Words Starting With ME
Welcome to a marvelous journey through the world of words starting with "ME"! From meaningful to mesmerizing, this collection will tickle your curiosity and expand your vocabulary. Whether you're a wordsmith or just love a good game of Scrabble, dive in and discover the magic of "ME" words!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| me | 4 | a state in New England | - |
3 letter words
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| men | 5 | the force of workers available | - |
| met | 5 | - | - |
| mel | 5 | - | - |
| meg | 6 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| med | 6 | a master's degree in education | - |
| mew | 8 | the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America | - |
| mee | 5 | - | - |
| mem | 7 | the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| meu | 5 | - | - |
| meh | 8 | - | - |
| mes | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| mean | 6 | (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | - |
| meet | 6 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | - |
| mess | 6 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| meat | 6 | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | - |
| meal | 6 | the food served and eaten at one time | - |
| menu | 6 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | the menu was in French |
| mere | 6 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | shocked by the mere idea |
| 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 |
| memo | 8 | a written proposal or reminder | - |
| meth | 9 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| mend | 7 | restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken | - |
| meow | 9 | the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) | - |
| mead | 7 | United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978) | - |
| meek | 10 | evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | a fine fiery blast against meek conformity |
| mesa | 6 | flat tableland with steep edges | the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water |
| mesh | 9 | the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component | - |
| meld | 7 | mix together different elements | - |
| meta | 6 | - | - |
| merl | 6 | common black European thrush | - |
| mela | 6 | - | - |
| mete | 6 | a line that indicates a boundary | - |
| meme | 8 | a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation) | memes are the cultural counterpart of genes |
| meri | 6 | - | - |
| mews | 9 | street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings | she lives in a Chelsea mews |
| mech | 11 | - | - |
| meer | 6 | - | - |
| mell | 6 | - | - |
| mene | 6 | - | - |
| meck | 12 | - | - |
| meds | 7 | - | - |
| meed | 7 | a fitting reward | - |
| mees | 6 | - | - |
| meff | 12 | - | - |
| mega | 7 | - | - |
| megs | 7 | - | - |
| mein | 6 | - | - |
| mels | 6 | - | - |
| mems | 8 | - | - |
| meng | 7 | - | - |
| meno | 6 | - | - |
| ment | 6 | - | - |
| meou | 6 | - | - |
| merc | 8 | - | - |
| merk | 10 | - | - |
| mese | 6 | - | - |
| mets | 6 | - | - |
| meus | 6 | - | - |
| meve | 9 | - | - |
| mewl | 9 | cry weakly or softly | - |
| meze | 15 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| merry | 10 | offering fun and gaiety | a merry evening |
| 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 |
| medal | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| meter | 7 | rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | - |
| messy | 10 | dirty and disorderly | a child's messy eating habits |
| metro | 7 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| medic | 10 | a medical practitioner in the armed forces | - |
| merit | 7 | any admirable quality or attribute | work of great merit |
| melon | 7 | any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers | - |
| mecca | 11 | a place that attracts many visitors | New York is a mecca for young artists |
| merle | 7 | common black European thrush | - |
| merge | 8 | become one | the cells merge |
| metre | 7 | rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration | - |
| meaty | 10 | being on topic and prompting thought | a meaty discussion |
| melee | 7 | a noisy riotous fight | - |
| mensa | 7 | a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud | - |
| meany | 10 | United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980) | - |
| mekka | 15 | - | - |
| melas | 7 | - | - |
| melba | 9 | Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931) | - |
| meuse | 7 | a European river; flows into the North Sea | - |
| mealy | 10 | composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency | it left a mealy residue |
| meted | 8 | - | - |
| mezzo | 25 | a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto | - |
| meths | 10 | - | - |
| meads | 8 | - | - |
| metis | 7 | a person in western Canada who is of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry | - |
| meals | 7 | - | - |
| meane | 7 | - | - |
| meare | 7 | - | - |
| mease | 7 | - | - |
| meath | 10 | - | - |
| meats | 7 | - | - |
| mebos | 9 | - | - |
| mechs | 12 | - | - |
| mecks | 13 | - | - |
| medii | 8 | - | - |
| medle | 8 | - | - |
| meeds | 8 | - | - |
| meers | 7 | - | - |
| meets | 7 | - | - |
| meffs | 13 | - | - |
| meins | 7 | - | - |
| meint | 7 | - | - |
| meiny | 10 | - | - |
| meith | 10 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| memory | 13 | the power of retaining and recalling past experience | he had a good memory when he was younger |
| member | 12 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| mental | 8 | of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw | - |
| 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 | - |
| merely | 11 | and nothing more | I was merely asking |
| melody | 12 | a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence | - |
| medium | 11 | (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public | - |
| melted | 9 | changed from a solid to a liquid state | rivers filled to overflowing by melted snow |
| meteor | 8 | (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere | - |
| mentor | 8 | a wise and trusted guide and advisor | - |
| menace | 10 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| meadow | 12 | a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay | - |
| merger | 9 | an occurrence that involves the production of a union | - |
| mellow | 11 | slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana) | - |
| meddle | 10 | intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly | Don't meddle in my affairs! |
| merlin | 8 | small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry | - |
| merits | 8 | - | - |
| mercer | 10 | British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866) | - |
| medina | 9 | a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam | - |
| measly | 11 | contemptibly small in amount | a measly tip |
| merged | 10 | formed or united into a whole | - |
| medusa | 9 | one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles | - |
| merlot | 8 | black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux | - |
| metric | 10 | a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic | - |
| meager | 9 | deficient in amount or quality or extent | meager resources |
| meanie | 8 | a person of mean disposition | - |
| memoir | 10 | an account of the author's personal experiences | - |
| medley | 12 | a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources | - |
| melton | 8 | - | - |
| mettle | 8 | the courage to carry on | - |
| menage | 9 | a social unit living together | - |
| menial | 8 | used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) | - |
| meagre | 9 | deficient in amount or quality or extent | - |
| median | 9 | dividing an animal into right and left halves | - |
| medial | 9 | dividing an animal into right and left halves | - |
| merman | 10 | United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984) | - |
| mensch | 13 | a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics | - |
| methyl | 14 | the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane | - |
| medaka | 13 | - | - |
| medico | 11 | a licensed medical practitioner | - |
| meekly | 15 | in a humble manner | - |
| merkin | 12 | - | - |
| mezcal | 19 | a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons | - |
| merest | 8 | - | - |
| merino | 8 | white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality | - |
| mescal | 10 | a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons | - |
| menses | 8 | the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause | a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped |
| meanly | 11 | in a miserly manner | they lived meanly and without ostentation |
| mender | 9 | a skilled worker who mends or repairs things | - |
| meshed | 12 | the holy city of Shiite Muslims; located in northeastern Iran | - |
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7 letter words
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| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| mention | 9 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | the article includes mention of similar clinical cases |
| meaning | 10 | rich in significance or implication | a meaning look |
| medical | 12 | of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art | - |
| measure | 9 | a statute in draft before it becomes law | - |
| melting | 10 | the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid | - |
| messiah | 12 | any expected deliverer | - |
| mermaid | 12 | half woman and half fish; lives in the sea | - |
| mercury | 14 | a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures | - |
| methane | 12 | a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel | - |
| memento | 11 | a reminder of past events | - |
| memoirs | 11 | - | - |
| merrily | 12 | in a joyous manner | - |
| messier | 9 | - | - |
| measles | 9 | an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children | - |
| merrier | 9 | - | - |
| merging | 11 | a flowing together | - |
| mending | 11 | the act of putting something in working order again | - |
| mediums | 12 | - | - |
| menthol | 12 | a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion | - |
| medevac | 15 | the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care | - |
| melodic | 12 | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody | - |
| meanies | 9 | - | - |
| mediate | 10 | act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | He mediated a settlement |
| megaton | 10 | a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of one million tons of TNT | - |
| medulla | 10 | lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) | the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning |
| menfolk | 16 | - | - |
| meerkat | 13 | a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes | - |
| menorah | 12 | (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival | - |
| meddler | 11 | an officious annoying person who interferes with others | - |
| mezuzah | 30 | religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law | - |
| meander | 10 | an aimless amble on a winding course | - |
| menaced | 12 | - | - |
| medivac | 15 | the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care | - |
| meatier | 9 | - | - |
| melodia | 10 | - | - |
| melanin | 9 | insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers | - |
| merited | 10 | properly deserved | a merited success |
| mestizo | 18 | a person of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry) | - |
| meiosis | 9 | understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) | - |
| melange | 10 | a motley assortment of things | - |
| meshing | 13 | the act of interlocking or meshing | - |
| meshuga | 13 | senseless; crazy | - |
| messily | 12 | in a messy, untidy manner | Rossi spat very deliberately, and very messily, upon Durieux's party card |
| metaled | 10 | - | - |
| metrics | 11 | the study of poetic meter and the art of versification | - |
| mettled | 10 | - | - |
| meacock | 17 | - | - |
| meadows | 13 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| meantime | 12 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | - |
| mentally | 13 | in your mind | he suffered mentally |
| mechanic | 17 | a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools | - |
| measures | 10 | - | - |
| memorial | 12 | a structure erected to commemorate persons or events | - |
| merchant | 15 | a businessperson engaged in retail trade | - |
| merciful | 15 | showing or giving mercy | sought merciful treatment for the captives |
| 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 | - |
| medieval | 14 | relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages | - |
| measured | 11 | having notes of fixed rhythmic value | - |
| memorize | 21 | commit to memory; learn by heart | Have you memorized your lines for the play yet? |
| mediocre | 13 | moderate to inferior in quality | they improved the quality from mediocre to above average |
| metallic | 12 | containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal | a metallic compound |
| meddling | 13 | intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner | - |
| meditate | 11 | think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | - |
| meatloaf | 13 | a baked loaf of ground meat | - |
| meltdown | 14 | severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping | - |
| meatball | 12 | ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth | - |
| membrane | 14 | a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | - |
| memsahib | 17 | a woman sahib | - |
| menacing | 13 | threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments | his tone became menacing |
| meridian | 11 | being at the best stage of development | - |
| medicare | 13 | health care for the aged; a federally administered system of health insurance available to persons aged 65 and over | - |
| meringue | 11 | sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar | - |
| mediator | 11 | a negotiator who acts as a link between parties | - |
| merengue | 11 | - | - |
| methinks | 17 | - | - |
| medicate | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| meanness | 10 | the quality of being deliberately mean | - |
| meathead | 14 | - | - |
| melanoma | 12 | any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes | - |
| medalist | 11 | someone who has won a medal | - |
| memorise | 12 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| mesdames | 13 | - | - |
| meteoric | 12 | of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions | meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena |
| medicaid | 14 | health care for the needy; a federally and state-funded program | - |
| mellowed | 14 | softened through age or experience | - |
| mealtime | 12 | the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten | - |
| methanol | 13 | a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol | - |
| mediated | 12 | acting or brought about through an intervening agency | the mediated settlement brought satisfaction to both sides |
| meatless | 10 | lacking meat | meatless days |
| megastar | 11 | - | - |
| megalith | 14 | memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) | - |
| menswear | 13 | - | - |
| messiest | 10 | - | - |
| measurer | 10 | a person who makes measurements | - |
| meniscus | 12 | (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint | - |
| megabyte | 16 | a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes | - |
| megawatt | 14 | a unit of power equal to one million watts | - |
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9 letter words
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| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| messenger | 12 | a person who carries a message | - |
| mechanics | 18 | the technical aspects of doing something | the mechanics of prose style |
| mechanism | 18 | the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction | he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions |
| memorable | 15 | worth remembering | - |
| measuring | 12 | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate |
| mentality | 14 | a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations | - |
| memorized | 23 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| mercenary | 16 | serving for wages in a foreign army | mercenary killers |
| menopause | 13 | the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends | - |
| medallion | 12 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| medicinal | 14 | having the properties of medicine | medicinal herbs |
| medically | 17 | involving medical practice | medically trained nurses |
| melodrama | 14 | an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization | - |
| medicated | 15 | - | - |
| methadone | 15 | synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction | - |
| menstrual | 11 | of or relating to menstruation or the menses | menstrual period |
| merriment | 13 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | - |
| megaphone | 17 | a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice | - |
| messaging | 13 | the sending and processing of e-mail by computer | - |
| mescaline | 13 | the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons | - |
| metabolic | 15 | undergoing metamorphosis | - |
| melodious | 12 | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody | the melodious song of a meadowlark |
| messieurs | 11 | - | - |
| meditated | 13 | - | - |
| methodist | 15 | of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley | - |
| metronome | 13 | clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music | - |
| mezzanine | 29 | intermediate floor just above the ground floor | - |
| mediaeval | 15 | relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages | - |
| messianic | 13 | of or relating to a messiah promising deliverance | messianic cult |
| mediation | 12 | the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement | - |
| melatonin | 11 | hormone secreted by the pineal gland | - |
| mercurial | 13 | liable to sudden unpredictable change | mercurial twists of temperament |
| menagerie | 12 | the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition | - |
| mesmerize | 22 | induce hypnosis in | - |
| mentalist | 11 | - | - |
| meteoroid | 12 | (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere | - |
| memoranda | 14 | a written proposal or reminder | - |
| mediating | 13 | - | - |
| medallist | 12 | someone who has won a medal | - |
| meltwater | 14 | melted snow or ice | - |
| meningeal | 12 | relating to the meninges | - |
| megahertz | 24 | one million periods per second | - |
| mendacity | 17 | the tendency to be untruthful | - |
| mesmerise | 13 | induce hypnosis in | - |
| megabucks | 20 | a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit) | they sank megabucks into their new house |
| memorably | 18 | in a memorable manner | Horowitz could play Chopin memorably |
| mendicant | 14 | a pauper who lives by begging | - |
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10 letter words
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| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| mechanical | 19 | relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | mechanical arts |
| 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 |
| membership | 21 | the body of members of an organization or group | they polled their membership |
| melancholy | 20 | characterized by or causing or expressing sadness | growing more melancholy every hour |
| metropolis | 14 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | - |
| meticulous | 14 | marked by precise accordance with details | meticulous research |
| meditating | 14 | - | - |
| metabolism | 16 | the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | - |
| 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 | - |
| mediocrity | 18 | ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding | - |
| memorandum | 17 | a written proposal or reminder | - |
| memorizing | 24 | - | - |
| methodical | 18 | characterized by method and orderliness | a methodical scholar |
| mesmerized | 24 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| meditative | 16 | deeply or seriously thoughtful | - |
| mesmerised | 15 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| medicating | 16 | - | - |
| meningioma | 15 | a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant | - |
| measurable | 14 | capable of being measured | measurable depths |
| menstruate | 12 | undergo menstruation | - |
| meddlesome | 16 | intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner | - |
| mercifully | 20 | in a compassionate manner | he dealt with the thief mercifully |
| metallurgy | 16 | the science and technology of metals | - |
| mechanized | 27 | equipped with machinery | a mechanized factory |
| megalithic | 18 | of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths | megalithic monuments like Stonehenge |
| menopausal | 14 | of or relating to the menopause | - |
| metastasis | 12 | the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body | - |
| mercantile | 14 | profit oriented | preached a mercantile and militant patriotism |
| methuselah | 18 | a man who is very old | - |
| meandering | 14 | of a path e.g. | meandering streams |
| mechanised | 18 | equipped with machinery | - |
| metabolize | 23 | produce by metabolism | - |
| menacingly | 18 | in a menacing manner | the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly |
| mesosphere | 17 | the atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere | - |
| meadowlark | 20 | North American songbirds having a yellow breast | - |
| metaphoric | 19 | expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another | a metaphorical expression |
| methodists | 16 | a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley | - |
| metaphysic | 22 | - | - |
| mellowness | 15 | the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing | the cheap wine had no body, no mellowness |
| mendacious | 15 | given to lying | a mendacious child |
| mesenteric | 14 | of or relating to or located in a mesentery | - |
| metacarpal | 16 | any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers | - |
| metastatic | 14 | relating to or affected by metastasis | metastatic growth |
| metatarsal | 12 | any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes | - |
| mesmerizer | 23 | a person who induces hypnosis | - |
| methylated | 19 | having received a methyl group | methylated alcohol |
| metoprolol | 14 | beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) | - |
| megalosaur | 13 | gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe | - |
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Welcome, word lovers, to a whimsical world where the magic of language begins with "ME"! These two letters are more than just an ordinary prefix; they weave a tapestry of sounds and meanings that tickle our tongues and minds. From everyday essentials to quirky curiosities, words starting with "ME" have a way of making their mark in the English language. Get ready to explore some captivating examples, from the commonly used to the delightfully obscure, as we delve into the charm and intrigue these letters bring.
About words starting with ME
The "ME" combination is a common starting point in English, lending itself to a range of meanings and uses. The letter 'M' often gives words a mellow but assertive sound, while 'E' adds versatility, whether it's pronounced as a short vowel or elongated for emphasis. Together, they create a foundation that can lead to a variety of phonetic outcomes, each shaping the word's character. For instance, consider how "meander" invites a leisurely, winding journey, both in its pronunciation and meaning.
Words beginning with "ME" frequently appear in our language landscape, influencing many aspects of our communication. Their prevalence is due to their utility and adaptability; they can denote personal pronouns, verbs, nouns, and even adjectives. Take "medley" as an example—it's a harmonious blend, not only in definition but also in its rhythmic pronunciation. Such words showcase the dynamic interplay between sound and meaning, making them both significant and fun to use.
Popular word examples
Words starting with "ME" are not just frequent; they're fabulously varied! Below are ten popular examples that demonstrate their diversity and appeal.
Meander
- Definition: To follow a winding course or wander aimlessly.
- Example in a Sentence: We spent the afternoon meandering through the quaint village streets.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Meander River in Turkey, known for its winding path.
Melody
- Definition: A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity.
- Example in a Sentence: The melody of the song lingered in her mind long after the performance ended.
- Fun Fact: Melody originates from the Greek word "melōidía," meaning "singing" or "chanting."
Meditate
- Definition: To focus one's mind for a period of time, often in silence.
- Example in a Sentence: She meditates every morning to start her day with calm and clarity.
- Fun Fact: Meditation practices date back thousands of years, with roots in ancient India.
Mentor
- Definition: An experienced and trusted advisor.
- Example in a Sentence: He was grateful to have a mentor who guided him through his career.
- Fun Fact: The term comes from Greek mythology, where Mentor was a friend of Odysseus.
Meticulous
- Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Example in a Sentence: Her meticulous nature made her an excellent editor.
- Fun Fact: The word stems from the Latin "meticulosus," meaning "fearful" or "timid."
Melancholy
- Definition: A deep, persistent sadness.
- Example in a Sentence: There was a touch of melancholy in the autumn air.
- Fun Fact: Historically, melancholy was considered one of the four fundamental temperaments in ancient medicine.
Medley
- Definition: A varied mixture of people or things; a musical composition made up of different tunes.
- Example in a Sentence: The band played a medley of classic rock hits.
- Fun Fact: In cooking, a medley can refer to a mixture of vegetables.
Memorable
- Definition: Worth remembering or easily remembered.
- Example in a Sentence: It was a memorable evening filled with laughter and stories.
- Fun Fact: The root "memor" relates to memory, highlighting its link to remembrance.
Mend
- Definition: To repair something that is broken or damaged.
- Example in a Sentence: She learned to mend her clothes to reduce waste.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "mend fences" means to repair relationships.
Mercurial
- Definition: Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
- Example in a Sentence: His mercurial temperament made him hard to predict.
- Fun Fact: Named after Mercury, the Roman god known for being lively and changeable.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good Scrabble challenge, words starting with "ME" provide some stellar opportunities to rack up points.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | 19 | A type of tree native to dry areas of America. |
| Mezuzah | 27 | A piece of parchment inscribed with religious texts, placed in a case on the doorframe of Jewish homes. |
| Megabyte | 16 | A unit of information equal to 1,024 kilobytes. |
| Mezzanine | 29 | An intermediate floor in a building. |
| Mechanic | 17 | A person who repairs and maintains machinery. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, rejoice! Here are some five-letter gems starting with "ME" that can help you crack the daily puzzle.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metal | A solid material that is typically hard and shiny. |
| Merit | The quality of being particularly good or worthy. |
| Meaty | Full of substance or interest. |
| Mecca | A place regarded as a center for a specified group. |
| Melee | A confused fight or scuffle. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who crave the unusual and rare, words starting with "ME" do not disappoint. Here are some enigmatic examples to ponder.
Mesmeric
- Definition: Causing a person to become completely transfixed and unaware of anything else.
- Interesting Fact: The word derives from Franz Mesmer, an 18th-century physician who theorized animal magnetism.
- Example in a Sentence: The dancer's performance was mesmeric, holding the audience in rapt attention.
Meritorious
- Definition: Deserving reward or praise.
- Interesting Fact: It comes from the Latin word "meritorius," meaning "earning money."
- Example in a Sentence: Her meritorious service earned her numerous accolades.
Mendicant
- Definition: Given to begging.
- Interesting Fact: Historically, mendicants were members of religious orders relying on charity.
- Example in a Sentence: The mendicant friar traveled from town to town.
Mephitic
- Definition: Foul-smelling; noxious.
- Interesting Fact: The word is derived from "Mephitis," the Roman goddess of noxious vapors.
- Example in a Sentence: The mephitic odor from the swamp was overwhelming.
Mellifluous
- Definition: Pleasant to hear; sweetly flowing.
- Interesting Fact: Combines Latin "mel" (honey) and "fluere" (to flow), literally meaning "honey-flowing."
- Example in a Sentence: Her mellifluous voice captivated everyone at the gathering.
Final words
Whether you’re chatting with friends, playing a word game, or diving into literature, words starting with "ME" add a sprinkle of magic to our language. They seamlessly blend form and function, offering endless possibilities for expression and creativity. So, next time you encounter one of these words, remember the delightful journey you've taken through the meandering paths of "ME".
