English words starting with D

A hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for a large part of the total mass in the universe, but which does not emit or interact with electromagnetic radiation and is therefore invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects.

Having panels, especially on walls, that are dark in color or made of dark wood.

Of a deep, rich red colour, tending towards brown or black.

Having a dark-colored border or edge, especially around the eyes or on an object like glasses.

having skin that is naturally brown or black in color.

relating to or designating an area or policy intended to minimize light pollution and preserve the natural darkness of the night sky

Having a dark color imparted by a stain or dye.

Wearing a dark-colored suit, typically implying a formal, professional, or serious appearance.

Wood that is dark in color, often referring to a specific type of timber or a dense, shadowy forest area.

To become dark or darker in colour.

To become dark or make something dark.

the process or act of becoming dark or darker.

Having skin that is dark in color or tone.

An offensive and derogatory term for a person with dark skin, especially a Black person.

somewhat dark; not very dark

growing, existing, or done in the dark; obscure

in a way that is dark or poorly lit

the partial or total absence of light.

A room that can be made completely dark for developing photographs.

An offensive and derogatory term used to refer to a Black person.

A person who is very much loved or liked

To mend a hole in knitted material by weaving yarn across it.

(informal) used to emphasize the surprising, extreme, or unusual nature of something

used as a mild, euphemistic substitute for 'damned' to express annoyance or emphasis

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or puzzling.

To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.

A circular board used as the target in the game of darts.

A person or thing that moves suddenly and rapidly.

Moving suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction

Relating to the scientific theories of Charles Darwin, especially the theory of evolution by natural selection.

A person who supports or applies the theories of Charles Darwin, especially the theory of evolution by natural selection.

to go or run somewhere very quickly

The panel facing the driver of a vehicle, containing instruments and controls.

Made up of short lines or strokes

A person or thing that moves or acts with great speed or sudden force.

A basic Japanese soup stock and cooking staple, made by simmering ingredients such as dried kelp (kombu) and dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi).

a loose, brightly colored shirt or tunic, originally from west africa, often with an embroidered neckline and worn by men and women.

Attractive, confident, and stylish in a way that suggests energy and spirit.

in a way that is attractive, confident, and stylish

A person who acts in a mean, cowardly, or underhanded way.

Extremely wicked or cruel.

Facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or make decisions

The process of gathering or collecting information, typically using sensors or other measuring devices, for computer processing and analysis.

The process or job of entering data into a computer system or database.

The process of collecting information or facts, typically for analysis or research.

The use of computers to perform operations on data in order to analyze it, organize it, or produce new information.

The act or process of keeping data in a digital format on a computer or other electronic device.

A large collection of organized data stored in a computer system and accessible for various uses.

An organized set of data stored and accessed electronically.

Able to be assigned a date or age.

The continuous transfer or movement of data through a system, especially between software components or processing units.

A collection of related sets of information that is composed of separate elements but can be manipulated as a unit by a computer.

A continuous flow of digital data, typically transmitted or processed in real-time.

a specific day of a month or year

A rape committed by an acquaintance, especially during a social engagement.

A small book with spaces for each day of the year, used for writing down appointments and things to be done.

Old-fashioned and no longer considered modern or stylish.

Having no date; not marked with a date.

A line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article giving the date and place of writing or dispatch.

The activity of having romantic relationships with someone, especially when you spend time together socially.

A single piece of information, especially one used as a basis for calculation or reasoning.

To spread a thick, soft substance like paint or mud on a surface in a rough or careless way.

A person or tool that applies a substance, such as paint or ink, in a clumsy, unskilled, or heavy-handed way.

a person who paints or plasters in a crude, unskilled, or careless manner.

A person's female child.

the wife of one's son

To make someone feel frightened or less confident about doing something.

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.

in a way that makes someone feel intimidated or discouraged

showing fearlessness and determination

The title of the eldest son of the king of France, used from 1349 to 1830.

Relating to or characteristic of King David, the biblical king of Israel, or his dynasty.

A small crane on a ship, especially one of a pair, used for supporting, lowering, and raising a ship's boat, lifeboat, or other load.

A Swahili word for 'medicine' or 'drug', often referring to traditional herbal remedies or, in modern contexts, pharmaceutical medicine.

to do something very slowly, especially in a way that wastes time

the time in the morning when light first appears in the sky; daybreak.

Lasting from early morning until nightfall; covering the entire day.

The beginning or first appearance of something, especially a period of time or an idea.

A period of 24 hours, especially from midnight to midnight, corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis.

Happening or done each day; daily.

Having an extremely bright, fluorescent color, especially orange, pink, or green.

Lasting for the whole day.

Relating to or occurring over a continuous 24-hour period; around the clock.

(of food, especially baked goods) made or prepared on the previous day; not fresh.

happening every day as a regular part of your life or work

The practice of buying and selling financial instruments (such as stocks or currencies) within the same trading day, with the aim of profiting from short-term price movements.

Relating to or intended for use during the day, typically without an overnight stay.

A piece of furniture that can be used as a sofa during the day and as a bed at night.

A book in which daily transactions or events are recorded as they occur.

The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky; dawn.

A place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work.

To have pleasant thoughts that distract you from the present, often about things you would like to happen.

A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present.

The natural light of the day, coming from the sun.

A small rucksack, typically used for day trips or short hikes.

A room in a public building (such as a hospital, barracks, or prison) used for general daytime activities and relaxation.

Having existed or been in a specified state for a number of days

The part of the day when there is natural light from the sun; the period between sunrise and sunset.

To make someone feel confused and unable to think clearly, especially by a shock or blow.

Unable to think clearly, especially because of a shock, blow, or surprise.

In a dazed, stunned, or bewildered manner.

to blind temporarily with a bright light

Temporarily unable to see or think clearly because of a very bright light or a very impressive experience.

A person or thing that is very impressive, attractive, or exciting.

extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

in a way that is extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily

The process of removing members and influence of the Ba'ath Party from a government and public institutions, especially in post-2003 Iraq.

The act or process of reducing the importance, attention, or prominence given to something.

to reduce the importance or prominence given to something; to treat something as less significant.

to reduce the level or intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation.

the reduction of the intensity or seriousness of a conflict or potentially violent situation.

The process of removing ice or preventing its formation, especially from the surface of an aircraft or a road.

A member of the clergy in some Christian churches who ranks below a priest and assists in church services and other duties.

a woman in some Christian churches who has duties similar to but less authoritative than those of a deacon.

to make something such as a device or chemical process stop working

the action of making something inactive or inoperative, especially a device, system, or process.

No longer alive

The exact central point of something.

A street, passage, etc. that is closed at one end and does not lead anywhere else.

Having no exit or possibility of progress; leading to a point from which one can go no further.