English Words Starting With E

• emmer

  nounVery low
  /ˈɛmə/A type of ancient wheat (Triticum dicoccum) with hulled grains, one of the earliest cultivated cereals.
• emmet

  nounrare
  /ˈɛmɪt/ant (a small insect that lives in organized colonies)
• emmetropia

  nounVery Low
  /ˌɛmɪˈtrəʊpɪə/The normal, ideal refractive condition of the eye where light focuses precisely on the retina, resulting in clear vision without corrective lenses.
• emmett

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛmɪt/A dialectal or regional term for an ant.
• emmy

  nounB1
  /ˈɛmi/A prestigious annual award given for excellence in the television industry.
• emmylou

  nounC1
  /ˈɛmɪlaʊ/A proper noun referring to the American folk and country music singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris, born in 1947, known for her collaborations and distinctive voice.
• emo

  adjectivenounMedium
  /ˈiː.məʊ/A style of rock music characterized by emotional, often confessional lyrics and expressive performance.
• emocore

  nounlow
  /ˈiːməʊkɔː/A subgenre of hardcore punk music characterized by introspective, emotional lyrics and expressive vocals.
• emoji

  nounC1
  /ɪˈməʊdʒi/A small digital image or icon used in electronic communication to express an idea, emotion, object, or concept.
• emollient

  adjectivenounC1
  /ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/A substance that softens or soothes the skin; something that calms or mitigates tension or harshness.
• emolument

  nounC2
  /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.
• emory

  nounLow
  /ˈiːm(ə)ri/A proper noun, primarily the name of a prominent private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
• emory oak

  nounC2
  /ˈɛməri ˌəʊk/A specific species of oak tree (Quercus emoryi) native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
• emote

  nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
  /ɪˈməʊt/To express emotion in a deliberate, often theatrical, or exaggerated manner, especially in acting or online communication.
• emoticon

  nounMedium
  /ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/A pictorial representation of a facial expression using keyboard characters, used to convey tone or emotion in electronic communication.
• emotion

  nounC1
  /ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n/A strong feeling such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness that arises from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
• emotional correctness

  nounLow
  /ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l kəˈrɛktnəs/The practice of expressing emotions in a way that is considered socially acceptable, appropriate, or non-offensive within a given cultural or social context.
• emotional deprivation

  nounLow-Medium
  /ɪˈməʊʃənəl ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/A state of being denied or lacking the necessary emotional nurturing, connection, and care, typically during critical developmental periods.
• emotional eating

  nounMedium
  /ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)nəl ˈiːtɪŋ/The practice of consuming large quantities of food, especially comfort or junk food, in response to feelings such as stress, sadness, loneliness, or boredom, rather than hunger.
• emotional incontinence

  nounLow
  /ɪˈməʊʃənəl ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/The inability to control or restrain one's emotional expressions, especially crying.

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