Words Starting With N
Welcome to a nifty nook of the alphabet! Dive into a world where words like "nifty," "nimble," and "noteworthy" bring language to life. Whether you're a word nerd or just nosy, explore nouns, verbs, and adjectives that start with the letter N. Let's navigate this nuanced narrative together!
2 letter words
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| no | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known | - |
| na | 2 | a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) | - |
| ne | 2 | the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | - |
| nu | 2 | the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| ny | 5 | a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | - |
3 letter words
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| not | 3 | negation of a word or group of words | he does not speak French |
| now | 6 | in these times | it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished |
| new | 6 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| nor | 3 | A negative connective or particle, introducing the second member or clause of a negative proposition, following neither, or not, in the first member or clause (as or in affirmative propositions follows either). Nor is also used sometimes in the first member for neither, and sometimes the neither is omitted and implied by the use of nor. | - |
| non | 3 | negation of a word or group of words | - |
| nah | 6 | - | - |
| net | 3 | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) | - |
| nut | 3 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a car nut |
| nap | 5 | the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave | - |
| nam | 5 | - | - |
| nun | 3 | a buoy resembling a cone | - |
| ned | 4 | - | - |
| nat | 3 | - | - |
| nan | 3 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| nod | 4 | a sign of assent or salutation or command | - |
| nay | 6 | a negative | the nays have it |
| nag | 4 | someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault | - |
| nil | 3 | a quantity of no importance | reduced to nil all the work we had done |
| nim | 5 | game in which matchsticks are arranged in rows and players alternately remove one or more of them; in some versions the object is to take the last remaining matchstick on the table and in other versions the object is to avoid taking the last remaining matchstick on the table | - |
| nip | 5 | a tart spicy quality | - |
| nab | 5 | take into custody | the police nabbed the suspected criminals |
| nee | 3 | (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman | Hillary Clinton nee Rodham |
| noh | 6 | - | - |
| nos | 3 | - | - |
| nav | 6 | - | - |
| nix | 10 | command against | Dad nixed our plans |
| neg | 4 | - | - |
| neb | 5 | horny projecting mouth of a bird | - |
| nob | 5 | informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person | - |
| nae | 3 | - | - |
| nit | 3 | a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source | - |
| nom | 5 | - | - |
| nog | 4 | a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface | - |
| nub | 5 | a small lump or protuberance | - |
| nas | 3 | - | - |
| nus | 3 | - | - |
| nib | 5 | horny projecting mouth of a bird | - |
| nef | 6 | - | - |
| nur | 3 | - | - |
| nye | 6 | - | - |
| nth | 6 | last or greatest in an indefinitely large series | to the nth degree |
| nox | 10 | Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | - |
| noy | 6 | - | - |
| nug | 4 | - | - |
| nym | 8 | - | - |
| nys | 6 | - | - |
| naw | 6 | - | - |
| nek | 7 | - | - |
| nep | 5 | - | - |
| nid | 4 | - | - |
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4 letter words
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| need | 5 | have need of | - |
| name | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | They named their son David |
| nice | 6 | done with delicacy and skill | a nice bit of craft |
| next | 11 | immediately following in time or order | next in line |
| news | 7 | information about recent and important events | they awaited news of the outcome |
| none | 4 | a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise | - |
| near | 4 | with or in a close or intimate relationship | my sisters and brothers are near and dear |
| nine | 4 | the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one | - |
| nose | 4 | catch the scent of; get wind of | The dog nosed out the drugs |
| nuts | 4 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| neck | 10 | kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion | The couple were necking in the back seat of the car |
| nick | 10 | a small cut | - |
| note | 4 | a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) | he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes |
| nope | 6 | - | - |
| nail | 4 | hit hard | - |
| noon | 4 | the middle of the day | - |
| navy | 10 | a dark shade of blue | - |
| nest | 4 | move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | - |
| nazi | 13 | a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party | - |
| neat | 4 | free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed | the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife |
| noah | 7 | the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis | - |
| nana | 4 | - | - |
| nude | 5 | a statue of a naked human figure | - |
| numb | 8 | make numb or insensitive | The shock numbed her senses |
| nerd | 5 | an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious | - |
| nova | 7 | a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process | - |
| nosy | 7 | offensively curious or inquisitive | he flipped through my letters in his nosy way |
| noel | 4 | period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 | - |
| noir | 4 | - | - |
| norm | 6 | a statistic describing the location of a distribution | it set the norm for American homes |
| neal | 4 | - | - |
| nada | 5 | a quantity of no importance | - |
| ness | 4 | a strip of land projecting into a body of water | - |
| nuke | 8 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | - |
| neon | 4 | a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts | - |
| naga | 5 | Kamarupan languages spoken in northeastern India and western Burma | - |
| nong | 5 | - | - |
| newt | 7 | small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia | - |
| nook | 8 | an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | - |
| null | 4 | lacking any legal or binding force | null and void |
| nigh | 8 | not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances | - |
| narc | 6 | a lawman concerned with narcotics violations | - |
| nene | 4 | - | - |
| noun | 4 | a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action | - |
| napa | 6 | plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia | - |
| nave | 7 | the central area of a church | - |
| noma | 6 | acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children | - |
| node | 5 | the source of lymph and lymphocytes | - |
| nome | 6 | a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century | - |
| nous | 4 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
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5 letter words
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| never | 8 | not ever; at no time in the past or future | I have never been to China |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| needs | 6 | in such a manner as could not be otherwise | we must needs by objective |
| north | 8 | British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) | - |
| names | 7 | verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument | sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me |
| naked | 10 | having no protecting or concealing cover | naked to mine enemies |
| noise | 5 | the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience | modern music is just noise to me |
| nurse | 5 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| nasty | 8 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | in a nasty mood |
| notes | 5 | - | - |
| novel | 8 | original and of a kind not seen before | the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem |
| noble | 7 | impressive in appearance | a noble tree |
| nerve | 8 | any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body | - |
| nanny | 8 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| niece | 7 | a daughter of your brother or sister | - |
| naive | 8 | marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience | a teenager's naive ignorance of life |
| nancy | 10 | a city in northeastern France in Lorraine | - |
| nicky | 14 | - | - |
| nicer | 7 | - | - |
| noisy | 8 | attracting attention by showiness or bright colors | a noisy sweater |
| negro | 6 | a person with African ancestry, | - |
| ninth | 8 | coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position | - |
| newly | 11 | very recently | they are newly married |
| ninja | 12 | a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations | - |
| noted | 6 | widely known and esteemed | - |
| naval | 8 | connected with or belonging to or used in a navy | naval history |
| needy | 9 | poor enough to need help from others | - |
| notch | 10 | a small cut | - |
| nacho | 10 | a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled | - |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| nutty | 8 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| noose | 5 | a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled | - |
| nelly | 8 | - | - |
| nosed | 6 | having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind | - |
| niner | 5 | the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one | - |
| nappy | 12 | garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement | - |
| nawab | 10 | a governor in India during the Mogul empire | - |
| niche | 10 | a small concavity | - |
| nymph | 15 | a voluptuously beautiful young woman | - |
| nandu | 6 | smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan | - |
| navel | 8 | a scar where the umbilical cord was attached | you were not supposed to show your navel on television |
| nasal | 5 | sounding as if the nose were pinched | a whining nasal voice |
| nomad | 8 | a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons | - |
| nosey | 8 | offensively curious or inquisitive | - |
| nudge | 7 | to push against gently | She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant |
| nitro | 5 | - | - |
| nylon | 8 | a synthetic fabric | - |
| nifty | 11 | very good | - |
| nazir | 14 | - | - |
| nexus | 12 | the means of connection between things linked in series | - |
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6 letter words
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| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
| normal | 8 | something regarded as a normative example | - |
| needed | 8 | necessary for relief or supply | - |
| notice | 8 | make or write a comment on | - |
| nature | 6 | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | the laws of nature |
| nearly | 9 | in a close manner | the person most nearly concerned |
| nation | 6 | a politically organized body of people under a single government | African nations |
| nights | 10 | - | - |
| nephew | 14 | a son of your brother or sister | - |
| nearby | 11 | close at hand | the nearby towns |
| nerves | 9 | an uneasy psychological state | he suffered an attack of nerves |
| nicely | 11 | in a nice way | a nicely painted house |
| nigger | 8 | - | - |
| needle | 7 | the leaf of a conifer | - |
| native | 9 | characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning | native Americans |
| nelson | 6 | English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | - |
| narrow | 9 | become tight or as if tight | - |
| norman | 8 | United States operatic soprano (born in 1945) | - |
| notion | 6 | a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | - |
| ninety | 9 | being ten more than eighty | - |
| noodle | 7 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| novels | 9 | - | - |
| notify | 12 | inform (somebody) of something | - |
| nickel | 12 | a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite | - |
| newton | 9 | a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes | - |
| nicest | 8 | - | - |
| nipple | 10 | the small projection of a mammary gland | - |
| napkin | 12 | a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing | - |
| nearer | 6 | (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance | they drew nearer |
| nudity | 10 | the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind | - |
| namely | 11 | as follows | - |
| naming | 9 | the act of putting a person into a non-elective position | - |
| nectar | 8 | (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal | - |
| notary | 9 | someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions | - |
| nausea | 6 | the state that precedes vomiting | - |
| nutter | 6 | a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad | - |
| novice | 11 | someone new to a field or activity | - |
| neatly | 9 | with neatness | she put the slippers under the bed neatly |
| neural | 6 | of or relating to the nervous system | neural disorder |
| nibble | 10 | eat intermittently; take small bites of | She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles |
| napalm | 10 | gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers | - |
| nosing | 7 | - | - |
| newbie | 11 | any new participant in some activity | - |
| nodded | 9 | - | - |
| nugget | 8 | a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth | - |
| nitwit | 9 | a stupid incompetent person | - |
| naught | 10 | a quantity of no importance | it was all for naught |
| nebula | 8 | a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer | - |
| nighty | 13 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| neither | 10 | not either; not one or the other | - |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| natural | 7 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | natural parent |
| noticed | 10 | being perceived or observed | an easily noticed effect on the rate of growth |
| nowhere | 13 | an insignificant place | he came out of nowhere |
| numbers | 11 | an illegal daily lottery | - |
| network | 14 | an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals | - |
| nuclear | 9 | (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | nuclear war |
| naughty | 14 | suggestive of sexual impropriety | a naughty wink |
| nearest | 7 | (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance | that was the time he came nearest to death |
| nursing | 8 | nourishing at the breast | - |
| needles | 8 | - | - |
| nursery | 10 | a child's room for a baby | - |
| neutral | 7 | having no personal preference | a neutral observer |
| nagging | 10 | continually complaining or faultfinding | nagging parents |
| newborn | 12 | a baby from birth to four weeks | - |
| neglect | 10 | failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances | - |
| nutcase | 9 | someone deranged and possibly dangerous | - |
| nucleus | 9 | a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction | - |
| nemesis | 9 | something causing misery or death | - |
| nirvana | 10 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness | - |
| namaste | 9 | - | - |
| niagara | 8 | a river flowing from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario; forms boundary between Ontario and New York | - |
| nonstop | 9 | at all times | - |
| novelty | 13 | originality by virtue of being new and surprising | - |
| neutron | 7 | an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus | - |
| nightly | 14 | at the end of each day | she checks on her roses nightly |
| nurture | 7 | the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child | - |
| napping | 12 | not prepared or vigilant | the blow caught him napping |
| notions | 7 | - | - |
| nitrate | 7 | any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid) | - |
| narrows | 10 | - | - |
| nodding | 10 | having branches or flower heads that bend downward | nodding daffodils |
| narrate | 7 | narrate or give a detailed account of | - |
| nitrous | 7 | of or containing nitrogen | - |
| nuptial | 9 | of or relating to a wedding | nuptial day |
| notable | 9 | widely known and esteemed | a notable historian |
| nourish | 10 | give nourishment to | - |
| nostril | 7 | either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose | - |
| natured | 8 | - | - |
| nunnery | 10 | the convent of a community of nuns | - |
| necktie | 13 | neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front | he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie |
| nomadic | 12 | migratory | the nomadic habits of the Bedouins |
| nightie | 11 | lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women | - |
| nominee | 9 | a politician who is running for public office | - |
| nuances | 9 | - | - |
| nominal | 9 | existing in name only | the nominal (or titular) head of his party |
| notably | 12 | to a remarkable degree or extent | - |
| nestled | 8 | drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection | saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside |
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8 letter words
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| national | 8 | a person who owes allegiance to that nation | - |
| nonsense | 8 | ornamental objects of no great value | - |
| narrator | 8 | someone who tells a story | - |
| normally | 13 | under normal conditions | - |
| negative | 12 | designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions | negative criticism |
| neighbor | 14 | live or be located as a neighbor | the neighboring house |
| nowadays | 15 | the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | - |
| november | 15 | the month following October and preceding December | - |
| necklace | 16 | jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) | - |
| northern | 11 | situated in or oriented toward the north | the northern suburbs |
| nickname | 16 | a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph |
| notebook | 14 | a small compact portable computer | - |
| napoleon | 10 | a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes | - |
| nuisance | 10 | a bothersome annoying person | - |
| numerous | 10 | amounting to a large indefinite number | numerous times |
| nineteen | 8 | being one more than eighteen | - |
| noticing | 11 | - | - |
| nauseous | 8 | causing or able to cause nausea | nauseous offal |
| notified | 12 | - | - |
| newcomer | 15 | any new participant in some activity | - |
| needless | 9 | unnecessary and unwarranted | a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life |
| neurotic | 10 | a person suffering from neurosis | - |
| nicotine | 10 | an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide | - |
| nobility | 13 | the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct | - |
| navigate | 12 | travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | - |
| nameless | 10 | being or having an unknown or unnamed source | corporations responsible to nameless owners |
| nitrogen | 9 | a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues | - |
| novelist | 11 | one who writes novels | - |
| nobleman | 12 | a titled peer of the realm | - |
| nuthouse | 11 | pejorative terms for an insane asylum | - |
| nothings | 12 | inconsequential conversation | they traded a few nothings as they parted |
| nativity | 14 | the event of being born | - |
| nautical | 10 | relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen | nautical charts |
| nutshell | 11 | the shell around the kernel of a nut | - |
| nightcap | 16 | a cloth cap worn in bed | - |
| narrowed | 12 | made narrow; limited in breadth | narrowed arteries impair blood circulation |
| nurtured | 9 | - | - |
| narrated | 9 | - | - |
| nastiest | 8 | - | - |
| namesake | 14 | a person with the same name as another | - |
| narcotic | 12 | inducing stupor or narcosis | narcotic drugs |
| neurosis | 8 | a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction | - |
| newfound | 15 | newly discovered | his newfound aggressiveness |
| nominate | 10 | put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position | The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission |
| newscast | 13 | a broadcast of news or commentary on the news | - |
| newsroom | 13 | an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station | - |
| numbness | 12 | the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally | - |
| nutrient | 8 | of or providing nourishment | - |
| nineties | 8 | the decade from 1990 to 1999 | - |
| neckline | 14 | the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck | - |
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9 letter words
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| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| newspaper | 16 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| nightmare | 15 | a situation resembling a terrifying dream | - |
| naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| negotiate | 10 | succeed in passing through, around, or over | - |
| nightclub | 17 | a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink | the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night |
| narrating | 10 | - | - |
| notorious | 9 | known widely and usually unfavorably | a notorious gangster |
| necessity | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| neglected | 13 | lacking a caretaker | a neglected child |
| northeast | 12 | the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | - |
| northwest | 15 | coming from the northwest | northwesterly winds |
| nominated | 12 | appointed by nomination | - |
| nervously | 15 | in an anxiously nervous manner | we watched the stock market nervously |
| nightfall | 16 | the time of day immediately following sunset | - |
| nutrition | 9 | a source of materials to nourish the body | - |
| narrative | 12 | a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program | his narrative was interesting |
| navigator | 13 | the ship's officer in charge of navigation | - |
| nighttime | 15 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| nostalgia | 10 | longing for something past | - |
| nostalgic | 12 | unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons | - |
| nevermind | 15 | - | - |
| nightgown | 17 | lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women | - |
| nocturnal | 11 | belonging to or active during the night | nocturnal animals are active at night |
| nosebleed | 12 | bleeding from the nose | - |
| nicknamed | 18 | - | - |
| nurturing | 10 | - | - |
| nefarious | 12 | extremely wicked | nefarious schemes |
| narration | 9 | the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events | his narration was hesitant |
| negligent | 11 | characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern | negligent parents |
| newsstand | 13 | a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold | - |
| nursemaid | 12 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| nightlife | 16 | the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.) | in the summer the nightlife shifts to the dance clubs |
| normality | 14 | (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter | - |
| narrowing | 13 | becoming gradually narrower | - |
| nourished | 13 | being provided with adequate nourishment | - |
| nakedness | 14 | a bleak and desolate atmosphere | the nakedness of the landscape |
| neurology | 13 | (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders | - |
| narcissus | 11 | bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters | - |
| notoriety | 12 | the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality | - |
| northward | 16 | moving toward the north | the northward flow of traffic |
| numbskull | 17 | - | - |
| newsflash | 18 | a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story | - |
| nastiness | 9 | malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty | - |
| numerical | 13 | measured or expressed in numbers | numerical value |
| nevermore | 14 | at no time hereafter | Quoth the raven, nevermore! |
| nonprofit | 14 | an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities | - |
| newswoman | 17 | a female newsperson | - |
| neolithic | 14 | latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle East (but later elsewhere) | - |
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10 letter words
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| navigation | 14 | the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place | - |
| nationwide | 14 | extending throughout an entire nation | it was broadcast nationwide |
| negotiable | 13 | able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise | negotiable demands |
| negotiator | 11 | someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) | - |
| nutritious | 10 | of or providing nourishment | - |
| negligence | 14 | failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances | - |
| nomination | 12 | an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election | the nomination was brief and to the point |
| neutralize | 19 | make chemically neutral | She neutralized the solution |
| newscaster | 15 | someone who broadcasts the news | - |
| noticeable | 14 | capable of being detected | after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued |
| needlessly | 14 | without need | it would needlessly bring badness into the world |
| negativity | 17 | an amount less than zero | - |
| nutcracker | 18 | any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects | - |
| negatively | 17 | in a harmful manner | he was negatively affected |
| naturalist | 10 | a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) | - |
| nightstand | 15 | - | - |
| narcissism | 14 | an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself | - |
| narcissist | 12 | someone in love with themselves | - |
| neutrality | 13 | tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement | - |
| newsletter | 13 | report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group | - |
| newsreader | 14 | someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin | - |
| nineteenth | 13 | coming next after the eighteenth in position | - |
| northbound | 16 | moving toward the north | the northbound lane |
| nourishing | 14 | of or providing nourishment | good nourishing stew |
| navigating | 15 | - | - |
| nonviolent | 13 | achieved without bloodshed | - |
| narcolepsy | 17 | a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep | he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking |
| nationally | 13 | extending throughout an entire nation | nationally advertised |
| neapolitan | 12 | a native or inhabitant of Naples | - |
| neighborly | 19 | exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor | - |
| nauseating | 11 | causing or able to cause nausea | a nauseating smell |
| newsworthy | 22 | sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper | - |
| nincompoop | 18 | a stupid foolish person | - |
| numerology | 16 | the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs | - |
| negligible | 14 | not worth considering | - |
| neutralise | 10 | make chemically neutral | - |
| nonchalant | 15 | marked by blithe unconcern | drove his car with nonchalant abandon |
| needlework | 18 | a creation created or assembled by needle and thread | - |
| neglectful | 16 | failing in what duty requires | neglectful of his duties |
| nightstick | 20 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| nonfiction | 15 | prose writing that is not fictional | - |
| northwards | 17 | in a northern direction | - |
| numberless | 14 | too numerous to be counted | - |
| nightshade | 18 | any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit | - |
| noticeably | 17 | in a noticeable manner | he changed noticeably over the years |
| nanosecond | 13 | one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond | - |
| newfangled | 18 | (of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new | newfangled ideas |
| nightdress | 15 | lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women | - |
| necropolis | 14 | a tract of land used for burials | - |
| nihilistic | 15 | of or relating to nihilism | - |
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In the vast, colorful tapestry of the English language, words starting with N stand out like shining stars. These nifty nuggets of vocabulary not only enchant us with their unique sounds but also add a dash of nuance and novelty to our everyday conversations. From the noble "narrative" to the nimble "nifty," these words wield the power to shape our communication in fascinating ways. Curious about the neighborly "nebulous" or the nocturnal "nocturne"? Stick around as we explore some intriguing examples that are sure to tickle your linguistic fancy!
About Words Starting with N
The letter 'N' is the 14th letter of the English alphabet, and its presence at the beginning of words brings a nasal quality to pronunciation. This sound is produced by airflow through the nose, which gives words starting with N a distinct auditory charm. Frequently appearing in both common and complex words, 'N' plays a crucial role in forming words that are vital to daily communication and specialized jargon alike. For example, consider the contrast between "nice" and "nuance" — one word is straightforward and simple, while the other hints at subtlety and complexity.
In many cases, the position of 'N' at the beginning of a word can influence its meaning profoundly. Take "naive" and "noble" — the former suggests innocence or simplicity, while the latter denotes a sense of grandeur or high moral character. The versatility of 'N' helps construct a rich variety of words that can describe everything from intricate emotions to straightforward actions. This versatility makes words starting with N indispensable in both casual conversation and formal discourse.
Popular Word Examples
Here are ten popular words starting with N that highlight their diversity and charm:
Nice
- Definition: Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a nice time at the party last night.
- Fun Fact: Originally, "nice" had negative connotations, meaning foolish or silly in Middle English.
Noble
- Definition: Having high moral qualities or being of high rank or birth.
- Example in a Sentence: His noble actions earned him widespread respect.
- Fun Fact: The word "noble" comes from the Latin "nobilis," meaning well-known or notable.
Naive
- Definition: Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
- Example in a Sentence: Her naive questions amused her more experienced colleagues.
- Fun Fact: "Naive" derives from the French word "naïf," which means natural or innocent.
Narrative
- Definition: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
- Example in a Sentence: The narrative of the novel was both compelling and thought-provoking.
- Fun Fact: "Narrative" comes from the Latin "narrare," which means to tell.
Nimble
- Definition: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
- Example in a Sentence: The dancer's nimble feet moved effortlessly across the stage.
- Fun Fact: "Nimble" has roots in Old English, where it meant quick to seize or grasp.
Nostalgia
- Definition: A sentimental longing for the past.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt a wave of nostalgia when she visited her old school.
- Fun Fact: Originally, "nostalgia" referred to homesickness among soldiers in the 17th century.
Notorious
- Definition: Famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
- Example in a Sentence: The notorious criminal was finally captured by the police.
- Fun Fact: "Notorious" comes from the Latin "notorius," meaning well-known or publicly known.
Nuance
- Definition: A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist’s work captures every nuance of human emotion.
- Fun Fact: "Nuance" is derived from the French word for shade or hue.
Nurture
- Definition: Care for and encourage the growth or development of.
- Example in a Sentence: Parents should nurture their children's talents.
- Fun Fact: The word "nurture" comes from the Latin "nutrire," which means to nourish.
Nebulous
- Definition: In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
- Example in a Sentence: His plans were still too nebulous to be implemented.
- Fun Fact: "Nebulous" is derived from the Latin "nebulosus," meaning cloudy or foggy.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For the Scrabble enthusiasts out there, here are some high-scoring words starting with N:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Nuzzle | 24 | To rub or push against gently with the nose. |
| Nebula | 8 | A cloud of gas and dust in outer space. |
| Nymph | 13 | A mythological spirit of nature. |
| Nitrox | 13 | A mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used in diving. |
| Nexus | 12 | A central or focal point. |
| Nix | 10 | To reject or cancel. |
| Napalm | 10 | A flammable liquid used in warfare. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with N:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Novel | New and not resembling something formerly known. |
| Night | The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. |
| Nifty | Particularly good, skillful, or effective. |
| Noise | A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant. |
| Never | At no time in the past or future. |
| Niece | A daughter of one's brother or sister. |
| Nudge | To poke gently, especially to draw attention. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Dive into the whimsical world of unusual and rare words starting with N:
Nefarious
- Definition: Wicked or criminal.
- Interesting Fact: "Nefarious" comes from the Latin word "nefarius," meaning wicked or abominable.
- Example in a Sentence: The villain's nefarious plans were thwarted by the hero.
Nadir
- Definition: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
- Interesting Fact: "Nadir" originates from Arabic, meaning opposite to the zenith.
- Example in a Sentence: After losing his job, he felt he had reached the nadir of his career.
Nyctophobia
- Definition: Extreme or irrational fear of the night or darkness.
- Interesting Fact: "Nyctophobia" is derived from the Greek words "nyx" (night) and "phobos" (fear).
- Example in a Sentence: Her nyctophobia prevented her from going out after dark.
Nomenclature
- Definition: The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in science.
- Interesting Fact: "Nomenclature" comes from the Latin "nomenclatura," meaning calling by name.
- Example in a Sentence: The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex.
Nostrum
- Definition: A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person.
- Interesting Fact: "Nostrum" is Latin for "our," implying a remedy of one’s own making.
- Example in a Sentence: The salesman claimed his nostrum could cure all ailments.
Nacreous
- Definition: Having a pearly luster.
- Interesting Fact: "Nacreous" is related to "nacre," also known as mother-of-pearl.
- Example in a Sentence: The nacreous shell glittered under the sunlight.
Final Words
And there you have it — a nifty exploration of words that start with N! Whether you're playing Scrabble, tackling Wordle, or simply looking to enhance your vocabulary, these words offer an endless source of fascination and fun. So next time you come across a word starting with N, remember: there's always more nuance and novelty than meets the eye!
