English words starting with M

A church, typically Protestant evangelical, with a very large congregation averaging over 2,000 members attending weekly services.

A very large city, typically one with a population of over ten million people.

an extremely large and important business deal or agreement, especially one involving a very large sum of money.

a very large dose of a substance, especially a vitamin or drug.

The large animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period, especially those that are now extinct.

a very large stone, especially one used in prehistoric monuments or in the construction of ancient tombs and temples.

relating to or constructed from very large stones.

a mental condition or a tendency characterized by an obsession with power and a belief in one's own extreme importance, talent, or omnipotence.

a person who has an obsessive desire for power and an exaggerated belief in their own importance or abilities.

having an obsessive desire for power and an exaggerated belief in one's own importance or abilities, often to a delusional degree.

A very large, densely populated urban area, typically consisting of several cities and towns that have grown and merged together.

A unit of distance in astronomy equal to one million parsecs, approximately 3.26 million light-years.

a cone-shaped device used to amplify and direct a person's voice.

A unit of measurement for the resolution of a digital image or camera, equal to one million pixels.

A very large building or complex, especially one containing a multiplex cinema with many screens.

a very famous and successful performer, especially in the fields of music, film, or sport.

An extremely large shop, especially one that is part of a chain and sells a wide variety of goods.

A unit of explosive power equal to one million tons of TNT

A unit of power equal to one million watts.

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes.

A genus of trees and shrubs of the myrtle family, native chiefly to Australia, having aromatic leaves and heads of white or pink flowers. Many species are known as paperbarks or honey myrtles.

a white crystalline compound used in making plastics, adhesives, and surface coatings.

a state of deep and persistent sadness or depression, especially as a mental condition.

Characterized by or causing a deep feeling of sadness and depression.

A feeling of deep sadness with no obvious cause.

Relating to Melanesia, its peoples, or their languages.

A mixture or medley of different things.

A dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals, responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.

A specialized skin cell that produces and contains the pigment melanin.

a type of skin cancer that develops from pigment-producing cells (melanocytes).

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, involved in regulating sleep and wake cycles.

To blend or merge together, especially in a way that makes the components indistinguishable.

The process or result of merging or blending things together to form a unified whole.

A confused fight or struggle at close quarters, especially involving many people.

(of a sound or voice) sweet and smooth; pleasant to hear.

(of a sound, taste, or color) pleasantly smooth, soft, or rich; not harsh, sharp, or bright.

(of a person or mood) becoming softer, gentler, and more understanding, especially with age or experience.

the quality of being pleasantly smooth, soft, or rich, especially in sound, taste, or color.

Having a pleasant and tuneful sound.

In a way that relates to or is characteristic of melody.

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

Having a pleasant and tuneful sound.

a story, play, or film in which exciting things happen and the characters show very strong emotions, often in a way that is exaggerated and not believable.

showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation

in an exaggerated, emotional, or theatrical manner, often to an excessive degree.

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

A large, round fruit with a hard green or yellow skin, sweet juicy flesh, and a lot of seeds.

(of a solid substance) to become liquid, especially as a result of heating.

(of food) extremely tender, soft, and delicious, seeming to dissolve easily when eaten.

a serious accident in which the central part of a nuclear reactor melts, causing harmful radiation to escape.

changed from a solid to a liquid state by heat.

Becoming liquid, especially by heat

A place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc. are mixed together.

In a way that inspires tender emotion, sympathy, or sentimentality.

Water that comes from melting ice or snow.

A person, animal, or thing that belongs to a particular group or organization.

Restricted to members of a particular group, club, or organization.

The state of being a member of a group, organization, or club.

A thin, soft, flexible layer of tissue or material that covers, lines, separates, or connects parts inside a living thing or a structure.

resembling or consisting of a thin, pliable layer of tissue.

an object that you keep to remind you of a person, place, or event

A short written message used within an organization, typically for communication between colleagues.

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

A person who writes memoirs.

objects that are collected because they are connected with a person or event that is thought to be interesting or important

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

in a way that is worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because it is special or unusual

A short written note or report for future use, especially in business or diplomacy.

Created or intended to honor and remember a person or event that has passed.

The act or process of creating a memorial or something that serves as a memorial.

To do something to preserve the memory of a person or event, such as by creating a statue or holding a ceremony.

To learn something so that you remember it exactly.

The process of learning something so that you remember it exactly.

to learn something so that you will remember it exactly

To learn something so that you remember it exactly.

The ability of the mind to store and recall information or past experiences.

Restricted to or intended for men only.

something that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat.

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

in a way that suggests something bad, harmful, or dangerous is going to happen

The members of a household, especially when considered as a unit.

A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

The first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life.

To repair something that is broken, damaged, or torn.

not telling the truth; lying

the act of not telling the truth; the tendency to lie

Relating to or following the theories of Gregor Mendel, especially the principles of inheritance based on his experiments with pea plants.

A person who repairs or fixes things that are broken or damaged.

a beggar.

The act of repairing something that is broken or damaged.

the men of a family or community considered as a group

(of work) not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid

relating to or affecting the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that line the skull and vertebral canal and enclose the brain and spinal cord.

a type of tumor that forms in the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by infection.

relating to or caused by meningococci, the bacteria responsible for meningitis and septicemia.

the curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube, caused by surface tension.

A member of a Protestant sect originating in the 16th century, emphasizing adult baptism, nonviolence, and simple living.

Relating to or experiencing the menopause, the time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop permanently.

the time in a woman's life when she stops menstruating, typically between the ages of 45 and 55.

A candelabrum with seven or nine branches that is used in Jewish worship, especially during the festival of Hanukkah.

A person of integrity and honor, especially a man who is strong, decent, and reliable.

The flow of blood and other material from the lining of the uterus, occurring in women approximately every four weeks from puberty until menopause, except during pregnancy.

Relating to the monthly process of menstruation.

(of a woman or female animal) to discharge blood and other material from the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one lunar month from puberty until menopause, except during pregnancy.

(of a woman or female animal) to discharge blood and other material from the lining of the uterus as part of a monthly cycle

The process in a woman or female animal of discharging blood and other material from the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one month from puberty until menopause, except during pregnancy.

The act or process of measuring something.

Clothing designed for and worn by men.

Relating to the mind or the process of thinking.

A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.

The particular way of thinking of a person or group.

in a manner relating to the mind or the process of thinking

The process or activity of thinking; mental activity.

a person who is advised, trained, or guided by a more experienced or influential person.

A white crystalline substance with a strong smell of mint, used to relieve pain or as a flavouring.

To refer to something briefly or casually.

an experienced and trusted adviser

The activity of giving a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school.