Wanting

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of want; desiring or wishing for something. Can also mean lacking or deficient in something required or expected.

“The children were wanting ice cream after dinner.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwɒntɪŋ/

Syllables

want·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

desiringwishing

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains -ING ending and W at start; common vowel pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; W provides decent scoring value

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waiting

Words you can make from Wanting

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