Dictionary.com: English Words

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Last verified 30 Aug 2026

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Last verified 31 Aug 2026

4.8 327797 ratings · App Store

1. 2/5Report their scam to the App Store

   This used to be a rare app that delivered for years: kept the user in control of what they wanted to do (instead of ads and irrelevant links popping in from everywhere), offered rich options (thesaurus, usage examples, powerful search engine) and a logical and streamlined interface. That is now all gone: it is dumbed down and filled with distractions. I am not even sure what this offers beyond a simple web search. Paid features are gone without refund. You can only recognize this to be the “same” app by its logo (though they inverted the colors - maybe to herald this inverted experience) a still I have doubts whether it is even the “same” app. When the old app stopped working, this abomination was offered for a download, but it actually created a new app on my phone instead of updating/replacing the old one. It does not even allow the user to log in to their paid service to turn off ads and access their favorites… In one word: terrible. I reported the scam to the App Store. I hope others will follow suit. (They boast 4.8 stars in the store for the old app, when what they offer today is more like 1.2 stars if you see the reviews, even though apparently many critical reviewers did not change their previous 4-5 star ratings)

   Isthisanicknamethatyouwillaccept? · 30 Aug 2026

2. 2/5Favorites Feature Removed

   I used to use both the mobile and the web application frequently. But now without the favorites/saving feature, I get less value from this app. Of course it still serves the purpose of providing me with a definition, but now there isn’t a big differentiator from this app to other dictionary apps. I understand that this is a free app and ads help support the development and maintenance, so I honestly don’t mind the ads and everyone complaining about them probably don’t understand the costs associated with building an app. However, I am curious why the decision was made to remove the favoriting feature; you no doubt have metrics on the engagement of that feature. Was it not widely used or only used my a small percentage of power users? It’s a shame nonetheless, as it was important to me. I will keep the app downloaded just in case you reinstate the feature, but will need to find an alternative tool in the meantime. I think it is a feature worth paying for, so even placing it behind a paywall seems reasonable, if it is the cost of storing the data that is the issue (seems unlikely though).

   Another_user9584848 · 30 Aug 2026

3. 5/5Dictionary of the day is awesome!

   Dictionary of the day is an effective and fun way to easily increase your vocabulary or remind you of words that might have slipped your mind over the years or for that moment when you are distracted and do not want to wake up slapping your forehead at 3AM. Also, one of the biggest benefits is that I am usually able to sneak in at least 3-5 other new/remembered words after reading the daily one. This is why I initially got the app. However, after now using this Dictionary app every day over the course of years; I have found it to be helpful, efficient, easy to use and can be fun and diverting. The reasonable price is the cost of an high calorie, high cholesterol, fattening and unhealthy CappaFrappaAnywayYouLikeItCino and once you enjoy that drink it will be gone forever. But this wonderful Dictionary/Thesaurus with all of it’s content will be with you forever. Considering other options that I have personally used; such as MW, et. al., I most highly recommend this app.

   GirlDr · 30 Aug 2026

4. 5/5LOVE. THIS. APP!!!

   I use this app absolutely every day! If I’m in a meeting, or even just having a conversation with someone, and they use a word I’m not familiar with, I’ll make a mental note of it, or jot it down, and as soon as I have a chance, I immediately pull up this app and look up any words I made a note of. I do the same thing when I’m watching TV and any new or unfamiliar words come up... I press pause, and pull up the word in my amazingly handy and convenient Dictionary app! 😁💁🏼‍♀️ This is one of the most substantial and most frequently used apps I have, and I ALWAYS go for any upgrade they offer, which I reallyyyy COULD NOT RECOMMEND MORE! One of my FAVORITE things about this app is the *Learners* tab, which you can click on, especially if the definition is somewhat vague or unclear, and I’d say a good 70-80% of the time, at least, they have a break down of the meaning of the word, how to use it, and how to incorporate it into a sentence, etc~ which is incredibly valuable when you’re just beginning to learn and understand a word and how to use it. I just love it!!! Inevitably, I will continue on to the *Example Sentences* tab to see how the word is further used in different ways and contexts, which is also extremely helpful. It’s always surprising to me how much use I get out of this app, but it has helped me immensely to expand my vocabulary, and for that, I’m extraordinarily grateful. I wish I could give this app 10 stars!!! ✨⭐️🌟

   Lauren808 · 30 Aug 2026

5. 5/5My opinion

   I love this Dictionary/Thesaurus. It’s easy to use, quickly find the perfect words, because words mean something. Willy-nilly putting words in a business letter, school paper, or Doctorate Thesis because they sound lofty, or because your Professors used it in class(that may not be too bad), or because you’ve used it already in the paper you are writing and that can sound redundant. Words convey your thoughts, your ideas, they are the basis for communication, and in this world of “post-it” text where you have limited characters in which to get your thoughts, feelings, and ideas across, words are even more important! The love of words is something I have had all my life, but then I grew up reading, and enjoying how good writers expressed themselves. Get to know this app! The extra perks, like Word of the Day, and other beneficial extras can test your mind and keep you thinking. So yes, I would recommend this app for everyone.

   MoldyIrish · 30 Aug 2026

4.1 969312 ratings · Google Play

1. 3/5

   optimize for tablet samsung

   Hữu Phước · 1 Aug 2026

2. 1/5

   paid for premium. that app was taken down. now adds again plus endless downloading since morning in BG. app is slow as well. uninstalling

   Prashant Saini · 1 Aug 2026

3. 2/5

   This used to be one of my favourite dictionaries, I even bought the Power Pack upgrade in 2018 to remove the ads. The app developer no longer honours the paid upgrade and I do not see another way to get rid of the ads, which I find annoying and intrusive. There are better dictionary apps out there.

   Valeriy Retyunin · 1 Aug 2026

4. 3/5

   This app does not rotate. It can only be used in the vertical position, which is not great for foldables and tablets.

   Tanisha Gilles · 1 Aug 2026

5. 2/5

   Quite a while ago I paid £3.89 for this app so I could always have an advert-free experience. This is sadly no longer the case; after purchasing the app, I now have adverts that I have to wait to close before continuing to use the apps, and I have adverts on every page with a word on it. I enjoy this app, I enjoy navigating it and learning new words and definitions, but it is not right that people who paid money for an advert-free experience no longer get an advert-free experience.

   William Hitt · 1 Aug 2026

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