English words starting with E

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

The quality of being difficult to find, catch, remember, describe, or achieve.

relating to or characteristic of elves; having the qualities of an elf.

Relating to or characteristic of elves; resembling an elf, especially in being small, delicate, or mischievous.

relating to or characteristic of elysium; blissful; delightful

The letter M, m.

to make someone or something extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food

extremely thin and weak because of illness or lack of food

the state of being extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.

A system for sending messages electronically, especially between computers.

to come out from a source

something that is produced or seems to flow out from a source.

to free a person from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially slavery or serfdom.

free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated.

the act of freeing someone from the control of another, especially from slavery or legal, social, or political restrictions.

a person who sets others free from legal, social, or political restrictions.

Relating to or aiming at the liberation of a group or individual from restrictions or oppression.

to make a person or thing seem weaker or less effective

(of a man) deprived of his male role or identity; made to feel weak or inferior.

the act of removing the testicles of a male animal or person

to treat a dead body with chemicals, oils, etc. to prevent it from decaying

to treat a dead body with chemicals, oils, etc. to prevent it from decaying

a person whose job is to preserve dead bodies by treating them with chemicals to prevent them from decaying

the process of treating a dead body with chemicals, oils, or other substances to prevent it from decaying.

A wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river from flooding or to carry a road or railway over low ground.

An official order by a government to stop trade with another country, or the stopping of a particular type of goods being traded.

To go onto a ship or an aircraft at the start of a journey.

the act of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to begin a journey.

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

feeling ashamed, self-conscious, or awkward.

causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

in a way that causes embarrassment or makes someone feel awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country.

Surrounded by or involved in problems, conflict, or controversy.

A recess in a coastline forming a bay.

To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

Fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

The state or quality of being deeply fixed, integrated, or contained within a surrounding mass or system.

The process of fixing something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

to make something more beautiful or interesting by adding decorations or details.

made more attractive or interesting by the addition of decorative details or features.

a decoration or detail added to something to make it more attractive.

A small piece of glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.

To steal money or property that you are responsible for, especially from your employer.

The crime of stealing money or property that you are responsible for, especially from your employer.

A person who steals money or property that has been entrusted to them, especially from the organization they work for.

To make someone feel bitter or resentful.

Feeling angry and unhappy because of unfair treatment or bad experiences over a long period.

To decorate something with a prominent design, especially a heraldic coat of arms or a similar emblem.

A visible symbol representing an abstract idea, organization, or quality.

serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; representative.

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.

To be a visible or tangible expression of an idea, quality, or feeling.

to make someone feel more brave or confident

made to feel more confident, courageous, or determined.

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or an air bubble.

a medical procedure to block a blood vessel, typically to stop bleeding or to cut off the blood supply to a tumor.

To decorate a surface by making a raised design on it.

Decorated with a raised design or pattern.

the way in which a player applies their mouth to the mouthpiece of a brass or wind instrument.

to hold someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection.

pleasant and easy to hold or hug; inviting physical affection.

Holding someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

an opening in a wall or parapet, typically splayed on the inside, through which a gun or cannon can be fired.

to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material

Decorated with needlework, typically using colored threads to create a pattern or picture.

a person who decorates fabric with needlework, creating ornamental designs with thread.

The art or process of sewing decorative designs on cloth with a needle and thread.

to involve someone or something in a difficult situation, argument, or conflict

Involved in a difficult, complicated, or very unpleasant situation, especially a conflict or argument.

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring during the period from approximately the second to the eighth week after fertilization.

the process by which an embryo forms and develops.

relating to or involved in the study of embryos and their development.

relating to or involving the study of embryos and their development.

a scientist who specializes in the study of embryos and their development.

the scientific study of the formation and development of embryos

relating to or resembling an embryo; in an early stage of development.

relating to an embryo; very new and still developing

a person who introduces guests, performers, or speakers at a formal event; a master of ceremonies.

to correct or improve a text, especially by removing errors.

A correction or alteration made to a text to improve its accuracy.

a bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl.

of a bright, rich green colour like that of an emerald gemstone.

To come out of something or out from behind something.

The process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed.

A sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it.

The actions taken by organizations such as the police, fire department, or medical services to deal with a serious and unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

A room or area in a hospital equipped for the immediate treatment of patients with acute illness or injury.

in the process of coming into being or becoming prominent

beginning to exist or become noticed

relating to or denoting the financial markets of a developing country

(of a woman) having retired but allowed to retain her title as an honor.

(of a professor, priest, or other professional) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

Relating to or characteristic of the American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson or his ideas, especially his emphasis on individualism, intuition, and the spiritual presence in nature.

A very hard, dark granular rock used for grinding, smoothing, and polishing.

causing vomiting

Relating to or analyzing a language or culture from the perspective of its native speakers or participants, focusing on internal elements and distinctions meaningful within that system.

A person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another.

to leave your own country to go and live permanently in another country.

The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.

a person who has left their own country to live in another, especially for political reasons.

A position of superiority, high rank, or fame.

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

To a notable degree; very

a title of various muslim rulers, especially in the middle east and north africa.

a territory or country ruled by an emir.

a person who is sent by one government or political leader to another to deliver messages or to take part in discussions

the act of sending out light, heat, gas, etc.

A bright or dark line in a spectrum, caused by the emission or absorption of light at a specific wavelength by a particular atom, ion, or molecule.

a system for controlling pollution by setting a limit on the total amount of emissions allowed and permitting companies to buy and sell allowances to emit specific quantities

A measure of a surface's ability to emit energy by radiation, expressed as the ratio of the radiation emitted by the surface to the radiation emitted by a perfect black body at the same temperature.

To send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas.

(past tense and past participle of emit) To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, sound, or gas.

a device or object that sends out a signal, light, or other form of energy.

Any of the annual awards given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for outstanding achievement in American television.

having been nominated for an emmy award, a prestigious us television award.

having won an emmy award or awards

A style of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics and melodic musicianship.

Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.