Adjectives Starting With D
Here's the list of all the 2131 Adjectives Starting With D in the English Language.
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down | 1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place 2. becoming progressively lower More Definitions → |
directory | More Definitions → |
digital | 1. displaying numbers rather than scale positions 2. relating to or performed with the fingers More Definitions → |
different | 1. unlike in nature or quality or form or degree 2. distinctly separate from the first More Definitions → |
daily | 1. of or belonging to or occurring every day 2. appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions More Definitions → |
due | 1. scheduled to arrive 2. capable of being assigned or credited to More Definitions → |
done | 1. having finished or arrived at completion 2. cooked until ready to serve More Definitions → |
direct | 1. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions 2. being an immediate result or consequence More Definitions → |
designed | 1. done or made or performed with purpose and intent More Definitions → |
double | 1. having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities 2. consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs More Definitions → |
degree | More Definitions → |
deal | More Definitions → |
developed | 1. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful 2. (used of societies) having high industrial development More Definitions → |
deep | 1. marked by depth of thinking 2. very distant in time or space More Definitions → |
detailed | 1. developed or executed with care and in minute detail More Definitions → |
defined | 1. showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary 2. clearly characterized or delimited More Definitions → |
dark | 1. brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes) 2. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable More Definitions → |
dead | 1. no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life 2. not showing characteristics of life especially the capacity to sustain life; no longer exerting force or having energy or heat More Definitions → |
described | 1. represented in words especially with sharpness and detail More Definitions → |
developing | 1. relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply More Definitions → |
difficult | 1. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure 2. hard to control More Definitions → |
driving | 1. having the power of driving or impelling 2. acting with vigor More Definitions → |
domestic | 1. of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation 2. of or relating to the home More Definitions → |
determined | 1. characterized by great determination 2. devoting full strength and concentrated attention to More Definitions → |
dedicated | 1. devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose 2. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose More Definitions → |
direction | More Definitions → |
decided | 1. recognizable; marked More Definitions → |
dry | 1. humorously sarcastic or mocking 2. not shedding tears More Definitions → |
dual | 1. consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs 2. having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
dynamic | 1. characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality 2. of or relating to dynamics More Definitions → |
distributed | 1. spread out or scattered about or divided up More Definitions → |
dress | 1. suitable for formal occasions 2. (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes More Definitions → |
directed | 1. (often used in combination) having a specified direction 2. manageable by a supervising agent More Definitions → |
dental | 1. of or relating to the teeth 2. of or relating to dentistry More Definitions → |
disabled | 1. having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness More Definitions → |
democratic | 1. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large 2. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality More Definitions → |
downtown | 1. of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center More Definitions → |
dear | 1. dearly loved 2. with or in a close or intimate relationship More Definitions → |
dependent | 1. relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed 2. (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence More Definitions → |
drinking | More Definitions → |
deluxe | 1. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality 2. elegant and sumptuous More Definitions → |
driven | 1. compelled forcibly by an outside agency 2. urged or forced to action through moral pressure More Definitions → |
dangerous | 1. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 2. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm More Definitions → |
derived | 1. formed or developed from something else; not original More Definitions → |
dirty | 1. vile; despicable 2. contaminated with infecting organisms More Definitions → |
discovered | 1. discovered or determined by scientific observation More Definitions → |
desired | 1. wanted intensely More Definitions → |
drawn | 1. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering 2. having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut More Definitions → |
diverse | 1. many and different 2. distinctly dissimilar or unlike More Definitions → |
divided | 1. having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions 2. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose More Definitions → |
dated | 1. marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past More Definitions → |
determining | 1. having the power or quality of deciding More Definitions → |
defendant | More Definitions → |
demonstrated | 1. having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt More Definitions → |
declared | 1. declared as fact; explicitly stated 2. made known or openly avowed More Definitions → |
damn | 1. used as expletives 2. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
diagnostic | 1. concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis 2. characteristic or indicative of a disease More Definitions → |
detected | 1. perceived or discerned 2. perceived with the mind More Definitions → |
dimensional | 1. of or relating to dimensions 2. having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person More Definitions → |
drunk | 1. as if under the influence of alcohol 2. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) More Definitions → |
documentary | 1. relating to or consisting of or derived from documents 2. (of film, television, radio, or photography) depicting a real-life event using images or interviews with people involved in the event More Definitions → |
distinct | 1. easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
deviant | 1. markedly different from an accepted norm More Definitions → |
damaged | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. harmed or injured or spoiled More Definitions → |
dozen | 1. denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units More Definitions → |
directive | 1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on More Definitions → |
delayed | 1. not as far along as normal in development More Definitions → |
designing | 1. concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest More Definitions → |
divine | 1. emanating from God 2. resulting from divine providence More Definitions → |
desperate | 1. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope 2. desperately determined More Definitions → |
dam | More Definitions → |
dying | 1. eagerly desirous 2. in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be More Definitions → |
destroyed | 1. spoiled or ruined or demolished 2. destroyed physically or morally More Definitions → |
decorative | 1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose More Definitions → |
differential | 1. relating to or showing a difference 2. involving or containing one or more derivatives More Definitions → |
dramatic | 1. suitable to or characteristic of drama 2. pertaining to or characteristic of drama More Definitions → |
dirt | 1. (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel More Definitions → |
devoted | 1. zealous in devotion or affection 2. (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use More Definitions → |
decent | 1. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior 2. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous More Definitions → |
distinguished | 1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation 2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person More Definitions → |
developmental | 1. of or relating to or constituting development More Definitions → |
documented | 1. furnished with or supported by documents 2. established as genuine More Definitions → |
decreased | 1. made less in size or amount or degree More Definitions → |
delicious | 1. greatly pleasing or entertaining 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
durable | 1. existing for a long time 2. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay More Definitions → |
disturbed | 1. having the place or position changed 2. afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief More Definitions → |
dominant | 1. exercising influence or control 2. (of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar More Definitions → |
dietary | 1. of or relating to the diet More Definitions → |
deeper | More Definitions → |
dash | More Definitions → |
dried | 1. not still wet 2. preserved by removing natural moisture More Definitions → |
dressed | 1. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination 2. treated with medications and protective covering More Definitions → |
duplicate | 1. identically copied from an original 2. being two identical More Definitions → |
desirable | 1. worth having or seeking or achieving 2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse More Definitions → |
distant | 1. separated in space or coming from or going to a distance 2. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship More Definitions → |
decimal | 1. numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten More Definitions → |
discrete | 1. constituting a separate entity or part More Definitions → |
deaf | 1. lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part 2. (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed More Definitions → |
deadly | 1. causing or capable of causing death 2. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
dryer | 1. humorously sarcastic or mocking 2. not shedding tears More Definitions → |
dim | 1. lacking in light; not bright or harsh 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
demographic | 1. of or relating to demography More Definitions → |
disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
deferred | More Definitions → |
demanding | 1. requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill More Definitions → |
defensive | 1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing 2. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack More Definitions → |
dumb | 1. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity 2. temporarily incapable of speaking More Definitions → |
descending | 1. coming down or downward More Definitions → |
detective | More Definitions → |
disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
dense | 1. permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter 2. hard to pass through because of dense growth More Definitions → |
departmental | 1. of or relating to a department More Definitions → |
dominated | 1. controlled or ruled by superior authority or power 2. harassed by persistent nagging More Definitions → |
distinctive | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
deciding | 1. having the power or quality of deciding More Definitions → |
disclosed | 1. made known (especially something secret or concealed) More Definitions → |
dropping | 1. coming down freely under the influence of gravity More Definitions → |
derivative | 1. resulting from or employing derivation More Definitions → |
definitive | 1. clearly defined or formulated 2. of recognized authority or excellence More Definitions → |
defeated | 1. beaten or overcome; not victorious 2. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
discontinued | 1. stopped permanently or temporarily More Definitions → |
doctoral | 1. of or relating to a doctor or doctorate More Definitions → |
diabetic | 1. of or relating to or causing diabetes 2. suffering from diabetes More Definitions → |
decorated | 1. provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction More Definitions → |
dismissed | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
duff | More Definitions → |
deed | More Definitions → |
defective | 1. having a defect 2. markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior More Definitions → |
descriptive | 1. serving to describe or inform or characterized by description 2. of or relating to an approach to linguistic analysis that aims at the description of a language's forms, structures and usage More Definitions → |
delicate | 1. marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique 2. easily broken or damaged or destroyed More Definitions → |
duplex | 1. (used technically of a device or process) having two parts 2. allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously More Definitions → |
defending | 1. attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring More Definitions → |
delighted | 1. greatly pleased 2. filled with wonder and delight More Definitions → |
disposable | 1. free or available for use or disposition 2. designed to be disposed of after use More Definitions → |
detached | 1. showing lack of emotional involvement 2. being or feeling set or kept apart from others More Definitions → |
downstream | 1. in the direction of a stream's current More Definitions → |
diplomatic | 1. relating to or characteristic of diplomacy 2. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people More Definitions → |
darling | 1. dearly loved More Definitions → |
definite | 1. precise; explicit and clearly defined 2. known for certain More Definitions → |
deceased | 1. dead More Definitions → |
decreasing | 1. becoming less or smaller 2. (music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume More Definitions → |
delightful | 1. greatly pleasing or entertaining More Definitions → |
deductible | 1. acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction) More Definitions → |
directing | 1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on More Definitions → |
depressed | 1. lower than previously 2. flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces More Definitions → |
disturbing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
designate | 1. appointed but not yet installed in office More Definitions → |
discreet | 1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint 2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic More Definitions → |
dummy | 1. having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function More Definitions → |
dissolved | 1. (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form More Definitions → |
dull | 1. lacking in liveliness or animation 2. emitting or reflecting very little light More Definitions → |
destructive | 1. causing destruction or much damage More Definitions → |
discharged | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
dwarf | More Definitions → |
directional | 1. relating to or indicating directions in space 2. relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal More Definitions → |
doubled | 1. twice as great or many More Definitions → |
disposed | 1. having made preparations 2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward More Definitions → |
digestive | 1. relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion More Definitions → |
divers | 1. many and different More Definitions → |
disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
diagonal | 1. connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face 2. having an oblique or slanted direction More Definitions → |
demolition | More Definitions → |
damaging | 1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury 2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions More Definitions → |
depicted | 1. represented graphically by sketch or design or lines More Definitions → |
downward | 1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place 2. on or toward a surface regarded as a base More Definitions → |
diversified | 1. having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety More Definitions → |
damned | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers 2. in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell More Definitions → |
divorced | 1. of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved More Definitions → |
dexter | 1. on or starting from the wearer's right More Definitions → |
devastating | 1. making light of 2. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction More Definitions → |
deliberate | 1. carefully thought out in advance 2. unhurried and with care and dignity More Definitions → |
departing | 1. that is going out or leaving More Definitions → |
disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
diluted | 1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity More Definitions → |
dusty | 1. covered with a layer of dust 2. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new More Definitions → |
dire | 1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless 2. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
discarded | 1. thrown away More Definitions → |
dolce | More Definitions → |
discretionary | 1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment 2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed More Definitions → |
deserved | 1. properly deserved More Definitions → |
downhill | 1. sloping down rather steeply More Definitions → |
deprived | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
drained | 1. emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid) 2. extremely exhausted More Definitions → |
destined | 1. headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' 2. (usually followed by `to') governed by fate More Definitions → |
deficient | 1. inadequate in amount or degree 2. falling short of some prescribed norm More Definitions → |
drunken | 1. given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol More Definitions → |
dreamy | 1. dreamy in mood or nature 2. lacking spirit or liveliness More Definitions → |
drilled | 1. trained in a skill by repetitious practice More Definitions → |
disputed | 1. subject to disagreement and debate More Definitions → |
discriminatory | 1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice 2. capable of making fine distinctions More Definitions → |
diminished | 1. impaired by diminution 2. (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval More Definitions → |
decisive | 1. determining or having the power to determine an outcome 2. characterized by decision and firmness More Definitions → |
dusk | More Definitions → |
damp | 1. slightly wet More Definitions → |
dependable | 1. worthy of being depended on 2. consistent in performance or behavior More Definitions → |
departed | 1. well in the past; former 2. dead More Definitions → |
daring | 1. disposed to venture or take risks 2. radically new or original More Definitions → |
differentiated | 1. exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment 2. made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different More Definitions → |
disconnected | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed 2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions More Definitions → |
distorted | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly 2. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
dragging | 1. marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner More Definitions → |
downstairs | 1. on or of lower floors of a building More Definitions → |
dreamed | 1. conceived of or imagined or hoped for More Definitions → |
dotted | 1. having a pattern of dots 2. having gaps or spaces More Definitions → |
doomed | 1. marked for certain death 2. in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell More Definitions → |
dun | 1. of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color More Definitions → |
diffuse | 1. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected 2. spread out; not concentrated in one place More Definitions → |
dispersed | 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent More Definitions → |
discriminate | 1. marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions More Definitions → |
dread | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
darn | More Definitions → |
dashed | 1. having gaps or spaces More Definitions → |
distressed | 1. generalized feeling of distress 2. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty More Definitions → |
doubtful | 1. open to doubt or suspicion 2. fraught with uncertainty or doubt More Definitions → |
detrimental | 1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury More Definitions → |
doubling | More Definitions → |
disabling | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 2. that cripples or disables or incapacitates More Definitions → |
deserted | 1. forsaken by owner or inhabitants More Definitions → |
dazzling | 1. amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning 2. shining intensely More Definitions → |
disruptive | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
depressing | 1. causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy More Definitions → |
dyed | 1. (used of color) artificially produced; not natural More Definitions → |
dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction More Definitions → |
dynamical | 1. characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality More Definitions → |
delinquent | 1. guilty of a misdeed 2. failing in what duty requires More Definitions → |
depleted | 1. no longer sufficient More Definitions → |
discouraged | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 2. lacking in resolution More Definitions → |
dizzy | 1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling 2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity More Definitions → |
dielectric | More Definitions → |
divisional | 1. of or relating to a military division 2. serving to divide or marking a division More Definitions → |
devious | 1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading 2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive More Definitions → |
disgusting | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
deterministic | 1. an inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes More Definitions → |
degraded | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. lowered in value More Definitions → |
disciplined | 1. obeying the rules 2. trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise More Definitions → |
detachable | 1. designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage More Definitions → |
daunting | 1. discouraging through fear More Definitions → |
disparate | 1. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 2. including markedly dissimilar elements More Definitions → |
disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
drastic | 1. forceful and extreme and rigorous More Definitions → |
dubious | 1. fraught with uncertainty or doubt 2. open to doubt or suspicion More Definitions → |
dreadful | 1. causing fear or dread or terror 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
drifting | 1. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another More Definitions → |
distracted | 1. having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety More Definitions → |
dipped | 1. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) More Definitions → |
detergent | 1. having cleansing power More Definitions → |
devotional | 1. relating to worship More Definitions → |
detectable | 1. capable of being detected 2. easily seen or detected More Definitions → |
dorsal | 1. belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part 2. facing away from the axis of an organ or organism More Definitions → |
deserving | 1. (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way More Definitions → |
dependant | 1. contingent on something else 2. addicted to a drug More Definitions → |
distal | 1. situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone 2. directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body More Definitions → |
daft | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
distilled | More Definitions → |
deceptive | 1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true 2. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently More Definitions → |
dandy | 1. excellent More Definitions → |
discerning | 1. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic 2. quick to understand More Definitions → |
dominating | 1. most powerful or important or influential 2. used of a height or viewpoint More Definitions → |
diverted | 1. pleasantly occupied More Definitions → |
demolished | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
doggy | More Definitions → |
diminishing | 1. becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so More Definitions → |
dissenting | 1. disagreeing, especially with a majority More Definitions → |
dictated | 1. determined or decided upon as by an authority More Definitions → |
dormant | 1. (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct 2. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation More Definitions → |
dedicate | More Definitions → |
depressive | More Definitions → |
draining | 1. having a debilitating effect More Definitions → |
decentralized | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
degrading | 1. harmful to the mind or morals 2. used of conduct; characterized by dishonor More Definitions → |
disrupted | 1. marked by breaks or gaps More Definitions → |
disqualified | 1. disqualified by law or rule or provision 2. barred from competition for violation of rules More Definitions → |
determinant | 1. having the power or quality of deciding More Definitions → |
devoid | 1. completely wanting or lacking More Definitions → |
dishonest | 1. capable of being corrupted 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
dreaded | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
downright | 1. characterized by plain blunt honesty 2. complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
disguised | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading More Definitions → |
disproportionate | 1. not proportionate 2. out of proportion More Definitions → |
delimited | 1. having the limits or boundaries established More Definitions → |
deliverable | 1. suitable for or ready for delivery More Definitions → |
descendant | 1. going or coming down 2. proceeding by descent from an ancestor More Definitions → |
deterrent | 1. tending to deter More Definitions → |
dismal | 1. causing dejection More Definitions → |
dilute | 1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity More Definitions → |
dearest | More Definitions → |
discriminating | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste More Definitions → |
divergent | 1. diverging from another or from a standard 2. tending to move apart in different directions More Definitions → |
daredevil | 1. presumptuously daring More Definitions → |
degenerate | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality More Definitions → |
dysfunctional | 1. impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ 2. (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose More Definitions → |
doubtless | More Definitions → |
dispensed | 1. distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions More Definitions → |
diocesan | 1. belonging to or governing a diocese More Definitions → |
deepening | 1. accumulating and becoming more intense More Definitions → |
defiant | 1. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force More Definitions → |
diligent | 1. characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks 2. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness More Definitions → |
deformed | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly More Definitions → |
decadent | 1. luxuriously self-indulgent 2. marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay More Definitions → |
drenched | 1. abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination More Definitions → |
dickey | 1. (British informal) faulty More Definitions → |
defunct | 1. no longer in force or use; inactive 2. having ceased to exist or live More Definitions → |
darkened | 1. (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time 2. become or made dark by lack of light More Definitions → |
deciduous | 1. (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth 2. (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season More Definitions → |
disjoint | 1. having no elements in common More Definitions → |
discontent | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing More Definitions → |
disgusted | 1. having a strong distaste from surfeit More Definitions → |
drier | 1. humorously sarcastic or mocking 2. not shedding tears More Definitions → |
diseased | 1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
demonic | 1. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
defamatory | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
doped | 1. treated or impregnated with a foreign substance 2. under the influence of narcotics More Definitions → |
disregarded | 1. not noticed inadvertently More Definitions → |
degenerative | 1. (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function More Definitions → |
dermal | 1. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula 2. of or relating to or located in the dermis More Definitions → |
draped | 1. covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak 2. covered in folds of cloth More Definitions → |
dissident | 1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards 2. disagreeing, especially with a majority More Definitions → |
disordered | 1. not arranged in order 2. thrown into a state of disarray or confusion More Definitions → |
deviate | 1. markedly different from an accepted norm More Definitions → |
denominational | 1. relating to or characteristic of a particular religious denomination 2. relating to the face value of a banknote, coin, or stamp More Definitions → |
dendritic | 1. (neuroscience) of or relating to or resembling a dendrite More Definitions → |
doctrinal | 1. relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine More Definitions → |
dimmer | 1. lacking in light; not bright or harsh 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
delineated | 1. represented accurately or precisely More Definitions → |
disperse | More Definitions → |
devout | 1. deeply religious 2. sincerely earnest More Definitions → |
devolution | More Definitions → |
desolate | 1. providing no shelter or sustenance 2. crushed by grief More Definitions → |
declarative | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration 2. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements More Definitions → |
dodgy | 1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk 2. marked by skill in deception More Definitions → |
discouraging | 1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action 2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade More Definitions → |
dehydrated | 1. suffering from excessive loss of water from the body 2. preserved by removing natural moisture More Definitions → |
dignified | 1. having or showing self-esteem 2. having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance More Definitions → |
debilitating | 1. impairing the strength and vitality More Definitions → |
dreary | 1. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise 2. causing dejection More Definitions → |
despised | 1. treated with dislike or contempt More Definitions → |
disgruntled | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction More Definitions → |
dismantled | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
demented | 1. affected with madness or insanity More Definitions → |
disliked | 1. regarded with aversion More Definitions → |
dissimilar | 1. not similar 2. not alike or similar More Definitions → |
disorderly | 1. undisciplined and unruly 2. in utter disorder More Definitions → |
dazed | 1. in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock 2. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) More Definitions → |
didactic | 1. instructive (especially excessively) More Definitions → |
distributive | 1. serving to distribute or allot or disperse More Definitions → |
delirious | 1. experiencing delirium 2. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion More Definitions → |
disinfectant | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms More Definitions → |
ducky | More Definitions → |
dashing | 1. lively and spirited 2. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
decreed | 1. fixed or established especially by order or command More Definitions → |
divisive | 1. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) More Definitions → |
declaratory | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration More Definitions → |
diurnal | 1. having a daily cycle or occurring every day 2. of or belonging to or active during the day More Definitions → |
distinguishable | 1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
definable | 1. capable of being defined, limited, or explained More Definitions → |
domed | 1. having a hemispherical vault or dome More Definitions → |
distressing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety 2. bad; unfortunate More Definitions → |
dainty | 1. delicately beautiful 2. especially pleasing to the taste More Definitions → |
dietetic | 1. of or relating to the diet More Definitions → |
diverting | 1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining More Definitions → |
derogatory | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space More Definitions → |
deflation | More Definitions → |
drab | 1. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise 2. lacking brightness or color; dull More Definitions → |
dinky | 1. small and unimpressive 2. (British informal) pretty and neat More Definitions → |
destitute | 1. poor enough to need help from others 2. completely wanting or lacking More Definitions → |
deductive | 1. relating to logical deduction 2. involving inferences from general principles More Definitions → |
divisible | 1. capable of being or liable to be divided or separated More Definitions → |
dwindling | 1. gradually decreasing until little remains More Definitions → |
discredited | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
diastolic | 1. of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole More Definitions → |
delineate | 1. represented accurately or precisely More Definitions → |
deleterious | 1. harmful to living things More Definitions → |
delectable | 1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste 2. capable of arousing sexual desire More Definitions → |
domesticated | 1. converted or adapted to domestic use 2. accustomed to home life More Definitions → |
dismayed | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
derelict | 1. worn and broken down by hard use 2. forsaken by owner or inhabitants More Definitions → |
determinism | More Definitions → |
distributional | 1. of or relating to spatial distribution More Definitions → |
disillusioned | 1. freed from illusion More Definitions → |
diffused | 1. (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material 2. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected More Definitions → |
deranged | 1. driven insane More Definitions → |
disgraceful | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation 2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
doubting | 1. marked by or given to doubt More Definitions → |
debatable | 1. open to doubt or debate 2. open to argument or debate More Definitions → |
dusky | 1. lighted by or as if by twilight 2. naturally having skin of a dark color More Definitions → |
disrespectful | 1. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous 2. neither feeling nor showing respect More Definitions → |
delusional | 1. suffering from or characterized by delusions More Definitions → |
dislocated | 1. separated at the joint More Definitions → |
desirous | 1. having or expressing desire for something More Definitions → |
dissipated | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance More Definitions → |
discernible | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect 2. capable of being perceived clearly More Definitions → |
deadliest | 1. causing or capable of causing death 2. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
dyslexic | 1. of or relating to or symptomatic of dyslexia 2. having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder More Definitions → |
dogmatic | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative 2. relating to or involving dogma More Definitions → |
drugged | 1. under the influence of narcotics More Definitions → |
drowsy | 1. half asleep 2. showing lack of attention or boredom More Definitions → |
dogging | 1. relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit More Definitions → |
diabolic | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
demonstrable | 1. necessarily or demonstrably true 2. capable of being demonstrated or proved More Definitions → |
despicable | 1. morally reprehensible More Definitions → |
disinterested | 1. unaffected by self-interest More Definitions → |
dimming | More Definitions → |
dialectic | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic More Definitions → |
dank | 1. unpleasantly cool and humid 2. of high quality especially of marijuana More Definitions → |
diuretic | More Definitions → |
deliberative | 1. involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination More Definitions → |
duodenal | 1. in or relating to the duodenum More Definitions → |
deflated | 1. brought low in spirit More Definitions → |
ductile | 1. easily influenced 2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out More Definitions → |
darkening | 1. becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over More Definitions → |
dressy | 1. in fancy clothing More Definitions → |
dogged | 1. stubbornly unyielding More Definitions → |
disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
diminutive | 1. very small More Definitions → |
damning | 1. threatening with damnation More Definitions → |
damask | 1. having a woven pattern More Definitions → |
defensible | 1. capable of being defended More Definitions → |
deftly | More Definitions → |
dissected | 1. having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib More Definitions → |
distraught | 1. deeply agitated especially from emotion More Definitions → |
decentralised | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
disgraced | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
downwind | 1. towards the side away from the wind More Definitions → |
decayed | 1. damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless More Definitions → |
diabolical | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
deft | 1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands More Definitions → |
declassified | 1. having had security classification removed More Definitions → |
doable | 1. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do More Definitions → |
discursive | 1. proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition 2. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects More Definitions → |
devilish | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. playful in an appealingly bold way More Definitions → |
downy | 1. like down or as soft as down 2. covered with fine soft hairs or down More Definitions → |
dilapidated | 1. in deplorable condition More Definitions → |
depraved | 1. deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good More Definitions → |
deplorable | 1. bad; unfortunate 2. of very poor quality or condition More Definitions → |
depressant | 1. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent More Definitions → |
differentiable | 1. possessing a differential coefficient or derivative 2. capable of being perceived as different More Definitions → |
deceitful | 1. involving deception 2. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
disenfranchised | 1. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote More Definitions → |
deafening | 1. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss More Definitions → |
disarming | 1. capable of allaying hostility More Definitions → |
diploid | 1. of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number More Definitions → |
disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
darned | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
dud | 1. failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive More Definitions → |
distasteful | 1. not pleasing in odor or taste 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
decapitated | 1. having had the head cut off More Definitions → |
disjointed | 1. lacking orderly continuity 2. taken apart at the joints More Definitions → |
disconcerting | 1. causing an emotional disturbance More Definitions → |
dialectical | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic More Definitions → |
dapper | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
devouring | 1. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous More Definitions → |
displeased | 1. not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure More Definitions → |
dingy | 1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot 2. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear More Definitions → |
dink | More Definitions → |
disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
dimmed | 1. made dim or less bright More Definitions → |
downbeat | More Definitions → |
dotty | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular 2. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with More Definitions → |
dictatorial | 1. of or characteristic of a dictator 2. expecting unquestioning obedience More Definitions → |
defenseless | 1. lacking protection or support 2. having no protecting or concealing cover More Definitions → |
decongestant | More Definitions → |
disobedient | 1. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority 2. unwilling to submit to authority More Definitions → |
demeaning | 1. causing awareness of your shortcomings More Definitions → |
determinate | 1. precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause 2. not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex More Definitions → |
dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
dispersive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
disaffected | 1. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
diverging | 1. tending to move apart in different directions More Definitions → |
dockside | More Definitions → |
deadlocked | 1. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions More Definitions → |
dozier | 1. half asleep More Definitions → |
dazzled | 1. having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light 2. stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering More Definitions → |
demonstrative | 1. serving to demonstrate 2. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion More Definitions → |
discordant | 1. not in agreement or harmony 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
dirtiest | 1. vile; despicable 2. contaminated with infecting organisms More Definitions → |
driest | 1. humorously sarcastic or mocking 2. not shedding tears More Definitions → |
digestible | 1. capable of being converted into assimilable condition in the alimentary canal More Definitions → |
disoriented | 1. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity 2. socially disoriented More Definitions → |
drooping | 1. weak from exhaustion 2. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness) More Definitions → |
dished | 1. shaped like a dish or pan More Definitions → |
docile | 1. willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed 2. ready and willing to be taught More Definitions → |
defiled | 1. morally blemished; stained or impure More Definitions → |
denatured | 1. changed in nature or natural quality More Definitions → |
dosed | 1. treated with some kind of application More Definitions → |
dispossessed | 1. physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security More Definitions → |
droll | 1. comical in an odd or whimsical manner More Definitions → |
desiccant | More Definitions → |
dismissive | 1. showing indifference or disregard 2. stopping to associate with More Definitions → |
diffusing | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
dour | 1. stubbornly unyielding 2. harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance More Definitions → |
disincentive | More Definitions → |
domiciliary | 1. of or relating to or provided in a domicile More Definitions → |
dimensioning | 1. indicating or determining size and position in space More Definitions → |
dented | 1. of metal e.g. More Definitions → |
descendent | 1. going or coming down 2. proceeding by descent from an ancestor More Definitions → |
dilettante | 1. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish More Definitions → |
decrepit | 1. worn and broken down by hard use 2. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality More Definitions → |
disused | 1. no longer in use More Definitions → |
dumbfounded | 1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise More Definitions → |
despotic | 1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot 2. ruled by or characteristic of a despot More Definitions → |
dicky | 1. (British informal) faulty More Definitions → |
diffusive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
disembodied | 1. not having a material body More Definitions → |
disparaging | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment More Definitions → |
dastardly | 1. despicably cowardly More Definitions → |
discernable | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect More Definitions → |
diluent | More Definitions → |
dichotomous | 1. divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications More Definitions → |
dermatologic | 1. of or relating to or practicing dermatology More Definitions → |
dopey | 1. having or revealing stupidity More Definitions → |
disfigured | 1. having the appearance spoiled More Definitions → |
dermatological | 1. of or relating to or practicing dermatology More Definitions → |
despairing | 1. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope More Definitions → |
dural | 1. of or relating to the dura mater More Definitions → |
dicey | 1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk More Definitions → |
dowdy | 1. lacking in smartness or taste 2. primly out of date More Definitions → |
disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
disjunctive | 1. serving or tending to divide or separate More Definitions → |
dutiful | 1. willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect More Definitions → |
divalent | 1. having a valence of two or having two valences More Definitions → |
determinative | 1. having the power or quality of deciding More Definitions → |
disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified More Definitions → |
dappled | 1. having spots or patches of color More Definitions → |
dynastic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of a dynasty More Definitions → |
disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
downtrodden | 1. abused or oppressed by people in power More Definitions → |
devalued | 1. lowered in value More Definitions → |
disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
deadpan | 1. deliberately impassive in manner More Definitions → |
dejected | 1. affected or marked by low spirits More Definitions → |
drinkable | 1. suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
deprecating | 1. tending to diminish or disparage More Definitions → |
ducal | 1. of or belonging to or suitable for a duke More Definitions → |
dyadic | 1. of or relating to a dyad or based on two More Definitions → |
downcast | 1. directed downward 2. filled with melancholy and despondency More Definitions → |
dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
diagrammatic | 1. shown or represented by diagrams More Definitions → |
diatonic | 1. based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music 2. based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals More Definitions → |
demure | 1. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way More Definitions → |
determinable | 1. capable of being determined or limited or fixed More Definitions → |
deathly | 1. having the physical appearance of death 2. causing or capable of causing death More Definitions → |
droopy | 1. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness) More Definitions → |
dative | More Definitions → |
dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
dipolar | 1. having equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distance More Definitions → |
demoralized | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
dreamlike | 1. resembling a dream More Definitions → |
dissonant | 1. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
dewy | 1. wet with dew More Definitions → |
doric | 1. of or pertaining to the Doric style of architecture More Definitions → |
despondent | 1. without or almost without hope More Definitions → |
dentate | 1. having toothlike projections in the margin More Definitions → |
domineering | 1. tending to domineer More Definitions → |
diversionary | 1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive More Definitions → |
disloyal | 1. showing lack of love for your country 2. deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle More Definitions → |
dabbled | 1. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
dishonored | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
disquiet | More Definitions → |
discriminative | 1. capable of making fine distinctions 2. expressing careful judgment More Definitions → |
deltoid | 1. triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex More Definitions → |
disquieting | 1. causing mental discomfort More Definitions → |
discontented | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing More Definitions → |
detested | 1. treated with dislike or contempt More Definitions → |
dauntless | 1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation More Definitions → |
dulled | 1. having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure 2. made dull or blunt More Definitions → |
deciphered | 1. converted from cryptic to intelligible language More Definitions → |
deism | More Definitions → |
disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness More Definitions → |
dualistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism More Definitions → |
deferential | 1. showing deference More Definitions → |
detestable | 1. offensive to the mind 2. unequivocally detestable More Definitions → |
debonair | 1. having a sophisticated charm 2. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air More Definitions → |
discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |
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