English to English Dictionary

Wet-blanket

A person who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm by being gloomy, pessimistic, or unenthusiastic.

Whatsoever

Used after a noun to emphasize a negative statement (meaning 'any at all').

Whim

A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

White-Settler

A person of European descent who settles in a territory, often in the context of colonial expansion.

White-knight

A person who comes to the rescue of another in difficulty, often perceived as acting out of a desire for personal gain, approval, or moral superiority.

Whitebird

Any of various birds with predominantly white plumage, such as certain egrets, herons, or gulls.

Whittle away

To reduce, diminish, or destroy something gradually over a period of time.

Widerverpflichten

To obligate again or to impose a new obligation on someone.

Wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever and crafty.

Windfall

A piece of good fortune, typically one involving unexpected money.

Wistfulness

A feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Wither

To fall into a state of decay; to become dry and shriveled, typically as a plant.