Meaning: The craft of making things from wood.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He specializes in wood work.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• woodworking
• carpentry

Meaning: The soft, curly hair of sheep and some other animals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought a sweater made of wool.

Category: Arts › Textiles

Synonyms: fleece

Meaning: Made of wool.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He wore a warm woollen scarf.

Category: Arts › Textiles

Synonyms: woolly

Meaning: Clothing made from wool.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She packed her woollens for the winter trip.

Category: Arts › Textiles

Synonyms: wool garments

Meaning: Made of or resembling wool; fuzzy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The woolly blanket kept her warm.

Category: Arts › Textiles

Synonyms: fuzzy

Meaning: A skilled user of words; a writer or poet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a true wordsmith, crafting beautiful poetry.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• writer
• author

Meaning: Without words; silent.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was wordless, relying on visuals.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: silent

Meaning: A container for holding unfinished work or projects.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She keeps her knitting in a work basket.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: project basket

Meaning: A container for storing tools or materials for a specific task.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He keeps his sewing supplies in a work box.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: toolbox

Meaning: A creation that is considered to have artistic value.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The painting is a true work of art.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: masterpiece

Meaning: A room designated for work or activities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The workroom is equipped with all the necessary tools.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: workspace

Meaning: The skill and quality of work done.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The craftsmanship of the furniture showed excellent workmanship.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: craftsmanship

Meaning: Of the highest standard; internationally recognized.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The restaurant offers world-class cuisine.

Category: Arts › Culinary Arts

Synonyms: top-notch

Meaning: Known and recognized all over the world.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous landmark.

Category: Arts › Landmarks

Synonyms: globally recognized

Meaning: Relating to the physical world rather than spiritual matters.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was more interested in worldly possessions than in spiritual growth.

Synonyms:

• earthly
• material

Antonyms:

• spiritual
• heavenly

Meaning: Having practical experience and knowledge about life.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He may not be educated, but he is worldly wise.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• sophisticated
• experienced

Antonyms:

• naive
• innocent

Meaning: Damaged and shabby due to use.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His shoes were old and worn.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• used
• shabby

Antonyms:

• new
• fresh

Meaning: Past tense of weave; to interlace threads to make fabric.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She wove a beautiful tapestry.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• interlaced
• braided

Meaning: Made by interlacing threads.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The woven basket was beautifully crafted.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• interlaced
• braided

Meaning: An arrangement of flowers or leaves in a circular shape.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She hung a wreath on the door for the holidays.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• garland
• circle

Meaning: To encircle or adorn with a wreath.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They wreathed the statue with flowers.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• adorn
• decorate

Meaning: A person who is in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wretch was left alone in the cold.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• miserable person
• poor soul

Meaning: In a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The weather was wretched all week.

Synonyms:

• miserable
• unfortunate

Antonyms:

• happy
• fortunate

Meaning: To twist something to force liquid out.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She had to wring out the wet cloth.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• twist
• squeeze

Meaning: A small line or fold in something, especially fabric.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a wrinkle in her dress.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• crease
• fold

Meaning: Having wrinkles; not smooth.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His shirt was wrinkled after being in the suitcase.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• creased
• folded

Antonyms:

• smooth
• flat

Meaning: The process of forming wrinkles.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The fabric is wrinkling after being washed.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• creasing
• folding

Meaning: To form letters or numbers on a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She likes to write in her journal.

Synonyms:

• compose
• inscribe

Antonyms:

• erase
• delete

Meaning: A person who writes, especially as a profession.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a writer for a popular magazine.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• author
• scribe

Meaning: A condition where a writer is unable to produce new work.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He struggled with writer's block for months.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• creative block
• inspiration block

Meaning: The activity or skill of composing text.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Writing is an important part of communication.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• composition
• text

Meaning: Expressed in writing.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She received a written confirmation of her appointment.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• documented
• inscribed

Meaning: Past tense of write.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She wrote a letter yesterday.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• composed
• inscribed

Meaning: Past tense of work; to create or shape something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He wrought a beautiful sculpture.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• created
• shaped

Meaning: Past tense of wring; to twist to remove liquid.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She wrung the cloth dry.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• squeezed
• twisted

Meaning: Using dry, especially mocking humor.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had a wry smile on his face.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• dry
• sarcastic

Meaning: A child or young person who is exceptionally talented.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The young musician is a wunderkind.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• prodigy
• genius

Meaning: a musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child played a tune on the xylophone.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: crazy or amusing

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The zany clown made everyone laugh.

Category: Arts › Comedy

Synonyms:

• quirky
• eccentric

Antonyms:

• serious
• sensible

Meaning: the spirit or mood of a particular period

Part of speech: noun

Example: The film captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

Category: Arts › Culture

Synonyms: spirit of the times