English Words: M

4,057 words · Page 22 of 82

masochistnoun

Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.

masochisticadj

Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

masonnoun

A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick.

Masonicadj

Of or pertaining to Freemasons or to their craft or mysteries.

masonitenoun

A type of hardboard formed using wooden chips and blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards.

masonrynoun

The art or occupation of a mason.

Masoodname

A surname from Arabic.

Masoudname

A surname from Arabic.

masquenoun

A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.

masqueradenoun

An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

masqueradingnoun

The act of one who masquerades.

Masriname

Egyptian Arabic.

massnoun

Matter, material.

massanoun

Pronunciation spelling of master, representing African-American Vernacular English.

Massachusettsname

A state of the United States. Capital and largest city: Boston.

massacrenoun

The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massagenoun

The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

massagernoun

An instrument or device designed to massage the body.

massedverb

simple past and past participle of mass

Massenaname

A surname from Italian.

massesnoun

plural of mass

masseurnoun

A person (especially male) who performs massage.

masseusenoun

A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.

Masseyname

A surname.

Massiename

A surname.

massifnoun

A principal mountain mass.

massingnoun

A bringing together into a mass.

massiveadj

Very large in size or extent.

massivelyadv

In a massive manner, in a way that appears large, heavy or imposing.

masslessadj

Having no mass.

Massoudname

A surname from Arabic.

massyadj

Heavy; massive.

mastnoun

A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter).

mastectomynoun

The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.

mastedadj

Having (the specified kind or number of) masts.

masternoun

Someone who has control over something or someone.

Mastercardnoun

A credit card issued by the credit card company Mastercard.

masterfuladj

Of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly.

masterfullyadv

In a masterful manner; in an extremely confident and competent manner.

masteringnoun

Becoming professional in the use of something; developing mastery.

masterlyadj

Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.

mastermannoun

A master craftsman, often employing apprentices or journeymen.

mastermindnoun

A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to their peers.

mastermindingnoun

A creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.

masterpiecenoun

A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.

masterplannoun

Alternative form of master plan.

mastersnoun

plural of master

Mastersonname

A surname.

masterstrokenoun

An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.

masterworknoun

A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter M contains 4,057 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 82 pages, and you are currently viewing page 22. 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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