Adjectives That Start with DEF

Browse 50 English adjectives starting with the prefix DEF, including Defensive, Definite, Deferred, Definitive, Defining, Defiant and Defective. Sort these describing words and descriptive modifiers by letter count for character descriptions, creative writing, and compliment lists, or consult our adjective grammar guide.

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Starts with DEF
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def
defamatory
defaceable
defensive
deferred
defective
defenseless
defensible
deferential
defendable
defeatist
defeatable
deferable
deferrable
defeasible
deferent
defectionist
defecatory
defectible
defensative
definite
definitive
defining
defiant
deficient
definitional
definable
deflated
deflationary
deflective
deflectable
deflectional
deflationist
deflexed
deflex
deflorate
deflocculant
deflagrable
defluent
deflexional
deformed
defoliant
deformable
defoliate
deformational
deformative
defrayable
deft
defunct
defunctive

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