English words starting with D

Very fine or intricate in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.

in a way that is very fine, intricate, or subtle in quality, appearance, or action.

A shop that sells high-quality, unusual, or foreign prepared foods, such as cooked meats, cheeses, and salads.

Having a very pleasant taste or smell

in a way that tastes or smells very pleasant

The quality of being highly pleasing to the taste or smell.

A feeling of great pleasure

Feeling or showing great pleasure

in a way that shows great pleasure or joy

giving great pleasure; very pleasing; charming.

In a way that gives great pleasure; charmingly or appealingly.

To fix or mark the limits or boundaries of something.

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

Having fixed boundaries or limits.

To describe or mark the edge of something precisely.

Clearly shown, described, or set apart with precise boundaries or details.

the action of describing or marking the edge or limit of something, either literally or figuratively.

Minor crime, especially that committed by young people.

(typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence, often caused by illness or intoxication.

In a wildly excited, ecstatic, or irrational manner.

a state of wild excitement, confusion, or uncontrolled emotion.

The action of removing a company's shares from an official stock exchange so that they can no longer be traded publicly.

To take goods, letters, packages, etc. to a particular place or person.

able to be delivered, especially within a specified time or budget

the state of being saved from danger, evil, or trouble

(of goods or mail) brought and handed over to the proper recipient or address.

a person who delivers something, such as goods or mail.

The act of taking goods, letters, etc. to a particular person or place.

A person whose job is to deliver goods, especially to people's homes.

People whose job is to deliver goods, especially to homes or businesses.

A small valley, usually among trees.

To remove lice from a person, animal, or object.

Relating to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, or to the god Apollo.

A tall garden plant with spikes of usually blue flowers.

The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ)

Shaped like a triangle or the Greek letter delta (Δ).

to make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive.

Believing things that are not true, especially in a way that is not based on reality

a very large amount of rain or water that suddenly covers an area

A false belief or opinion about yourself or your situation, especially one that you continue to believe when it is not true.

Believing things that are not true, especially as a symptom of mental illness.

giving a false or misleading impression

of a higher quality and more expensive than other things of the same type

To search carefully and thoroughly for information

Relating to or characteristic of a demagogue; using popular prejudices and false claims to gain power.

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

The methods or practices of a demagogue; political activity or rhetoric that appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than to rational argument.

Political activity or practices that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

To ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows you expect to get it.

Relating to or originating from the consumer or purchaser in an economic transaction.

a person who makes a demand.

Requiring much skill, effort, or attention.

To mark the limits or boundaries of something, such as a territory or area.

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

a political step or initiative, especially a formal diplomatic proposal or protest.

The process or act of making something immaterial or without physical form.

To become or cause to become immaterial; to vanish or cease to have a physical form.

To cause someone to lose their dignity or the respect of others.

Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others; degrading.

the way a person looks and behaves, which shows their character or feelings

The way that someone looks, behaves, or speaks.

Behaving in a wild and irrational way, often because of mental illness.

A medical condition that affects the brain, causing a gradual and permanent loss of memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform everyday activities.

A feature or fact deserving of blame or criticism; a fault or disadvantage.

(in the past) a large area of land owned and controlled by a lord of the manor, especially the land around his own house that he kept for his own use.

A being in mythology who is partly divine and partly human.

The process of removing all military forces and weapons from an area.

To remove all military forces, weapons, and installations from an area.

Having had all military forces, weapons, and installations removed.

a group of people considered to be on the fringes of respectable society, especially those associated with the arts or bohemian lifestyles.

The process of removing minerals or mineral salts from a substance, especially from water or the body.

The end or failure of an institution, an idea, or a company.

a small cup for serving strong black coffee or espresso.

a being responsible for the creation of the universe, especially in gnostic and other philosophical systems where it is often seen as inferior to the supreme being.

A demonstration of a product, especially computer software or a musical recording, to show its capabilities.

the act of releasing someone from military service, or the process of disbanding troops after a war.

To release someone from military service.

A system of government in which the people hold the ultimate power, typically exercised through elected representatives.

A person who believes in or supports democracy as a political system.

controlled by or dominated by democrats (typically referring to a political party)

based on the principles of democracy, in which all people are treated equally and have the right to vote and take part in decisions.

Describing a government body, committee, or institution where the Democratic Party holds a majority of seats or positions, thus having the power to set the agenda and control outcomes.

Having political views or tendencies that support or favor democracy, especially in a moderate or general way.

in a way that follows or supports the principles of democracy, where all people have equal rights and power is held by elected representatives.

Chosen through a democratic process, typically by voting.

The process of making a country, organization, or system more democratic by allowing more people to participate in its governance or decision-making.

to make a country or organization more democratic, for example by giving ordinary people more control over how it is run.

To make something accessible to everyone, not just a privileged few.

a person or thing that makes something accessible or available to everyone, not just a privileged few.

making something accessible to everyone, especially by removing social or financial barriers

A person who studies the structure and dynamics of human populations, especially through the collection and analysis of statistics on births, deaths, and migration.

Relating to the structure of populations, especially statistical characteristics such as age, income, or education.

In a way that relates to the structure of populations, especially statistics such as age, income, or education.

The statistical data of a population, especially showing average age, income, education, etc.

The study of populations, especially with reference to their size, structure, and distribution.

A young unmarried woman, especially one of noble birth.

To completely destroy a building or other structure.

To completely destroy a building or other structure

The act of destroying something, especially a large building, completely.

An evil spirit or devil.

Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits.

The act of portraying someone or something as completely evil or as a demon.

To describe someone or something as evil or threatening, often unfairly.

To portray someone or something as evil, threatening, or worthy of contempt.

(present participle) Portraying someone or something as evil, threatening, or worthy of contempt.

The study of demons or demonic beliefs.

The quality or state of being capable of being demonstrated or proven.

Able to be shown or proved.

In a way that is clearly apparent or capable of being logically proved.

To show something clearly by giving proof or evidence.

Showed something clearly by giving proof or evidence.

An act of showing or explaining how something works or is done.

Showing feelings, especially of affection, openly and without restraint.

In a way that shows feelings, especially of affection, openly and obviously.

a person who takes part in a public protest or march

The process of destroying the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group.

To make someone lose confidence, hope, or courage.

Having lost confidence, hope, and courage; dispirited.

causing someone to lose confidence or hope; dispiriting.