English words starting with W

Inside the area or period of time mentioned

Occurring or existing inside a single group.

not having, experiencing, or showing something

to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully

Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, happen

A government program designed to protect the safety and identity of a person (such as a witness to a major crime) by relocating them and providing a new identity.

(present participle) To see, hear, or know about an event, situation, or person, especially a crime or accident, by being present when it happens.

relating to or characteristic of the austrian-british philosopher ludwig wittgenstein or his philosophical ideas.

A clever and amusing remark.

in a clever and amusing way, showing intelligence and humor.

in a way that shows one is aware of the facts; knowingly and intentionally.

showing quick and inventive verbal humor.

A person who is extremely clever or skilled at a particular activity.

a man in stories who has magic powers

having the qualities or characteristics of a wizard; magical or enchanting.

the skill or practice of performing magic or conjuring tricks.

To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled, often as a result of aging or decay.

(of a person or their face) having dry, wrinkled skin, typically as a result of aging or poor health.

to move unsteadily from side to side

moving unsteadily from side to side; not stable or firm.

tending to move unsteadily from side to side; not firm or stable

Great sorrow or distress.

looking very sad and full of sorrow

extremely bad or serious; deplorable

In a manner expressing or involving great sorrow or distress.

An offensive slang term, especially in British and Commonwealth English, for a person who is not white.

A bowl-shaped frying pan used especially in Chinese cooking.

An area of open, rolling country, especially a high upland region.

A wild carnivorous mammal that is the largest member of the dog family, living and hunting in packs

Resembling or characteristic of a wolf in appearance, behavior, or nature.

A large dog of a breed originally developed for hunting wolves.

resembling or characteristic of a wolf, especially in being rapacious, predatory, or fierce.

A mythical or fictional being that is part human and part wolf, especially a man who transforms into a wolf.

An adult female human being.

Focusing on or giving priority to the needs, interests, and experiences of women.

the state or condition of being a woman

(of a man or his behavior) resembling or characteristic of a woman, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or undesirable.

a man who has many casual sexual relationships with women.

The habitual seeking of, or indulgence in, casual sexual relationships with women, especially in a way that is considered exploitative or irresponsible.

women considered collectively; the female sex or gender.

the quality or state of being womanly; behavior, characteristics, or appearance traditionally considered appropriate or typical of a woman.

Having or showing qualities traditionally associated with a woman, such as gentleness, compassion, or grace.

The organ in the body of a woman or female mammal where a baby develops before birth.

resembling or characteristic of a womb, especially in being protective, enveloping, or dark.

A burrowing plant-eating Australian marsupial that resembles a small bear with short legs.

Restricted to or intended for women only.

Designed for, relating to, or affecting only women.

The women of a particular family, community, or group, considered collectively.

A record of wins and losses, especially in competitive sports or games.

(of a sports team's record) showing the number of games or matches won and lost

A feeling of surprise and admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected, or unfamiliar.

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

in a way that inspires a feeling of wonder or delight; extremely well.

the quality of being excellent, remarkable, or inspiring delight and admiration.

characterized by or expressive of a feeling of curiosity, doubt, or admiration.

in a way that shows admiration, surprise, or curiosity.

an imaginary place that is beautiful, exciting, and full of wonderful things

a feeling of pleasant surprise or admiration, especially at something strange, new, or unexpected.

inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous.

in a way that inspires a feeling of wonder or amazement; marvelously.

A person who is extremely and often excessively interested in and knowledgeable about the details of a particular subject, especially politics or policy.

Not straight, level, or functioning correctly; shaky or unstable.

Accustomed or used to something

A type of small Chinese dumpling, typically filled with minced meat or shrimp and served in soup.

To try to gain the love or support of someone, especially with a view to marriage.

An exclamation expressing exuberant joy, triumph, or excitement.

The hard material that forms the trunk and branches of a tree, used for building, making things, or as fuel.

A solid block of wood, especially one used for a specific purpose such as printing, construction, or as a child's toy.

Using wood as fuel to produce heat or power

Heated or powered by burning wood

Constructed with a supporting framework made of wood.

Having a structure or frame made of wood.

The pattern of fibers seen on the surface of a piece of wood, resulting from its growth rings and structure.

Having walls or surfaces covered with wooden panels.

A block of wood from which a design is cut for printing.

a box for holding or storing wood, especially firewood.

A person who carves objects or designs from wood.

The art or activity of making decorative objects from wood.

A North American rodent of the marmot family, with a heavy body and short legs, that hibernates in winter.

a long-billed woodland bird of the sandpiper family, with brown plumage and a slow, flitting flight.

skill in working with wood, especially in carving or making things by hand.

A print made from a design cut in a block of wood.

a person whose job is to cut down trees or chop wood

covered with trees

made of wood

in a stiff, awkward, or unnatural manner, without grace or ease.

an area of land covered with trees; a forest.

a small area of land used for growing trees, especially for fuel or timber.

A bird with a strong, pointed beak that it uses to make holes in trees to find insects to eat.

A pile of wood, especially one that is stored to be used as fuel.

A small building, typically in a garden, where firewood is stored.

a person who lives or works in a forest, especially one skilled in woodcraft and survival.

A stove that burns wood as fuel to provide heat for a room or for cooking.

resembling or characteristic of the woods; having the qualities of a forest or woodland.

A group of musical instruments that produce sound by the player blowing air through them, traditionally made of wood but now often of metal, such as the flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon.

the parts of a building that are made of wood, especially the doors, stairs, and frames around windows

a person who makes things from wood, especially as a job or hobby

The activity or skill of making things from wood.

covered with trees; consisting of or like wood

The deep, gruff barking sound made by a large dog.

A loudspeaker designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds.

the present participle or gerund of 'woo', meaning to seek the favor, affection, or love of someone, especially with the aim of marrying them.

the soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals.

made of wool

clothes made of wool, especially knitted garments such as sweaters or socks.

Made wholly or partly of wool.

made of wool or looking like wool

Made of wool or resembling wool in texture.

in a dazed, unsteady, or confused manner, as if affected by alcohol or illness.

feeling unsteady, dizzy, and slightly confused, especially as a result of illness, shock, or a blow to the head.

(Offensive, slang) A derogatory term for a person of Italian descent or other Southern European origin.

a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written

Using exactly the same words as the original; literal or verbatim.

(of information) communicated by people talking to each other, rather than through newspapers, television, etc.

A computer program or a small computer used for creating, editing, and printing text documents.

The choice and arrangement of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Not speaking; silent, especially because of strong emotion.

In a manner that does not involve, use, or require words; silently.

The activity of using words in a clever and amusing way, especially by making puns.