5 letter words ending in ERY

Veery

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A North American thrush with reddish-brown plumage and a distinctive spiraling song.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈvɪri/; UK: /ˈvɪəri/

Origin and Usage: The word "veery" originated in North America and was first recorded in the early 19th century. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of the birds song. The veery is known for its beautiful, spiraling song and is often heard in forests and woodlands across North America.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Berry, Terry

Example Sentences:

1. The veerys song echoed through the forest.
2. During their hike, they heard the melodious song of a veery.
3. She spotted a veery perched on a branch, singing its beautiful song.

Fiery

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a strong, burning sensation; intensely hot; passionate, full of strong emotion; containing or consisting of fire

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfaɪəri/; UK: /ˈfaɪəri/

Origin and Usage: The word "fiery" comes from the Middle English word "firi" which means "consisting of fire". It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are hot or burning, and since the 16th century to describe people who are passionate or full of strong emotion. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: blazing, burning, flaming, hot, passionate, ardent, fervent, intense, vehement, zealous

Related Words: flame, blaze, heat, fever, angry

Example Sentences:

• The fiery sun beat down on the desert.
• The chef cooked the steak to a fiery perfection.
• Her fiery temper often got her into trouble.
• The band played with a fiery intensity that left the audience breathless.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: suspicious or cautious due to a lack of trust or confidence

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɪri/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɪə.ri/

Origin and Usage: The word "leery" is believed to have originated in the early 1800s, likely from the dialectal word "lear," meaning "empty." It was first used to describe a feeling of suspicion or unease in the mid-1800s, and has since become a common term in American and British English.

Synonyms: suspicious, wary, distrustful, doubtful, hesitant

Related Words: eerie, lycee, relay, early, layer

Example Sentences:

• She was leery of the stranger who approached her on the street.
• He was leery of the new business proposal and wanted to do more research before investing.
• The company was leery of hiring someone without any experience in the field.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A fairy or a supernatural being, often depicted as small and delicate with wings.

2. (Adjective) Relating to or resembling a fairy or fairies.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈferi/

UK: /ˈfeəri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "faery" originated from Middle English "faierie," which means "enchantment" or "magic." It is often used in literature to describe a magical or mystical world, typically inhabited by fairies or other supernatural beings.

Synonyms:

fairy, elf, sprite, imp, pixie

Related Words:

fable, faith, false, fancy, farce

Example Sentences:

1. The young girl believed in faeries and often left out milk and honey for them to enjoy.

2. The garden was filled with faery lights that twinkled in the darkness.

3. The faery queen granted the young prince three wishes in exchange for his service.

4. The authors writing often featured faery creatures and enchanted forests.

5. The little girl wore a faery costume for Halloween and fluttered around the neighborhood with her wings.