英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
a man who is engaged to be married
"Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner."
a woman who is engaged to be married
"John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee."
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
"The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning."
an official order or decree; authoritative command
"The new policy was enacted by royal fiat."
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
"Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber."
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
"Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion."
changing frequently in loyalty, interest, or affection
"She is so fickle that she changes her mind every hour."
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
"She enjoys reading science fiction novels."
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
"The story he told was entirely fictitious."
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty
"Their fidelity to the team was admired by everyone."
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
"The child began to fidget during the long lecture."
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
"The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements."
a person who holds assets in trust for someone else; related to trust and responsibility
"The lawyer acted as a fiduciary for his client’s estate."
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
"The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service."
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
"The children played football in the field."
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
"He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles."
showing strong, intense, or aggressive feelings; powerful and violent
"The fierce storm damaged several houses in the village."
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
"She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly."
the number 15
"There are fifteen students in the class."
constituting number five in a sequence
"She lives on the fifth floor of the building."
the number 50
"The stadium can hold fifty thousand people."
to take part in a violent struggle or to try hard to achieve something
"They had to fight for their rights."
a person who fights, especially in combat or sports like boxing
"The fighter won the championship after a tough battle."
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
"The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield."
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
"The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination."
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
"She used figurative language to describe her feelings."
a number, shape, or person of importance; also a representation in drawing or sculpture
"The report included several important figures."
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
"The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority."
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
"She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina."
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
"He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop."
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
"He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents."
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
"The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing."
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
"The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree."
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
"The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents."
To make something full; occupy completely.
"She filled the glass with water."
a young female horse
"The filly ran swiftly across the meadow."
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
"They watched a film together on the weekend."
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
"The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance."
A person who directs or produces films
"The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary."
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
"He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry."
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
"She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid."
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
"The streets were full of filth after the storm."
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
"He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest."
coming at the end; the last part of something
"The final exam will be held next week."
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
"The concert ended with a spectacular finale."
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
"The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality."
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
"The treaty was finalized after the discussions."
after a long time; at the end; ultimately
"After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream."
