English to English Dictionary

Wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever and crafty.

Windfall

A piece of good fortune, typically one involving unexpected money.

Wistfulness

A feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Wither

To fall into a state of decay; to become dry and shriveled, typically as a plant.

Witticism

A witty remark or clever saying.

Woe

Great sorrow or distress.

Womanness

The quality or state of being a woman; the characteristics or attributes associated with women.

Wood-ash

The powdery residue left after the burning of wood, traditionally rich in potassium, calcium, and other minerals.

Wreak

To cause a large amount of damage, harm, or destruction.

Wretched

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; deeply afflicted or distressed.

Wry

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

Wu

A major group of Chinese dialects spoken in Shanghai and the neighboring provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.