英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
"The children were full of devilry on Halloween night."
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
"The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk."
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
"He used a devious plan to gain control of the company."
To plan or invent something carefully.
"The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs."
Completely lacking or without something.
"His speech was devoid of any real emotion."
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
"The responsibility will devolve on the new manager."
to give time, effort, or resources to something
"She devotes much of her time to helping the poor."
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
"She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first."
A person who is very enthusiastic about or strongly dedicated to something or someone.
"He is a great devotee of classical music."
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
"Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community."
Deeply religious or sincere.
"He is a devout believer who prays every day."
Skill in using the hands or body; mental quickness.
"She showed great dexterity in playing the piano."
Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
"The craftsman was dexterous in carving wood."
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
"The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony."
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
"He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year."
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
"The villain devised a diabolic scheme."
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
"The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation."
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
"The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume."
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
"The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation."
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
"The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia."
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
"The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram."
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
"He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas."
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
"She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue."
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
"Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history."
A conversation between two or more people, or a discussion aimed at reaching understanding.
"The two countries engaged in a dialogue to resolve their differences."
a precious hard stone, usually clear and colorless, valued as a gemstone
"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace at the party."
Light, delicate, and translucent.
"She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight."
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
"She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed."
Consisting of two atoms.
"Oxygen is a diatomic molecule."
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
"The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents."
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
"Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now."
A division or contrast between two things that are completely different.
"There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil."
To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.
"The teacher dictated the instructions to the students."
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
"The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist."
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
"His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues."
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
"A strong diction enhances communication skills."
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
"I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning."
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
"The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law."
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
"The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature."
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
"He follows a strict vegetarian diet."
to be unlike or distinct from something else
"Opinions differ on this issue."
A point or way in which things are not the same.
"There is a big difference between theory and practice."
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
"Her opinion was completely different from mine."
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
"The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly."
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
"There is a differential treatment between the two groups."
