Words Starting With I

A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

plural of iambus

Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed–stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance.

Of or pertaining to a physician or physicians.

Alternative form of iatric.

A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

In the same place; indicates a reference to the same source as the previous one.

Alternative form of ice cap.

With ice added.

A relatively rapid and turbulent flow of ice, somewhat analogous to a waterfall.

Resembling ice.

A person who trades in ice; a person employed to deliver block ice to those lacking electric refrigeration.

plural of iceman

A fossilized footprint or track of an animal.

The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods.

Of, pertaining to, or like fish; piscine.

A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

Hung with icicles.

In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.

A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

In an icky manner.

Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.

An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.

Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an icon.

Pertaining to or consisting of images or icons.

In a way or to an extent that is iconic

the state of being iconic (in all meanings)

An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.

To regard something as ideal.

Regarded as ideal.

In an ideal way; perfectly.

To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize.

simple past and past participle of ideate

Relating to ideation.

The same.

Diligent; persistent.

Identical.

simple past and past participle of identify

Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.

The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.

Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

A person of low general intelligence.

Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.

Empty, vacant.

simple past and past participle of idle

present participle and gerund of idle

Without specific purpose, intent or effort.

A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

Alternative spelling of idyll.

Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus's short pastoral poems, the Idylls.

Of or pertaining to idylls.

In an idyllic manner.

In an iffy manner.

Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.

simple past and past participle of ig

A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

Archaic form of igloo.

A homeopathic remedy made from the plant Strychnos ignatii.