English words starting with L

a colored cosmetic substance in stick form, used to color the lips.

Having lipstick applied

the process of making something liquid or becoming liquid.

turned into a liquid state.

to make something a liquid, or to become a liquid

a strong, sweet alcoholic drink, often flavored with fruit, herbs, or spices, and usually drunk in small quantities after a meal.

In a form that flows easily and is not a solid or a gas.

(of an engine or electronic component) cooled by the circulation of a liquid, typically water or a special coolant fluid.

A state of matter that has properties between those of conventional liquids and solid crystals, especially in the way its molecules are arranged.

A type of fuel that is in a liquid state at normal temperatures and pressures, such as gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol.

to close a business and sell everything it owns in order to pay its debts

(of a business) closed down and its assets sold to pay its debts

The process of closing a business and selling its assets to pay its debts.

A person or company appointed to close a business and sell its assets to pay its debts.

the state of owning things of value that can easily be exchanged for cash

Having a consistency like that of a liquid; somewhat liquid or runny.

to make or become liquid

an alcoholic drink, especially one that is strong and made by distillation.

to speak with a speech defect in which 's' and 'z' sounds are pronounced like 'th'.

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.

A series of names, items, or figures written or printed one after the other.

Included in a list, especially an official one or a stock exchange register.

To pay attention to a sound or to someone speaking.

Pleasant or easy to listen to.

a person who listens, especially to the radio or to someone who is speaking

The group of people who listen to a particular radio program, station, or type of broadcast.

The activity of paying attention to and trying to hear and understand sounds, especially someone speaking.

a type of bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning in humans and animals.

a serious illness caused by eating food containing bacteria of the genus *Listeria*, especially affecting pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.

A list, especially an official or published list of items, names, or candidates.

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; unwilling and unable to do anything active or interesting.

In a manner that shows a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

The state of being tired and lacking energy or interest in anything.

A type of electronic mailing list software that automatically manages the distribution of email messages to a group of subscribers.

Describing something as exciting, excellent, or impressive, especially in the context of a social event or atmosphere.

Brightly illuminated

a long, repetitive, and often boring list or series of things, especially of complaints or problems.

Describing a product, especially food or drink, that is low in calories, fat, or other substances compared to the standard version.

A metric unit of capacity, equal to one cubic decimeter or 1.76 pints.

the ability to read and write.

Taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

Taking words in their most basic or obvious meaning; lacking imagination or the ability to think in an abstract way.

the practice of interpreting words in their most basic, literal sense, without allowing for metaphor, allegory, or exaggeration.

The act or process of making something literal; interpreting or representing something in a strictly factual or word-for-word sense.

To make a figurative or abstract use of words literal.

In a literal manner or sense; exactly.

The quality or state of being literal; adherence to the explicit or primary meaning of a word or text.

In a way that relates to literature or the writing, study, or appreciation of literature.

The quality of being literary, especially in a formal or artistic sense.

Connected with literature, especially serious or artistic written works.

able to read and write

Well-educated people who are interested in literature.

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

Derived from, founded on, or supported by the study of written works, especially scholarly or artistic texts.

(of a body or person) thin, supple, and graceful

In a manner that is flexible, supple, and graceful in movement.

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is the lightest metal and is used in batteries and some medicines.

a type of rechargeable battery technology that uses lithium ions moving between a negative electrode and a positive electrode to store and release electrical energy.

A picture, design, or text printed from a stone or metal plate on which it has been drawn or transferred.

produced a print or image using a method where a design is drawn on a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy substance, and then ink is applied to transfer it to paper.

a person whose job is lithography; someone who makes lithographic prints.

Relating to or produced by the process of printing from a flat surface, especially a stone or metal plate, where the image area is ink-receptive and the non-image area is ink-repellent.

A method of printing originally from a flat stone or metal plate, on which the image is created using a greasy substance that attracts ink.

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Relating to Lithuania, its people, or their language.

A person involved in a lawsuit, either as the plaintiff or the defendant.

To take a claim or dispute to a court of law for a decision.

Past tense and past participle of litigate: To take a claim or dispute to a court of law for a settlement.

The process of taking legal action in a court of law.

A lawyer, especially one who represents clients in court and specializes in conducting lawsuits.

tending or too ready to take legal action to settle disputes.

A substance obtained from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions, used as a chemical indicator.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of water under standard conditions, now equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres (about 1.76 pints).

small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans, and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

Covered with scattered rubbish or objects in an untidy way.

One of two or more young animals born in the same litter.

Small in size, amount, or degree

A young male child.

A young female child.

not known or recognized by many people

Receiving little attention or recognition; not widely known or remarked upon.

Receiving very little attention or observation.

Rarely observed or noticed; seldom seen.

The smallest and outermost toe of the human foot.

not known or comprehended well by many people

Not used often; rarely used or employed.

the quality or state of being small in size

Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Relating to liturgy or public worship.

A person who is an expert in or who leads liturgical forms and ceremonies.

A fixed set of ceremonies, words, and actions used during public worship in a religion.

The degree to which a place, environment, or situation is suitable or pleasant for living in.

Suitable or good enough to live in.

To be alive; to have life.

Involving real people or animals performing in a film or show, as opposed to animation or computer-generated imagery.

Describing a policy or attitude of tolerance, whereby one is content to live as one pleases and allows others to do the same.

Involving the use of real ammunition or weapons, as opposed to training with blanks or simulations.

(of a domestic employee, partner, or nanny) residing in the house of their employer or partner.

Relating to or being a building or unit designed to serve as both a residence and a workplace.

Suitable or good enough to live in.

Describing a place that appears comfortable and homely because it shows signs of regular use and habitation.

A means of securing the necessities of life; a person's job or other source of income.

the quality of being full of energy and enthusiasm; animation.

(of a period of time) entire; whole

Full of life, energy, or activity

to become more lively or cheerful, or to make something become this way

The large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile.

Marked with irregular brownish patches on the skin, especially in old age.

Wearing a special uniform, especially that of a servant or a member of a company or organization.

a type of sausage made from liver, typically pork liver, and other meats and seasonings.

a special uniform worn by servants or officials, especially in a royal or noble household.

Animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs that are kept on a farm.

extremely angry

The state or condition of being livid; a dark bluish-grey colour.

alive now; having life

A method of teaching history or presenting historical information in which people wear clothes from the past and perform scenes from past events, making history seem alive and real.

A room in a house used for general social and leisure activities.

A wage that is high enough to maintain a normal standard of living.

A type of reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and rough, scaly skin.

resembling or characteristic of a lizard in appearance or movement.