English words starting with W

Kept safe from harm, damage, or loss; effectively guarded or defended.

Widely and actively made known to the public, especially through media coverage.

Having the appropriate skills, qualities, or training for a particular job or activity.

Having a lot of knowledge from reading many books; knowledgeable and informed.

Based on careful thought and logical reasoning; sound and sensible.

Having been greeted, accepted, or reacted to with approval, favor, or enthusiasm.

Widely known and accepted as being good, important, or true.

Highly respected or esteemed.

Properly controlled or supervised according to a set of rules or a system.

(of a performance, speech, or procedure) practiced thoroughly so that it can be performed smoothly and effectively.

Known and thought of fondly or with respect for a long time.

Thoroughly and carefully investigated or studied.

Held in high esteem or regard; admired and considered to be of good character or quality.

Having had enough sleep and feeling refreshed and energetic.

having received positive or favorable reviews from critics or commentators.

having a personality that is fully developed in all aspects.

Managed or organized in an efficient and effective way.

having received a good education, especially one that gives one good manners and social skills.

Very clean, especially as a result of vigorous scrubbing.

(of food) flavored with herbs, spices, or other seasonings.

Having an attractive, pleasing, or symmetrical form.

Arranged with regular or adequate intervals between items.

speaking in a polite, articulate, and socially acceptable way

Having a sufficient number of staff or employees to operate effectively.

Containing a large supply or variety of goods or items.

Having a good, clear, or effective organization or arrangement.

Having been studied, examined, or researched thoroughly and in great detail.

Very appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or situation.

Having a large or sufficient amount of something that is needed or wanted.

Having a lot of evidence or good reasons to believe it is true

(of clothes) made to fit the body very well by a skilled tailor.

(of a point, argument, or objection) being valid, reasonable, or justified.

Having skin that has been made brown by exposure to the sun.

(of a person) having a calm and reasonable character; not easily made angry or upset.

Kept in a neat, orderly, and cared-for condition.

Having been thoroughly tested and proven to be reliable or effective.

Carefully considered and planned.

(of a book or magazine) having been read or used so often that the pages are worn or soiled.

Happening or done at an appropriate or effective time.

Having plenty of money and possessions; wealthy and prosperous.

(of a story, joke, etc.) narrated or related in an effective, skillful, or engaging manner.

Having firm, strong, and healthy muscles as a result of regular exercise.

Having received thorough and effective training or instruction.

Having traveled to many different places, especially foreign countries.

Neatly and carefully cut or shaped.

(of a path, track, or area of land) having been walked on or traveled over many times.

Adjusted or functioning at the best possible level; finely adjusted for optimal performance.

(of a phrase or compliment) expressed in an elegant, clever, or pleasing way

Known or comprehended clearly and thoroughly.

Used frequently or for a long time, showing signs of wear.

(of a room, building, etc.) having a good supply of fresh air

Having a lot of knowledge about or experience of a particular subject.

(of land, plants, or crops) receiving or having received a plentiful supply of water.

a person who feels or expresses a desire for someone's happiness or success.

(of a thing) showing signs of extensive use or wear

Expressed in an effective, clear, and skillful way.

The structure at the top of an oil or gas well, used to control the flow.

The act of rising or swelling up, as of water or emotion.

the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

A source of a continuous supply of something, especially something non-material like inspiration or ideas.

To fail to pay a debt or fulfil an obligation, especially by leaving without paying.

A raised, swollen mark on the skin, typically caused by a blow or by an allergic reaction.

To roll, writhe, or toss about; to be in a state of turbulent or chaotic movement.

a weight division in boxing and other sports between lightweight and middleweight, with specific upper limits (e.g., 147 pounds in professional boxing).

A benign cyst, especially on the scalp, containing fatty tissue and sebum; a sebaceous cyst.

A young woman or girl, especially a country girl or a servant.

To go or travel in a specific direction or along a specific course.

In stories and folklore, a person who sometimes changes into a wolf, especially when there is a full moon.

relating to or characteristic of the teachings of john wesley or the methodist churches

The direction where the sun sets; one of the four main points of the compass.

Located in or relating to the central part of a western region.

Oriented towards or looking out on the west.

the compass point or direction midway between west and northwest

The western part of a city, town, or other area, especially when considered as a distinct district.

The compass point or direction midway between west and southwest.

(especially of the sun) moving or tending towards the west

situated in or facing the west

Located in, facing, or coming from the west.

Having received one's education in a Western country or in a system based on Western models.

Having a tendency to focus on or be influenced by the cultural, political, or economic values and practices of Western countries, especially Europe and North America.

Made or done in a way that is typical of or originates from Europe and North America, especially in contrast to other cultural traditions.

A person who was born in or lives in the west of a country or region.

To cause a country, society, or person to adopt ideas, customs, or institutions that are characteristic of Europe and North America.

Having adopted the customs, ideas, or lifestyle considered characteristic of Western Europe and North America.

A person who advocates for or promotes the adoption of Western ideas, customs, or institutions in a non-Western society.

Farthest to the west.

Relating to the historical region of Westphalia in western Germany.

Moving or facing towards the west

Covered or saturated with water or another liquid

Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist

An offensive and derogatory term used primarily in the United States to refer to a Mexican laborer, especially one who has entered the country illegally.

An area of land that is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, such as a marsh, swamp, or bog.

In a wet manner; soaked with or as if with liquid.

the state or condition of being covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

a close-fitting rubber suit worn by swimmers, divers, etc. to keep them warm in cold water.

Past tense and past participle of 'wet'; made something wet or damp.

The act or process of making something wet.

the human brain or mind, especially when considered as analogous to computer hardware or software.

To hit something very hard, making a loud sound.

Extremely tired; exhausted.

Extremely tired or exhausted.

Very large; huge

a person who is regarded as eccentric or crazy

a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head

the activity of watching whales in their natural environment, especially as a form of tourism or recreation.

a horny substance from the upper jaw of some whales, formerly used for making stiffening in corsets and dresses.

A person or ship involved in hunting whales.

The activity or business of hunting and killing whales.

Used to represent the sound of a sudden, heavy impact or blow.

a magical curse or spell that brings bad luck

to hit or strike something with a sharp, heavy blow

A level structure built on the shore of a harbor, river, or canal where ships can dock to load and unload goods or passengers.

used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something

Everything or anything that; whatever (used in informal speech, especially in some regional dialects of the US)

Used at the end of a list to indicate that there are other similar things that could be mentioned.

A speculation about what might happen or might have happened under different circumstances.

used to say that it does not matter what happens, what one does, etc., because it will not make any difference

Used to refer to an unspecified item or items similar to the ones already mentioned.

used after a negative phrase to add emphasis to the idea that is being expressed

a plant that produces grain which is used to make flour for bread, cakes, pasta, etc., and also for making beer and whisky