English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
"The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes."
An idea, belief, or concept about something.
"He had a vague notion of what she wanted."
to inform someone officially about something
"The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change."
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
"Turn off notifications to stay focused."
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
"You will receive a notification when your application is approved."
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
"There was a noticeable improvement in her performance."
a written or printed announcement or notification
"He gave me a notice about the meeting."
well known or famous; written down or observed
"He is a noted author in the field of history."
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
"She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas."
a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something
"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
"He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days."
pleasant, kind, or enjoyable
"She is a very nice person to work with."
Active at night and sleeping during the day.
"Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night."
Having or showing fine personal qualities, high moral principles, or being of high social rank.
"He is admired for his noble character and generosity."
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."
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."
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
"She said no to the invitation."
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
"She tends to nitpick about every little detail."
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
"The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair."
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."
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
"It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket."
To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.
"The cold wind will nip your fingers."
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"
the number that is one more than eight
"She has nine books in her collection."
Quick and light in movement or thought.
"The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience."
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."
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
"The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism."
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.
"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
"The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight."
the time when night begins; dusk
"They decided to return home before nightfall."
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
"The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."
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."
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
"She loves going for walks at night."
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
"A small doubt niggled at her mind."
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
"He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip."
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."
the daughter of one's brother or sister
"My niece is studying at the university this year."
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
"His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave."
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
"He found a nickel on the ground."
a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
"He has found his niche in the marketing industry."
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
"The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case."
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
"His neurosis made social interactions difficult."
The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
"Meditation enhances neuroplasticity, improving memory and focus."
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
"Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits."
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
"Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention."
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
"They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens."