Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with E
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extravagantly
advin a way that involves spending a lot of money, or using more of something than is necessary
extravaganza
na very elaborate and spectacular entertainment or event.
extraversion
nThe quality of being energetic, outgoing, and focused on external activities and social interaction.
extravert
nA person who is outgoing, energetic, and enjoys being with other people.
extraverted
adj(of a person) outgoing, sociable, and deriving energy from interaction with others.
extreme
adjvery great in degree or intensity
extremely
advto a very great degree; very
extremism
nthe holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.
extremist
nA person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.
extremity
nThe furthest point or limit of something.
extremophile
nan organism, especially a microorganism, that lives in conditions of extreme temperature, acidity, alkalinity, or chemical concentration.
extricable
adjAble to be freed or disentangled from a difficult situation or constraint.
extricate
vto free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint
extrication
nThe act of freeing someone or something from a difficult situation or place.
extrinsic
adjnot part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
extrinsically
advin a way that relates to or is caused by external factors; not inherently or intrinsically.
extroversion
nThe quality of being energetic and confident, and enjoying being with other people.
extrovert
na person who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people
extroverted
adjoutgoing and socially confident; deriving energy from interaction with others.
extrude
vto force or push something out through a small opening, especially by using pressure.
extruded
adjshaped by being forced through a die or small opening
extruder
na machine or tool that forces material through a shaped opening to produce a continuous length of a specific cross-section.
extrusion
nthe process of shaping a material such as plastic or metal by forcing it through a shaped opening or die.
exuberance
nthe quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.
exuberant
adjfull of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
exuberantly
advin a very energetic, enthusiastic, and lively manner
exudate
na substance that has oozed out, especially from a plant or a wound.
exude
vto flow out slowly and steadily, or to cause something to flow out in this way, especially through small openings
exult
vto feel and show great happiness or pride, especially because of a success
exultant
adjfeeling or showing great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.
exultantly
advin a manner characterized by great joy and jubilation; triumphantly.
exultation
na feeling of great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.
exurb
nA prosperous residential district located beyond the suburbs of a city.
ey
interjUsed to call someone, or to express surprise or question.
eye
nThe organ of sight in humans and animals.
eye-catching
adjImmediately attracting attention because it is very interesting, exciting, or attractive.
eye-contact
nThe act of looking directly into another person's eyes, especially as a way of communicating or showing interest.
eye-hand
adjRelating to or involving the coordinated use of the eyes and the hands.
eye-level
adjAt the same height as a person's eyes
eye-opener
nan event, experience, or piece of information that is surprising and reveals something not fully known or understood before.
eye-opening
adjGiving a new and surprising insight or experience; causing someone to see something in a new way.
eye-popping
adjextremely surprising, impressive, or noticeable, especially because of being very bright, large, or exciting
eye-to-eye
adjIn agreement or having the same opinion.
eyeball
nthe round part of the eye that is inside the eyelids and socket.
eyeblink
nthe act of closing and opening the eye very quickly; an instant or very short period of time.
eyebrow
nthe line of short hairs above each eye in humans.
eyebrow-raising
adjCausing surprise, shock, or disapproval; startling or unconventional.
eyed
adjHaving an eye or eyes of a specified kind or number.
eyedrop
nA single drop of liquid, especially a medicated one, applied to the eye.
eyedropper
nA small glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb at one end, used for measuring and transferring small drops of liquid, especially medicine.
eyeful
nA good or satisfying look at something, especially something or someone visually striking or attractive.
eyeglass
nA single lens for correcting or assisting defective vision, typically used in a monocle or held in the hand.
eyehole
nA hole through which something is meant to be seen, such as in a mask, a peephole, or a tool.
eyelash
nAny of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelids.
eyeless
adjLacking eyes or the ability to see.
eyelet
na 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.
eyelid
nThe fold of skin that covers your eye when you close it.
eyeliner
na type of makeup applied in a line along the edge of the eyelid to define the shape of the eye.
eyepatch
na piece of material worn over one eye, typically to protect it or because it is injured or missing.
eyepiece
nthe lens or group of lenses at the end of a telescope or microscope that you look through.
eyeshade
na device, typically a visor or a pair of dark glasses, worn to protect the eyes from strong light.
eyeshadow
nA colored cosmetic, usually in powder or cream form, applied to the eyelids or around the eyes to enhance their appearance.
eyeshot
nthe distance that one can see; the range of vision.
eyesight
nThe ability to see
eyesore
nsomething that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at.
eyestalk
nA movable, stalk-like structure bearing an eye at its tip, found in certain crustaceans and mollusks.
eyestrain
npain or fatigue of the eyes, often accompanied by headache, typically caused by prolonged use of the eyes for reading, working on a computer, etc.
eyewall
nA ring of towering thunderstorms where the most severe weather of a cyclone occurs.
eyewear
nGlasses, sunglasses, or other protective or corrective lenses worn in front of the eyes.
eyewitness
nA person who has personally seen something happen, especially a crime or accident, and can describe it.
eyrie
nThe nest of a large bird of prey, especially an eagle, built high on a cliff or mountain.