Words Starting With V
Venture into the vibrant world of words that start with V! Whether you're looking to expand your vocabulary or just have fun with language, you'll find a veritable vault of valuable and vivacious words here. Get ready to be wowed by this versatile collection!
3 letter words
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| van | 6 | the leading units moving at the head of an army | - |
| via | 6 | A road way. | - |
| vet | 6 | a doctor who practices veterinary medicine | - |
| vow | 9 | dedicate to a deity by a vow | - |
| vie | 6 | compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others | - |
| veg | 7 | edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant | - |
| vat | 6 | a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production | - |
| vis | 6 | - | - |
| vas | 6 | a tube in which a body fluid circulates | - |
| vol | 6 | - | - |
| vee | 6 | - | - |
| vac | 8 | informal term for vacation | - |
| vex | 13 | change the arrangement or position of | - |
| vox | 13 | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract | - |
| vim | 8 | an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | - |
| var | 6 | a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere | - |
| vae | 6 | - | - |
| vag | 7 | - | - |
| vau | 6 | - | - |
| vav | 9 | - | - |
| vaw | 9 | - | - |
| vax | 13 | - | - |
| vid | 7 | - | - |
| vig | 7 | - | - |
| vin | 6 | - | - |
| vly | 9 | - | - |
| voe | 6 | - | - |
| vog | 7 | - | - |
| vom | 8 | - | - |
| vor | 6 | - | - |
| vug | 7 | - | - |
| vum | 8 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| very | 10 | being the exact same one; not any other: | on this very spot |
| view | 10 | the act of looking or seeing or observing | he tried to get a better view of it |
| vote | 7 | a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | American women got the vote in 1920 |
| vice | 9 | moral weakness | - |
| vain | 7 | unproductive of success | a vain attempt |
| vast | 7 | unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | at vast (or immense) expense |
| visa | 7 | an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it | - |
| veil | 7 | make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | a veiled threat |
| vase | 7 | an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers | - |
| void | 8 | lacking any legal or binding force | null and void |
| vest | 7 | provide with power and authority | They vested the council with special rights |
| vibe | 9 | a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively | it gave me a nostalgic vibe |
| vent | 7 | activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion | he gave vent to his anger |
| vile | 7 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| vein | 7 | a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart | all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood |
| viva | 10 | an examination conducted by spoken communication | - |
| veal | 7 | meat from a calf | - |
| veto | 7 | command against | Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store |
| vine | 7 | a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface | - |
| veer | 7 | turn sharply; change direction abruptly | The motorbike veered to the right |
| vale | 7 | a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | - |
| verb | 9 | a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence | - |
| vary | 10 | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence | - |
| vega | 8 | prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635) | - |
| vial | 7 | a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) | - |
| vita | 7 | - | - |
| vino | 7 | fermented juice (of grapes especially) | - |
| vane | 7 | mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind | - |
| vara | 7 | a Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities | - |
| vill | 7 | - | - |
| volt | 7 | a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it | - |
| vive | 10 | - | - |
| vena | 7 | a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart | - |
| vert | 7 | - | - |
| vise | 7 | a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place | - |
| vamp | 11 | provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | revamp my old boots |
| vail | 7 | - | - |
| vali | 7 | (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir and avenger of Balder; son of Odin | - |
| vite | 7 | - | - |
| vasa | 7 | - | - |
| vivo | 10 | - | - |
| vole | 7 | any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows | - |
| vang | 8 | - | - |
| vier | 7 | - | - |
| vina | 7 | - | - |
| veld | 8 | elevated open grassland in southern Africa | - |
| volk | 11 | - | - |
| vers | 7 | - | - |
| vela | 7 | a constellation in the southern hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis | - |
| vend | 8 | sell or offer for sale from place to place | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| voice | 10 | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract | a singer takes good care of his voice |
| visit | 8 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | The governor visited the prison |
| video | 9 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | she is a star of screen and video |
| value | 8 | regard highly; think much of | - |
| virus | 8 | a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer | a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance |
| vodka | 13 | unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia | - |
| vital | 8 | urgently needed; absolutely necessary | vital for a healthy society |
| vault | 8 | jump across or leap over (an obstacle) | - |
| villa | 8 | Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) | - |
| voted | 9 | - | - |
| vomit | 10 | the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | - |
| verse | 8 | a piece of poetry | - |
| venus | 8 | type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams with thick oval shells | - |
| valid | 9 | still legally acceptable | the license is still valid |
| vague | 9 | not clearly expressed or understood | their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear |
| vocal | 10 | given to expressing yourself freely or insistently | a vocal assembly |
| verge | 9 | a ceremonial or emblematic staff | - |
| valve | 11 | a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it | - |
| viola | 8 | large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions | - |
| venue | 8 | the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) | - |
| voila | 8 | - | - |
| venom | 10 | feeling a need to see others suffer | - |
| valet | 8 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| vicar | 10 | a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman | - |
| vivid | 12 | evoking lifelike images within the mind | a vivid description |
| viper | 10 | venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw | - |
| vista | 8 | the visual percept of a region | - |
| vouch | 13 | give surety or assume responsibility | I vouch for the quality of my products |
| vegan | 9 | a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all | - |
| vibes | 10 | a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound | - |
| vroom | 10 | make a loud, roaring sound, as of a car engine, while moving | - |
| vogue | 9 | the popular taste at a given time | leather is the latest vogue |
| viral | 8 | relating to or caused by a virus | viral infection |
| vapor | 10 | a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance | - |
| vinyl | 11 | a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene | - |
| vexed | 16 | troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances | the vexed parents of an unruly teenager |
| vigil | 9 | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe | - |
| vixen | 15 | a malicious woman with a fierce temper | - |
| valor | 8 | the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | he received a medal for valor |
| vowel | 11 | a speech sound made with the vocal tract open | - |
| vespa | 10 | type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets | - |
| voter | 8 | a citizen who has a legal right to vote | - |
| vichy | 16 | a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II | - |
| visor | 8 | a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face | - |
| vigor | 9 | active strength of body or mind | - |
| vulva | 11 | external parts of the female genitalia | - |
| vying | 12 | - | - |
| venal | 8 | capable of being corrupted | a venal police officer |
| vanda | 9 | any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes | - |
| vapid | 11 | lacking taste or flavor or tang | vapid beer |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| victim | 13 | a person who is tricked or swindled | - |
| virgin | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo | - |
| victor | 11 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| vision | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| valley | 12 | a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | - |
| visual | 9 | visible | a visual presentation |
| values | 9 | beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) | he has very conservatives values |
| vagina | 10 | the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus | the vagina receives the penis during coitus |
| volume | 11 | physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | - |
| vanish | 12 | cease to exist | An entire civilization vanished |
| vacuum | 13 | an empty area or space | without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum |
| vessel | 9 | a craft designed for water transportation | - |
| violin | 9 | bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow | - |
| violet | 9 | of a color intermediate between red and blue | - |
| versus | 9 | Against; chiefly used in legal language, and abbreviated to v. or vs. | John Doe versus Richard Roe |
| vienna | 9 | the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss | - |
| virtue | 9 | any admirable quality or attribute | - |
| voyage | 13 | an act of traveling by water | - |
| vulgar | 10 | being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | the vulgar tongue of the masses |
| verify | 15 | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard | - |
| voting | 10 | a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | - |
| velvet | 12 | resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface | - |
| vacant | 11 | void of intelligence or thought | a vacant mind |
| vanity | 12 | feelings of excessive pride | - |
| voodoo | 10 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
| viking | 14 | any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries | - |
| valium | 11 | a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning | - |
| verbal | 11 | communicated in the form of words | verbal imagery |
| vortex | 16 | the shape of something rotating rapidly | - |
| vacate | 11 | leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily | She vacated the position when she got pregnant |
| valued | 10 | held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature | a valued friend |
| vermin | 11 | an irritating or obnoxious person | - |
| vendor | 10 | someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money | - |
| viable | 11 | capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are | - |
| vitals | 9 | a bodily organ that is essential for life | - |
| veggie | 11 | edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant | - |
| vested | 10 | fixed and absolute and without contingency | a vested right |
| vulcan | 11 | (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus | - |
| viewer | 12 | a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) | television viewers |
| vector | 11 | any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease | mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever |
| varied | 10 | widely different | varied motives prompt people to join a political party |
| versed | 10 | an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures | - |
| virile | 9 | characteristic of a man | - |
| velcro | 11 | fasten with Velcro | velcro the belt |
| vastly | 12 | to an exceedingly great extent or degree | He had vastly overestimated his resources |
| voyeur | 12 | a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others | - |
| verily | 12 | in truth; certainly | I verily think so |
| vandal | 10 | a member of the Germanic people who overran Gaul and Spain and North Africa and sacked Rome in 455 | - |
| veiled | 10 | muted or unclear | veiled sounds |
| voiced | 12 | produced with vibration of the vocal cords | a frequently voiced opinion |
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7 letter words
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| village | 11 | a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century | - |
| victory | 15 | a successful ending of a struggle or contest | a narrow victory |
| vehicle | 15 | any inanimate object (as a towel or money or clothing or dishes or books or toys etc.) that can transmit infectious agents from one person to another | - |
| violent | 10 | characterized by violence or bloodshed | - |
| version | 10 | a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language | - |
| vampire | 14 | (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living | - |
| various | 10 | distinctly dissimilar or unlike | animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth |
| visitor | 10 | someone who visits | - |
| vanessa | 10 | painted beauty and red admiral | - |
| verdict | 13 | (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment | - |
| vicious | 12 | having the nature of vice | - |
| visible | 12 | capable of being seen; or open to easy view | a visible object |
| variety | 13 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | he had a variety of disorders |
| venture | 10 | an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits | - |
| volcano | 12 | a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt | - |
| villain | 10 | a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately | - |
| vanilla | 10 | a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) | - |
| viewers | 13 | the audience reached by television | - |
| virtual | 10 | being actually such in almost every respect | the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin |
| veteran | 10 | rendered competent through trial and experience | veteran steadiness |
| vaccine | 14 | immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies | - |
| vintage | 11 | the oldness of wines | - |
| valiant | 10 | having or showing valor | a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack |
| vitamin | 12 | any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism | - |
| violate | 10 | fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns | This sentence violates the rules of syntax |
| viewing | 14 | a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial | - |
| vinegar | 11 | sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative | - |
| vulture | 10 | someone who attacks in search of booty | - |
| virtues | 10 | - | - |
| vaguely | 14 | in a vague way | he looked vaguely familiar |
| varsity | 13 | a team representing a college or university | - |
| vaginal | 11 | of or relating to the vagina | vaginal suppository |
| vending | 12 | the act of selling goods for a living | - |
| voltage | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| viruses | 10 | - | - |
| vacancy | 17 | an empty area or space | - |
| vibrant | 12 | vigorous and animated | a vibrant group that challenged the system |
| vibrate | 12 | sound with resonance | - |
| voucher | 15 | a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed | - |
| voyager | 14 | a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea) | - |
| vertigo | 11 | a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall | - |
| veranda | 11 | a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) | - |
| varnish | 13 | cover with varnish | - |
| vividly | 17 | in a vivid manner | he described his adventures vividly |
| venting | 11 | the act of venting | - |
| varying | 14 | marked by diversity or difference | the varying angles of roof slope |
| viceroy | 15 | governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign | - |
| venison | 10 | meat from a deer used as food | - |
| vantage | 11 | the quality of having a superior or more favorable position | the experience gave him the advantage over me |
| vagrant | 11 | a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support | - |
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8 letter words
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| vacation | 13 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we get two weeks of vacation every summer |
| violence | 13 | the property of being wild or turbulent | the storm's violence |
| visiting | 12 | the activity of making visits | the purpose was to promote homes, clubs, visiting, and other services |
| valuable | 13 | having worth or merit or value | a valuable friend |
| veronica | 13 | any plant of the genus Veronica | - |
| vanished | 15 | having passed out of existence | vanished civilizations |
| victoria | 13 | queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901) | - |
| virginia | 12 | a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War | - |
| volcanic | 15 | explosively unstable | a volcanic temper |
| violated | 12 | treated irreverently or sacrilegiously | - |
| vomiting | 14 | the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | - |
| virtuous | 11 | in a state of sexual virginity | - |
| vertical | 13 | a vertical structural member as a post or stake | - |
| vineyard | 15 | a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced | - |
| vicinity | 16 | a surrounding or nearby region | the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville |
| velocity | 16 | distance travelled per unit time | - |
| verified | 15 | proved to be true | a verified claim |
| vocation | 13 | a body of people doing the same kind of work | - |
| vibrator | 13 | a mechanical device that vibrates | a reed is the vibrator that produces the sound |
| vigilant | 12 | carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | the vigilant eye of the town watch |
| volatile | 11 | liable to lead to sudden change or violence | a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation |
| vagabond | 15 | wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community | led a vagabond life |
| visually | 14 | - | - |
| venetian | 11 | a resident of Venice | - |
| vengeful | 15 | disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | - |
| valencia | 13 | a city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean | - |
| vendetta | 12 | a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other | - |
| vanguard | 13 | the leading units moving at the head of an army | - |
| venomous | 13 | marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful | venomous criticism |
| vigorous | 12 | characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity | a vigorous hiker |
| variable | 13 | a star that varies noticeably in brightness | - |
| villager | 12 | one who has lived in a village most of their life | - |
| vaseline | 11 | a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly | - |
| venereal | 11 | of or relating to the external sex organs | venereal disease |
| verbally | 16 | as a verb | he had a habit of using nouns verbally |
| ventured | 12 | - | - |
| vitality | 14 | a healthy capacity for vigorous activity | - |
| vocalist | 13 | a person who sings | - |
| vastness | 11 | unusual largeness in size or extent or number | - |
| vanquish | 23 | come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | - |
| viscount | 13 | a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron | - |
| virility | 14 | the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male | - |
| validity | 15 | the quality of being valid and rigorous | - |
| validate | 12 | give evidence for | - |
| vertebra | 13 | one of the bony segments of the spinal column | - |
| vascular | 13 | of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids | vascular constriction |
| vermouth | 16 | any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks | - |
| vicarage | 14 | an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector | - |
| virginal | 12 | a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries | - |
| virtuoso | 11 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
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9 letter words
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| volunteer | 12 | a person who performs voluntary work | - |
| valentine | 12 | a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day | - |
| vegetable | 15 | edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant | - |
| virginity | 16 | the condition or quality of being a virgin | - |
| vengeance | 15 | the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge |
| violation | 12 | the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will | - |
| virtually | 15 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | virtually all the parties signed the contract |
| videotape | 15 | record on videotape | - |
| voluntary | 15 | (military) a person who freely enlists for service | - |
| violently | 15 | in a violent manner | they attacked violently |
| violating | 13 | - | - |
| voicemail | 16 | a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed | - |
| vibrating | 15 | - | - |
| vibration | 14 | a shaky motion | - |
| visionary | 15 | not practical or realizable; speculative | visionary schemes for getting rich |
| vandalism | 15 | willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others | - |
| visualize | 21 | make visible | With this machine, ultrasound can be visualized |
| variation | 12 | an activity that varies from a norm or standard | any variation in his routine was immediately reported |
| vigilante | 13 | member of a vigilance committee | - |
| viewpoint | 17 | a place from which something can be viewed | - |
| vanishing | 16 | a sudden disappearance from sight | - |
| violinist | 12 | a musician who plays the violin | - |
| versatile | 12 | having great diversity or variety | his vast and versatile erudition |
| vaporized | 24 | converted into a gas or vapor | - |
| vermilion | 14 | of a vivid red to reddish-orange color | - |
| veritable | 14 | often used as intensifiers | he's a veritable swine |
| vigilance | 15 | vigilant attentiveness | - |
| venerable | 14 | profoundly honored | - |
| vasectomy | 19 | surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible | - |
| voracious | 14 | devouring or craving food in great quantities | voracious sharks |
| vulgarity | 16 | the quality of lacking taste and refinement | - |
| verifying | 19 | serving to support or corroborate | - |
| viciously | 17 | in a vicious manner | he was viciously attacked |
| valuation | 12 | an appraisal of the value of something | he set a high valuation on friendship |
| vivacious | 17 | vigorous and animated | a charming and vivacious hostess |
| valiantly | 15 | with valor; in a valiant manner | he fought valiantly until the end |
| vehicular | 17 | of or relating to or intended for (motor) vehicles | vehicular traffic |
| validated | 14 | declared or made legally valid | a validated claim |
| ventilate | 12 | expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen | - |
| varnished | 16 | having a coating of stain or varnish | - |
| vindicate | 15 | show to be right by providing justification or proof | vindicate a claim |
| vaccinate | 16 | perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation | We vaccinate against scarlet fever |
| victorine | 14 | - | - |
| vulcanian | 14 | - | - |
| viability | 17 | capable of being done in a practical and useful way | - |
| velveteen | 15 | a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet | - |
| vestibule | 14 | a large entrance or reception room or area | - |
| venturing | 13 | - | - |
| visualise | 12 | make visible | - |
| vandalize | 22 | destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism | vandalize the park |
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10 letter words
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| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| vegetarian | 14 | eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products | - |
| victorious | 15 | experiencing triumph | - |
| volleyball | 18 | a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands | - |
| vocalizing | 25 | the act of singing vocal music | - |
| vocabulary | 20 | a language user's knowledge of words | - |
| vibrations | 15 | - | - |
| visitation | 13 | an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | a visitation of the plague |
| vegetation | 14 | all the plant life in a particular region or period | Pleistocene vegetation |
| visibility | 18 | quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye | low visibility caused by fog |
| veterinary | 16 | a doctor who practices veterinary medicine | - |
| vertically | 18 | in a vertical direction | a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally |
| vigorously | 17 | with vigor; in a vigorous manner | he defended his ideas vigorously |
| voluptuous | 15 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| vindictive | 19 | disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge | more vindictive than jealous love |
| vaccinated | 18 | having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease | - |
| vernacular | 15 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | - |
| ventilator | 13 | a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure | - |
| vandalized | 24 | - | - |
| vaudeville | 17 | a variety show with songs and comic acts etc. | - |
| vertebrate | 15 | animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium | - |
| vocational | 15 | of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills | vocational school |
| validation | 14 | the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | - |
| veneration | 13 | religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | - |
| viewfinder | 20 | optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest | - |
| victimized | 27 | (of persons) taken advantage of | - |
| vegetative | 17 | of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous | a dull vegetative lifestyle |
| vermillion | 15 | of a vivid red to reddish-orange color | - |
| ventilated | 14 | exposed to air | a well ventilated room |
| virtuosity | 16 | technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso | - |
| villainous | 13 | extremely wicked | a villainous plot |
| vehemently | 21 | in a vehement manner | he vehemently denied the accusations against him |
| volatility | 16 | being easily excited | - |
| visualized | 23 | seen in the mind as a mental image | the visualized scene lacked the ugly details of real life |
| verifiable | 18 | capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation | - |
| vindicated | 17 | freed from any question of guilt | his official honor is vindicated |
| validating | 15 | serving to support or corroborate | - |
| vermicelli | 17 | pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti | - |
| vasculitis | 15 | inflammation of a blood vessel | - |
| voiceprint | 17 | biometric identification by electronically recording and graphically representing a person's voice | voiceprints are uniquely characteristic of individual speakers |
| variegated | 15 | having a variety of colors | - |
| vociferous | 18 | conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry | a vociferous mob |
| vernissage | 14 | - | - |
| videophone | 19 | - | - |
| virologist | 14 | a specialist in virology | - |
| vacillated | 16 | - | - |
| vaporizing | 25 | - | - |
| venerating | 14 | feeling or manifesting veneration | - |
| vigilantly | 17 | in a watchful manner | - |
| visualised | 14 | seen in the mind as a mental image | - |
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Step into the vibrant world of words starting with V, where vocabulary takes on vivacious new forms. The letter V, often overlooked in favor of its more common counterparts, adds a unique flair to language. Its sharp, crisp sound can make words feel energetic and vital. From versatile verbs to vivid adjectives, these words not only enrich our conversations but also add a sprinkle of fun to our daily lexicon. Stay tuned as we delve into some fascinating examples that showcase the vibrant versatility of V.
About words starting with V
The letter V is not just a simple character; it’s a linguistic gem that stands out in the English language. Found at the beginning of many impactful words, V often signifies strength and vigor. Think about words like "victory," "valor," and "vivid"—each carries a sense of power and clarity. The placement of V at the start of a word sets the tone for what follows, providing a vocal punch that can make speech more dynamic and engaging.
Despite its striking presence, V isn’t as frequently used as some other letters. This rarity adds an element of surprise and excitement when it does appear. Words starting with V often have distinct sounds and meanings that can capture attention and evoke curiosity. For instance, “vortex” immediately conjures images of spiraling intensity, while “velvet” suggests something soft and luxurious. These words demonstrate how V can shape our perception and elevate our communication.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular words starting with V. Each word brings its own unique charm and utility to the English language, making our conversations richer and more colorful.
Victory
- Definition: Success or triumph in a contest or struggle.
- Example in a Sentence: After months of hard work, the team finally tasted victory.
- Fun Fact: The word "victory" originates from the Latin word "victoria," which means conquest or success.
Valor
- Definition: Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
- Example in a Sentence: The soldier was awarded a medal for his valor during the conflict.
- Fun Fact: "Valor" is often used in historical and literary contexts to describe heroic acts.
Vivid
- Definition: Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
- Example in a Sentence: Her description of the scene was so vivid that I felt like I was there.
- Fun Fact: The word "vivid" comes from the Latin "vividus," meaning lively or spirited.
Vortex
- Definition: A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
- Example in a Sentence: The boat was caught in a vortex and spun around uncontrollably.
- Fun Fact: Vortices are not just found in water; tornadoes and hurricanes are atmospheric vortices.
Velvet
- Definition: A closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, having a thick short pile on one side.
- Example in a Sentence: She wore a beautiful velvet dress to the gala.
- Fun Fact: Velvet has been a symbol of luxury and nobility since medieval times.
Venture
- Definition: A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to venture into the wilderness despite the warnings.
- Fun Fact: "Venture" originally comes from the Latin "adventure," meaning to arrive.
Venerate
- Definition: To regard with great respect; revere.
- Example in a Sentence: Many cultures venerate their ancestors.
- Fun Fact: The term "venerate" shares its roots with "venereal," both stemming from Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Vigorous
- Definition: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Example in a Sentence: The vigorous exercise routine left him feeling energized.
- Fun Fact: "Vigorous" comes from the Latin "vigor," meaning liveliness or force.
Versatile
- Definition: Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
- Example in a Sentence: The Swiss Army knife is a versatile tool.
- Fun Fact: The word "versatile" is derived from the Latin "versatilis," meaning able to turn or move freely.
Vintage
- Definition: Denoting something of high quality, especially something from the past.
- Example in a Sentence: She collected vintage cars as a hobby.
- Fun Fact: "Vintage" originally referred to the year or place in which wine, especially wine of high quality, was produced.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with V can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring examples that could boost your score significantly.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Vex | 13 | To irritate or annoy someone |
| Vapid | 11 | Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging |
| Vizard | 19 | A mask or disguise |
| Vivianite | 16 | A mineral consisting of hydrated iron phosphate |
| Ventriloquy | 26 | The art of speaking without moving the lips |
| Vexation | 18 | The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried |
| Vivisect | 16 | To perform operations on live animals for research |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the thrill of guessing the right word. Here are some five-letter words that start with V, adding a bit of zest to your Wordle adventures.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vivid | Producing powerful feelings or strong images |
| Voter | A person who votes |
| Voice | The sound produced by humans for speaking |
| Venue | The place where an event happens |
| Valid | Having a sound basis in logic or fact |
| Vital | Absolutely necessary or important |
| Vapor | A substance diffused or suspended in the air |
Unusual and rare word examples
Some words starting with V are so unique and rare that they stand out even more. Here are a few that might pique your interest.
Vagary
- Definition: An unpredictable or erratic action or occurrence.
- Interesting Fact: "Vagary" comes from the Latin "vagari," meaning to wander.
- Example in a Sentence: The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Verisimilitude
- Definition: The appearance of being true or real.
- Interesting Fact: This word is often used in literature and film to describe the believability of a narrative.
- Example in a Sentence: The novel’s verisimilitude made it engrossing.
Vicissitude
- Definition: A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome.
- Interesting Fact: "Vicissitude" comes from the Latin "vicissitudo," meaning change.
- Example in a Sentence: They remained friends through the vicissitudes of life.
Vulpine
- Definition: Relating to or resembling a fox.
- Interesting Fact: "Vulpine" is derived from the Latin "vulpinus," meaning fox-like.
- Example in a Sentence: He had a vulpine smile that made him seem cunning.
Vatic
- Definition: Describing or predicting what will happen in the future; prophetic.
- Interesting Fact: This word is rarely used today but has roots in Latin, from "vates," meaning seer.
- Example in a Sentence: The poet’s vatic verses were filled with ominous predictions.
Final words
Exploring words starting with V reveals not only their unique sounds and spellings but also their rich meanings and fascinating origins. Whether you're boosting your Scrabble score, solving a Wordle puzzle, or simply expanding your vocabulary, these vibrant V-words add an exciting dimension to language.
