英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
"She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood."
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
"She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature."
relating to or characteristic of cats
"Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance."
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
"The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today."
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
"He is a fellow student in my class."
a person who has committed a serious crime
"The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison."
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
"He was charged with felonious assault after the incident."
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
"He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison."
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
"The female lion protects her cubs fiercely."
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
"She has a very feminine style of dressing."
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
"She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality."
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
"They built a fence around the garden."
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
"The car's fender was dented in the accident."
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
"Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine."
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
"The feral cat roamed the streets at night."
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
"The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks."
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
"The fermentation of grapes produces wine."
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
"The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants."
savagely fierce, intense, or violent
"The tiger gave a ferocious roar."
the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness
"The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage."
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
"He ferreted out the hidden documents."
containing or consisting of iron
"Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction."
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
"The boat ferried passengers across the river."
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
"We took the ferry-boat to cross the river."
capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring
"The fertile soil yielded a bountiful harvest."
the ability to conceive children or young; the quality of being fertile
"Modern medicine has helped many couples overcome fertility problems."
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
"Organic fertilization enhances soil health."
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
"Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield."
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
"Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production."
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
"She gave a fervent speech about climate change."
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
"She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true."
intensely passionate or enthusiastic
"He wrote a fervid letter expressing his love."
intense and passionate feeling
"She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education."
relating to a festival or celebration
"The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding."
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
"If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment."
a day or period of celebration, often for cultural or religious reasons
"The city was decorated with lights for the annual music festival."
joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival
"The streets were decorated with lights in a festive spirit."
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
"The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich."
having a strong, unpleasant smell
"The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable."
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
"He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps."
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
"The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students."
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
"The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy."
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
"The two families have been in a feud for generations."
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
"The castle is a remnant of the feudal era."
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
"Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe."
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
"He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever."
a smaller number of; not as many
"Fewer people attended the meeting than expected."
