Words Starting with G
Explore 100 words beginning with the letter G. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.
Gallivant
To go around from one place to another in search of pleasure or entertainment.
Garamond
A style of serif typeface designed by Claude Garamond in the 16th century, known for its elegance an...
Gargoyle
A grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal, typically used as an architectural ornament and de...
Garrulousness
the quality of being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Gemutlichkeit
A state of warmth and friendliness, often associated with a sense of belonging and comfort in social...
Gentility
Social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances.
Geopolitics
The study of the effects of geography (human and physical) on international politics and internation...
Germinal
relating to or being a germ or germ cell; having the potential to develop into something
Gerrymander
The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party or class.
Gerrymandering
The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party or class.
Gestalt
A concept in psychology that refers to the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Gestaltism
A psychological theory that proposes that the human mind perceives objects as part of a greater whol...
Gestation
The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth.
Gesticulate
To use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.
Gesticulating
Using gestures, especially dramatic ones, to emphasize or illustrate what one is saying.
Gesticulation
A gesture, especially a dramatic one used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.
Gesticulative
Of or relating to gestures; characterized by the use of gestures for emphasis or to convey meaning.
Get Around
To move from one place to another, especially when it involves travel or navigating within a city or...
Gibbous
(of the moon) having the convex part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle.
Gin
A clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain and flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals...
Glabrous
Smooth and hairless; specifically refers to skin or other surfaces that are free from hair or fuzz.
Glean
To gather information or material bit by bit, or to collect leftover grain from fields after the har...
Glibness
the quality of being fluent and easy in a way that suggests insincerity or lack of thoughtfulness
Glockenspiel
A musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars played with mallets.
Glossolalia
The phenomenon of speaking in an unknown language, often in a religious context.
Gloze
To explain or interpret (something) in a way that tries to make it seem better than it is.
Glutton
A person who is excessively greedy or indulges in something to excess, especially food.
Gnatcatcher
A small bird of the family Polioptilidae, known for catching small insects in mid-air.
Gnostic
a member of a religious movement in the early Christian era that emphasized personal spiritual knowl...
Gnosticism
A religious movement in the early Christian era that emphasized personal spiritual knowledge (gnosis...
Go To Town On Something
To tackle a task with great enthusiasm or effort, often to the point of excess or thoroughness.
Gobbledygook
Language that is meaningless or hard to understand; jargon or overly complex language, especially in...
Gonfalon
A type of banner or flag that is usually hanging and often used in ceremonies or parades.
Gossamer
A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, or a delicate and light fabric.
Grade
A rating or assessment of someone's performance or quality, often represented by a letter or number.
Grail
A cup or chalice that is said to have miraculous powers and to be the object of a quest in Arthurian...
Grandiloquence
A lofty, pompous, or extravagant manner of speaking; language that is high-flown or bombastic.
Grandiloquent
using lofty language or bombastic expressions, often in a way intended to impress or persuade
Grandiose
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
Grandiosity
The quality of being impressively great or extravagant; often used negatively to describe a self-imp...
Gregarian
A term that appears to refer to communities or individuals that exhibit a strong preference for soci...
Grunt
a low, guttural sound made by a human or animal, often indicating effort or displeasure