| dejected |
having or exhibiting low spirits; discouraged, disheartened, or depressed. |
| dejection |
lowness of spirits; depression or melancholy. |
| de jure |
according to the law; by right. (Cf. de facto.) |
| deka- |
variant of deca-. |
| dekagram |
variant of decagram. |
| dekameter |
variant of decameter. |
| delaine |
a fine wool used in worsted fabrics. [2 definitions] |
| Delaney clause |
an amendment to a U.S. law that prohibits the use of food additives found to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
| Delaware |
an eastern U.S. state between Maryland and New Jersey. (abbr.: DE) [3 definitions] |
| delay |
to postpone until a later time. [7 definitions] |
| dele |
to remove or delete. [3 definitions] |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing; delightful. [2 definitions] |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| delegate |
a person who is authorized to speak or act for one or more others, such as a representative to a conference or convention. [3 definitions] |
| delegation |
a group of persons selected to represent others, as at a conference or convention. [3 definitions] |
| delete |
to remove or eliminate (written words, sentences, or the like) by crossing out, cutting out, or erasing. |
| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| deletion |
the act or an instance of deleting. [2 definitions] |
| delft |
a variety of Dutch earthenware that is glazed white and usu. decorated with blue. [2 definitions] |
| deli |
(informal) delicatessen. |
| deliberate |
said or done intentionally. [5 definitions] |