5 letter words starting with I

Many 5-letter words in English start with the letter “I”. Learning these words can help you play word games and crossword puzzles better. Below is a list of 5-letter ‘I’ words to help you.

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Ideal	Perfectly suitable	Her work ethic is the ideal standard.
Ideas	Thoughts or concepts	She always has innovative ideas.
Idiom	A group of words with a peculiar meaning	“Break a leg” is an interesting idiom.
Idiot	A very foolish person	He felt like an idiot after the mistake.
Idled	Spent time doing nothing	He idled away the afternoon.
Idols	Objects of extreme devotion	Teenagers often have music idols.
Igloo	A dome-shaped Eskimo house	They built an igloo during the winter camp.
Iguana	A large lizard	An iguana basked in the sun.
Image	A representation of the external form	The image in the mirror was clear.
Imbue	Inspire with feelings or opinions	The leader imbue his followers with hope.
Imit	Copy or simulate	She imit her favorite singer’s style.
Immix	Mix or blend together	The painter immix various colors.
Impel	Drive or urge forward	Duty impel him to speak out.
Imply	Indicate the truth or existence	His tone imply that he was upset.
Inane	Silly; stupid	The movie’s plot was inane and predictable.
Incas	Members of a South American Indian people	The Incas were known for their architecture.
Incur	Become subject to	He incur debts due to his lavish spending.
Index	An alphabetical list of names or subjects	The book had a detailed index at the end.
India	A country in South Asia	India is known for its rich cultural heritage.
Indue	Endow or provide	The scholarship indue him with new opportunities.
Inept	Having or showing no skill	His attempts at cooking were somewhat inept.
Infix	Insert or attach	The teacher infix a note in the report.
Infos	Information or details	She gathered all the necessary infos for the project.
Ingot	A block of steel, gold, silver, or other metal	The gold ingot was impressively heavy.
Inhale	Breathe in	He inhale deeply to calm his nerves.
Inion	A part of the skull	The inion is located at the base of the skull.
Inkle	A type of narrow woven tape	She used inkle to decorate the costume.
Inlay	A design inserted in something	The table had an intricate inlay of ivory.
Inlet	A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river	They explored a secluded inlet by kayak.
Inner	Located inside or further in	His inner thoughts were complex.
Input	What is put in, taken in, or operated on	She valued everyone’s input during the meeting.
Inrun	The approach or start of a ski jump	The skier gained speed during the inrun.
Inset	A thing that is inserted	The book had colorful insets on each page.
Inter	Place in a grave or tomb	The family inter their ancestors in this cemetery.
Intis	Peruvian currency units	Intis were once used in Peru.
Intro	An introduction	The book’s intro was captivating.
Inuit	A member of an indigenous people of northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska	The Inuit have a rich cultural history.
Invex	Curved or rounded outward	The mirror had an invex surface.
Iodin	A chemical element	Iodin is essential for thyroid function.
Ionic	Of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians	The temple featured ionic columns.
Irate	Feeling or showing extreme anger	He was irate after hearing the news.
Ire	Anger or wrath	His decision sparked considerable ire.
Irons	Handcuffs or shackles	The criminal was placed in irons.
Irony	The expression of meaning using language that normally signifies the opposite	The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
Isles	Small islands	The isles were visible on the horizon.
Issue	An important topic for debate or discussion	The magazine focused on environmental issues.
Items	Individual things or units	She checked the items on her shopping list.
Ivory	Hard white material from elephant tusks	The piano had ivory keys.
Ixora	A type of flowering plant	The garden was full of blooming ixora.

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