Words Starting with M
Explore 145 words beginning with the letter M. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.
Machiavellian
Relating to the political philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, characterized by cunning, scheming, and...
Macrocosm
The whole of a complex structure, especially the world or universe as a whole.
Magnanimity
the quality of being generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful tha...
Magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Magniloquent
Using high-flown or bombastic language; characterized by a lofty, extravagant style.
Malaise
A general feeling of discomfort or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
Malapropism
The act of using a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effec...
Malediction
A curse or the utterance of a curse; the calling down of evil upon someone or something.
Malfeasance
wrongdoing or misconduct, particularly by a public official or in a professional capacity
Malignant
malevolent; intentionally harmful; (in medicine) denoting a cancerous growth that is invasive and li...
Managing Difficult Communication Situations
The act of handling or overseeing challenging situations where communication may break down or lead ...
Manifold
a collection of different things or a part that can take on various forms or characteristics.
Manipulate
To control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously.
Maraschino
A type of cherry preserved in a sweet syrup, often used in cocktails and desserts.
Matriculation
The process of enrolling in a college or university, or the date at which this enrollment occurs.
Maverick
an independent minded person who does not conform to the norms of a group or society
Mediate
To intervene between parties in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
Meditate
To engage in a mental exercise that involves focusing the mind, often for relaxation or spiritual pu...
Meeting
a gathering of people for a particular purpose, especially for discussion or decision-making
Megalomania
a psychological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, relevance, or omnipotence.
Melancholia
A deep, persistent sadness or gloom that is often associated with depression.
Melismatic
Pertaining to the technique of singing several notes on a single syllable of text, often found in va...
Mellifluent
Having a smooth, rich flow of sound; pleasing to the ear due to a sweet or melodic quality.
Mellifluousness
The quality of having a smooth, rich flow; a pleasing sound, particularly in voice or music.
Melodrama
A sensational dramatic piece that exaggerates emotions and emphasizes plot or action at the expense ...
Membrane
A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.
Memento Mori
An object or symbol that serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death.
Mendicant
a beggar, especially one who lives on alms or a member of a religious order that takes a vow of pove...
Meraki
The soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of oneself that is left in your work.
Meretricious
Attractive in a superficial or showy way but lacking real value or significance.
Messiah
In a religious context, specifically in Judaism and Christianity, a messiah is a savior or liberator...
Metacognitive
Relating to awareness and control of one's own learning and thinking processes.
Metamorphosis
A profound change in form, structure, or substance, especially a striking or rapid change.
Metanarrative
A narrative about narratives, often used to describe overarching stories or theories that explain va...
Metanoetic
Relating to a higher level of cognitive or reflective thought, especially in the context of understa...
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not li...
Metaphorize
To express an idea or concept as a metaphor; to use a metaphor to describe something.
Metaphysical
Relating to metaphysics; concerned with abstract thought or subjects, such as existence, truth, and ...
Metaphysics
A branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts such as...
Metastatic
Relating to the spread of disease, especially cancer, from one part of the body to another.
Method
A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or establ...
Metonymic
relating to or denoting a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another wi...
Metonymy
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely a...
Miasmic
Relating to or resembling a miasma; often associated with a noxious or unhealthy atmosphere or influ...
Microbial Basis
The fundamental role or underlying structure that microbes (such as bacteria and fungi) play in a pa...
Micturition
The act of urinating; the process of discharging urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra ...
Mienne
The word 'mienne' is a possessive pronoun in French meaning 'mine', used to indicate ownership of so...
Migrate
to move from one place to another, especially to a different country or region, often to settle ther...