English words starting with P

1,066 words starting with P with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 2 of 4.

• PersistsverbContinue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
• PersonanounThe aspects of a person’s character that they show to other people, especially when thei…
• PersonableadjectiveHaving a pleasant and attractive personality.
• PersonagenounMeaning: a person of rank, note, or distinction
• PersonificationnounPerson who has a lot of a particular quality or characteristic.
• PersonifyverbRepresent a quality, idea, or thing in the form of a person; to be a perfect example of …
• PersonnelnounPeople employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as milita…
• PerspectivenounThe art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to …
• PerspicaciousadjectiveHaving a ready insight into and understanding of things; mentally sharp and observant.
• PerspicacitynounThe quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
• PerspicuitynounThe quality of being clear and easy to understand.
• PerspicuousadjectiveClearly expressed and easy to understand.
• PerspireverbTo produce sweat through the skin, especially because of heat or physical activity.
• PersuadeverbTo make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
• PersuadedverbInduce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
• PersuasionnounThe act of persuading somebody to do something or to believe something.
• PersuasiveadjectiveAble to convince someone to believe or do something.
• PersuasivelyadverbMeaning: in a way that makes you want to do or believe something.
• PersuasivenessnounThe power of argument or evidence to cause belief./ ability to persuade.
• PertainnounTo exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time
• PertainedverbTo exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time
• PertainingverbTo exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time
• PertainsverbTo exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time
• PertinaciousadjectiveHolding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; stubbornly persistent.
• PertinacitynounThe quality of continuing firmly with an opinion or action despite difficulty or opposit…
• PertinentadjectiveAppropriate to a particular situation.
• PertinentlyadverbIn a way that is appropriate to a particular situation.
• PerturbverbTo make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled; to disturb or trouble the mind. (??????? ?…
• PerturbationnounAnxiety; mental uneasiness.
• PerturbedadjectiveFeeling anxiety or concern.
• PerusalnounThe action of reading or examining something.
• PeruseverbTo read or examine something carefully and thoroughly.
• PervadeverbTo spread through and be perceived in every part of something.
• Pervadingverb(especially of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of.
• PervasiveadjectiveExisting in all parts of a place or thing.
• PerverseAdjectiveDeliberately does things that are unreasonable.
• PerversionverbDistortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.
• PerversitynounA deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way;
• PervertverbDistort or corrupt the original course, meaning, or state of (something).
• PervertedadjectiveHaving behaviour, especially sexual behaviour, to be immoral or unacceptable.
• PeskyadjectiveAnnoying or causing trouble.
• PessimismnounA tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
• PessimisticadjectiveTending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting bad results.
• PesterverbTo annoy someone repeatedly with requests or questions.
• PestilentialadjectiveCausing disease; harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
• PestlenounA heavy tool used to crush or grind things in a mortar.
• Peter awayphrasal verb(Diminish or fade away/ decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end.)
• Peter outPhrasal verbTo dwindle.
• PetiteadjectiveSmall, delicate, and attractively built, especially referring to a woman.
• PetitionnounAn earnest request.
• PetitionernounA person who presents a petition to an authority in respect of a particular cause.
• PetitionsnounA formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in…
• PetrichorNounA pleasant, earthy smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period …
• PetrifiedadjectiveMeaning: overwhelmingly fearful.
• PetrifyverbTurn into stone; or make someone extremely afraid.
• PettifoggernounA dishonest lawyer or a person who argues over petty and unimportant details.
• PettifoggingadjectiveConnected with unimportant things.
• PettinessnounLack of importance or worth.
• PettyadjectiveOf little importance; trivial.
• Petulancenoun(The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.)
• PetulantadjectiveChildishly sulky, bad-tempered, or easily irritated. (?????????, ??????????)
• PetulantlyadverbIn a way become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want.
• PhalanxnounA group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body.
• PhantasmagoricadjectiveHaving a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by imagin…
• PhantomnounA ghost or something that appears to exist but is not real.
• PharisaicadjectiveHypocritically self-righteous and excessively concerned with appearing morally superior.
• PharmacynounA shop or place where medicines and medical products are prepared, dispensed, or sold.
• Phase outPhrasal verbTo discontinue or withdraw gradually./ to discontinue the practice, production, or use o…
• PhasedadjectiveMeaning- Carried out in gradual stages.
• PhenomenaladjectiveVery remarkable, impressive, or extraordinary.
• PhenomenonnounA fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
• PhilanderernounA man who has casual love affairs with many women.
• PhilanthropicadjectiveShowing a desire to help others, especially by giving money to good causes.
• PhilanthropistnounA person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation…
• PhilanthropynounThe desire to help people, especially by giving money to good causes.
• PhilatelistnounA person who collects and studies postage stamps.
• PhilippicnounA long, harsh speech or piece of writing attacking someone or something.
• PhilistinenounA person who is indifferent or hostile to art, culture, and refined tastes.
• PhilologistnounSomeone who studies of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to langua…
• PhilologynounThe study of language in written historical sources; the study of the development of lan…
• PhilosophynounThe study of knowledge, life, truth, and existence.
• Phishingnounthe activity of tricking people by getting them to give their identity, bank account num…
• PhlegmaticadjectiveHaving an unemotional and calm disposition; not easily excited.
• PhoneyadjectiveNot genuine; fraudulent (जाली/नक़ली)
• PhosphorescentadjectiveGiving off a faint glow that continues even after the source of light has been removed.
• PhotogenicadjectiveLooking attractive or appealing in photographs.
• PhotosynthesisnounThe process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.
• PhotovoltaicadjectiveRelating to the production of electricity from light, especially sunlight.
• PhysiologynounThe study of how living bodies and their organs function.
• PhysiquenounThe shape, size, and build of a person’s body.
• PicaresqueadjectiveRelating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dish…
• Picaronoun(A dishonest or unprincipled man.)
• PicayuneadjectiveHaving little value or importance; petty or trivial.
• Pick up steamidiom(to start working or producing)
• PicketnounA person or group stationed outside a place to protest, guard or prevent entry.
• PicturesqueadjectiveVisually attractive, especially in a charming or pretty way like a picture.
• Piddlingadjective(Pathetically trivial; trifling.)
• PiebaldadjectiveHaving patches of two different colours, usually black and white.
• PiecemealadjectiveDone or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than …
• PierceverbTo make a hole through something with a sharp object.
• PietynounA belief which is accepted with unthinking conventional reverence.
• Pigeon holingnounA category, typically an overly restrictive one, to which someone or something is assign…
• PigeonholeverbPut someone or something into a fixed category or type, often unfairly or too simply.
• PiggybackverbTo carry or be carried on someone's back or to use an existing system as support for ano…
• PigheadedadjectiveUnreasonably stubborn and unwilling to change one’s opinion.
• Pigmentnoun/verbA substance that gives colour to something.
• PilenounNumber of things that have been placed on top of each other
• PilferverbTo steal small items, especially repeatedly
• PilgrimagenounA journey to a holy place for religious reasons.
• PillageverbRob a (place) using violence
• PillagedverbTo steal things from a place or region, especially in a war, using violence.
• PillarnounA strong vertical structure that supports a building or something important.
• PillionnounA seat or passenger behind the rider on a motorcycle or bicycle.
• PilloryverbAttack or ridicule publicly.
• PilotnounA person trained to operate and control an aircraft.
• Pilotedverb(To act as a guide to)
• PinionverbRestrain someone by holding or tying their arms.
• PinnacleNounThe highest point of development or achievement; a peak or summit.
• PinpointverbTo find or identify something very accurately.
• PinpricknounMeaning: a minor annoyance or irritation.
• Pioneernouna person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, …
• PioneeredverbInvolving new ideas or methods.
• PioneeringadjectiveIntroducing ideas and methods that have never been used before.
• PiousadjectiveDeeply religious or devout; showing reverence for God.
• Pipe DreamnounAn unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme.
• PiquancynounA pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour
• PiquantadjectiveHaving a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour.
• PiqueverbTo feel irritated or resentful; a feeling of annoyance or anger due to wounded pride.
• Piquedverb(To excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff)
• Pirouettenoun/verbA rapid complete turn of the body on one foot, especially in ballet; to perform such a t…
• PiscineadjectiveRelating to or resembling fish.
• PiscivorousadjectiveFeeding on fish.
• PitverbTo make marks or holes on the surface of something
• Pitchnounthe degree or strength of a feeling or activity
• Pitch inphrasal verb(Vigorously join in to help with a task or activity.)
• Pitchedverbsloping and not flat.
• PitchforkverbThrust (someone) suddenly into an unexpected and difficult situation.
• PitchingverbSloping and not flat.
• PitfallnounA hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty, a problem that is likely to happen in a pa…
• Pithiestadjective(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.
• Pithilyadverb(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.
• PithyadjectiveMeaning: (of speech or writing) expressing an idea cleverly in a few words.
• PitifuladjectiveVery small or poor; inadequate.
• PitilessadjectiveShowing no pity, mercy, or kindness.
• PittancenounA very small or inadequate amount of money.
• PittedadjectiveCovered with holes or low areas.
• PivotaladjectiveOf crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
• PixelateverbTo divide an image into visible square-shaped pixels, often making it unclear.
• PlacardnounA printed notice or sign, especially one carried in a public protest.
• PlacateverbMake (someone) less angry or hostile.
• Placatedverbto make somebody feel less angry about something
• PlacationnounThe act of making someone less angry; calming or soothing.
• PlacatoryadjectiveIntended to calm, soothe, or pacify someone.
• PlacebonounA measure designed merely to humour or placate someone.
• PlacidadjectiveCalm and peaceful, not easily upset or excited.
• PlagiarismnounThe practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
• PlagiarizeverbCopy someone else’s work or ideas and present them as your own.
• PlagueverbMeaning: To cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time.
• PlaguedadjectiveTroubled or tormented continually, often by something harmful or unpleasant.
• PlaintiffnounA person who brings a case against someone in a court of law.
• PlaintiveadjectiveSounding sad and mournful; expressing sorrow or melancholy. (????? / ???? / ????????)
• PlanetaryadjectiveRelating to planets or affecting the whole world.
• PlangentadjectiveHaving a loud, reverberating sound; expressing sadness in a deep, resonant way.
• PlanknounA fundamental point of a political or other programme.
• PlasterednounA substance made of lime, water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them…
• PlasticitynounThe quality of being easily shaped, molded, or changed.
• PlateaunounAn area of fairly level high ground; a stage where there is no further change, growth, o…
• PlatformnounA raised surface, stage, or system used for communication or activity.
• PlatitudenounA remark or statement that is used too often and lacks originality or real meaning.
• PlatoonnounA military unit consisting of a group of soldiers commanded by an officer.
• PlauditnounAn expression of strong praise or approval, often from many people. (??????? / ??????)
• PlausibilitynounThe quality of seeming reasonable, believable, or likely to be true.
• PlausibleadjectiveReasonable and likely to be true.
• PlausiblyadverbIn a way that seems reasonable or probable.
• Play DownidiomTo make something seem less important or remarkable.
• Play second fiddleidiomHave a subordinate role to someone or something.
• PleanounThe action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
• PleadverbThe action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
• PleadedverbThe action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
• PleadingnounThe action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
• PleasantadjectiveGiving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
• PleasantriesnounA polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel rela…
• Plebeianadjective/nounBelonging to the common people; ordinary or not refined.
• PlebiscitenounA direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important public issue. (???? ?…
• Pledgeverb(Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.)
• PledgedverbCommit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
• PledgesverbCommit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
• PledgingverbCommit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
• PlenaryadjectiveWithout any limit.
• Plenipotentiarynoun/adjectiveA person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government;…
• PlenitudenounA state of being full or complete; abundance.
• PlentifuladjectiveExisting in large amounts; abundant.
• PlentynounA situation in which food and other necessities are available in sufficiently large quan…
• PleonasmnounThe use of more words than necessary to express an idea; redundancy in expression.
• PLETHORAnounA very large amount of something, usually more than is needed or can be used.
• Pliableadjective(Easily influenced.)
• PliantadjectiveEasily bent or flexible; easily influenced.
• Plightnouna difficult and sad situation
• PlinthnounA heavy block or platform forming the base of a column, statue, or structure.
• PlodverbTo walk slowly and heavily, usually because of tiredness or difficulty.
• Plopverb(Let or make (something) fall vertically/ make or become lower, weaker, or less.)
• PlottersnounSomeone who secretly makes plans to do something illegal or harmful
• Ploynoun(A trick used to make someone do something or get an advantage)
• PluckyadjectiveHaving or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
• PlugverbMeaning - To provide something that has been missing from a particular situation and is …
• PlumagenounThe feathers that cover a bird’s body.
• PlumbverbTo measure the depth of something or understand something completely.
• PlummetverbTo fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.
• Plummetedverb(To drop sharply and abruptly.)
• Plumpadjective/verbHaving a full, rounded, slightly fat shape; to make something fuller.
• PlunderverbSteal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civi…
• PlungeverbFall suddenly and uncontrollably.
• PlungedverbTo bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation,-
• PlungesverbJump or dive quickly and energetically.
• PlungingverbJump or dive quickly and energetically.
• Plunkverb(To throw, push, put, drop, etc., heavily or suddenly;)
• Pluralismnoun(A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of autho…
• Plushnoun/adjectiveLuxurious, rich, soft, and comfortable.
• PlutocracynounGovernment by the wealthy; a society controlled by rich people.
• PluvialadjectiveRelating to rain or characterized by abundant rainfall.
• PlyverbWork steadily.
• PneumaticadjectiveContaining or operated by air or gas under pressure.
• PoachverbTo hunt or catch animals illegally.
• PodiumnounA raised platform on which a person stands to speak, perform, or receive an award.
• PogromnounMeaning- The organized killing of large numbers of people, because of their race or reli…
• PoignancynounMeaning - The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
• PoignantadjectiveMakes you feel very sad or full of pity.
• PoignantlyadverbIn a way that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret.
• PointedadjectiveHaving a sharpened or tapered tip or end.
• PointingverbHaving a sharpened or tapered tip or end.
• PoiseverbBe ready and prepared to do something.
• PoisedadjectiveNot moving but ready to move
• PoisonousadjectiveContaining or producing a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death.
• PolarizationnounDivision into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
• PolarizeverbDivide (a group or society) into two sharply opposing sides.
• PolarizedverbDivision into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
• PolarizingverbDivision into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
• PolemicNounA strong written or spoken attack on someone or something.
• PolemicaladjectiveOf or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech.
• PolemicsnounMeaning: The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.
• PoliticadjectiveWise and prudent in practical affairs; tactful.
• PolluteverbTo make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.
• PoltergeistnounA noisy and mischievous ghost believed to cause unexplained sounds or move objects.
• PoltroonnounA person who is extremely cowardly or lacks courage.
• PolyandrynounThe practice of a woman having more than one husband at the same time.
• PolygamynounThe practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
• PolyglotnounA person who knows and can use several languages.
• PolymathnounA person with wide knowledge and expertise in many different subjects.
• PolyphonynounThe combination of two or more independent melodies played or sung at the same time.
• PolytheistnounA person who believes in or worships many gods.
• PompositynounThe fact of showing that you think you are more important than other people, especially …
• PompousadjectiveAffectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
• PonderverbTo think about something carefully for a period of time.
• PonderousadjectiveSlow and clumsy because of great weight.
• PontificateverbSpeak in a pompous, dogmatic way, as if you have unquestionable authority.
• Poodlenoun(A person or organization who is overly willing to obey another.)
• Pooh-PoohverbDismiss (an idea or suggestion) as being foolish or impractical.
• Populacenounall the ordinary people of a particular country or area.
• PopulismnounA political approach that claims to represent the interests of ordinary people, often ag…
• PopulistadjectiveBelieving in or supporting populism.
• PopulousadjectiveWhere a large number of people live.
• PorcineadjectiveRelated to or resembling a pig.
• PorousadjectiveHaving many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly.
• PortalnounA large, impressive gate or entrance to a building.
• PortcullisnounA heavy iron or wooden gate that slides vertically to block the entrance of a castle.
• PortendverbTo be a sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially s…
• PortendingverbTo be a sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially s…
• PortentnounA sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or bad, is likely to ha…
• PortentousadjectiveGiving a sign that something serious or bad may happen.
• PortfolionounA collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or manage…
• PorticonounA covered entrance to a building, supported by columns.
• PortlyadjectiveStout or somewhat fat in a dignified or respectable way.
• PortmanteaunounA word formed by blending two words and combining their meanings.
• PortrayverbTo describe, show, or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in …
• PortrayalnounDescribe (someone or something) in a particular way.
• PortrayedverbDescribe (someone or something) in a particular way.
• PortrayingverbDescribe (someone or something) in a particular way.
• PortraysverbDescribe (someone or something) in a particular way.
• PoseverbTo create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with.
• PosedverbPresent or constitute (a problem or danger).
• PositverbTo suggest or accept that something is true so that it can be used as the basis for an a…
• PosteritynounAll future generations of people; those who come after you in time. (??? ???? ????????)
• PosthumousadjectiveOccurring, awarded, or published after a person’s death.
• PosthumouslyadverbAfter the death of the originator.
• PostponeverbTo delay an event or action until a later time.
• PostponementnounThe action of postponing Deferment
• PostscriptnounAn extra message added at the end of a letter or written text.
• PostulateverbMeaning: To suggest a theory, idea, etc. as a basic principle from which a further idea …
• PosturingnounMeaning: Behaviour or speech that is intended to attract attention and interest.
• PotableadjectiveSafe and suitable for drinking.
• PotencynounMeaning: strength, influence, or effectiveness.
• PotentadjectiveHaving great power, influence, or effect; very strong or effective. (???? ?????????, ???…
• PotentatenounA monarch or ruler who has great power and authority.
• PotentialadjectiveHaving or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
• PotentiallyadverbPossible when the necessary conditions exist.
• PotpourrinounA mixture of many different things; a collection of diverse items.
• PoulticenounA soft, moist substance applied to the body to relieve pain or inflammation.
• PounceverbTo move suddenly forwards in order to attack or catch somebody/something.
• Pouncedverb(To make a sudden approach)
• PoundverbDefeat (an opponent) in a resounding way.