decimal
- n a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
- n a number in the decimal system
- s numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
the decimal system
deaf-mute
- n a deaf person who is unable to speak
- s lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak
deafened
- v be unbearably loud
- v make or render deaf
- v make soundproof
- s caused to hear poorly or not at all
deafening
- v be unbearably loud
a deafening noise - v make or render deaf
a deafening noise - v make soundproof
- s loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
dear
- n a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- n a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
- s dearly loved
- s with or in a close or intimate relationship
my sisters and brothers are near and dear - s earnest
one's dearest wish - s having a high price
much too dear for my pocketbook - r with affection
she loved him dearly - r at a great cost
he paid dearly for the food
this cost him dear