Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
the daughter of one's brother or sister
"My niece is studying at the university this year."
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
"Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking."
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
"He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip."
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
"A small doubt niggled at her mind."
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
"She loves going for walks at night."
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
"The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers."
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
"The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."
the time when night begins; dusk
"They decided to return home before nightfall."
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
"The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight."
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.
"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
"The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism."
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
"He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms."
Nothing; zero.
"The score remained nil after the first half."
Quick and light in movement or thought.
"The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience."
the number that is one more than eight
"She has nine books in her collection."
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"
To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.
"The cold wind will nip your fingers."
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
"It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket."
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
"Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives."
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
"The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair."
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
"She tends to nitpick about every little detail."
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
"She said no to the invitation."
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
"Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions."
the quality of being noble in character or the group of people belonging to the aristocracy
"The king praised her for her nobility and courage."
Having or showing fine personal qualities, high moral principles, or being of high social rank.
"He is admired for his noble character and generosity."
no person; not anyone
"Nobody came to the party."
Active at night and sleeping during the day.
"Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night."
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
"The Normans conquered England in 1066."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
"She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
"He stood nonplussed at the strange remark."
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
"She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children."
Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.
"His explanation was pure nonsense."
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
"Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task."
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
"Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication."
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
"She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner."
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
"The meeting will start at noon."
A loop with a running knot, used especially for trapping or hanging.
"The cowboy tied a noose to catch the wild horse."
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
"He didn't call, nor did he send a message."
An accepted standard or a usual practice.
"Wearing uniforms is the norm in many schools."
conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected
"It is normal to feel nervous before an interview."
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
"After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy."
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
"The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries."
in a usual or expected way
"I normally wake up at 7 AM."
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
"The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem."
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
"She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony."
a sentimental longing for the past, often for a period or place with happy memories
"The old photographs filled her with nostalgia."
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
"The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage."
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
"She made a notable contribution to the project."
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
"She is notably talented in painting."
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
"She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday."
