English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

mussel

noun

A bivalve shellfish with a dark, elongated shell, found in both fresh and salt water and often eaten as seafood.

Mussolini

adj

Relating to or characteristic of Benito Mussolini, the Italian fascist dictator, or his authoritarian style of rule.

must

verb

Used to say that something is required or necessary.

Mustafa

name

A male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "the chosen one," widely used by Muslims.

mustang

noun

A small, hardy wild horse descended from domesticated Spanish horses, found roaming the western United States.

mustard

noun

A yellow-brown condiment made from the seeds of the mustard plant, often eaten with meat.

muster

verb

To gather or summon up, especially strength, courage, or support.

musty

adj

Having a stale, damp smell, often from mould or lack of fresh air.

mutagen

noun

Any substance or agent that can cause a change in an organism's genetic material.

mutant

noun

An organism or thing that has changed due to a mutation, showing new characteristics.

mutate

verb

To change or cause to change due to a mutation.

mutated

adj

Having undergone a genetic change; altered by mutation.

mutating

adj

In the process of undergoing mutation, or tending to cause it.

mutation

noun

A change or alteration, especially a permanent change in an organism's genetic material.

mute

adj

Unable or unwilling to speak; silent.

muted

adj

Quiet, subdued, or not expressed strongly.

mutilate

verb

To severely damage or disfigure something, often by cutting off a part.

mutilated

adj

Severely damaged or disfigured.

mutilation

noun

The act of severely damaging or disfiguring something, or the resulting damage.

mutiny

noun

An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

Muto

name

A surname.

mutt

noun

A dog of mixed or uncertain breed.

mutter

verb

To speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance.

muttering

noun

Quiet, indistinct speech, especially of complaint or discontent.

mutton

noun

The meat of an adult sheep, used as food.

mutual

adj

Felt or done equally by both sides; shared between two or more people.

mutually

adv

In a way that applies equally to both or all sides; reciprocally.

muy

adv

Very (used in Spanish loanwords or phrases within English text).

Muzak

noun

Bland, easy-listening background music, especially the kind played in shops, offices, or lifts.

muzzle

noun

An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.

muzzy

adj

Mentally unclear or foggy; unable to think or see straight.

MV

name

An abbreviation for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a federal state of Germany.

mwah

intj

Used to represent the sound of a kiss, often when blowing one to someone.

my

det

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

MYA

symbol

Abbreviation for "million years ago," used in geology and paleontology.

Myanmar

name

A country in Southeast Asia, formerly known as Burma, with its capital at Naypyidaw.

Mycroft

name

A surname of English origin.

Myer

name

A surname, and occasionally a male given name, of English or German origin.

Myers

name

A surname of English, Irish, Dutch, or German origin.

Mykonos

name

A Greek island in the Cyclades, known for its beaches and nightlife.

Myles

name

A male given name, an alternative spelling of Miles.

myocardial

adj

Relating to the myocardium, the muscular wall of the heart.

Myra

name

A female given name, believed to have been invented by a poet as a possible anagram of "Mary."

myriad

noun

A huge or countless number of something.

Myriam

name

A female given name, a variant spelling of Miriam.

Myrna

name

A female given name of Irish origin, popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy.

Myron

name

A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, and also a surname.

myrrh

noun

A fragrant reddish-brown resin from certain trees, used in perfume, incense, and traditional medicine.

myrtle

noun

An evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe and North Africa.

myself

pron

Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.

myspace

noun

A person's profile page on the MySpace social networking website.

mysteries

noun

Plural of mystery — puzzling or unexplained things, or secret rites and societies.

mysterious

adj

Difficult to understand or explain; hard to figure out.

mysteriously

adv

In a way that is puzzling, unexplained, or secretive.

mystery

noun

Something unexplained, unknown, or puzzling.

mystic

adj

Relating to spiritual or supernatural experiences beyond ordinary understanding.

mystical

adj

Relating to mysticism or spiritual experience beyond normal understanding.

mysticism

noun

Belief in or pursuit of direct spiritual knowledge or union with the divine, beyond ordinary reasoning.

mystified

adj

Puzzled or completely confused, unable to understand what is happening.

mystique

noun

An air of fascinating mystery or glamour surrounding a person or thing.

myth

noun

A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

mythic

adj

Belonging to or resembling myth; legendary.

mythical

adj

Existing only in myth or legend, not in reality.

mythological

adj

Relating to myths or the study of mythology.

mythology

noun

A traditional body of myths belonging to a particular culture, explaining its origins, gods, ancestors, and heroes.

Myung

name

A Korean surname.