English Words Starting With M

• mysia

  nounVery low
  /ˈmɪsɪə/An ancient region in northwestern Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), historically part of the Roman Empire and earlier civilizations.
• mysid

  adjectivenounRare (Specialist Technical)
  /ˈmʌɪsɪd/A small, shrimp-like crustacean belonging to the family Mysidae.
• myslivecek

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmɪslɪvɛtʃɛk/A surname of Czech origin; primarily known as the name of Josef Mysliveček (1737–1781), a prominent Czech composer of the classical era.
• mysophilia

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌmʌɪsəʊˈfɪlɪə/A paraphilia or obsessive attraction to things that are soiled, dirty, or decaying.
• mysophobia

  nounVery Low
  /ˌmaɪsə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/An irrational and excessive fear of dirt, germs, or contamination.
• mysore

  nounLow
  /maɪˈsɔː/A city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, historically the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore.
• myspace

  nounverbLow (Historical/Cultural Reference)
  /ˈmʌɪspeɪs/A proper noun referring to a specific, now largely defunct, social networking website launched in 2003, notable for allowing users to customize their profile pages with HTML and music.
• mystagogue

  nounC2 / Very Rare
  /ˈmɪstəɡɒɡ/A person who initiates others into mystical or esoteric knowledge, especially one who prepares candidates for the ancient mystery religions.
• mystery

  nounC1
  /ˈmɪst(ə)ri/Something that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or fully know.
• mystery bag

  nounMedium
  /ˈmɪstəri bæɡ/A container whose contents are unknown until opened.
• mystery play

  nounLow
  /ˈmɪst(ə)ri pleɪ/A type of medieval drama based on stories from the Bible, performed primarily during the Middle Ages.
• mystery tour

  nounC1
  /ˈmɪst(ə)ri tʊə/A journey, typically by bus or coach, to an unspecified destination that is kept secret from the participants until they arrive.
• mystic

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈmɪstɪk/Relating to a spiritual reality that transcends ordinary human understanding; pertaining to mystery, secrecy, or esoteric knowledge.
• mystical theology

  nounC2
  /ˌmɪs.tɪ.kəl θiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/A branch of theology that deals with the direct, experiential knowledge of God through spiritual union, often emphasizing contemplation and personal encounter beyond intellectual understanding.
• mysticete

  nounC2
  /ˈmɪstɪsiːt/A baleen whale, a type of whale that filters food through baleen plates instead of teeth.
• mysticism

  nounC1
  /ˈmɪs.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/A spiritual practice or belief system based on the idea that direct knowledge of God, the divine, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience, intuition, or insight that goes beyond ordinary human understanding.
• mysticize

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low
  /ˈmɪstɪsaɪz/To regard or interpret something as mystical; to invest with a mysterious or spiritual significance.
• mystification

  nounC1
  /ˌmɪs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The action of making something obscure or mysterious; the state of being confused or puzzled.
• mystify

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/To make someone confused or unable to understand something; to perplex.
• mystique

  nounC1
  /mɪˈstiːk/A quality of mystery, glamour, or power surrounding someone or something, making them seem impressive and worthy of respect.

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