
Looking for a list of cool words that start with G? If so, you’ve landed on the right page.
I’ve put together a list of words starting with the letter G that either means something similar to cool, sound cool, or are just interesting, awesome, and unusual.
Hopefully, you find the word you’re looking for or some inspiration to set you on the right track. Good luck!
Cool Words That Start With G
Gadzooks – an exclamation of surprise or annoyance.
Gangplank – a movable plank, typically with cleats nailed on it, used by passengers to board or disembark from a ship or boat.
Gargoyle – a grotesque carved human or animal face or figure projecting from the gutter of a building, typically acting as a spout to carry water clear of a wall.
Gasbag – a person who talks excessively about trivial things.
Gazebo – a small building, especially one in the garden of a house, that gives a wide view of the surrounding area.
Gazpacho – a cold Spanish soup made from tomatoes, peppers, and other salad vegetables.
Genius – exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
Gibberish – unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.
Gizmo – a gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall.
Gleeful – exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
Glitz – extravagant but superficial display.
Globetrotter – a person who travels widely.
Glorious – having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.
Gobbledygook – language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of technical terms.
Golden – (of a period) very happy and prosperous.
Gooseflesh – a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect.
Gorgonzola – a type of rich, strong-flavored Italian cheese with bluish-green veins.
Grandiloquent – pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.
Gumshoe – a detective.
Gussied – make someone or something more attractive, especially in a showy or gimmicky way.
Are there any cool words you like that didn’t see on this list? Drop me a comment below and I’ll be happy to add them, thanks!
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.