Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with F
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full-sized
adjHaving the usual or complete size; not reduced or miniature.
full-skirted
adj(of a garment) having a skirt that is wide and full in shape.
full-spectrum
adjCovering or including the entire range of possibilities, wavelengths, or activities of its kind.
full-strength
adj(of a drink) not diluted; containing the full amount of alcohol or other ingredients.
full-suspension
adj(of a bicycle or motorcycle) having a system of springs and shock absorbers on both the front and rear wheels to absorb impacts from rough terrain.
full-swing
adjAt the most active, intense, or developed stage
full-term
adj(of a pregnancy or baby) lasting for the complete, normal period of gestation, typically about 40 weeks from conception.
full-text
adj(of a database, search, or document) containing or using the complete original text of a piece of writing, rather than a summary, excerpt, or index.
full-throated
adj(of support, praise, or criticism) expressed in a very loud, strong, and enthusiastic way.
full-throttle
adjUsing the maximum power or speed possible; complete and unrestrained.
full-tilt
advWith maximum speed, energy, or force; at full speed.
full-time
adjworking or involving the number of hours that are considered normal or standard
full-timer
nA person who works full-time.
full-width
adj(of a character, especially in digital typography) occupying the same horizontal space as two standard alphanumeric characters.
full-year
adjCovering or lasting for an entire year.
fullback
nA defensive player in sports such as soccer or field hockey who plays in a position near the goal.
fullerene
nany of a class of hollow molecules composed of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical or tubular structure.
fullness
nThe state or quality of being full.
fully
advCompletely or entirely; to the fullest extent.
fulminant
adj(of a disease or symptom) developing suddenly and severely
fulminate
vTo express vehement protest or denunciation.
fulmination
nA strong and sudden expression of vehement protest or criticism.
fulness
nThe state or quality of being full.
fulsome
adjExcessive and insincere, especially in an offensive or distasteful way.
fumarole
na hole or vent in a volcanic area from which hot gases and smoke escape.
fumble
vTo use your hands in an awkward way when you are trying to do something or find something.
fumbled
vPast tense and past participle of fumble: to use your hands in an awkward way when you are trying to do something or find something
fumbling
adjUsing the hands in a clumsy or uncertain way
fume
vTo be very angry, often showing this in your behavior.
fumigant
na chemical substance used in the form of fumes to disinfect or rid an area of pests.
fumigate
vto apply smoke, vapor, or gas to something in order to disinfect or purify it, especially to kill pests.
fumigation
nThe process of using chemical fumes to disinfect an area or to kill pests such as insects or rodents.
fuming
adjVery angry; furious
fun
nenjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
fun-filled
adjfull of fun; very enjoyable and entertaining.
fun-house
nAn amusement attraction, typically found at a carnival or fair, featuring distorted mirrors, moving floors, and other devices designed to create a confusing or disorienting environment for entertainment.
fun-loving
adj(of a person) enjoying fun and having a good time; cheerful and lively.
function
nThe purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.
functional
adjDesigned to be practical and useful rather than attractive or decorative.
functionalism
nThe idea that the most important aspect of something, especially a social institution or the human mind, is the function it performs.
functionalist
adjRelating to or based on the theory that the function of something, especially a social or cultural practice, is the key to its existence or importance.
functionality
nThe range of functions that a computer, system, or piece of software can perform.
functionally
advIn a way that relates to the purpose something is designed for or the way it works.
functionary
nA person who has to perform official functions or duties; an official, especially one who is more concerned with administrative routine than with policy or ideas.
functioning
adjWorking or operating in a normal or satisfactory way.
fund
nA sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
fund-raiser
nAn event held to collect money for a particular purpose or organization.
fund-raising
nThe activity of collecting money for a charity, political party, school, etc.
fundament
nThe buttocks or anus.
fundamental
adjrelating to the most important or basic part of something
fundamentalism
nA form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.
fundamentalist
nA person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of basic religious texts or principles.
fundamentally
advin a basic and important way; essentially
funded
adjProvided with money for a particular purpose
funder
nA person or organization that provides money for a particular purpose, such as a project, research, or business.
funding
nMoney provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.
fundraise
vTo seek and collect money for a cause, organization, or project.
fundus
nThe base or deepest part of a hollow organ, or the part farthest from its opening.
funeral
nA ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating a dead person.
funeral-home
nA business establishment where the bodies of dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and where funeral services are often held.
funerary
adjRelating to a funeral or the commemoration of the dead.
funereal
adjhaving the serious, sad, or dark quality suitable for a funeral
fungal
adjRelating to, caused by, or having the characteristics of a fungus or fungi.
fungi
nthe plural form of fungus, a group of organisms including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts that lack chlorophyll and absorb nutrients from organic matter.
fungible
adj(of goods or commodities) being of such a nature that one unit or part can be replaced by another equal unit or part in meeting an obligation or settling a debt.
fungicide
nA substance that kills fungi or inhibits their growth.
fungo
nA fly ball hit to a fielder for practice in baseball.
fungus
nAny of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.
funhouse
nan amusement attraction at a fair or amusement park, typically a building with distorted mirrors, moving floors, and other features designed to confuse and amuse visitors.
funicular
adjRelating to a rope or cable, especially its tension.
funk
nA state of great fear or panic
funky
adjhaving a strong, earthy, and often unpleasant smell.
funnel
nA tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.
funnel-shaped
adjHaving a shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, like a funnel.
funnest
adj(informal, nonstandard) most fun; superlative form of 'fun'
funnily
advin a strange or surprising way
funny
adjcausing laughter or amusement; humorous
funny-looking
adjHaving an unusual or odd appearance.
funnyman
na man whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh; a male comedian or comic entertainer.
fur
nThe thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals
fur-collared
adjHaving a collar made of or trimmed with fur.
fur-lined
adjHaving an inner layer or trim made from animal fur.
fur-trimmed
adjDecorated or edged with a strip of fur.
furball
nA compact mass of hair vomited up by a cat or other animal that grooms itself by licking.
furbish
vTo make something look new or fresh again by cleaning or polishing it.
furious
adjextremely angry
furiously
advin an extremely angry manner
furl
vto fold or roll something such as a sail, flag, or umbrella and fasten it to something else
furled
vto roll or fold something up neatly and securely, especially a flag, sail, or umbrella.
furlough
na period of time when a soldier or worker is allowed to be absent, especially to return temporarily to their own home
furnace
nan enclosed structure in which heat is produced, as for heating houses, melting metals, or reducing ores.
furnish
vTo provide or supply something needed or wanted.
furnished
adjProvided with furniture
furnishings
nthe furniture, curtains, carpets, and other objects in a room or building that make it suitable for living or working in
furniture
nThe movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.
furor
na sudden excited or angry reaction by a lot of people about something
furore
na sudden excited or angry reaction by a lot of people
furred
adjcovered with fur
furrier
nA person who prepares, repairs, or sells furs and fur garments.
furrow
na long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.
furrowed
adj(of land or earth) having long narrow trenches or grooves cut into it, especially by a plow.
furry
adjcovered with or resembling fur
further
advto a greater degree or extent; more
furtherance
nthe process of helping something to develop or make progress
furthermore
advIn addition to what has been said; moreover.
furtive
adjattempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
furtively
advin a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
fury
nwild or violent anger
fuse
nA safety device containing a piece of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.
fused
adjjoined or blended together into a single entity, often by melting.
fuselage
nthe main body of an aircraft, to which the wings and tail are attached.
fusillade
na rapid series of shots fired simultaneously or in quick succession.
fusing
adjIn the process of melting or joining by melting.
fusion
nThe process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
fuss
nunnecessary excitement, worry, or activity, often about something unimportant.
fuss-free
adjsimple and easy to use or do, without causing any problems or extra work
fussbudget
nA person who is often worried about small, unimportant details and complains about them.
fussily
advin a way that shows unnecessary or excessive concern about minor details
fussiness
nthe quality of being too concerned or worried about details, especially unimportant ones.
fussy
adjtoo concerned or worried about details or standards, especially unimportant ones