Discover a variety of words that start with “di” and their meanings in this insightful guide.
- Diadem- a jeweled crown or headband signifying sovereignty.
- Diagnose- identify the nature of an illness or problem by examination.
- Diagram- a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.
- Dialect- a particular form of a language specific to a region or social group.
- Dialogue- conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
- Diameter- a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure.
- Diamond- a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon.
- Diaper- a piece of absorbent material wrapped around a baby’s bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and feces.
- Diaphanous- (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.
- Diarrhea- a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
- Diary- a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
- Dictate- lay down authoritatively; prescribe.
- Dictator- a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.
- Diction- the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
- Dielectric- a medium or substance that transmits electric force without conduction; an insulator.
- Diet- the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Differ- be unlike or dissimilar.
- Diffuse- spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
- Digress- leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
- Dilate- make or become wider, larger, or more open.
- Dilemma- a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
- Diligence- careful and persistent work or effort.
- Dilute- make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
- Diminish- make or become less.
- Dimple- a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles.
- Dinar- the principal currency of several countries, notably Jordan, Serbia, Tunisia, and Iraq.
- Dinosaur- a fossil reptile of the Mesozoic era, often reaching an enormous size.
- Diocese- a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
- Dioxide- an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in its molecule or empirical formula.
- Diploma- a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.
- Diplomacy- the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.
- Dipstick- a graduated rod for measuring the depth or amount of liquid, especially oil in a car’s engine.
- Direct- extend or move from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping.
- Disable- (of a disease, injury, or accident) limit (someone) in their movements, senses, or activities.
- Disagree- have or express a different opinion.
- Disappear- cease to be visible.
- Disappoint- fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of (someone).
- Disaster- a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
- Disband- break up or cause to break up and stop functioning.
- Discharge- tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave a place or situation.
- Discipline- the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
- Discolor- change in color in a way that is less attractive.
- Discomfort- slight pain; a feeling of physical unease.
- Disconnect- break the connection of or between.
- Discontent- dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances; lack of contentment.
- Discord- disagreement between people.
- Discover- find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.
- Discredit- harm the good reputation of (someone or something).
- Discreet- careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
- Discriminate- recognize a distinction; differentiate.
- Discuss- talk about (something) with another person or people.
- Disdain- the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.
- Disease- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
- Disguise- give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one’s identity.
- Disgust- a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.
- Dishonor- a state of shame or disgrace.
- Disillusion- cause (someone) to realize that a belief or an ideal is false.
- Disinfect- clean (something), especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria.
- Disjoint- disturb the coherence of; dislocate.
- Disk- a flat, thin, round object.
- Dislike- feel distaste for or hostility toward.
- Dismal- depressing; dreary.
- Dismantle- take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
- Dismiss- order or allow to leave; send away.
- Dismount- alight from a horse, bicycle, or other thing that one is riding.
- Disobey- fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
- Disorder- a state of confusion.
- Disown- refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with.
- Disparage- regard or represent as being of little worth.
- Dispatch- send off to a destination or for a purpose.
- Dispel- make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
- Dispense- distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
- Disperse- distribute or spread over a wide area.
- Displace- take over the place, position, or role of (someone or something).
- Display- make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen.
- Displease- cause someone to feel irritation or slight resentment.
- Dispose- make someone inclined or willing to do something.
- Dispute- a disagreement, argument, or debate.
- Disqualify- pronounce or treat as unqualified or unfit to use, do, or participate.
- Disregard- pay no attention to; ignore.
- Disrupt- interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
- Dissatisfaction- lack of satisfaction; displeasure or disappointment.
- Dissect- methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) to study its internal parts.
- Dissent- hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.
- Dissipate- (with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
- Dissolve- close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body).
- Distance- the amount of space between two points.
- Distant- far away in space or time.
- Distill- purify (a liquid) by vaporizing it, then condensing it by cooling the vapor, and collecting the resulting liquid.
- Distinct- recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
- Distort- pull or twist out of shape.
- Distract- prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.
- Distress- extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
- Distribute- give shares of (something); deal out.
- District- a region defined for governmental or administrative purposes.
- Distrust- doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion.
- Disturb- interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.
- Dive- plunge headfirst into water.
- Divert- cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
- Divide- separate or be separated into parts.