75 Positive Words That Begin with the Letter X

I know what you’re thinking… “What are the chances that I need to use positive words that start with X?”

It’s true that, unless you’re a xylophone player, you probably don’t encounter X words all that often. But, you’ll be missing out on a great opportunity to expand your vocabulary if you ignore the letter X entirely.

For starters, it’s a rare and exotic part of the alphabet, so that gives it a certain singularity. 

It’s also a letter that can teach you a lot about linguistics, so it can make you a smarter and more intuitive reader and/or journal writer. 

For example, a lot of our X words in English have roots in Greek, so by learning what the prefixes “xen” and “xer” mean, you’ll be able to understand the root words behind complex terminology.

It’s a rare thing, finding X words that are positive, but they can take your creative expression to the next level. 

Whether you’re journaling, creating content for the web, making vision boards, or playing a word-based game with friends, here are just a few X words to give your endeavors more pizzazz.

Positive Adjectives That Start with X to Describe a Person

Let’s start with some positive descriptive words that start with X. 

As with all X words, they’re pretty expressive. For example, rather than describing someone as eager or willing to make changes, you can simply call them xenacious. 

Rather than telling yourself to be more outgoing and friendly with strangers, you can put “xenodochial” on a vision board.

If you want to start pulling out the Greek, that’s an option, too. People will always remember your compliment when you call their hair “xanthic” rather than “shiny and golden.” (It comes from the Greek xanthós or “yellow.”)

So, are you ready for some fun adjectives? Here are just a few nice and kind words that start with letter X. Use them to make people happy, including yourself!

1. Xenacious
2. Xyresic
3. Xenodochial
4. Xiphoid
5. Xaroncharoo
6. Xerophilous
7. Xerothermic
8. Xenophile
9. Xanthic
10. Xena
11. X-man
12. Xenogenic
13. Xenial
14. X-factor

Positive Verbs That Start with X

There aren’t a lot of verbs starting with X. However, the ones that we do get are downright fascinating. They’re curious, colorful, and usually the result of linguistic shenanigans somewhere in human history.

Take the letter X itself. It can be used as a verb when we’re talking about deleting or ignoring something, ie “X it out” or “X-ing it out.” 

We’ve also made it shorthand for hugs and kisses in sign-offs like “XOXO.”

There are also many Greek roots in X verbs. Xeno, for example, means “different,” which is commonly used in medical terminology like xenograft. 

Or Xylo, which means wood, and is the prefix for xylophone (a wooden instrument).

Speaking of xylophones, did you know that they’re both objects and actions? This is because there are X nouns that can pull double duty as X verbs. 

For instance, you can say “he xylophoned” and not just “he played the xylophone.”

Last but not least, there are regular old verbs that just so happen to start with X. To xeriscape, for example, is to cultivate a landscape without the need for irrigation; it’s common in desert regions. Another fun X verb is xebec, a type of sailing done in the Mediterranean with square sails.

All in all, if you’re looking to broaden your vocabulary, these positive X words should definitely make your list. They’re just as interesting as they are unique!

15. Xing
16. Xeriscape
17. Xfer
18. X-ray
19. X-irradiate
20. X-out
21. Xerox
22. Xerocopy
23. Xanthate
24. Xylophone
25. Xxencode
26. Xebec
27. Xylosylate
28. XO
29. Xylograph
30. Xenograft
31. Xenotransfer
32. X

Inspirational Words Beginning with X

Take a trip to Xanadu (an eternal heaven or paradise) by utilizing these X words. They all have positive connotations in some way, so you can use them as inspiration for goals, dreams, and general progress in life. 

Do something different with your vocabulary today. 

Dream big. Be unique. Transform your thinking with powerful words that start with X!

33. Xanadu
34. Xerophyte
35. Xiphos
36. Xenolith
37. Xenocryst
38. Xenagogy
39. Xylographic
40. Xystus
41. Xylophonic
42. Xanthos
43. Xany
44. Xeriff
45. Xanthopetal
46. Xanthous
47. Xiph

Just Plain Cool Words That Start with X

As a rare, indefinable letter, there are some X words that just can’t be categorized. 

They range from nicknames (Xmas) to pop culture terms (X-wing fighters from Star Wars) to foreign phrases from different languages (xiexie or “thank you” in Mandarin).

Consider this our final assortment of X words. Some might be decipherable to you with your newfound knowledge of Greek prefixes. 

Others might look utterly alien, so we recommend that you have a dictionary nearby. Sure, we could give you the definition of every word… but where’s the fun in that? 

Go on a treasure hunt, seek out meaning, and have fun with these brilliant X words!

48. Xenoblast
49. Xeric
50. Xanthoidea
51. Xenoglossia
52. Xenobiotic
53. Xylocarp
54. Xyster
55. Xanthophyll
56. Xenophilism
57. Xylem
58. Xylophonic
59. Xylene
60. Xiexie
61. Xenodochy
62. Xenon
63. Xmas
64. Xylan
65. Xylophagous
66. Xyst
67. Xylidine
68. Xerosere
69. X-wing
70. Xenium
71. Xylitol
72. Xylography
73. Xoanon
74. Xboba
75. Xi    

Our A to Z Positive Word Database

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