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English words starting with E

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extravagantly

adv

in a way that involves spending a lot of money, or using more of something than is necessary

[ɪkˈstrævəɡəntli]

extravaganza

n

a very elaborate and spectacular entertainment or event.

[ɪkˌstrævəˈɡænzə]

extraversion

n

The quality of being energetic, outgoing, and focused on external activities and social interaction.

[ˌekstrəˈvɜːrʒn]

extravert

n

A person who is outgoing, energetic, and enjoys being with other people.

[ˈekstrəvɜːrt]

extraverted

adj

(of a person) outgoing, sociable, and deriving energy from interaction with others.

[ˈekstrəvɜːrtɪd]

extreme

adj

very great in degree or intensity

[ɪkˈstriːm]

extremely

adv

to a very great degree; very

[ɪkˈstriːmli]

extremism

n

the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.

[ɪkˈstriː.mɪ.zəm]

extremist

n

A person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.

[ɪkˈstriːmɪst]

extremity

n

The furthest point or limit of something.

[ɪkˈstrɛmɪti]

extremophile

n

an organism, especially a microorganism, that lives in conditions of extreme temperature, acidity, alkalinity, or chemical concentration.

[ɪkˈstriːməˌfaɪl]

extricable

adj

Able to be freed or disentangled from a difficult situation or constraint.

[ˈek.strɪ.kə.bəl]

extricate

v

to free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint

[ˈek.strə.keɪt]

extrication

n

The act of freeing someone or something from a difficult situation or place.

[ˌek.strɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]

extrinsic

adj

not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.

[ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk]

extrinsically

adv

in a way that relates to or is caused by external factors; not inherently or intrinsically.

[ɛkˈstrɪnzɪkli]

extroversion

n

The quality of being energetic and confident, and enjoying being with other people.

[ˌekstrəˈvɜːrʒn]

extrovert

n

a person who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people

[ˈekstrəvɜːrt]

extroverted

adj

outgoing and socially confident; deriving energy from interaction with others.

[ˈekstrəvɜːrtɪd]

extrude

v

to force or push something out through a small opening, especially by using pressure.

[ɪkˈstruːd]

extruded

adj

shaped by being forced through a die or small opening

[ɪkˈstruːdɪd]

extruder

n

a machine or tool that forces material through a shaped opening to produce a continuous length of a specific cross-section.

[ɪkˈstruː.dɚ]

extrusion

n

the process of shaping a material such as plastic or metal by forcing it through a shaped opening or die.

[ɪkˈstruːʒn]

exuberance

n

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.

[ɪɡˈzuːbərəns]

exuberant

adj

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

[ɪɡˈzuːbərənt]

exuberantly

adv

in a very energetic, enthusiastic, and lively manner

[ɪɡˈzuːbərəntli]

exudate

n

a substance that has oozed out, especially from a plant or a wound.

[ˈeksjʊdeɪt]

exude

v

to flow out slowly and steadily, or to cause something to flow out in this way, especially through small openings

[ɪɡˈzuːd]

exult

v

to feel and show great happiness or pride, especially because of a success

[ɪɡˈzʌlt]

exultant

adj

feeling or showing great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.

[ɪɡˈzʌltənt]

exultantly

adv

in a manner characterized by great joy and jubilation; triumphantly.

[ɪɡˈzʌl.tənt.li]

exultation

n

a feeling of great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.

[ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃn]

exurb

n

A prosperous residential district located beyond the suburbs of a city.

[ˈɛɡzərb]

ey

interj

Used to call someone, or to express surprise or question.

[aɪ]

eye

n

The organ of sight in humans and animals.

[aɪ]

eye-catching

adj

Immediately attracting attention because it is very interesting, exciting, or attractive.

[ˈaɪˌkætʃ.ɪŋ]

eye-contact

n

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, especially as a way of communicating or showing interest.

[ˈaɪ ˌkɑːn.tækt]

eye-hand

adj

Relating to or involving the coordinated use of the eyes and the hands.

[ˈaɪ hænd]

eye-level

adj

At the same height as a person's eyes

[ˈaɪ ˌlev.əl]

eye-opener

n

an event, experience, or piece of information that is surprising and reveals something not fully known or understood before.

[ˈaɪˌoʊpənər]

eye-opening

adj

Giving a new and surprising insight or experience; causing someone to see something in a new way.

[ˈaɪˌoʊpənɪŋ]

eye-popping

adj

extremely surprising, impressive, or noticeable, especially because of being very bright, large, or exciting

[ˈaɪ ˌpɑː.pɪŋ]

eye-to-eye

adj

In agreement or having the same opinion.

[ˌaɪ.t̬əˈaɪ]

eyeball

n

the round part of the eye that is inside the eyelids and socket.

[ˈaɪbɑːl]

eyeblink

n

the act of closing and opening the eye very quickly; an instant or very short period of time.

[ˈaɪblɪŋk]

eyebrow

n

the line of short hairs above each eye in humans.

[ˈaɪ.braʊ]

eyebrow-raising

adj

Causing surprise, shock, or disapproval; startling or unconventional.

[ˈaɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ]

eyed

adj

Having an eye or eyes of a specified kind or number.

[aɪd]

eyedrop

n

A single drop of liquid, especially a medicated one, applied to the eye.

[ˈaɪ.drɑːp]

eyedropper

n

A small glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb at one end, used for measuring and transferring small drops of liquid, especially medicine.

[ˈaɪˌdrɑː.pɚ]

eyeful

n

A good or satisfying look at something, especially something or someone visually striking or attractive.

[ˈaɪ.fʊl]

eyeglass

n

A single lens for correcting or assisting defective vision, typically used in a monocle or held in the hand.

[ˈaɪɡlæs]

eyehole

n

A hole through which something is meant to be seen, such as in a mask, a peephole, or a tool.

[ˈaɪ.hoʊl]

eyelash

n

Any of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelids.

[ˈaɪlæʃ]

eyeless

adj

Lacking eyes or the ability to see.

[ˈaɪləs]

eyelet

n

a small hole in a material, such as leather or cloth, that is reinforced with a metal ring and used for threading a lace or rope through.

[ˈaɪlət]

eyelid

n

The fold of skin that covers your eye when you close it.

[ˈaɪ.lɪd]

eyeliner

n

a type of makeup applied in a line along the edge of the eyelid to define the shape of the eye.

[ˈaɪˌlaɪnər]

eyepatch

n

a piece of material worn over one eye, typically to protect it or because it is injured or missing.

[ˈaɪpætʃ]

eyepiece

n

the lens or group of lenses at the end of a telescope or microscope that you look through.

[ˈaɪ.piːs]

eyeshade

n

a device, typically a visor or a pair of dark glasses, worn to protect the eyes from strong light.

[ˈaɪʃeɪd]

eyeshadow

n

A colored cosmetic, usually in powder or cream form, applied to the eyelids or around the eyes to enhance their appearance.

[ˈaɪʃædoʊ]

eyeshot

n

the distance that one can see; the range of vision.

[ˈaɪʃɑːt]

eyesight

n

The ability to see

[ˈaɪsaɪt]

eyesore

n

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at.

[ˈaɪ.sɔːr]

eyestalk

n

A movable, stalk-like structure bearing an eye at its tip, found in certain crustaceans and mollusks.

[ˈaɪˌstɔːk]

eyestrain

n

pain or fatigue of the eyes, often accompanied by headache, typically caused by prolonged use of the eyes for reading, working on a computer, etc.

[ˈaɪˌstreɪn]

eyewall

n

A ring of towering thunderstorms where the most severe weather of a cyclone occurs.

[ˈaɪˌwɔːl]

eyewear

n

Glasses, sunglasses, or other protective or corrective lenses worn in front of the eyes.

[ˈaɪwer]

eyewitness

n

A person who has personally seen something happen, especially a crime or accident, and can describe it.

[ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs]

eyrie

n

The nest of a large bird of prey, especially an eagle, built high on a cliff or mountain.

[ˈɪri]
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