Words Starting with Q

Explore 30 words beginning with the letter Q. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Quadrivium

/kwɒˈdrɪviəm/

A curriculum comprising the four subjects of arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy, which were ...

EN → ZH

Quagmire

/ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot.

EN → ZH

Quail

/kwāl/

A small game bird with a plump body and short tail.

EN → ZH

Quandary

/ˈkwɒndəri/

a state of perplexity or doubt; a situation in which one is unsure of how to proceed.

EN → ZH

Quantum

/ˈkwɒn.təm/

A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represe...

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Quasar

/ˈkwāˌzär/

A massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, wit...

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Quay

/kiː/

A structure on the shore of a harbor where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

EN → ZH

Queried

ˈkwɪr.iːd

To ask a question or to inquire about something.

EN → ZH

Quibble

/ˈkwɪb.əl/

A slight objection or criticism.

EN → ZH

Quicksilver

/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

A term used to describe the element mercury, especially in its liquid state.

EN → ZH

Quid Pro Quo

/kwɪd proʊ kweɪ/

A favor or advantage granted in return for something.

EN → ZH

Quiddity

/ˈkwɪd.ɪ.ti/

the inherent nature or essence of someone or something

EN → ZH

Quidnunc

/ˈkwɪd.nʌŋk/

A person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip; a busybody.

EN → ZH

Quiescent

/kwɪˈɛs.ənt/

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

EN → ZH

Quieschen

/ˈkviːʃən/

Stillstehen oder in einen ruhigen Zustand versetzen.

DE → AR

Quiescieren

/kwiˈɛsɪʁən/

sich ruhig verhalten oder ruhen; in einen Zustand der Ruhe oder des Stillstands übergehen.

DE → AR

Quintessence

/kwɪnˈtɛs.əns/

the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

EN → ZH

Quintessential

/ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

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Quintessentially

/kwɪnˈtɛʃənəli/

In a way that is the most perfect or typical example of a particular quality or class.

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Quintuple

/kwɪnˈtjuːpəl/

fivefold; consisting of five parts or elements

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Quirk

/kwɜrk/

A peculiar or distinctive feature or characteristic of a person or thing.

EN → ZH

Quirkiness

/ˈkwɜːrkɪnəs/

The quality of being quirky or having peculiar traits.

EN → ZH

Quixotic

/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

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Quixotism

/kwɪkˈsɒtɪz(ə)m/

the quality of being exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical, often in the pursuit of n...

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Quixotry

/ˈkwɪk.sə.tri/

extravagantly chivalrous or romantic ideals or aspirations; impulsive or impractical behavior.

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Quizzacious

/kwɪzˈzeɪʃəs/

characterized by teasing or mockingly playful humor; joking or mocking in tone.

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Quizzaciously

/kwɪˈzeɪʃəsli/

in a manner that is characterized by mocking or teasing

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Quizzical

/ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

expressing puzzlement or curiosity; questioning in nature.

EN → ZH

Quote

kwōt

A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

EN → ZH

Quotidian

/kwəˈtɪd.i.ən/

Occurring every day; daily; commonplace or ordinary.

EN → ZH