Synonyms: words starting with E
442 words starting with E that have a synonyms page, each shown with its closest synonyms.
- eagerkeen, bursting, raring
- earhead, spike
- ear canalacoustic meatus, auditory canal, auditory meatus
- eardrumtympanum, myringa
- earlynew, premature, first
- early birdlark, early riser, morning person
- earmarklugmark, allot, appropriate
- earnget, merit, win
- earn one's keepearn one's corn, earn one's crust, carry one's weight
- earnestserious, grave, real
- earth closetCR, can, place
- EarthianEarthish, Earthling, Terran
- earthlypassing, temporary, temporal
- earthnuttruffle, earth chestnut, hawknut
- earthquakequake, tremor, temblor
- earthwormwiggler, rainworm
- easefacility, comfort
- easteastward, easterly, of
- East AsianOriental Asian, Sinesian, Sinaean
- easterlyeastern, eastly, westbound
- easysimple, plain-sailing, straightforward
- easygoinghappy-go-lucky, laid-back, devil-may-care
- eatswallow, consume, dine
- eat someone's luncheat someone for breakfast, have someone for breakfast, beat
- eateryautomat, beanery, buffet
- ebbreflux, go out, go down
- ebullientzestful, abubble, bubbly
- eccentricfar-out, weird, off-centre
- ecclesiasticecclesiastical, churchly, churchy
- ecclesiasticalecclesiastic, ecclesial, churchly
- eco-friendlyenvironment-friendly, ecological
- ecologicalenvironment-friendly, eco-friendly
- economiclow-end, low-cost, budget
- economicaleconomic, low-end, low-cost
- economicsdomestic arts, domestic science, domestic sciences
- ecstasyeuphoria, rapture, MDMA
- ecstaticthrilled, delighted, delirious
- ectothermiccold-blooded, poikilothermic, exothermic
- edgeadvantage, margin
- edibleeatable, comestible
- editcut, retouch, fix up
- eerieunusual, odd, weird
- effectcause, consequence, source
- effeminacyniceness, effeminateness, invirility
- effeminatecamp, unmanly, swish
- effervescentsparkly, gassy, foamy
- effetewasted, tired, flimsy
- efficiencyefficiency apartment, studio apartment, bedsit
- efficientbusinesslike, lean, efficacious
- effingflaming, flipping, freaking
- effulgentaglow, alight, beamful
- egaday, caramba, mirabile dictu
- egalequal, equitable, indifferent
- egghuevo, oeuf, ey
- eggheadboffin, brainiac, brain
- eggplantaubergine, brinjal, bangun
- egocentricself-interested, self-serving, self-seeking
- egoismself-obsession, self-absorption, selfishness
- egotismegocentrism, pride, vanity
- egressdeparture, depart, exit
- ehza, pardon, what
- eigenvalueeigenroot, characteristic root, characteristic value
- eighthoctave, 8th, VIIIth
- einsteinboffin, brain, brainiac
- ejaculatejuice, eject, throw out
- ejaculationunloading, spewing
- ejectexpel, oust, evict
- el cheapono-name, brand X, low-end
- elapseintervene, go, pass
- elasticresilient, stretchy, stretchable
- elastic bandelastic, binder, gum band
- elateplease, content, cheer
- elatedjoyful, overjoyed, ecstatic
- elationjoy, happiness, delight
- eldelderliness, age, codgerhood
- eldermzee, senior, eld
- elderlyold-fashioned, unemployed, defunct
- eldernaged, wizened
- electiveoptional, discretionary
- electorateconstituency, division, riding
- electrifyelectricize, thrill
- electrocutefry, electrify, shock
- electronic brain'puter, box, computer
- electronic cigarettee-cigarette, razz
- elegantclassy, dressy, refined
- elegiacdepressed, miserable, unhappy
- elegizemourn, sorrow, pine
- elephantinebig, huge, liberal
- elevatepromote, advance, honor
- eligiblequalified, choosable, licensed
- eliminateruin, harry, subvert
- Elizabethan collarbuster collar, cone of shame, E-collar
- elongateenlengthen, produce
- elucidateexplain, explicate, apparent
- emquad, em quad, mutton
- emancipatemanumit, decolonize, disenslave
- emasculatedebilitate, unman, demasculate
- embarrasshumble, humiliate, dishonour
- embarrassedabashed, ashamed, shamed
- embasedebase, humble, relegate
- embellishgrace, ornament, adorn
- embellishmentdecoration, ornament, ornamentation
- embezzlemisappropriate, defalcate
- embiggenswell, grow, aggrandize
- emblematicsymbolic, illustrative
- embodyrealize, merge, integrate
- embonpointbuxom, Rubenesque, full-figured
- emboweldisembowel, eviscerate, enclose
- embracepress, squeeze, hug
- emergeforthcome, come forth, come to light
- emergentemerging, nascent, up-and-coming
- emeticemetogenic, anacathartic, emetogen
- eminencecelebrity, distinction
- eminentsignal, outstanding, remarkable
- eminent domainsuperiority, compulsory purchase, compulsory acquisition
- emiteffuse, outsend
- emolumentremuneration, payment
- emotionfeeling, affect, sentiment
- emotionaltemperamental, touching
- empathicempathetic, telempathic, telepathic
- emphasizehighlight, stress, underscore
- employspend, use, bestow
- employercompany, business, organization
- empowerlet, allow
- emptyvacant, unfilled, vacuous
- empty-headedabsent-minded, bubbleheaded, peabrain
- en massejointly, collectively, collaboratively
- enableauthorize, empower, endow
- enantio-counter-, contra-, contro-
- enchantcourt, charm, spell
- enchantmentspell, charm, enchanting
- encheeracclaim, applaud, cheer on
- enchorialnative, autochthonous, indigenous
- enclosedincluded, bounded
- encounterclash, brush
- encouragepush, urge, prompt
- endconclusion, terminus, termination
- end of storyend of, full stop, period
- end one's lifetake one's own life, an hero, catch the bus
- end upend, conclude, finish up
- endeavorstrive, pursuit, undertaking
- endemicnative, indigenous, precinctive
- endingconclusion, termination, end
- endlessnever-ending, unlimited, infinite
- endlessnessinfinity, perpetuity, eternality
- endogamyexogamy, intermarriage
- endothermicwarm-blooded, homeothermic
- endowbegift, endue, clothe
- endurabletolerable, long-lasting, bearable
- endurelast, abide, brook
- endwiselengthwise, endways, sideways
- enemyfoe, nemesis, antagonist
- energyvitality, vim
- enervatedebilitate, weaken, enfeeble
- engagingappealing, engrossing, enthralling
- engenderproduce, encourage, push
- engine driverengineer, railroad engineer, locomotive engineer
- englamourspell, glamour, hex
- English sparrowphilip, sparr
- English walnutCarpathian walnut, common walnut, Madeira walnut
- engrossenwrap, corner the market, wrap
- enjoygroove, appreciate, pleasure
- enkindleinflame, set on fire, animate
- enlargeadd, enrich, amplify
- enlightenlight, fire, irradiate
- enlightenmentzen, epiphany, bodhi
- enlistregister, enroll
- enlivencheer, ginger, stimulate
- enmeshravel, snarl, foul
- enmityhostility, animosity, antipathy
- ennoblepromote, advance, honor
- enormitydesecration, anomalousness, atrociousness
- enormoushuge, massive
- enormouslyvastly, immensely, very
- enoughplease, basta
- enrageanger, outrage, infuriate
- enrichenlarge, array, adorn
- enrollregister, enlist, list
- enshittificationcrapification, enshittening, platform decay
- ensignbadge, ancient, coronet
- ensnareensnarl, ravel, snarl
- ensnarlravel, snarl, foul
- ensorcellspell, glamour, hex
- ensuefollow, come after, arise
- entanglemat, tangle, ravel
- enterprisebusiness, firm, venture
- enthrallbewitch, captivate, charm
- enthusedexcited, amped up, amped
- enthusiasmspirit, zeal, gusto
- enthusiastaddict, devotee, aficionado
- enthusiasticexcited, keen, motivated
- enticingattractive, tempting, fetching
- entiretotal, complete, whole
- entiretywhole, fullness, wholeness
- entitlename, designate, elevate
- entrailsbowels, inmeat, innards
- entrance hallfoyer, vestibule, entry
- entropyanergy, unavailable energy, bound entropy
- entryentrance, admission, access
- entréeappetizer, starter
- entwinetwist, lace, lock
- enumerationcounting, numbering, numeration
- enviroecocrazy, ecofreak, ecohippie
- environround, round about, belay
- environmentalisteco-warrior, ecologist
- envisionimagine, dream, envisage
- eonaeon, age, meantime
- epazotewormseed, Jesuit's tea, Mexican tea
- ephemeralpassing, temporary, fleeting
- ephemeralityimpermanence, ephemeralness
- ephemerallytemporarily, summarily, transiently
- epi-on-, super-, en-
- epicepopee, epos, epical
- epicureepicurean, hedonist, sybarite
- epicureanlotus-eating, hedonistic, self-indulgent
- epidemiccommon, ubiquitous, disseminated
- epiphanytheophany, aha moment, enlightenment
- episcopacybishopric, bishopry, bishopdom
- episcopateepiscopacy, bishopric
- episodehappening, incident, affair
- epithetbyname, cognomen, eponym
- epitomeicon, paradigm, paragon
- eponymnamesake, eponymist
- equableregular, uniform, tranquil
- equalequivalent, level
- equal-areaequivalent, authalic, equiareal
- equalitypar, parity, equivalence
- equanimousstill, pacific, laid-back
- equilibriumbalance, stability
- equinehippo-, horsy
- equipdon, apparel
- equipmentgear, kit, tackle
- equiponderatecounterbalance, equibalance
- equitablefair-minded, objective, neutral
- equivalenceequality, equation, equivalency
- equivocalambiguous, indeterminate, uncertain
- erah, eh, erm
- eraperiod, epoch, age
- eradicateeliminate, ruin, harry
- erasureobliteration, cancelation, cancellation
- erectile dysfunctionimpotence, ED
- erectionbuilding, construction
- ergotismchoice, opinion, award
- ErisDiscordia, 136199 Eris, 2003 UB313
- ermum, umm, em
- erodeundermine, corrode, eat away
- eroticsensual, stimulating, seductive
- erroneousincorrect, false, mistaken
- errorwrong, mistake, slip-up
- ersatzfaux, inauthentic, fake
- erstwhileformer, prior, sometime
- eruditelearned, well-informed
- eruditionscholarship, information, knowledge
- escapablesuperfluous, avertable, fleeable
- escolarbutterfish, snake mackerel, walu
- esculentedible, comestible, eatable
- esotericarcane, recondite
- espartohalfa, esparto grass, halfah grass
- espyspy, descry, spot
- essencenature, crux, quintessence
- essentialnecessary, basic, remarkable
- essentiallybasically, ultimately, naturally
- esteemvalue, respect, honor
- esteemedwell-regarded, distinguished, respected
- estimableglorious, valuable, reverend
- estimateestimation, appraisal, appraise
- estrangealienate, disaffect, antagonize
- esurientedacious, gluttonous, hungry as a hog
- eternalpermanent, never-ending, endless
- eternalizeperpetuate, immortalize
- eternallynonstop, incessantly, forevermore
- eternityeternality, all time, atemporality
- ethanolalcohol, ethylol, monohydroxyethane
- etherabase, abash, bring low
- etherealetheric, otherworldly, insubstantial
- ethyl acetateethyl ethanoate, ethyl ester, acetic ester
- euhemerizemythologize, demythologize, undeify[personage]]s are the direct objects>
- eulaliamiscanthus, Chinese silver grass, eulalia grass
- eulogizehonor, praise, worthy
- eulogypanegyric, elogy, eulogium
- euphemismgenteelism, codeword, perfumed terms of the time
- euphoniouslistenable, euphonous, ariose
- euphonyharmony, euphonism, concord
- euphoricthrilled, delighted, joyful
- euthanizedestroy, euthanatize, euthanasiate
- evadeshuffle, equivocate
- evaluatevalue, rate, assess
- evangelistaryevangelary, evangeliary
- evasionprevarication, shift
- evasivecagey, noncommittal
- eveforenight, een, eventide
- evenuniform, regular, flat
- even sohowever, nevertheless, nonetheless
- even thoughalthough, albeit, thoughbeit
- even-keeledstill, pacific, laid-back
- even-temperedstill, pacific, laid-back
- evenhandedfair-minded, objective, neutral
- eveningeen, eveningtime, evetime
- evening starHermes, Hesperus, evenstar
- eventideeve, even, forenight
- eventualitychance, contingent, contingency
- eventuallyfinally, yet
- eventuatehold, pass, result
- evergreennondeciduous, sempervirent, still-green
- everlastingpermanent, eternal, unlimited
- everlastinglyendlessly, continuously, incessantly
- every man for himselfself-interested, self-serving, self-seeking
- everybodyeveryone, all
- everydaystandard, usual, general
- everydaynessregularity, commonness, normalcy
- everything but the kitchen sinklock, everything under the sun, all the marbles
- evidentobvious, bait, apparent
- evidentlymarkedly, vividly, clearly
- evilabandoned, evil-minded, wicked
- evil eyeeye, malocchio
- evitableavoidable, preventable, resistible
- evocativesuggestive, reminiscent, redolent
- evokeencourage, push, excite
- evolvedevelop, produce, transform
- ewugh, yuck, eww
- exannihilate, bag, baptize
- exacttrue, precise, perfect
- exactingdemanding, pernickety
- exactlyright, exact, accurately
- exaggeratethree-sheet, overdo, overstate
- exagitateenthrill, inflame, animate
- exalthonor, praise, worthy
- examinecheck, survey, inspect
- exampleexemplar, exemplificator, exemplum
- exasperatebother, devil, trouble
- exceedtop, better, outweigh
- exceltop, better, exceed
- excellenceworth, perfection, goodness
- excellentwonderful, fantastic, first-rate
- excellentlysuperbly, exceptionally, brilliantly
- exceptbut, save, bar
- except forbut, save, except
- excesssurplus, abundance, overflow
- excessiveextreme, undue, lavish
- exchangeswap, barter, interchange
- exciteencourage, push, thrill
- excitedenthusiastic, thrilled, fever-pitched
- excludedebar, omit
- excoriateexcarnate, abrade, chafe
- excruciatetorture, torment, pang
- exculpateclear, acquit, vindicate
- exculpationexoneration, vindication, disculpation
- exculpatorydisculpatory, exonerative, vindicatory
- excursiontrip, jaunt, journey
- excuseplead, forgive, let off the hook
- excuse meI beg your pardon?, pardon?, I'm sorry?
- execrabledespicable, abominable, wretched
- execratecurse, anathematize, comminate
- executeperform, do
- executionercarnifex, Jack Ketch, deathsman
- executrixexx, executress, execx
- exemplarpattern, prototype, symbol
- exemptionimmunity, dispensation
- exercisepractice, practicing, drill
- exercise bicyclecycloergometer, exercycle
- exertexercise, operate, assert
- exhaleoutbreathe, breathe out, expire
- exhaustweary, spend
- exhaustionfatigue, weariness, tiredness
- exhaustiveall-encompassing, tiring, weariful
- exhibitshow, display
- exhilarateplease, content, cheer
- exhortencourage, prompt, admonish
- exhumedisinter, dig up, unbury
- exilebanishment, expatriate, émigré
- existbe, subsist
- existencebeing, subsistence, dasein
- existentexisting, extant, essential
- exitegress, outgoing, outgang
- exo-ex-, ecto-, out-
- exogamyintermarriage, extramarriage, heterogamy
- exonerateabsolve, acquit, exculpate
- exorbitantsky-high, disproportionate, inordinate
- exotericuninitiated, exoterical, commonplace
- expandspread, enlarge, elaborate
- expatiateenlarge, descant, dilate
- expatriateexile, outland, immigrant
- expecthope, anticipate
- expected valueexpectancy, expectation, mean
- expedientpolitic, judicious
- expeditiouslyapace, rapidly, hell-for-leather
- expeldrive away, drive out, force out
- expendabledispensable, limited
- expenditureoutlay, disbursement, expense
- expensecost, charge, outlay
- expensivedear, high-cost, 5-star
- experiencedseasoned, practiced, hard-bitten
- expertproficient, maven, specialist
- expiationcompensation, atonement, indemnification
- expirationexhalation, emission, demise
- expireperish, code
- explainclarify, expound
- explainableexplicable, explicatable
- explanationexplaining, elucidation, femsplaining
- expletiveintensifier, expletory, swear word
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