Words Starting with W

Explore 75 words beginning with the letter W. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Wabi-Sabi

/ˈwɑː.bi ˈsɑː.bi/

A Japanese aesthetic concept centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.

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Waft

/wæft/

To move gently through the air or to send something through the air.

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Wafting

/ˈwɔːftɪŋ/

to move or be sent gently through the air

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Wafture

/ˈwɔːf.tʃər/

The act of wafting or being wafted; a gentle movement or flow of air, often conveying odors or sound...

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Wagenheims

/ˈwɑːɡənhaɪmz/

Potentially a misspelled or altered name or term, not widely recognized or defined in English dictio...

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Waggish

/ˈwæɡɪʃ/

Humorous in a playful, mischievous, or clever way.

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Waggle

/ˈwæɡəl/

to move or cause to move with short quick movements from side to side or up and down

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Waif

/weɪf/

A homeless or abandoned person, especially a child.

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Wall

wɔːl

A vertical structure that defines and sometimes protects an area; it can be made of various material...

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Waltz

/wɔːlts/

a ballroom dance in triple time, performed primarily in closed position.

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Wampum

/ˈwɒmpəm/

Wampum refers to cylindrical beads made from shells, historically used by Native American tribes as ...

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Wandering

/ˈwɒndərɪŋ/

moving about without a fixed course, aim, or goal

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Wanderlust

/ˈwɒndərlʌst/

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

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Waning

/ˈweɪnɪŋ/

decreasing in size, amount, or degree; diminishing

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Wanker

/ˈwæŋkər/

A derogatory term for a person perceived to be foolish or contemptible, often used in a humorous or ...

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Wanton

/ˈwɒn.tən/

Deliberate and unprovoked; showing no care for the rights or feelings of others.

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Wantonly

/ˈwɒntənli/

In a deliberate and unprovoked manner; without restraint; recklessly or excessively.

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Wantonness

/ˈwɒntənnəs/

The quality or state of being wanton; excessive or undisciplined behavior; recklessness.

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Wassail

/ˈwɒs.eɪl/

A festive drink, typically made of spiced ale or mulled wine, often consumed during celebrations, es...

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Wastrel

/ˈweɪstrəl/

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; a spendthrift or good-for-nothing.

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Weasel

/ˈwiːzl/

A small, carnivorous mammal with a long, slender body and a sharp snout, known for its cunning behav...

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Wegkommen

/ˈveːkˌkɔmən/

von einem Ort oder einer Situation wegkommen; entkommen; sich befreien

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Weglegen

/ˈveːkˌleːɡn̩/

etwas an einen anderen Ort legen, um es nicht mehr zu benutzen oder damit zu arbeiten

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Weigh Up

weɪ ʌp

To consider or assess the pros and cons of something before making a decision.

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Welfare

ˈwɛlˌfɛr

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.

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Welkin

/ˈwɛlkɪn/

The sky or vault of heaven.

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Well

/wɛl/

In a good or satisfactory manner.

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Welter

/ˈwɛltər/

a state of confusion or disorder; a tumultuous situation.

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Wheddle

/ˈwɛdəl/

To persuade someone to do something by using flattery or deceit.

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Wheedle

/ˈwiːdəl/

to use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something

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Wheedler

/ˈwiːd.lər/

A person who uses flattery or deceit to persuade someone to do something or to gain something.

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Wheedles

/ˈwiː.dəlz/

to use flattery or persuasion to achieve something; to coax or cajole

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Wheedling

/ˈwiːdəlɪŋ/

To persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.

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Whereas

ˈwɛrˌæz

Used to compare two different facts or situations, often revealing a contrast.

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Whereby

/wɛrˈbaɪ/

By which; through which.

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Whetted

/ˈwɛtɪd/

Sharpened or stimulated, often used in the context of desire or appetite.

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Whimpering

/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/

Making a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.

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Whimsical

/ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

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Whimsicality

/ˌwɪmzɪˈkælɪti/

The quality of being whimsical; playful or fanciful behavior or ideas.

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Whimsy

/ˈwɪm.zi/

A fanciful or capricious idea; a playful or amusing quality.

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Whining

ˈwaɪnɪŋ

The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a high-pitched or irritating manner.

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Whir

/wɜr/

To make a low, continuous, humming or buzzing sound, often associated with machinery or rapid moveme...

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Widdershins

/ˈwɪdərˌʃɪnz/

In a direction contrary to the sun's course; counterclockwise.

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Will-O'-The-Wisp

/ˈwɪl əʊ ðə wɪsp/

A phosphorescent light seen at night, especially over marshy ground, formerly thought to be caused b...

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Wily

/ˈwaɪli/

clever and deceiving; skilled at using deceit to achieve goals

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Winnow

/ˈwɪnoʊ/

To remove (a less desirable part) from a larger whole.

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Winnowing

/ˈwɪn.oʊ.ɪŋ/

The process of separating grain from chaff or husks.

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Winsome

/ˈwɪn.səm/

Attractive or appealing in a charming or pleasing way.

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Wispy

/ˈwɪspi/

thin and light, often in reference to something that appears delicate or fragile

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Wistful

/ˈwɪst.fəl/

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

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Wistfulness

/ˈwɪstfəl.nəs/

a feeling of vague or regretful longing

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Witching

/ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

relating to or characteristic of a witch; magical or enchanting

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Witticism

/ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/

A clever or witty remark.

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Witty

ˈwɪti

Showing quick and inventive verbal humor.

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Wizened

/ˈwɪz.ənd/

shriveled or wrinkled with age; looking old and worn out

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Wonky

/ˈwɒŋ.ki/

Not straight or level; skewed or warped.

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Wont

/wəʊnt/

Accustomed; used to.

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Wonted

/ˈwɒntɪd/

usual or customary; habitual

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Wooing

ˈwuːɪŋ

The act of seeking the affection or love of someone, often with romantic intentions.

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Work

wɜrk

The physical or mental effort done to achieve a purpose or result.

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World

wɜːrld

The earth and all the people, places, and things on it.

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Worlllld

wɜrld

The earth or globe, considered as a planet.

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Worn Out

wɔrn aʊt

Extremely tired or exhausted; having little energy left after a prolonged period of activity or stre...

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Worthwhile

/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

Worth the time, money, or effort spent; meaningful or significant.

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Wraith

/reɪθ/

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.

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Wraithe

/reɪθ/

A wraith is a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their...

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Wraithlike

/ˈreɪθlaɪk/

Resembling a wraith; ghostly or shadowy in appearance.

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Wrathful

/ˈræθfəl/

Full of or characterized by intense anger; very angry.

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Wretched

/ˈrɛtʃɪd/

in a very unhappy or unfortunate state; miserable

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Wry

/raɪ/

Using dry, especially mocking, humor.

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Wshed

/wʌʃt/

to clean something using water or another liquid

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Wtf

/ˌdʌbəljuːtiːˈɛf/

An acronym for "what the fuck," used to express disbelief or shock.

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Wunderkind

/ˈvʊndərˌkɪnd/

A child or young person who is exceptionally talented or precocious in a particular field.

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Wuthering

/ˈwʌð.ər.ɪŋ/

Characterized by strong winds, as seen in the moors of England; often evokes a sense of wildness or ...

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Wynne

/wɪn/

A personal name that is often found in Welsh culture.

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