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# English words: G

[A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) · [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) · [C](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/c/) · [D](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/d/) · [E](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/e/) · [F](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/f/) · **G** · [H](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/h/) · [I](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/i/) · [J](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/j/) · [K](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/k/) · [L](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/l/) · [M](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/m/) · [N](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/n/) · [O](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/o/) · [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) · [Q](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/q/) · [R](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/r/) · [S](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/s/) · [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) · [U](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/u/) · [V](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/v/) · [W](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/w/) · [X](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/x/) · [Y](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/y/) · [Z](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/z/)

650 words under G; 201–300 on this page.

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- [gilt](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gilt/) — Gilt means covered with a thin layer of gold or gold colour.
- [gimlet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gimlet/) — A gimlet is a small hand tool with a sharp, twisted point, used for boring small holes in wood.
- [gin](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gin/) — Gin is a strong, clear alcoholic drink flavoured with juniper berries; it is for adults only. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [ginger](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/ginger/) — A plant root with a hot, spicy taste, used in cooking and drinks: ginger biscuits.
- [gingerbread](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gingerbread/) — A sweet, spicy cake or biscuit flavoured with ginger, often with treacle or golden syrup.
- [gingerly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gingerly/) — Very carefully and slowly, because you are afraid of hurting yourself or breaking something, or of what might happen.
- [gingham](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gingham/) — Gingham is a cotton cloth woven in a pattern of checks or stripes, often blue and white.
- [ginkgo](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/ginkgo/) — A tall tree with fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn; it is called a living fossil because trees like it grew in the time…
- [gipsy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gipsy/) — An old word for a member of the Romani people, who came to Europe from India long ago and many of whom lived and travelled in caravans.
- [giraffe](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/giraffe/) — A giraffe is a very tall African animal with a very long neck, long legs and a coat with brown patches.
- [gird](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gird/) — To gird is to fasten a belt or sword round the body, or to put on armour and get ready for battle or a journey. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [girdle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/girdle/) — A girdle is a belt or band worn round the waist, especially in old tales. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [girl](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/girl/) — A girl is a female child or a young woman. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [girlfriend](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/girlfriend/) — A girlfriend is a girl or woman that someone is in a romantic relationship with.
- [girth](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/girth/) — The girth of a horse is the strap that goes under its belly to hold the saddle on.
- [git](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/git/) — A git is an annoying, stupid or unpleasant person; it is an insult.
- [give](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/give/) — To give is to let someone have something of yours: give a present. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [giveaway](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/giveaway/) — A giveaway is a thing that is given free, for example a free gift or a prize in a competition.
- [giver](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/giver/) — A giver is a person who gives something to others, like a present, money, time or help. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [givest](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/givest/) — «givest» means «you give», a form of «give»: To give is to let someone have something of yours: give a present.
- [giveth](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/giveth/) — «giveth» means «gives», a form of «give»: To give is to let someone have something of yours: give a present.
- [gizzard](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gizzard/) — A gizzard is a strong muscular part of a bird's stomach that grinds up food, often with small stones the bird has swallowed.
- [glace](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glace/) — Glacé (often written glace) describes fruit, such as cherries, that has been cooked in sugar syrup so it is shiny and sweet.
- [glacial](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glacial/) — Glacial means to do with glaciers or ice, as in «glacial valleys».
- [glacier](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glacier/) — A glacier is a huge, thick mass of ice that moves very slowly over land, like a frozen river.
- [glad](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glad/) — Happy and pleased about something. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gladden](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladden/) — To gladden someone is to make them happy or glad.
- [gladdened](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladdened/) — Gladdened means made happy or glad. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glade](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glade/) — A glade is a small open space in a wood or forest, where there are no trees in the middle.
- [gladiator](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladiator/) — A gladiator was a man in ancient Rome who fought other men or wild animals in an arena to entertain crowds, often with swords, nets or…
- [gladly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladly/) — Willingly and happily; with pleasure.
- [gladness](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladness/) — A feeling of being happy and joyful. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gladstone](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gladstone/) — William Ewart Gladstone, a British Prime Minister four times in the 1800s.
- [glamorous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glamorous/) — Glamorous means very attractive and exciting, often in a rich, stylish, showy way.
- [glamour](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glamour/) — Glamour is the special exciting attraction of something that seems rich, stylish or beautiful.
- [glance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glance/) — To glance is to look at something very quickly and then look away.
- [gland](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gland/) — A gland is a small part of the body that makes a special substance the body needs, such as sweat, saliva, tears or hormones.
- [glare](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glare/) — To look at someone in an angry way for a while.
- [glass](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glass/) — Glass is a hard clear material that you can see through, used for windows, bottles and jars. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glassblower](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glassblower/) — A glassblower is a person who makes glass objects, like vases and bottles, by blowing air through a long tube into a blob of hot, melted…
- [glasshouse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glasshouse/) — A building made mostly of glass where plants are grown, kept warm by the sun; a greenhouse.
- [glassy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glassy/) — Glassy means smooth, shiny and clear, like glass.
- [glaswegian](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glaswegian/) — A Glaswegian is a person who comes from Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland.
- [glaze](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glaze/) — A glaze is a shiny coating painted on pottery before it is baked in a kiln, which makes it smooth, coloured and waterproof.
- [glazed](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glazed/) — Glazed food is covered with a shiny coating, like a glazed doughnut or glazed ham.
- [gleam](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gleam/) — To shine softly or brightly, often by reflecting light: «The polished car gleamed.».
- [gleaming](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gleaming/) — Shining brightly because clean, polished or wet: «gleaming shoes».
- [glean](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glean/) — To collect information bit by bit, often with effort: «I gleaned a few facts from the leaflet.». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glee](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glee/) — Glee is great joy and happiness, often shown loudly.
- [gleeful](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gleeful/) — Gleeful means full of joy, often a little mischievous or pleased with oneself.
- [glen](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glen/) — A narrow, deep valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland, often with a stream at the bottom.
- [glib](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glib/) — Glib describes talk that is too smooth and quick, said easily without real thought.
- [glide](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glide/) — To glide is to move smoothly and quietly without effort, as if sliding.
- [glider](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glider/) — A glider is a light aircraft with long wings and no engine that flies by riding on air currents.
- [glimmer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glimmer/) — A glimmer is a faint, weak light.
- [glimmering](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glimmering/) — Glimmering means shining faintly or weakly.
- [glimpse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glimpse/) — A very quick look at something, so you see it only for a moment or only a part of it.
- [glint](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glint/) — To give out a small, quick flash of light.
- [glinting](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glinting/) — Giving out small, quick flashes of light, especially reflected light from metal, glass, water or eyes.
- [glisten](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glisten/) — To glisten means to shine with a soft, sparkly light because something is wet or oily.
- [glistering](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glistering/) — Shining or sparkling brightly, like something wet or polished. — Jewish tradition
- [glitch](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glitch/) — A glitch is a small fault or problem that stops something working properly for a short time, especially in computers, games or machines.
- [glitter](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glitter/) — Tiny shiny pieces of coloured plastic or metal used to decorate cards and crafts. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glittering](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glittering/) — Shining with small flashes of light, like a sword or jewel in the sun. — Jewish tradition
- [glittery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glittery/) — Covered with glitter, tiny shiny bits that sparkle.
- [gloat](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloat/) — To gloat means to show you are very pleased about your own success or about someone else's bad luck, in a smug and unkind way. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gloating](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloating/) — Gloating is showing that you are pleased about your own success or about someone else's bad luck, in a smug, unkind way.
- [global](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/global/) — Global means about the whole world: a global problem, global warming.
- [globalisation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/globalisation/) — Globalisation is the way countries around the world are becoming more and more connected through trade, travel, the internet, money and…
- [globe](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/globe/) — A globe is a ball-shaped model of the Earth, with a map of the world on it.
- [gloom](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloom/) — Darkness or near-darkness, as in a dim room or a dark wood. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gloomily](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloomily/) — In a sad, hopeless or miserable way.
- [gloominess](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloominess/) — The state of being dark, dim or sad. — Jewish tradition
- [gloomy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloomy/) — Dark or dim, with very little light.
- [glorified](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glorified/) — Glorified means made to shine with great beauty or splendour, as if bright with light. — Jewish tradition
- [glorify](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glorify/) — To praise and honor someone as great or splendid. — Jewish tradition
- [glorious](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glorious/) — Very beautiful and wonderful to see or feel: a glorious sunset. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gloriously](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloriously/) — Gloriously means in a splendid, magnificent or wonderfully bright way. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glory](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glory/) — Glory is great fame, honour and praise won by doing something important or brave. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gloss](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gloss/) — A smooth shine on a surface: the gloss on a new car.
- [glossary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glossary/) — A list of hard or special words with their meanings, usually at the back of a book. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glossy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glossy/) — Glossy means smooth and shiny, so it reflects light. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glove](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glove/) — A glove is a covering for your hand, with a separate place for each finger and the thumb.
- [glow](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glow/) — To glow is to give out a soft, steady light without flames. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [glowworm](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glowworm/) — A glowworm is a kind of beetle whose females, which look like soft grubs without wings, give off a green light from their tails at night.
- [glucose](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glucose/) — Glucose is a kind of sugar that your body uses for energy; your blood carries it to all your cells.
- [glue](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glue/) — Glue is a sticky substance used to join things together.
- [glug](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glug/) — The gurgling sound liquid makes when it is poured out of a bottle.
- [glum](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glum/) — Sad and quiet, looking unhappy and disappointed.
- [glutamate](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glutamate/) — A natural substance found in many foods such as tomatoes, cheese and mushrooms; it gives the savoury taste called umami.
- [gluten](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gluten/) — Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye that makes dough stretchy and helps bread rise.
- [gluteus](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gluteus/) — The gluteus is one of the three big muscles in each buttock (bottom) that help you stand up, walk, run and climb; the biggest is the…
- [glutton](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glutton/) — A glutton is a person who eats far too much and greedily. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gluttonous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gluttonous/) — Greedy for food and eating far too much. — Jewish tradition
- [glycerine](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glycerine/) — A thick, clear, sweet-tasting liquid with no colour or smell, used in soap, medicines, cosmetics and food.
- [glyph](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/glyph/) — A glyph is a picture or symbol used as a sign for a word, a sound or an idea, like an Egyptian hieroglyph or a Maya sign.
- [gmt](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gmt/) — GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time: the time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, London, used as the starting point for the world's time…
- [gnarled](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gnarled/) — Twisted, rough and full of knots, like an old tree trunk or branch.
- [gnash](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gnash/) — To gnash is to grind the teeth together hard, often in anger or pain. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [gnat](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/gnat/) — A gnat is a tiny flying insect, a bit like a very small fly, often seen in clouds near water; some kinds bite. — everyday · Jewish tradition