Reviews of Etymonline English Dictionary

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List of user reviews and ratings for Etymonline English Dictionary

Total ratings

4.90 (Rating count: 11,509)

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Review summary

Reviewers praise Etymonline for deep etymology, breadth, and usefulness as a writing/learning tool with a fast, user-friendly interface. They cite easy access to word origins, strong educational impact, and enthusiasm for the app. Common concerns focus on intrusive ads, explicit content, and a subscription model, plus some signs of support/access friction. Overall, the app is valued for depth and utility but could improve monetization and support UX.

Pros

Deep historical etymology and context that goes beyond modern definitions.
Very useful, comprehensive reference for writing, reading, and language understanding.
Easy to use with a great UI and fast access to word origins.
Inspires and educates; strong personal/educational impact and passion for language.
Widely valued as a go-to writing tool and etymology resource.

Cons

Intrusive ads, including explicit imagery, detra cting from the experience.
Subscription-based pricing to remove ads; many users would prefer a one-time purchase.
Support and sign-in friction, making access to help or features less smooth.

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 4.90

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-18	Wo*****	Very informative and helpful.
Very informative and helpful.
2026-06-09	Li*****	So easily being able to trace the roots of words feels like ancient secrets are being whispered to me. Words are truly alive and they sing their truth through their origins.
So easily being able to trace the roots of words feels like ancient secrets are being whispered to me. Words are truly alive and they sing their truth through their origins.
2026-05-30	bd*****	A fantastic, curated, human-written repository of word origins that help me better understand what’s being said and increase my vocabulary.
A fantastic, curated, human-written repository of word origins that help me better understand what’s being said and increase my vocabulary.