|
Reverse Search
Reverse Search allows you to search within the full text of dictionary entries for words, word parts, and phrases.
Search for entries that contain:
Exact matches of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or the word "orange."
Any form of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or "apples" or "orange" or "oranges."
Exact matches of all of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" and the word "orange."
The exact sequence of words and/or characters entered in the search box (for example, a fragment of a word, a single word, multiple words, or even a phrase containing punctuation)
Example: Searching for "a variety of apple" identifies all entries that contain that phrase. Searching for "app" identifies all entries that contain the letters "app," such as occurrences of "apple," "application," and "apply."
Search within these fields:
Optional:
Limit by part of speech:
coddle |
to treat with indulgence, as one would treat an invalid or baby; pamper. [1/2 definitions] |
crapulence |
extreme indulgence, esp. in drinking; dissipation. [1/2 definitions] |
crapulous |
given to excessive indulgence in drinking or eating. [1/2 definitions] |
debauchery |
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, esp. of a sexual nature, or an instance of this. |
Edwardian |
characteristic of or relating to the reign of Edward VII of Great Britain, esp. in displaying opulence, self-indulgence, or elegance. |
forbidden fruit |
any sinful or unlawful indulgence, esp. sexual. [1/2 definitions] |
intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, esp. the consumption of alcohol. [1/2 definitions] |
jaded |
dulled or wearied by excessive exposure to something or by over-indulgence; sated; surfeited. [1/3 definitions] |
jag2 |
a period of excessive indulgence; binge. |
lechery |
an act of or tendency toward excessive sexual indulgence. [1/2 definitions] |
orgy |
an unrestrained indulgence in anything. [1/3 definitions] |
overindulgence |
combined form of indulgence. |
pamper |
to treat or please with an uncommon or excessive amount of care, attention, or indulgence; coddle. |
pet1 |
one who is treated with special affection and indulgence; favorite. [1/7 definitions] |
plenary indulgence |
in the Roman Catholic Church, an indulgence that remits in full the temporal punishment still due to sin after absolution. |
sensualism |
indulgence in sensual pleasures; sensuality. [1/2 definitions] |
sensuality |
preoccupation with, or indulgence in, sensual pleasures. [1/2 definitions] |
spoil |
to instill an unhealthy sense of entitlement in (a person) through excessive indulgence, too much freedom, withheld punishments, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
surfeit |
excessive indulgence in food or drink. [1/4 definitions] |
|
|