Words Starting With MI
Welcome to a marvelous journey through the world of words that start with "MI"! Get ready to explore a mix of magical, mysterious, and mighty terms that delight the mind. Whether you're here to improve your vocabulary or just for fun, let's dive into this magnificent collection of words!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
3 letter words
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| mix | 12 | open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups | - |
| mid | 6 | used in combination to denote the middle | midmorning |
| mil | 5 | a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km | - |
| mic | 7 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| mis | 5 | - | - |
| mir | 5 | - | - |
| mim | 7 | - | - |
| mig | 6 | - | - |
| mib | 7 | a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes | - |
| miz | 14 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| mind | 7 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| 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 | - |
| mike | 10 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| milk | 10 | a river that rises in the Rockies in northwestern Montana and flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River | - |
| 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 | - |
| mick | 12 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent | - |
| ming | 7 | the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644 | - |
| mini | 6 | a very short skirt | - |
| mill | 6 | machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing | - |
| mice | 8 | - | - |
| milo | 6 | small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains | - |
| mina | 6 | tropical Asian starlings | - |
| mint | 6 | a candy that is flavored with a mint oil | - |
| mild | 7 | mild and pleasant | the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth |
| mist | 6 | become covered with mist | The windshield misted over |
| mink | 10 | fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks | - |
| miro | 6 | New Zealand conifer used for lumber; the dark wood is used for interior carpentry | - |
| miso | 6 | a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces | - |
| mime | 8 | a performance using gestures and body movements without words | - |
| mite | 6 | a slight but appreciable amount | - |
| minx | 13 | a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | - |
| mitt | 6 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | he extended his mitt |
| mire | 6 | a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot | - |
| mino | 6 | - | - |
| miri | 6 | little known Kamarupan languages | - |
| mich | 11 | - | - |
| milt | 6 | fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture | - |
| mica | 8 | any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity | - |
| mise | 6 | - | - |
| midi | 7 | a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers | - |
| mien | 6 | dignified manner or conduct | - |
| miff | 12 | a state of irritation or annoyance | - |
| mibs | 8 | - | - |
| mico | 8 | - | - |
| mics | 8 | - | - |
| mids | 7 | - | - |
| migg | 8 | - | - |
| migs | 7 | - | - |
| miha | 9 | - | - |
| mihi | 9 | - | - |
| milf | 9 | - | - |
| mils | 6 | - | - |
| miny | 9 | - | - |
| mips | 8 | (computer science) a unit for measuring the execution speed of a computer's CPU (but not the whole system) | - |
| mirk | 10 | - | - |
| mirs | 6 | - | - |
| mirv | 9 | - | - |
| miry | 9 | (of soil) soft and watery | miry roads |
| mity | 9 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| miles | 7 | - | - |
| mixed | 15 | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds | a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music |
| minor | 7 | not of legal age | minor children |
| mitch | 12 | - | - |
| minus | 7 | an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated | four minus three equals one |
| missy | 10 | a young female | - |
| milky | 14 | resembling milk in color; not clear | milky glass |
| midst | 8 | the location of something surrounded by other things | in the midst of the crowd |
| mills | 7 | United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855) | - |
| micro | 9 | extremely small in scale or scope or capability | - |
| misty | 10 | filled or abounding with fog or mist | - |
| mixer | 14 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| milos | 7 | - | - |
| miner | 7 | laborer who works in a mine | - |
| micky | 16 | - | - |
| mirza | 16 | - | - |
| mined | 8 | extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth | - |
| mince | 9 | make less severe or harsh | - |
| mimic | 11 | someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) | - |
| miser | 7 | a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) | - |
| minty | 10 | of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint | - |
| midge | 9 | minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water | - |
| miter | 7 | a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions | - |
| mirth | 10 | great merriment | - |
| mired | 8 | entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire | brilliant leadership mired in details and confusion |
| minos | 7 | son of Zeus and Europa; king of ancient Crete; ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth; after death Minos became a judge in the underworld | - |
| milch | 12 | giving milk; bred or suitable primarily for milk production | milch goats, milch camels |
| mitre | 7 | a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions | - |
| miaow | 10 | make a cat-like sound | - |
| minny | 10 | - | - |
| minge | 8 | vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals | - |
| miche | 12 | - | - |
| milko | 11 | - | - |
| mimeo | 9 | print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph | She mimeographed the syllabus |
| minke | 11 | - | - |
| micra | 9 | - | - |
| miler | 7 | a runner in a one-mile race | - |
| mingy | 11 | (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity | - |
| minim | 9 | a musical note having the time value of half a whole note | - |
| miaou | 7 | make a cat-like sound | - |
| miasm | 9 | unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources | the miasma of the marshes |
| miaul | 7 | the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) | - |
| micas | 9 | - | - |
| micht | 12 | - | - |
| micks | 13 | - | - |
| micos | 9 | - | - |
| middy | 12 | blouse with a sailor collar | - |
| midgy | 12 | - | - |
| midis | 8 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| middle | 10 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| missed | 9 | not caught with the senses or the mind | - |
| mister | 8 | a form of address for a man | - |
| mirror | 8 | a faithful depiction or reflection | the best mirror is an old friend |
| 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 | - |
| miller | 8 | machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it | - |
| misery | 11 | a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable |
| minded | 10 | (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward | I am not minded to answer any questions |
| misses | 8 | - | - |
| midget | 10 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| missus | 8 | informal term of address for someone's wife | - |
| mixing | 16 | the act of mixing together | the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio |
| mining | 9 | laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment | - |
| millie | 8 | - | - |
| mirage | 9 | an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects | - |
| midday | 13 | the middle of the day | - |
| milady | 12 | an English noblewoman | - |
| mingle | 9 | be all mixed up or jumbled together | - |
| minors | 8 | a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball) | - |
| midway | 15 | naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands | - |
| milord | 9 | a term of address for an English lord | - |
| minnie | 8 | - | - |
| misled | 9 | - | - |
| mishap | 13 | an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate | - |
| mildly | 12 | in a gentle manner | - |
| minion | 8 | a servile or fawning dependant | - |
| mignon | 9 | - | - |
| mikado | 13 | the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno | - |
| misuse | 8 | apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly | - |
| misfit | 11 | someone unable to adapt to their circumstances | - |
| mimosa | 10 | a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice | - |
| missis | 8 | informal term of address for someone's wife | - |
| milieu | 8 | the environmental condition | - |
| midair | 9 | some point in the air; above ground level | the planes collided in midair |
| mitten | 8 | glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together | - |
| miffed | 15 | aroused to impatience or anger | - |
| millet | 8 | French painter of rural scenes (1814-1875) | - |
| minnow | 11 | very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams | - |
| mildew | 12 | the process of becoming mildewed | - |
| micron | 10 | a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter | - |
| minder | 9 | a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working | - |
| milker | 12 | cattle that are reared for their milk | - |
| miming | 11 | - | - |
| mickle | 14 | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | - |
| mitral | 8 | of or relating to or located in or near the mitral valve | mitral insufficiency |
| mizzen | 26 | third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy | - |
| mikveh | 18 | - | - |
| milled | 9 | (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| mission | 9 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| miracle | 11 | a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent | - |
| minimum | 13 | the smallest possible quantity | - |
| missile | 9 | a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled | - |
| militia | 9 | civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army | - |
| mixture | 16 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | - |
| mineral | 9 | composed of matter other than plant or animal | the inorganic mineral world |
| mitzvah | 24 | (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law | - |
| minimal | 11 | the least possible | needed to enforce minimal standards |
| mistook | 13 | - | - |
| milkman | 15 | someone who delivers milk | - |
| mileage | 10 | the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned | - |
| midwife | 16 | a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies | - |
| minivan | 12 | a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car | - |
| midterm | 12 | an examination administered in the middle of an academic term | - |
| mislead | 10 | give false or misleading information to | - |
| minibus | 11 | a light bus (4 to 10 passengers) | - |
| midtown | 13 | - | - |
| midland | 11 | of or coming from the middle of a region or country | - |
| misread | 10 | interpret wrongly | I misread Hamlet all my life! |
| mindset | 10 | a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations | - |
| migrate | 10 | move from one country or region to another and settle there | Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-19th century |
| minibar | 11 | sideboard with compartments for holding bottles | - |
| microbe | 13 | a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | - |
| mindful | 13 | bearing in mind; attentive to | ever mindful of her health |
| migrant | 10 | habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work | appalled by the social conditions of migrant life |
| misused | 10 | used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose | misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents |
| mimicry | 16 | the act of mimicking; imitative behavior | - |
| milling | 10 | corrugated edge of a coin | - |
| misfire | 12 | an explosion that fails to occur | - |
| miserly | 12 | (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity | he left a miserly tip |
| mincing | 12 | affectedly dainty or refined | - |
| misstep | 11 | an unintentional but embarrassing blunder | confusion caused his unfortunate misstep |
| midship | 15 | - | - |
| minaret | 9 | slender tower with balconies | - |
| minster | 9 | any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery | - |
| mislaid | 10 | lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place | the mislaid hat turned up eventually |
| mistral | 9 | a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter | - |
| misdeed | 11 | improper or wicked or immoral behavior | - |
| milksop | 15 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| mitosis | 9 | cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes | - |
| midline | 10 | the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) | - |
| midriff | 16 | the middle area of the human torso (usually in front) | young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable |
| minicab | 13 | a minicar used as a taxicab | - |
| midrash | 13 | (Judaism) an ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures that is based on Jewish methods of interpretation and attached to the biblical text | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| midnight | 15 | 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night | young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight |
| 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 | - |
| ministry | 13 | a government department under the direction of a minister of state | - |
| 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 | - |
| minority | 13 | any age prior to the legal age | - |
| migraine | 11 | a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men | - |
| militant | 10 | disposed to warfare or hard-line policies | militant nations |
| mindless | 11 | not mindful or attentive | - |
| minimize | 21 | cause to seem less serious; play down | - |
| minotaur | 10 | (Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus | - |
| mistrust | 10 | the trait of not trusting others | - |
| mistrial | 10 | a trial that is invalid or inconclusive | - |
| midfield | 15 | (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) | - |
| mightier | 14 | - | - |
| minstrel | 10 | a singer of folk songs | - |
| mistreat | 10 | treat badly | - |
| miseries | 10 | - | - |
| mingling | 12 | the action of people mingling and coming into contact | all the random mingling and idle talk made him hate literary parties |
| migrated | 12 | - | - |
| mirrored | 11 | like or characteristic of a mirror image | - |
| midlands | 12 | - | - |
| milkmaid | 17 | a woman who works in a dairy | - |
| miscarry | 15 | be unsuccessful | - |
| mismatch | 17 | a bad or unsuitable match | - |
| misplace | 14 | place (something) where one cannot find it again | I misplaced my eyeglasses |
| misheard | 14 | - | - |
| mitigate | 11 | lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of | - |
| misprint | 12 | a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind | - |
| mightily | 17 | (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree | they rejoiced mightily |
| misjudge | 19 | judge incorrectly | - |
| misogyny | 17 | hatred of women | - |
| misnomer | 12 | an incorrect or unsuitable name | - |
| milliner | 10 | someone who makes and sells hats | - |
| mimicked | 19 | - | - |
| misusing | 11 | - | - |
| middling | 13 | to certain extent or degree | - |
| minimise | 12 | represent as less significant or important | - |
| millpond | 13 | a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel | - |
| minutely | 13 | in minute detail | our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses |
| minutiae | 10 | - | - |
| midpoint | 13 | a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure | - |
| militate | 10 | have force or influence; bring about an effect or change | Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed |
| mishmash | 18 | a motley assortment of things | - |
| misquote | 19 | an incorrect quotation | - |
| misspoke | 16 | - | - |
| mildness | 11 | acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered | even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| microwave | 19 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | You can microwave the leftovers |
| miniature | 11 | a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size | - |
| midsummer | 16 | June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point | - |
| misplaced | 16 | lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place | misplaced tickets |
| migration | 12 | a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) | - |
| misguided | 14 | poorly conceived or thought out | - |
| misbehave | 19 | behave badly | The children misbehaved all morning |
| mistaking | 16 | putting the wrong interpretation on | there was no mistaking her meaning |
| miserably | 16 | in a miserable manner | I bit my lip miserably and nodded |
| middleman | 15 | a person who is in a position to give you special assistance | - |
| millennia | 11 | - | - |
| migrating | 13 | - | - |
| mimicking | 20 | - | - |
| mistletoe | 11 | Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas | - |
| milkshake | 22 | frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream | - |
| milestone | 11 | stone post at side of a road to show distances | - |
| minefield | 15 | a region in which explosives mines have been placed | - |
| mincemeat | 15 | spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat | - |
| mightiest | 15 | - | - |
| mirabelle | 13 | - | - |
| microchip | 20 | electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit | - |
| millionth | 14 | one part in a million equal parts | - |
| microfilm | 18 | film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material | - |
| microcosm | 17 | a miniature model of something | - |
| migratory | 15 | habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work | migratory workers |
| millstone | 11 | (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps | - |
| mirabilis | 13 | four o'clocks | - |
| miscreant | 13 | a person without moral scruples | - |
| minuscule | 13 | the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case | - |
| miniskirt | 15 | a very short skirt | - |
| milligram | 14 | one thousandth (1/1,000) gram | - |
| misshapen | 16 | so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly | misshapen old fingers |
| miniscule | 13 | extremely small | - |
| minimally | 16 | to a minimal degree | the cells minimally responsive to lines in this orientation will not fire |
| midwinter | 15 | the middle of winter | - |
| mineshaft | 17 | excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine | - |
| microbial | 15 | of or involving or caused by or being microbes | microbial warfare |
| millipede | 14 | any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs | - |
| militancy | 16 | a militant aggressiveness | - |
| misquoted | 21 | - | - |
| minimized | 23 | reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree | - |
| midwifery | 21 | the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother | - |
| midstream | 14 | the middle of a stream | - |
| minuteman | 13 | an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution | - |
| misdirect | 14 | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | - |
| mishandle | 15 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| millenary | 14 | the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it) | - |
| misspoken | 17 | - | - |
| mitigated | 13 | made less severe or intense | he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty |
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10 letter words
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| misfortune | 15 | an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes | - |
| microphone | 19 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| millennium | 14 | the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it) | - |
| miraculous | 14 | peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention | - |
| missionary | 15 | someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country | - |
| microscope | 18 | magnifier of the image of small objects | the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell |
| millimeter | 14 | a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter | - |
| 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 | - |
| mistakenly | 19 | in a mistaken or erroneous manner | he mistakenly believed it |
| millimetre | 14 | a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter | - |
| misbehaved | 21 | - | - |
| misogynist | 16 | a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular | - |
| midshipman | 20 | a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training | - |
| minimalist | 14 | a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics | - |
| militarism | 14 | a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests | - |
| midwestern | 16 | of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota | a midwestern city |
| militaries | 12 | - | - |
| militarily | 15 | with respect to the military | on a militarily significant scale |
| midsection | 15 | the middle area of the human torso (usually in front) | - |
| misreading | 14 | misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading | - |
| mimeograph | 20 | print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph | She mimeographed the syllabus |
| militiaman | 14 | a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies | - |
| minestrone | 12 | soup made with a variety of vegetables | - |
| mindlessly | 16 | in an unreasonably senseless manner | these temples were mindlessly destroyed by the Red Guards |
| milliliter | 12 | a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter | - |
| mismatched | 20 | (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents | - |
| microfiche | 22 | small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material | - |
| miniseries | 12 | - | - |
| millennial | 12 | relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years | - |
| minimizing | 24 | - | - |
| microscopy | 21 | research with the use of microscopes | - |
| mignonette | 13 | Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance | - |
| mislabeled | 15 | branded or labeled falsely and in violation of statutory requirements | - |
| mismanaged | 16 | - | - |
| militarist | 12 | a person who advocates war or warlike policies | - |
| millilitre | 12 | a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter | - |
| misogynous | 16 | hating women in particular | - |
| misplacing | 17 | - | - |
| misquoting | 22 | - | - |
| mightiness | 16 | physical strength | - |
| minimising | 15 | - | - |
| micrograph | 20 | - | - |
| miscellany | 17 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | - |
| mitigation | 13 | a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances | - |
| miarolitic | 14 | - | - |
| miasmatous | 14 | - | - |
| miconazole | 23 | an antifungal agent usually administered in the form of a nitrate (trade name Monistat) | - |
| micrifying | 21 | - | - |
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Step right up, language lovers and lexicon enthusiasts! Welcome to the marvelous world of words that begin with "MI". These two letters might seem simple, but they pack a punch in the English language. With their melodic sounds and multifaceted meanings, they form the backbone of many words we use every day. From the mysterious to the mundane, and the magical to the maniacal, these words all share a common thread that begins with "MI". So, let's dive into this linguistic treasure trove, where you'll discover some fascinating examples that highlight the charm and significance of words starting with these intriguing letters.
About words starting with MI
The English language is a colorful tapestry woven from various roots, and the prefix "MI" is no exception. This humble duo of consonant and vowel begins numerous words in our vocabulary, often giving them a certain rhythm and flow. The "M" sound, a voiced bilabial nasal, is produced with both lips touching, often creating a warm and resonant tone. Pair it with an "I", and you have a combination that rolls off the tongue with ease.
Words beginning with "MI" are prevalent across different fields and contexts. Whether it's music, mathematics, or even magic, "MI" sets the stage for words that intrigue and inspire. For instance, "mimic" conjures images of playful imitation, while "miracle" evokes wonder and amazement. These words are not only important for their meanings but also for their ability to evoke emotion and imagination. The magic lies in how "MI" acts as a gateway to a world of diverse and dynamic words.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some of the most popular words that start with the letters "MI". Each one brings its own story and utility to the table, capturing our attention and tickling our curiosity.
Miracle
- Definition: An extraordinary event considered to be the work of a divine agency.
- Example in a Sentence: Witnessing the aurora borealis felt like seeing a miracle.
- Fun Fact: The word "miracle" comes from the Latin "miraculum," which means "object of wonder."
Mimic
- Definition: To imitate someone or something, often for humor or emphasis.
- Example in a Sentence: The comedian's ability to mimic celebrities was impressive.
- Fun Fact: Mimicry is a survival tactic used by some animals to avoid predators.
Mischief
- Definition: Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
- Example in a Sentence: The puppy's mischief left the living room in disarray.
- Fun Fact: The word "mischief" originates from Old French, meaning "misfortune."
Minute
- Definition: A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
- Example in a Sentence: The meeting will start in just a minute.
- Fun Fact: "Minute" can also mean very small; it's derived from the Latin "minutus," meaning "small."
Misplace
- Definition: To put something in the wrong location.
- Example in a Sentence: I seem to have misplaced my keys again.
- Fun Fact: The struggle of misplacing items is universal, with studies showing that people spend about a year of their lives looking for lost items.
Mineral
- Definition: A naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical composition.
- Example in a Sentence: Quartz is a common mineral found in many rocks.
- Fun Fact: Minerals are essential for human health, with calcium being one of the most vital.
Mixture
- Definition: A combination of different substances where each retains its own properties.
- Example in a Sentence: The chef created a delicious mixture of spices for the dish.
- Fun Fact: The word "mixture" comes from the Latin "mixtura," meaning "a mixing."
Milestone
- Definition: An important event or stage in life, history, or development.
- Example in a Sentence: Graduating from college was a significant milestone for her.
- Fun Fact: Milestones were originally stone markers placed along roads to indicate distance traveled.
Million
- Definition: The number equivalent to a thousand thousand.
- Example in a Sentence: The book sold over a million copies worldwide.
- Fun Fact: The word "million" is derived from the Italian "milione," meaning "large thousand."
Mission
- Definition: An important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes.
- Example in a Sentence: The astronauts embarked on a mission to the International Space Station.
- Fun Fact: The term "mission" has roots in the Latin word "missio," meaning "to send."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good word game, especially Scrabble, here are some high-scoring words that begin with "MI". Flex your vocabulary muscles with these choices!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Mix | 12 | To combine or blend into one mass. |
| Mirth | 10 | Amusement or laughter. |
| Mimicry | 16 | The action of imitating someone or something. |
| Mizzle | 26 | To rain in very fine drops. |
| Midriff | 14 | The region of the front of the body between the chest and the waist. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with "MI" that could give you an edge in the game. Keep these in mind for your next Wordle challenge.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mirth | Amusement or laughter. |
| Minor | Lesser in importance, size, or degree. |
| Midge | A small two-winged fly that often forms swarms. |
| Mirth | Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. |
| Misty | Full of mist, or indistinct or blurred. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the more peculiar side of the "MI" spectrum with these unusual and rare words. They might not show up in daily conversation, but they're sure to intrigue!
Miasma
- Definition: A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.
- Interesting Fact: Miasma theory was once a common explanation for the spread of diseases before germ theory took precedence.
- Example in a Sentence: The swamp exhaled a miasma that made everyone cover their noses.
Misnomer
- Definition: A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
- Interesting Fact: The word "misnomer" is derived from the Anglo-Norman term "mesnomer," meaning "to name wrongly."
- Example in a Sentence: Calling the chilly Labrador Current a "warm stream" would be a misnomer.
Minutiae
- Definition: Small or trivial details.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from the Latin word "minutia," it emphasizes the little things that often go unnoticed.
- Example in a Sentence: She loved discussing the minutiae of film production.
Miscreant
- Definition: A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from the Old French "mescreant," originally meaning "unbeliever."
- Example in a Sentence: The detective was on the trail of the city's most notorious miscreant.
Misanthrope
- Definition: A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
- Interesting Fact: The concept of the misanthrope is famously explored in Molière's play "Le Misanthrope."
- Example in a Sentence: His reputation as a misanthrope belied his secretly charitable nature.
Final words
From the playful to the profound, words starting with "MI" offer a rich array of meanings and uses. Whether you're a Scrabble aficionado, a Wordle wizard, or simply a lover of language, these words are sure to add some intrigue to your vocabulary. So next time you're pondering the power of words, remember the mighty "MI" and all the magic it can create.
