English Words Starting With V

• vignetter

  nounC1
  /vɪnˈjɛt/A brief evocative description, sketch, or scene, often focusing on a moment, character, or aspect of a larger subject. Originally a type of illustration or decorative design.
• vignetting

  nounC2
  /vɪnˈjɛtɪŋ/The gradual darkening or reduction in brightness at the periphery of an image, photograph, or optical field.
• vignola

  nounC2 - Very Low Frequency (Specialist)
  /vɪˈnjəʊlə/A surname of Italian origin, specifically associated with the Renaissance architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, whose architectural treatises were highly influential; by extension, referring to classical architectural principles or styles derived from his work.
• vigny

  nounVery low
  /viːˈnjiː/A surname of French origin, specifically associated with the 19th-century French writer Alfred de Vigny.
• vigo

  nounLow
  /ˈviːɡəʊ/The common name for a city in Galicia, Spain; also used in some contexts as a brand or place name.
• vigor

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪɡə/Physical or mental strength, energy, vitality, and forcefulness.
• vigorish

  nounLow
  /ˈvɪɡərɪʃ/The percentage or commission taken by a bookmaker or gambling establishment, ensuring their profit regardless of the outcome of a bet.
• vigoro

  nounRare / Niche
  /ˈvɪɡərəʊ/A proprietary name for a brand of building materials, typically heavy-duty flooring, decking, or composite panels.
• vigour

  nounB2
  /ˈvɪɡə/active physical or mental strength, energy, and force
• vigoureux

  nounB2
  /ˈvɪɡərəs/strong, healthy, and full of energy; characterized by physical strength and vitality
• vigoureux printing

  nounVery Low
  /vɪˌɡʊə.rə ˈprɪn.tɪŋ/A style of 19th-century French printing characterized by bold, contrasting, and energetic typography and decoration.
• vigrid

  nounVery low
  /ˈvɪɡ.rɪd/A large, open, level area in Norse mythology, destined to be the site of the final battle (Ragnarok).
• vihara

  nounLow/Very low frequency. Primarily encountered in academic texts on religion, architecture, history, or art history.
  /vɪˈhɑːrə/A Buddhist monastery or temple, especially one with a central hall for meditation and surrounding living quarters for monks.
• vihuela

  nounVery Low
  /vɪˈweɪlə/A type of historical Spanish stringed instrument, similar to a guitar, used during the Renaissance.
• viipuri

  nounVery Low
  /ˈviːpʊri/A city name, referring to a historical city in Karelia, now within the borders of Russia.
• vijayawada

  nounLow
  /ˌvɪdʒəjəˈwɑːdə/The name of a major city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Krishna River.
• viki

  nounLow
  /ˈvɪki/A given name, often a short form or variant of names like Victoria or Viktoria, typically used as a female personal name.
• viking

  nounC1
  /ˈvaɪ.kɪŋ/A member of the seafaring Scandinavian people who raided, traded, and settled in parts of Europe, Asia, and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the early 11th century.
• vila

  nounC2 (Very Low)
  /ˈviːlə/In South Slavic (e.g., Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian) folklore, a vila is a supernatural, fairy-like being, typically female, associated with nature, forests, and mountains, often possessing magical powers and a capricious nature towards humans.
• vila nova de gaia

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌviːlə ˌnəʊvə də ˈɡaɪə/A city in Portugal, located south of Porto across the Douro River.

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