Neologism, n. 1. New word or phrase.
2. Neology, use of new words or phrases.
Neology, n. 1. Neologism, use of new words or phrases.
2. (Theol.) Rationalism, rationalistic interpretation.
Neophyte, n. 1. Convert, proselyte, catechumen.
2. Beginner, tyro, pupil.
Nephritis, n. [L.] (Med.) Inflammation of the kidneys.
Nerve, n. 1. Strength, power, force.
2. Courage, pluck, fortitude, firmness, resolution, hardihood, manhood.
Nerve, v. a. Strengthen, invigorate, fortify, brace.
Nervous, a. 1. Of the nerves.
2. Sinewy, strong, vigorous, robust, forcible, powerful.
3. Timid, timorous, easily agitated.
Nervousness, n. 1. Strength, force, power, vigor.
2. Timidity, timorousness, trepidation, tremor, flutter, nervous agitation.
Nescience, n. Ignorance.
Nest, n. Aerie.
Nestle, v. n. Snuggle, cuddle, snug, harbor, lodge, lie close.
Net, n. Snare, gin, trap, toil.
Net, a. Clear, without deductions.
Net, v. a. Clear, get or gain over and above expenses.
Nether, a. Lower.
Nettle, v. a. Fret, chafe, ruffle, irritate, vex, tease, harass, provoke, incense, exasperate, sting.
Net-work, n. Netting, reticulated or decussated work.
Neutral, a. Indifferent, of neither party, taking no part with either side.
Neutralize, v. a. Counterbalance, render neutral, render inert, destroy the effect of, render of no effect.
Never, ad. 1. At no time, not at any time, not ever.
2. In no degree, not at all.
Nevertheless, ad. However, notwithstanding, not at all the less.
New, a. 1. Novel, fresh, of recent origin, not old.
2. Recent, modern, not ancient, of the present day.
3. Just discovered, recently made known.
4. Unaccustomed, unused, not habituated, not familiar.
News, n. Tidings, intelligence, information, advice, word, piece of information, recent accounts.
Newsmonger, n. Quidnunc.
Newspaper, n. Gazette, journal.
Newt, n. Eft, salamander.
Next, a. Nearest.
Next door to, 1. Next house to.
2. Near to, bordering on.
Nib, n. 1. Bill, beak, neb.
2. Point (of a pen).
Nibble, v. a. & n. Gnaw, bite (by nips), browse.
Nice, a. 1. Exact, accurate, precise, critical, definite, strict, rigorous.
2. Fastidious, dainty, squeamish, punctilious, finical, difficult, over-scrupulous, exacting, hard to please, very particular.
3. Subtile, fine, refined, minute.
4. Delicate, dainty, luscious, soft, tender, savory, delicious, palatable.
5. [Colloquial.] Pleasant, agreeable, delightful, good.
Niceness, n. 1. Exactness, accuracy, precision, nicety.
2. Scrupulousness, fastidiousness, delicacy, daintiness, squeamishness.
Nicety, n. 1. Accuracy, exactness, precision, truth, niceness.
2. Fastidiousness, daintiness, purism, squeamishness.
3. Subtilty, nice point, minute distinction.
4. Delicacy, dainty, tidbit, delicate morsel.
Niche, n. Nook, recess.
Nick, n. 1. Critical point (of time), critical moment, fortunate conjuncture.
2. Notch, dent, dint, indentation, incision.
Nick, v. a. Notch, cut notches in.
Nickname, n. Sobriquet, by-name.
Nictate, v. n. [Rare.] Wink, blink.
Nictation, n. Winking.
Niggard, n. Miser, curmudgeon, churl, hunks, lickpenny, skinflint, scrimp, screw, mean fellow, sordid wretch.
Niggard, a. Parsimonious, niggardly.
Niggardliness, n. Parsimony, stinginess, avarice, meanness.
Niggardly, a. 1. Parsimonious, covetous, stingy, avaricious, miserly, penurious, sordid, mean, illiberal, mercenary, niggard, close, close-fisted.
2. Saving, sparing, chary.
Nigh, a. Near, adjacent, adjoining, contiguous, close by, close, close at hand, bordering upon, not far off, not distant, approximate to, hard by.
Nigh, ad. Near, nearly.
Nigh, prep. Near, close to, close by, not far from.
Night-fall, n. Evening, dusk, close of the day.
Nightingale, n. Philomel, philomela, (Philomela luscinia.)
Night-jar, n. Goat-sucker, wheel-bird, churn-owl (Caprimulgus Europœus).
Nightly, a. Nocturnal.
Night-walker, n. Somnambulist, sleep-walker.
Nihilism, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity.
Nihility, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity.
Nimble, a. Agile, lively, brisk, active, smart, quick, spry, ready, alert, dapper, sprightly.
Nimbleness, n. Briskness, smartness, agility, spryness, alertness, activity, sprightliness.
Nincompoop, n. [Low.] Ninny.
Ninepins, n. pl. Skittles.
Ninny, n. Simpleton, fool, dunce.
Nip, v. a. 1. Pinch, compress, squeeze, gripe.
2. Clip, cut off.
3. Blast, bite, destroy, ruin.
Nip, n. 1. Pinch, bite.
2. Bit, small cut.
3. [Low.] Dram, nipper, sip, drink.
Nipper, n. 1. Fore tooth (of a horse).
2. [Low.] Dram, nip, sip, drink.
Nippers, n. pl. Pincers, tweezers.
Nipple, n. Teat, dug, pap.
Nitre, n. [Written also Niter.] Saltpetre, nitrate of potash.
Nitric acid, Aquafortis, spirit of nitre.
Nitric oxide, Deutoxide of nitrogen, binoxide of nitrogen, nitrous gas, nitrous air.
Nitrogen, n. Azote.
Nitrogenize, v. a. Azotize.
Nitro-muriatic acid, Aqua regia.
Nitrous ether, Sweet spirits of nitre.
Nitrous oxide, Laughing gas, protoxide of nitrogen, exhilarating gas.
No, ad. 1. Nay.
2. Not at all, in no degree.
No, a. None, not any.
Nob, n. [Colloquial.] Nobleman.
Nobby, a. [Colloquial.] Consequential, aristocratic.
Nobility, n. 1. Grandeur, greatness, dignity, nobleness, elevation, superiority, worthiness, loftiness of character, moral excellence.
2. Noble birth, patrician dignity, eminence by rank.
3. Noblesse, aristocracy, peerage, patrician class.
Noble, a. 1. Great, dignified, superior, elevated, worthy, exalted, illustrious.
2. Grand, stately, lordly, splendid, magnificent, sublime.
Noble, n. Nobleman.
Nobleman, n. Peer, noble, grandee, lord, one of the nobility.
Nobleness, n. 1. Greatness, dignity, magnanimity, elevation, superiority, worthiness, nobility, loftiness of character, moral excellence.
2. Stateliness, grandeur, magnificence.
Noblesse, [Fr.] Aristocracy, peerage, nobility.
Nobody, n. No one, no person, not any one, not anybody.
Nocturnal, a. Nightly.
Nocturnally, ad. Nightly, by night.
Nod, v. a. & n. Bow.
Nod, n. Bow, beck.
Noddle, n. Head (in contempt).
Noddy, n. 1. Fool, simpleton, dunce.
2. (Ornith.) Booby, gannet, solan goose (Sterna solida).
Node, n. Knot, knob, protuberance, swelling, lump, prominence, process, excrescence, nodule.
Nodule, n. Knot, node.
Noise, n. 1. Sound.
2. Clamor, din, blare, clatter, uproar, tumult, ado, cry, vociferation, hubbub, racket, hallabaloo, fuss, breeze.
Noisome, a. 1. Noxious, injurious, hurtful, unwholesome, insalubrious, unhealthy, pernicious, mischievous, detrimental, destructive, deleterious, baneful, poisonous, pestilential.
2. Offensive, fetid, disgusting.
Noisy, a. Clamorous, boisterous, turbulent, vociferous, obstreperous, blatant, brawling, blustering, uproarious, tumultuous, riotous.
Nomad, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people.
2. Wanderer, booly.
Nomade, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people.
2. Wanderer, booly.
Nomadic, a. Wandering, migratory, vagrant, roving, strolling.
Nomenclature, n. Terminology.
Nominal, a. Titular, not real, only in name.
Nominate, v. a. Name for an office, propose as a candidate, designate for appointment or election.
Nonage, n. Minority, pupilage.
Non-appearance, n. Absence.
Non-attendance, n. Absence.
Nonchalance, n. [Fr.] Carelessness, indifference, unconcern, coolness.
