English words starting with M

a city, town, or other district that has its own local government.

in a way that relates to a city or town or its governing body

the quality of being very generous with money

Very generous; giving or bestowing something in a very liberal manner.

Documents such as deeds or charters that provide evidence of rights or privileges, especially to property or titles.

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

An unstable subatomic particle of the same class as an electron, but with a mass around 200 times greater.

a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.

an artist who paints murals.

the crime of killing a person intentionally and unlawfully

the criminal act of hiring someone to kill another person.

an act in which a person kills one or more other people before killing themselves.

killed someone intentionally and unlawfully

a person who has killed someone deliberately and illegally.

a woman who commits murder.

the act of unlawfully and intentionally killing a person.

capable of or intending to murder; extremely violent or deadly

in a way that is extremely violent or seems intended to kill

Relating to or affecting mice or rats.

Darkness or thick mist that makes it difficult to see.

in a dark, gloomy, or unclear manner.

the state or quality of being dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through.

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist or cloud.

a soft, low, continuous, and indistinct sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by water flowing.

to say something in a soft, quiet voice that is difficult to hear clearly

making a low, soft, continuous sound

making a continuous, low, indistinct sound, like that of quiet conversation or running water.

any of several species of auk, especially the common guillemot or the thick-billed murre.

a small, stocky seabird of the auk family, typically having dark upperparts and white underparts, and breeding on northern coasts.

A North American grapevine with small clusters of thick-skinned purple or greenish fruit.

A type of white, red, or black grape with a sweet flavor, used for eating and for making wine.

a sweet fortified wine made from muscat grapes.

a piece of body tissue that you contract to produce movement

Having large, stiff, and poorly flexible muscles, typically as a result of excessive weight training.

relating to or designed to increase the size and strength of the muscles

Having well-developed or prominent muscles; muscular.

a man with large, well-developed muscles, especially one who develops them through weight training

A pale brown, silver, or green form of mica, a common mineral that readily splits into thin, transparent sheets.

Having well-developed muscles; strong and powerful

The quality or state of having well-developed muscles; brawniness.

The system or arrangement of muscles in a body or body part.

Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton.

To think about something carefully and for a long time, often in a dreamy or abstracted way.

Relating to the study or practice of museum organization and management.

the study of museums, their history, organization, and role in society.

A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.

Resembling or characteristic of a museum, especially in being quiet, old-fashioned, or full of artifacts displayed in a formal way.

Of a standard or level of excellence suitable for or comparable to that found in a museum; exceptionally fine or authentic.

A soft, wet, pulpy mass.

A person who drives a team of dogs, especially in sled dog racing.

a fungus with a stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten

Having a shape that resembles a mushroom, typically with a broad, rounded top and a narrower stem.

Increasing, spreading, or developing very rapidly.

soft and having a thick, semi-liquid consistency

The art of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

A theatre or other venue for variety entertainment, featuring a series of separate acts such as singers, comedians, and acrobats.

The commercial businesses and organizations involved in the production, promotion, and sale of recorded music and live performances.

The activity or process of creating music.

The skill or activity of interpreting and performing written musical notation.

A short film or video that accompanies a piece of music, typically featuring a performance or imaginative visuals.

related to or characterized by music

A play or film that includes songs and dancing as an essential part of the story, typically with a lighthearted or humorous plot.

A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.

a private social gathering featuring a performance of classical music.

the quality of being musical, especially a sensitivity to or talent for music.

In a way that relates to music or is pleasing to the ear.

a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job

the skill or artistry involved in performing or composing music.

Relating to the academic study of music, its history, and its cultural context.

A person who studies music as an academic subject, including its history, theory, and cultural context.

The academic study of music, including its history, theory, and cultural context.

A period of deep thought or reflection.

a strong-smelling, reddish-brown substance secreted by a gland of the male musk deer, used in the making of perfume.

a swamp or bog in northern north america, consisting of a mixture of water and partly dead vegetation, often covered by a layer of sphagnum moss.

A type of long gun with a smooth bore, used by infantry soldiers before the invention of the rifle.

a soldier armed with a musket.

The technique or skill of using muskets.

A large, predatory North American freshwater fish, a type of pike, especially the muskellunge.

A type of sweet melon with a rough, netted rind and typically orange flesh, such as a cantaloupe.

a large north american rodent that lives near water and has dark brown fur and a strong smell.

Having a smell or taste like that of musk, which is strong, sweet, and lingering.

A follower of the religion of Islam.

Relating to or characteristic of American Muslims or their culture.

Relating to or involving both Muslims and Christians.

Having a population, government, or culture in which Muslims are the majority or hold the most power.

Led, governed, or dominated by Muslims.

(of a country, region, or group) having a population in which Muslims form more than half of the total.

A very thin, light cotton cloth

To make something untidy or messy.

(of hair or clothing) untidy; disordered.

Any of various marine or freshwater bivalve mollusks, often having a dark elongated shell.

Used to express necessity or strong obligation

Describing a book, article, or other piece of writing that is so important, interesting, or excellent that it should definitely be read.

Describing a contest, game, or situation that is extremely important to win, often because failure would have serious negative consequences.

The hair that grows on a man's upper lip.

Having a mustache.

Having a mustache, especially a large or elaborate one.

A small, hardy wild horse of the North American plains, descended from horses brought by the Spanish.

A thick yellow or brown sauce that tastes spicy and is eaten especially with meat.

having a brownish-yellow color similar to that of prepared mustard

of a bright yellow color similar to that of prepared mustard

Having the color, flavor, or smell characteristic of mustard.

A mammal of the weasel family (Mustelidae), which includes weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, and wolverines, typically having a long body, short legs, and anal scent glands.

to bring a group of people, especially soldiers, together in one place.

The quality or state of being musty; having a stale, damp, or mouldy smell or atmosphere.

Having a stale, damp, and unpleasant smell, often because of a lack of fresh air.

The quality or state of being likely to change frequently or easily.

able or likely to change frequently

A chemical or physical agent that causes genetic mutation.

The production of genetic mutations.

having the ability to cause genetic mutation.

an organism or cell that has undergone a change in its genetic material, resulting in a new characteristic.

(of a gene, cell, or organism) to undergo a change in its genetic material, resulting in a new form or trait.

Changed in form or nature, especially as a result of genetic alteration.

The process of changing the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.

Refusing to speak; silent.

(of a sound or voice) quiet and soft.

without speaking; in a silent way

the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak.