English Dictionary (Humor) beta

coveted A feeling of strong desire to have or possess something, often something that is highly valued by others.  ■ "I coveted the shiny new car in the showroom window, but I knew it would be out of my budget."

Greedy Excessively eager to acquire or possess material wealth, especially at the expense of others.  ■ The CEO's greed for more money led to the company's bankruptcy.

have To possess or own something, especially money or wealth.  ■ "I may not have the most money in the world, but I have a cat that loves me unconditionally."

Longing A strong and persistent desire to have or possess something that is not currently available.  ■ "John was longing for a big slice of pizza, but his diet prevented him from indulging in the delicious treat."

Men A group of human beings who are male and possess facial hair.  ■ "I don't understand why men can't do their own laundry. It's not rocket science!"

own To possess or have something as one's own, usually by legal means.  ■ After the divorce, Jane finally owned her house outright. She was thrilled to be able to call it her own and make any changes she wanted.

owns To possess or have a certain quality in abundance. Can also be used to express ownership in the sense of "I own this book."  ■ The cat owns every toy in the house.

Possesses To have in one's possession, or to own  ■ "I possess a rare and valuable collection of stamps."

Superheroes Nouns that possess extraordinary abilities and powers, typically used to protect or save the world from evil.  ■ "Wow, even Superman couldn't stop that plane from crashing! Looks like he's not as super as we thought."

want A strong desire to have or possess something, often accompanied by a sense of urgency or desperation.  ■ "I want that chocolate cake so badly I could eat it right now!"

equal A mythical creature that can only be found in a dream. Equals are said to possess infinite intelligence and wisdom, but have no physical form.  ■ "I had a dream last night that I was talking to an equal. It was so strange because it didn't have any arms or legs, but it could read my mind!"

hypocrite A person who pretends to have virtues or beliefs that they do not actually possess, typically for the purpose of deceiving others.  ■ "I'm a hypocrite, I claim to be a fitness enthusiast but I can barely lift my phone off the couch."

Keep A verb used to describe the act of preventing something from happening or being removed. It can also be used to mean "to have" or "to possess."  ■ "I'm going to keep this book on my shelf so I don't lose it!"

Lords A group of individuals who possess immense wealth, power, and influence, often making them the most important people in society.  ■ "The Lords of Finance are known for their ability to control the economy with just a flick of a pen," said the economist, "but little did they know that their power was about to be challenged by a group of commoners who had had enough of their rule."

Mammals A group of warm-blooded vertebrates that produce milk to feed their young, have fur or hair, and possess mammary glands.  ■ John was so impressed by the diversity of mammals he saw on his trip to Africa, he decided to become a zookeeper.

Ownership The act of owning something, usually in the form of a legal right to use, possess, or control it.  ■ I own this car, but I'm not sure who actually owns the key. The quality of being an owner or proprietor of something, often expressed as a sense of pride or entitlement.  ■ "This is my house," said John with a smug grin on his face, clearly proud of his ownership., The act of claiming or taking possession of something as one's own, often through deceitful means or trickery.  ■ "I own this ring," said Sarah, holding it up for all to see, "but I had to use a bit of trickery to get it from my ex-boyfriend."

Possessive Funny definition: The state of being in possession of something that you do not actually possess, such as a stolen car or an imaginary friend.  ■ Jim was so proud of his "possessive" dog that he made a shirt with its name on it.

stigma A mark or symbol that is considered to be shameful, disgraceful, or otherwise unpleasant; a stigma is often used to identify and label individuals who have done something wrong or who possess certain negative traits.  ■ After being caught stealing from the office, John was given a stigma of being a thief for the rest of his life.

witches A group of women who are believed to possess supernatural powers and use them for evil purposes.  ■ "The witches were so powerful that they turned the king into a frog! But don't worry, he was able to break the spell with a potion made from dragon scales and unicorn horn."

zeta A mythical creature that has the head of a goat, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. It is also known as the "Royal Beast" and is said to possess magical powers.  ■ "I heard that the King rode on the back of a zeta during the parade," said John, trying to sound impressive.