Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with F
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frost
nA thin, white layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature is below freezing.
frost-free
adjdesigned to prevent the formation of frost or ice, especially in a refrigerator or freezer compartment.
frostbite
nInjury to body tissues, especially the fingers, toes, or nose, caused by exposure to extreme cold.
frostbitten
adjInjured by severe freezing, typically affecting parts of the body such as fingers, toes, or the nose.
frosted
adjcovered with or as if with frost
frosted-glass
nGlass that has been given a rough, opaque surface so that it is difficult to see through.
frostily
advIn a very cold and unfriendly way.
frosting
na sweet, often creamy mixture used to cover or fill cakes, made from sugar, butter, and flavorings.
frosty
adjvery cold, with frost forming on surfaces
froth
na mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.
frothing
adjproducing or covered with a mass of small bubbles; foaming.
frothy
adjfull of or covered with a mass of small bubbles
froufrou
nexcessive or showy decoration or ornamentation, especially on clothing.
frown
vto bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard
frowning
adjHaving a facial expression where the eyebrows are drawn together and the forehead is wrinkled, typically indicating displeasure, worry, or deep thought.
frowsy
adjhaving a dirty, untidy, or unpleasant smell
frowzy
adjDirty and untidy in appearance.
frozen
adjturned into ice; hardened by cold
frozen-food
nFood that has been subjected to rapid freezing and is kept frozen until used.
fructify
vTo make fruitful or productive.
fructose
na type of sugar found in honey and many fruits, often sweeter than glucose.
frugal
adjcareful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary
frugality
nthe practice of being careful about spending money and not wasting things
frugally
advin a way that uses only as much money or food as is necessary
fruit
nThe part of a plant that contains seeds and is often sweet and edible, such as an apple, banana, or strawberry.
fruit-flavored
adjHaving a taste or smell like that of fruit.
fruitcake
na rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, and spices.
fruited
adjBearing fruit; having produced fruit.
fruitful
adjproducing good or helpful results; productive
fruitfully
advIn a way that produces good or useful results; productively.
fruitfulness
nThe quality or state of being fruitful; the ability to produce good results, useful outcomes, or abundant offspring.
fruitiness
nThe quality or state of having a strong taste or smell of fruit.
fruition
nthe successful completion or realization of a plan, project, or goal.
fruitless
adjfailing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless
fruitlessly
advIn a way that produces no useful or desired result; without success.
fruity
adjtasting or smelling strongly of fruit
frumpy
adj(especially of a woman or her clothes) dowdy, old-fashioned, and unattractive in appearance.
frustrate
vto cause someone to feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want
frustrated
adjfeeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot achieve or control something
frustrating
adjcausing feelings of annoyance and disappointment because of difficulties preventing success or progress
frustratingly
advin a way that causes feelings of annoyance, disappointment, or discouragement
frustration
nthe feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot control or change a situation, or achieve something.
fry
vto cook something in hot fat or oil
fryer
na deep container used for frying food
frying
nThe action of cooking food in hot oil or fat.
fuchsia
nA plant with hanging, tube-shaped flowers that are usually pink, purple, or red.
fuck
vTo have sexual intercourse with (someone).
fucked-up
adjIn a state of severe disrepair or malfunction; broken or ruined.
fucken
adverb, adjectiveUsed as an intensifier, similar to 'fucking'.
fucker
nA vulgar and offensive term for a person, often used to express contempt, anger, or, in some contexts, rough admiration.
fuckhead
nA stupid, annoying, or contemptible person.
fucking
adjUsed to express anger, annoyance, contempt, or for emphasis
fuddle
vto make someone confused and unable to think clearly, especially by giving them alcohol
fuddy-duddy
na person who is old-fashioned and fussy, especially about details or rules
fudge
na soft, rich, creamy sweet made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
fudging
vPresent participle or gerund of 'fudge'. To present or deal with something in a vague, misleading, or dishonest way, often to avoid a difficult issue or to make results seem better.
fuehrer
nA leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.
fuel
nA substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power.
fuel-air
adjRelating to or involving a mixture of fuel and air, especially in an internal combustion engine.
fuel-burning
adjUsing fuel as a source of energy through combustion.
fuel-cell
nA device that produces electricity directly from a chemical reaction, typically between hydrogen and oxygen, without combustion.
fuel-economy
nThe relationship between the distance a vehicle travels and the amount of fuel it consumes.
fuel-efficiency
nThe relationship between the amount of fuel a vehicle uses and the distance it travels; a measure of how effectively fuel is used.
fuel-efficient
adjDescribing a vehicle, machine, or process that uses fuel in a way that wastes very little, achieving a high ratio of distance traveled or work performed per unit of fuel consumed.
fuel-injected
adj(of an internal-combustion engine) having fuel supplied by means of a mechanical pump that forces it directly into the combustion chamber or inlet manifold.
fuel-injection
nA system in an internal-combustion engine that forces fuel directly into the combustion chamber under pressure.
fuel-saving
adjDesigned to reduce the amount of fuel consumed, especially by a vehicle or engine.
fueled
adjSupplied with fuel, especially to increase power or intensity.
fueling
vThe present participle or gerund of the verb 'fuel', meaning the act of supplying something with fuel.
fuelwood
nWood that is cut and used as fuel, especially for heating or cooking.
fugal
adjRelating to or having the style of a fugue.
fugitive
nA person who is running away or hiding, especially from the law or any form of danger or oppression.
fugue
nA piece of music in which one or more themes are introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.
fuhrer
nA leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.
fulcrum
nThe point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
fulfil
vTo achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.
fulfill
vTo achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.
fulfilled
adjFeeling happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities, achieving your goals, or living the life you want.
fulfilling
adjProviding happiness or satisfaction because you feel your life has meaning or purpose.
fulfillment
nThe achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
fulfilment
nThe achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
full
adjContaining or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
full-blood
adjHaving parents, grandparents, etc. from only one race or breed, especially of a pure or unmixed ancestry.
full-blooded
adjHaving parents, grandparents, etc. from only one race or breed, and therefore considered to be of pure or unmixed ancestry.
full-blown
adjhaving all the characteristics of something; fully developed
full-bodied
adjHaving a rich, strong, and satisfying flavor or quality, often used to describe wine, coffee, or other beverages.
full-body
adjInvolving, relating to, or applied to the entire human body.
full-bore
adjUsing or involving all available resources, energy, or effort; complete and thorough.
full-color
adjUsing a range of colors, especially as opposed to black and white or monochrome.
full-contact
adjDenoting a sport or activity in which physical contact between participants is allowed and is a fundamental part of the play.
full-course
adjConsisting of or providing a complete series of meals, typically including multiple courses.
full-court
adjInvolving or applying the entire court in a game, especially basketball.
full-coverage
adjIncluding or applying to all possible items, areas, or circumstances.
full-day
adjlasting for or occupying the whole of a standard working or school day
full-employment
nan economic situation in which all or nearly all people who are available and want to work have jobs.
full-face
adjcovering the entire face
full-fare
adjrelating to or requiring the full, undiscounted price for a ticket or service
full-fat
adj(of milk or a dairy product) containing all the natural fats and not having any removed.
full-featured
adjHaving a complete set of features, functions, or capabilities.
full-figured
adjHaving a relatively large or heavy body shape; plump or curvaceous, often used as a euphemistic or positive description of a woman's body.
full-flavored
adjHaving a rich, strong, and satisfying taste or smell.
full-fledged
adjCompletely developed or established; having reached full maturity or capability.
full-force
adjusing all available power, strength, or effort
full-frame
adj(of a digital camera or its sensor) having a sensor that is the same size as a frame of 35mm film, providing a wider field of view and typically better image quality than smaller sensors.
full-frontal
adjReferring to a direct, complete, and often confrontational view or exposure, especially of the naked human body.
full-grain
adjMade from or using the entire, unadulterated grain, especially in reference to leather or food products.
full-grown
adjHaving reached full natural growth or development; mature.
full-length
adjHaving the standard or complete length; not shortened or abridged.
full-moon
nthe moon when its whole bright side is facing the Earth, appearing as a complete circle of light
full-motion
adjRelating to or characterized by video that displays a complete sequence of frames, creating the illusion of smooth, continuous movement, as opposed to slower or jerky animation.
full-on
adjComplete, total, or extreme in nature.
full-out
adjusing or involving the maximum amount of effort, energy, or speed
full-page
adjcovering or occupying an entire page of a newspaper, magazine, or book
full-power
adjHaving or using the greatest possible amount of power, force, or authority.
full-price
adjcosting the full or standard amount, without any discount or reduction.
full-scale
adjUsing all available resources or involving the greatest possible extent or degree.
full-screen
adjUsing or occupying the entire area of a computer or television screen.
full-season
adjLasting for, available for, or covering an entire season, especially a sports season or a growing season.
full-service
adjproviding a comprehensive range of services in a particular field.
full-size
adjHaving the usual or standard dimensions; not reduced or miniature.