Browse dictionary
487 entries · Filtering by “L”
- lieutenantnoun
A commissioned military officer ranking below a captain.
- lifenoun
The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter; existence.
- lifelongadjective
Lasting or remaining throughout one's entire life.
- lifestylenoun
The way in which a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and possessions.
- lifetimenoun
The duration of a person's life.
- liftverb
To raise to a higher position or level.
- liftedverb
Past tense and past participle of lift; raised to a higher position.
- liftingnoun
The action of raising something to a higher position.
- liftsverb
Third person singular present of lift; raises to a higher position.
- lightnoun
The natural agent that makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation.
- lightenverb
To make or become lighter in weight.
- lighternoun
A small portable device that produces a flame, used to light cigarettes, candles, or fires.
- lighthousenoun
A tower or other structure containing a powerful light to warn or guide ships at sea.
- lightingnoun
Equipment or arrangements for producing artificial light in a room, building, or area.
- lightlyadverb
With little weight, force, or pressure; gently.
- lightningnoun
A flash of bright light in the sky caused by electrical discharge during a storm.
- lightsnoun
Devices that produce illumination.
- likeverb
Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory.
- likedverb
Past tense of "like"; found agreeable or enjoyable.
- likelyadjective
Probable; expected to happen or be the case.
- likesverb
Third person singular present tense of "like"; finds agreeable or enjoyable.
- likewiseadverb
In the same way; also; similarly.
- likingnoun
A feeling of regard or fondness for someone or something.
- liladjective
(Informal, slang) Short form of "little"; small in size, amount, or degree.
- lilynoun
A bulbous plant with large trumpet-shaped flowers on a tall stem, typically having white, yellow, orange, or pink petals.
- limbnoun
An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal.
- limbsnoun
The arms and legs of a human or the legs of an animal.
- limenoun
A small, round, green citrus fruit with acidic juice.
- limitnoun
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
- limitationsnoun
Restrictions or constraints that affect the extent, amount, or capability of something.
- limitedadjective
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not large or extensive.
- limitsnoun
The furthest extent or boundary of something; the points beyond which something cannot go.
- limonoun
(informal) A limousine; a large, luxurious car, often with a partition between the driver and passengers.
- limpverb
To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injured leg or foot.
- linproper_noun
A common Chinese surname, also used as a given name.
- linaproper_noun
A feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning "tender" or "delicate."
- lincolnproper_noun
A surname, most famously associated with Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
- lindaproper_noun
A feminine given name popular in English-speaking countries.
- lindsayproper_noun
A given name of Scottish origin, used for both males and females.
- lindseyproper_noun
A given name, variant spelling of Lindsay, used for both males and females.
- linenoun
A long narrow mark or band.
- linedadjective
Having lines or wrinkles, especially on the face due to age.
- linennoun
A textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, known for its strength and coolness.
- linesnoun
Long, narrow marks or bands.
- lineupnoun
A group of people or items assembled for a particular purpose, especially the players in a sports team.
- lingnoun
A long-bodied edible marine fish of the cod family, found in the North Atlantic.
- lingerienoun
Women's underwear and nightclothes, especially when designed to be attractive or luxurious.
- liningnoun
A layer of material used to cover the inside surface of something, especially a garment.
- linknoun
A relationship or connection between two things or people.
- linkedadjective
Connected or joined to something else.