In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of words that start with the letter “D,” enhancing your vocabulary and assisting in word-related games and writing tasks.
- Dabble- To take part in an activity casually.
- Dainty- Delicately small and pretty.
- Dally- Act or move slowly.
- Damage- Physical harm causing something to be impaired.
- Dampen- Make slightly wet.
- Dance- Move rhythmically to music.
- Daring- Adventurous or audaciously bold.
- Darken- Make or become dark or darker.
- Dart- Move or throw suddenly and quickly.
- Dashboard- Control panel in a vehicle.
- Date- Day of the month or year as specified by a number.
- Daunt- Make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive.
- Dawn- The first light of day.
- Daydream- A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present.
- Dazzle- Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.
- Debate- A formal discussion on a particular matter where opposing arguments are presented.
- Debris- Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
- Debut- A person’s first appearance in a particular capacity or role.
- Decade- A period of ten years.
- Decay- The process of rotting or deterioration.
- Deceit- The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
- Decent- Conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
- Decide- Come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.
- Declare- Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
- Decline- Become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
- Decorate- Make something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
- Decrease- Make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
- Decree- An official order that has the force of law.
- Dedicate- Devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose.
- Deed- A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights.
- Deem- Regard or consider in a specified way.
- Deepen- Make or become deep or deeper.
- Defeat- Win a victory over someone in a battle or other contest.
- Defect- A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
- Defend- Resist an attack made on someone or something; protect from harm or danger.
- Define- State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning.
- Deflate- Let air or gas out of (a tire, balloon, or similar object).
- Deflect- Cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course.
- Deform- Distort the shape or form of something.
- Defy- Openly resist or refuse to obey.
- Degenerate- Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally.
- Delay- Make late or slow.
- Delegate- A person sent or authorized to represent others.
- Delete- Remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it or marking it with a delete sign.
- Deliberate- Done consciously and intentionally.
- Delicate- Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
- Delight- Please (someone) greatly.
- Deliver- Bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or ordered goods) to the proper recipient or address.
- Demand- An insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right.
- Democracy- A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
- Demonstrate- Clearly show the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
- Demure- (of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy.
- Denote- Be a sign of; indicate.
- Dense- Closely compacted in substance.
- Dent- A slight hollow in a hard, even surface made by a blow or pressure.
- Deny- State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
- Depart- Leave, typically in order to start a journey.
- Depend- Be controlled or determined by.
- Deploy- Move into position for military action.
- Deposit- A sum of money placed or kept in a bank account, usually to gain interest.
- Depress- Cause someone to feel utterly dispirited or dejected.
- Depth- The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
- Depute- Appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.
- Derail- Cause (a train or trolley) to leave its tracks accidentally.
- Derive- Obtain something from (a specified source).
- Describe- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
- Desert- Abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
- Deserve- Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment).
- Design- Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), typically by making a detailed drawing of it.
- Desire- A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
- Desist- Cease; abstain.
- Desktop- The working surface of a desk; also refers to the main screen of a computer interface that organizes icons and windows.
- Despair- The complete loss or absence of hope.
- Despise- Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
- Despite- Without being affected by; in spite of.
- Destiny- The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
- Destroy- Put an end to the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.
- Detach- Disconnect or remove (something) from something else.
- Detail- An individual feature, fact, or item.
- Detain- Keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
- Detect- Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
- Deter- Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
- Deteriorate- Become progressively worse.
- Determine- Cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
- Detest- Dislike intensely.
- Detonate- Explode or cause to explode.
- Detour- A long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.
- Devalue- Reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of.
- Devastate- Destroy or ruin something.
- Develop- Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
- Device- A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
- Devise- Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
- Devote- Give all or a large part of one’s time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause).
- Dew- Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, when atmospheric vapor condenses.
- Dexterous- Showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
- Diagnose- Identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
- Diagram- A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
- Dialect- A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
- Dialogue- Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
- Diamond- A hard, precious, clear gem that is the hardest naturally occurring substance.