words starting with MA
Words beginning with MA are ubiquitous in English, frequently appearing across different contexts and carrying diverse meanings. The combination of 'M' and 'A' often produces a soft, inviting sound that feels like an embrace. It's no wonder these letters lead to words like "magic," "marvelous," and "majestic"—all evoking a sense of wonder and grandeur. Furthermore, the MA prefix can denote various origins, from Latin roots like "maternal" (related to mother) to Sanskrit-derived terms like "mantra" (a sacred utterance). The importance of MA words is evident in their prevalence and their ability to convey complex ideas succinctly.
The position of these letters at the start of a word often influences how the rest of the word is perceived and pronounced. For instance, "magnitude" conveys size and importance, its initial MA emphasizing a weighty presence. On the other hand, "mellow" suggests a gentler, softer tone with its smooth MA beginning. This duality in pronunciation and meaning makes MA words both versatile and intriguing. As we explore this collection of words, we'll see how they navigate through serious tones to whimsical expressions, showcasing their linguistic charm.
Popular word examples
These MA words are not only popular but also integral to daily language, each carrying significance and zest.
Magic
- Definition: The use of means believed to have supernatural power.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's show was full of astounding magic tricks.
- Fun Fact: The word "magic" comes from the ancient Greek word "magos," referring to a wise man or sorcerer.
Marvelous
- Definition: Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
- Example in a Sentence: The fireworks display was simply marvelous.
- Fun Fact: "Marvelous" shares its root with "marvel," which originally meant a miracle.
Masterpiece
- Definition: A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.
- Example in a Sentence: Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is considered a masterpiece.
- Fun Fact: The term originally referred to a piece of work a craftsman produced to qualify for the rank of master.
Matriarch
- Definition: A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.
- Example in a Sentence: She was the beloved matriarch of her large and boisterous family.
- Fun Fact: "Matriarch" is derived from the Latin "mater," meaning mother, and "arch," meaning ruler.
Magnificent
- Definition: Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant.
- Example in a Sentence: The palace had a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.
- Fun Fact: "Magnificent" is related to "magnify," which means to enlarge or enhance.
Malicious
- Definition: Intending or intended to do harm.
- Example in a Sentence: The hacker's malicious software caused widespread damage.
- Fun Fact: "Malicious" shares its root with "mal," meaning bad or evil in Latin.
Mannerism
- Definition: A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving.
- Example in a Sentence: His unique mannerisms made him a memorable teacher.
- Fun Fact: The term is also used to describe a style of European art that emerged in the later years of the Italian Renaissance.
Majestic
- Definition: Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
- Example in a Sentence: The majestic mountains towered over the valley.
- Fun Fact: "Majestic" is closely related to "majesty," a term often used to denote royalty.
Manifest
- Definition: Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
- Example in a Sentence: Her love for music was manifest in everything she did.
- Fun Fact: The word "manifest" has its origins in the Latin "manifestus," meaning plain or clear.
Malady
- Definition: A disease or ailment.
- Example in a Sentence: The mysterious malady puzzled doctors for weeks.
- Fun Fact: "Malady" comes from the Old French "maladie," reflecting the historical belief in unbalanced humors causing illness.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, MA words can significantly boost your score. Here’s a table of some high-scoring options:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 20 | The greatest amount, value, or degree. |
| Matrix | 15 | An environment in which something develops. |
| Matzah | 18 | Unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jews. |
| Magneto | 11 | A small electric generator. |
| Mammoth | 17 | A large extinct elephant species. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're looking for five-letter MA words to brighten your Wordle game, here are some top picks:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mango | A tropical fruit with sweet, juicy flesh. |
| Match | A contest in which people or teams compete. |
| Major | Greater in importance or interest. |
| Maple | A type of tree known for its distinctive leaves |
| Manor | A large country house with lands. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's delve into some MA words that are less common yet equally fascinating.
Mawkish
- Definition: Excessively sentimental in an insipid way.
- Interesting Fact: The word "mawkish" originates from the Middle English "mawe," meaning stomach, suggesting a queasy response to excessive sweetness.
- Example in a Sentence: The movie was so mawkish that it left the audience cringing.
Macabre
- Definition: Disturbing because concerned with death or injury.
- Interesting Fact: "Macabre" is derived from the French "danse macabre," referring to the Dance of Death, an artistic genre of the late medieval period.
- Example in a Sentence: The novel's macabre themes were not for the faint-hearted.
Machination
- Definition: A plot or scheme, typically one with sinister intent.
- Interesting Fact: "Machination" comes from the Latin "machinari," meaning to devise or plan.
- Example in a Sentence: The villain's machinations were finally uncovered by the detective.
Miasma
- Definition: A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
- Interesting Fact: Historically, miasma was believed to be the cause of diseases before germ theory was developed.
- Example in a Sentence: The miasma from the swamp was overpowering.
Maelstrom
- Definition: A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.
- Interesting Fact: The original Maelstrom is a famous tidal current located off the coast of Norway.
- Example in a Sentence: The ship was caught in a maelstrom and barely escaped.
Final words
As we’ve explored today, words starting with MA are as multifaceted as they are fascinating, offering a rich tapestry of meanings and sounds. From the everyday to the extraordinary, these words prove that even the simplest letter combinations can weave the most compelling stories. Keep exploring the magic of MA words, and see where they might take you next!
