English Words: J

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jovicentricadj

Synonym of zenocentric.

joviclinenoun

The separation between two different depth layers of the planet Jupiter, where the microwave emission characteristics of the bands (light stripes) and belts (dark stripes) are reversed. Bands have low levels of microwave emissions compared to belts at the surface, while below the jovicline, they have higher emissions comparatively.

Jovinianismnoun

Jovinianist doctrines

Jovinianistnoun

An adherent to the doctrines of Jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of Mary and opposed the asceticism of his time.

jowverb

To knock, strike, bump.

Jowettname

A surname.

jowlnoun

The jaw, jawbone; especially one of the lateral parts of the mandible.

jowledadj

Jowly.

jowlernoun

A dog with large jowls, such as the beagle.

jowlinessnoun

The state or condition of being jowly.

jowlishadj

Synonym of jowly (“having conspicuous jowls”).

jowlyadj

Having conspicuous jowls; with a double chin.

jowsternoun

An itinerant seller or hawker, especially of fish.

jowternoun

A buyer and seller of fish, usually operating from a cart or a van.

Jowzjanname

A province of Afghanistan.

Joxunname

A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Jackson.

joynoun

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

joy divisionnoun

A Nazi concentration camp brothel and its battalion of conscripted sex slaves.

joy girlnoun

A female prostitute.

joy housenoun

A brothel.

joy killernoun

killjoy (Someone or something that hinders fun.)

Joy plotnoun

A plot of a repetitive signal, by repeatedly plotting each period on a separate line one under another, to create a pseudo-3D image that appears like a mountainous ridge.

joy-bellnoun

A church bell.

joy-to-stuff rationoun

A person's ratio of time spent enjoying life to time spent acquiring material goods.

joyancenoun

Enjoyment, joy, delight.

joyancynoun

Alternative form of joyance (“joy, enjoyment”).

joyantadj

Joyous, joyful or jolly.

joybaitverb

To act in a way that intentionally causes joy to others.

Joycename

An English and Irish surname originating as a patronymic.

Joyceanadj

Of or pertaining to James Joyce (1882–1941) or his writings.

Joyces Creekname

A locality in the Shire of Mount Alexander and the Shire of Central Goldfields, central Victoria, Australia.

Joycianadj

Alternative spelling of Joycean.

joydomnoun

The state or condition of joy or of being joyful; exhilaration; enjoyment.

Joyename

A surname.

joyflightnoun

A flight in an aerial vehicle taken for enjoyment.

joyfuladj

Feeling or causing joy.

joyfullyadv

In a joyful manner; joyously.

joyfulnessnoun

The state of being joyful.

joygasmnoun

A feeling of great joy.

joyhoodnoun

The quality, condition, or state of joy.

joyhopnoun

A flight taken for pleasure.

joyishadj

Like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful.

joykillernoun

Alternative spelling of joy killer.

joylessadj

Without joy; unhappy, sad.

joylesslyadv

In a joyless manner.

joylessnessnoun

The state or condition of being joyless; lack of joy.

joylikeadj

Similar to or resembling joy.

joymentnoun

Enjoyment.

joynessnoun

The state or condition of joy; joyfulness.

Joynsonname

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter J contains 4,872 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 98 pages, and you are currently viewing page 74. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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