Eigooo Dictionary
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Words beginning with P
Piquant
Definition of Piquant
adjective
1. having an agreeably sharp taste or appetizing flavor 2. pleasingly exciting or stimulating to the mind
Pitch
Definition of Pitch
verb
1. To throw (things like baseball).
2. To push someone or something.
3. To try and convince someone on something, especially on selling things.
noun
1. The amount of slope of things like a roof.
2. A place separated in a playing field, like in football or cricket.
3. The degree or refinement of something.
4. A speech or talk directed at someone in particular to convince them of something.
Pity
Definition of Pity
noun
1. A strong feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone or something. Something that causes sadness or disappointment. A matter of regret.
Plain
Definition of Plain
adverb
1. To emphasize something.
adjective
1. Without any decorations, simple and to the point.
noun
1. Large pockets of flat land without mountains or trees.
Plateau
Definition of Plateau
noun
1. A flat, level area raised above adjacent land 2. Condition of stability or flat growth
Playful
Definition of Playful
adjective
1. Someone who wants to have fun, who is cheerful.
2. Someone who wants to entertain others and/or oneself.
Plenty
Definition of Plenty
adverb
1. In a large degree.
pronoun
1. Large in quantity, which is more than enough.
noun
1. A situation where the things that are needed are available in quantities that are more than enough.
Plunge
Definition of Plunge
verb
1. To fall off or jump off suddenly from a high place.
2. To slope downward suddenly and steeply.
noun
1. A sudden decrease in value or level.
Plush
Definition of Plush
adjective
1. Expensive and luxurious
noun
1. Fabric of cotton, silk etc with a thick, deep pile.