Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with M
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movable
adjAble to be moved from one place or position.
move
vTo change position or go from one place to another.
move-in
nThe act of taking possession of and beginning to live in a new residence or premises.
moveable
adjcapable of being moved; not fixed in one place or position.
moved
adjhaving changed position or location
movement
na change of position or place
mover
na person or company that moves furniture and other possessions from one building to another
movie
nA story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a cinema or on television.
movie-going
nThe activity of going to see a film at a cinema or movie theater.
movie-like
adjResembling or characteristic of a film, especially in appearance, style, or atmosphere.
movie-making
nThe process or business of making films for the cinema or television.
movie-theater
na building or room where people pay to watch movies on a large screen.
moviegoer
na person who goes to see movies, especially regularly or frequently.
moviemaker
na person who makes films; a filmmaker.
moving
adjCausing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
movingly
advIn a way that causes strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.
mow
vto cut grass or grain with a machine or a scythe
mowed
vpast tense and past participle of 'mow': to cut down grass or grain with a machine or a scythe.
mower
na machine for cutting grass or other plants.
moxie
nthe ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage; determination
mozambican
adjOf or relating to Mozambique, its people, or its culture.
mozzarella
nA soft, white Italian cheese with a mild flavor, traditionally made from buffalo milk.
MP
nA member of the armed forces who is responsible for policing duties, especially in the US Army or Air Force.
Mr
nA title used before a man's surname or full name, without indicating his marital status.
MRI
nA medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
Mrs
nA title used before a married woman's surname or full name.
Ms
nA title used before a woman's surname or full name, regardless of her marital status.
msec
na unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second
much
detA large amount or quantity of something (used with uncountable nouns)
much-admired
adjGreatly respected and approved of.
much-anticipated
adjEagerly or excitedly expected for a long time.
much-awaited
adjEagerly anticipated for a long time.
much-ballyhooed
adjreceiving a great deal of exaggerated or sensational publicity.
much-celebrated
adjWidely praised and admired; famous or popular because of being highly praised.
much-coveted
adjGreatly desired or sought after.
much-criticized
adjHaving been the subject of a lot of criticism or disapproval.
much-debated
adjWidely discussed or argued about, often for a long time.
much-deserved
adjfully appropriate and earned; rightfully merited
much-discussed
adjOften talked about or debated; a subject of frequent conversation or analysis.
much-feared
adjGreatly feared; causing widespread or intense fear.
much-heralded
adjWidely and enthusiastically announced or praised in advance.
much-hyped
adjReceiving a great deal of publicity or promotional attention, often more than is justified.
much-improved
adjSignificantly better than before.
much-lauded
adjPraised or celebrated a great deal.
much-loved
adjVery popular or cherished by many people.
much-maligned
adjOften criticized or spoken of in a disapproving way.
much-needed
adjVery necessary or required because of a great lack or demand.
much-praised
adjReceiving a great deal of approval or admiration.
much-publicized
adjHaving received a lot of attention or discussion in newspapers, on television, etc.
much-quoted
adjFrequently cited or referred to, especially in speech or writing.
much-sought-after
adjGreatly desired or in high demand because of particular qualities.
much-touted
adjPraised or talked about a great deal, especially in order to increase public interest or expectation.
much-used
adjUsed very often or for a long time; very familiar through frequent use.
much-vaunted
adjPraised or boasted about a great deal, often more than is deserved.
muchacha
nA young woman or girl, especially in a Spanish-speaking context.
muchacho
nA boy or young man (used in Spanish-speaking contexts).
mucilage
na sticky substance produced by some plants
mucin
nany of a group of glycoproteins found especially in secretions of mucous membranes and in connective tissue.
muck
nwet, sticky dirt or mud, especially of an unpleasant kind.
muckraker
na person, especially a journalist, who searches for and exposes real or alleged corruption, scandal, or misconduct, typically among prominent individuals or in established institutions.
muckraking
nthe action of searching out and publicizing scandal about famous people.
mucky
adjcovered in or full of muck; dirty
mucociliary
adjrelating to or involving both mucus and the cilia that move it, especially in the respiratory tract.
mucormycosis
na serious, often fatal fungal infection caused by fungi of the order Mucorales, typically affecting the sinuses, brain, or lungs, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
mucosa
nthe moist, soft tissue layer that lines various cavities and canals in the body, such as the mouth, nose, and digestive tract, and secretes mucus.
mucosal
adjrelating to or covered with a mucous membrane.
mucus
na thick, slimy substance produced by the inner lining of some organs of the body, especially the nose, throat, and other breathing passages.
mud
nsoft, wet, sticky earth
mud-brick
nA brick made from a mixture of mud or clay, often dried in the sun rather than fired in a kiln.
mud-caked
adjCovered with a layer of dried or hardened mud.
mud-colored
adjhaving a dull, brownish-grey color similar to that of wet earth
mud-spattered
adjcovered with spots or small amounts of mud
mud-splattered
adjcovered with spots or patches of mud, typically as a result of being splashed.
mud-stained
adjCovered or marked with stains of mud.
mud-walled
adjconstructed with or having walls made of mud or mud bricks
muddied
adjcovered in or full of mud; dirty.
muddle
vTo bring into a disordered or confusing state.
muddle-headed
adjconfused and illogical in thinking; lacking clear sense or direction.
muddled
adjConfused and not clear or orderly
muddy
adjcovered in or full of mud
mudflat
na stretch of muddy land left uncovered at low tide.
mudflow
na mass of mud and other earthy debris that flows rapidly down a slope, especially during or after heavy rain.
mudhole
na hole filled with mud or soft wet earth.
mudroom
na room in a house, typically near an entrance, where wet or muddy footwear and outerwear can be removed and stored.
mudslide
na mass of mud and other earthy material that falls down a slope, especially after heavy rain.
mudstone
na sedimentary rock formed from mud, similar to shale but without its fine laminations.
muesli
na mixture of raw grains, nuts, dried fruit, etc., typically eaten with milk for breakfast.
muezzin
na man who calls Muslims to prayer, usually from a tower (minaret) of a mosque
muff
nA short tube of thick cloth or fur into which the hands are placed for warmth.
muffin
na small, round cake that is usually sweet and may contain fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.
muffle
vTo make a sound quieter or less clear by covering or surrounding its source.
muffled
adj(of a sound) not loud because it is blocked by something.
muffler
na device used to reduce the noise made by the exhaust of an internal-combustion engine.
mufti
nordinary clothes worn by a person who usually wears a uniform, such as a soldier, police officer, or student.
mug
nA tall cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.
mugger
nA person who attacks and robs someone in a public place.
mugging
nan act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place
muggy
adj(of the weather or air) unpleasantly warm and humid.
mugshot
na photograph of a person's face, especially one taken by the police after an arrest.
mujaheddin
nmuslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.
mujahedeen
nmuslims who engage in a jihad, especially as guerrilla fighters.
mujahedin
nMuslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.
mujahideen
nmuslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.
mujahidin
nmuslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.
mulatto
nA person with one Black parent and one white parent.
mulberry
nA small, sweet, edible berry that grows on a tree, typically dark red or white in color.
mulch
nA material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
mulching
nThe act or process of covering the soil around plants with a layer of material (such as bark, compost, or plastic) to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, or enrich the soil.
mulct
vTo take money from someone as a fine or by means of a trick.
mule
nAn animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and stubbornness.
mule-drawn
adjPulled or hauled by a mule or mules.
muleta
nA short red cape, typically draped over a stick, used by a matador during the final stages of a bullfight.
muley
adj(of cattle or other livestock) lacking horns; polled.
mulish
adj(of a person) very stubborn and unwilling to change their mind or cooperate.
mull
vto think about a fact, proposal, or idea deeply and at length
mullah
na muslim learned in islamic theology and sacred law.
mulled
v(of wine, cider, etc.) to heat with sugar and spices
mullein
nA tall plant with woolly leaves and yellow flowers, often growing on waste ground.
mullet
nA type of edible sea fish that is widely caught.
mulligan
nA stroke in golf that is played again without penalty, not counted on the scorecard, when the previous shot was poor.