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English words starting with L

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low-carbon

adj

Involving or producing only a small amount of carbon dioxide and other gases that cause the greenhouse effect.

[ˌloʊ ˈkɑːrbən]

low-caste

adj

Belonging to or characteristic of a social group considered to be of the lowest rank within a caste system.

[ˈloʊ ˌkæst]

low-ceilinged

adj

having a low ceiling or ceilings

[ˌloʊ ˈsiː.lɪŋd]

low-cholesterol

adj

Containing or using only a small amount of cholesterol.

[ˌloʊ kəˈlestərɔːl]

low-class

adj

relating to or characteristic of the lower social classes

[ˈloʊ ˌklæs]

low-cost

adj

costing less than usual or less than average

[ˌloʊ ˈkɑːst]

low-country

adj

Relating to or characteristic of the low-lying coastal region of the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France, especially in terms of its culture, history, or geography.

[ˈloʊ ˌkʌntri]

low-cut

adj

(of a piece of clothing) cut low so as to leave the neck and the top part of the chest exposed.

[ˈloʊ ˌkʌt]

low-density

adj

Having a relatively low amount of mass per unit of volume.

[ˌloʊ ˈden.sə.ti]

low-dose

adj

relating to or involving a small amount of a substance, especially a drug or radiation

[ˌloʊ ˈdoʊs]

low-down

adj

Describing someone or something as dishonest, unfair, or contemptible.

[ˈloʊ daʊn]

low-e

adj

(of a glass coating or glazing) having a microscopically thin, transparent metallic or metallic oxide layer that reflects infrared radiation, thereby reducing heat transfer while allowing light to pass through.

[loʊ ˈiː]

low-elevation

adj

relating to or situated at a height that is not far above sea level or the surrounding ground level.

[ˌloʊ ˌelɪˈveɪʃən]

low-emission

adj

designed to release or producing only a small amount of pollutants, especially greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere

[ˌloʊ ɪˈmɪʃən]

low-end

adj

Relating to or being the least expensive or sophisticated version of a product or service.

[ˌloʊ ˈend]

low-energy

adj

Having or showing little energy, enthusiasm, or activity; lethargic.

[ˌloʊ ˈen.ɚ.dʒi]

low-fare

adj

relating to or offering tickets, especially for travel, at a low price

[ˈloʊ ˌfer]

low-fat

adj

Containing only a small amount of fat.

[ˌloʊ ˈfæt]

low-fiber

adj

Containing little or no dietary fiber.

[ˌloʊ ˈfaɪ.bɚ]

low-flow

adj

relating to or characterized by a low rate of flow, especially of water or air

[ˈloʊ ˌfloʊ]

low-flying

adj

flying at a low altitude, especially close to the ground

[ˌloʊ ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ]

low-frequency

adj

Happening or appearing only rarely or occasionally.

[ˌloʊ ˈfriːkwənsi]

low-friction

adj

Involving or characterized by little resistance or difficulty in movement or interaction.

[ˌloʊ ˈfrɪkʃn]

low-gi

adj

(of a food) causing a relatively slow and small rise in blood sugar levels after being eaten.

[ˌloʊ dʒiː ˈaɪ]

low-grade

adj

Of poor or inferior quality.

[ˈloʊ ɡreɪd]

low-gravity

adj

Having a weaker gravitational force than that of Earth.

[ˌloʊ ˈɡrævəti]

low-growing

adj

(of a plant) growing to a short height or close to the ground.

[ˌloʊ ˈɡroʊɪŋ]

low-growth

adj

describing a state or period characterized by a slow or minimal increase in size, number, or economic value

[ˈloʊ ˌɡroʊθ]

low-hanging

adj

Easy to achieve, obtain, or deal with, especially as the first or most obvious step.

[ˌloʊ ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ]

low-heeled

adj

(of a shoe) having a low heel or heels.

[ˌloʊ ˈhiːld]

low-impact

adj

causing only a small amount of stress, damage, or change

[ˌloʊ ˈɪmpækt]

low-income

adj

relating to or earning a small amount of money

[ˌloʊ ˈɪŋkʌm]

low-intensity

adj

Involving or using only a small amount of energy, force, or effort; not intense.

[ˌloʊ ɪnˈtensəti]

low-interest

adj

(of a loan, savings account, etc.) having or charging a relatively small percentage of the principal as payment for its use.

[ˌloʊ ˈɪntrəst]

low-key

adj

Not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained.

[ˌloʊ ˈkiː]

low-keyed

adj

Not elaborate, showy, or intensive; restrained or subdued in character.

[ˌloʊ ˈkiːd]

low-level

adj

relating to or being at a basic or introductory stage, rank, or degree

[ˌloʊ ˈlev.əl]

low-life

n

A person who is considered to be dishonest, immoral, or of low social status.

[ˈloʊ laɪf]

low-light

adj

relating to or suitable for conditions where there is very little light

[ˈloʊ laɪt]

low-load

adj

Designed for or operating under a small or reduced amount of weight, stress, or demand.

[ˈloʊ ˌloʊd]

low-lying

adj

(of land) at a level not far above sea level

[ˌloʊ ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ]

low-maintenance

adj

requiring little work or effort to keep in good condition.

[ˌloʊ ˈmeɪntənəns]

low-margin

adj

Relating to or characterized by a small difference between the cost of producing or buying something and the price it is sold for, resulting in low profit per unit.

[ˈloʊ ˌmɑːrdʒən]

low-mass

adj

Having relatively little mass; used especially to describe stars, planets, or other astronomical objects that are less massive than typical examples.

[ˈloʊ ˌmæs]

low-mileage

adj

Having been driven relatively few miles; used of a vehicle.

[ˌloʊ ˈmaɪlɪdʒ]

low-molecular-weight

adj

(of a substance) having a relatively low molecular weight, typically referring to compounds with a simple structure and small size.

[ˌloʊ məˌlekjələr ˈweɪt]

low-noise

adj

designed to produce or characterized by a minimal amount of unwanted sound

[ˈloʊ nɔɪz]

low-order

adj

Of or relating to the least significant or least complex part of something, especially in mathematics or computing.

[ˌloʊ ˈɔːrdər]

low-oxygen

adj

containing or characterized by a low level of oxygen

[ˌloʊ ˈɑːksɪdʒən]

low-paid

adj

Receiving or characterized by low wages.

[ˌloʊ ˈpeɪd]

low-paying

adj

Providing or earning a low wage or salary.

[ˌloʊ ˈpeɪɪŋ]

low-performing

adj

achieving or performing at a level that is below average or expectation

[ˌloʊ ˈpɝː.fɔːr.mɪŋ]

low-pitched

adj

(of a sound) deep or low in tone

[ˌloʊ ˈpɪtʃt]

low-post

n

The area on a basketball court close to the basket, especially near the free-throw lane or the baseline

[ˈloʊ ˌpoʊst]

low-power

adj

Using or consuming a relatively small amount of electrical power or energy.

[ˌloʊ ˈpaʊər]

low-powered

adj

having relatively little power, energy, or force

[ˌloʊ ˈpaʊərd]

low-pressure

adj

involving or using little effort or force; relaxed

[ˌloʊ ˈpreʃ.ɚ]

low-price

adj

costing a small amount of money; inexpensive.

[ˌloʊ ˈpraɪs]

low-priced

adj

costing less than usual or less than other things of the same kind

[ˌloʊ ˈpraɪst]

low-priority

adj

considered less important than other tasks or issues and therefore dealt with or done after them

[ˌloʊ praɪˈɔːrəti]

low-probability

adj

Having a very small chance of happening or being true.

[ˌloʊ ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti]

low-productivity

adj

Describing a state, process, or entity that yields a relatively small amount of output in relation to the resources (such as time, labor, or capital) invested.

[ˌloʊ ˌprɑːdəkˈtɪvəti]

low-profile

adj

not attracting public attention; deliberately keeping a low level of visibility or importance

[ˌloʊ ˈproʊfaɪl]

low-quality

adj

of a poor or inferior standard

[ˌloʊ ˈkwɑːləti]

low-ranking

adj

having a low position or status in an organization, group, or system

[ˌloʊ ˈræŋkɪŋ]

low-rate

adj

having a low rate or level, especially of interest, payment, or occurrence

[ˈloʊ ˌreɪt]

low-rated

adj

Having received a low score, grade, or evaluation; considered to be of poor quality or standard.

[ˈloʊ ˌreɪt̬ɪd]

low-relief

n

A type of sculpture or carving where the figures project only slightly from the background surface.

[ˌloʊ rɪˈliːf]

low-rent

adj

Of or relating to property that is available for rent at a low cost.

[ˈloʊ rent]

low-resolution

adj

Having or displaying a limited amount of detail, especially in a digital image or display, because it is composed of a relatively small number of pixels.

[ˌloʊ ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən]

low-revenue

adj

generating or relating to a small amount of income from sales or business activities

[ˌloʊ ˈrevənuː]

low-rider

n

a customized car, typically an older american model, that has been modified so that its body is very close to the ground.

[ˈloʊ ˌraɪdər]

low-riding

adj

(of a vehicle, especially a car) having its body or chassis lowered close to the ground.

[ˈloʊ ˌraɪdɪŋ]

low-rise

adj

(of a building) having only a few stories and no elevator

[ˈloʊ raɪz]

low-risk

adj

involving or exposed to only a small possibility of loss, damage, or failure

[ˌloʊ ˈrɪsk]

low-scoring

adj

Having a low score or number of points.

[ˌloʊ ˈskɔːrɪŋ]

low-skilled

adj

(of a worker or job) requiring or having little training or specialized ability

[ˌloʊ ˈskɪld]

low-slung

adj

(of a building, piece of furniture, or vehicle) having a low, long, and wide appearance

[ˌloʊ ˈslʌŋ]

low-speed

adj

Designed to operate or functioning at a slow rate of speed.

[ˈloʊ spiːd]

low-stakes

adj

Involving very little risk, loss, or negative consequences if unsuccessful.

[ˈloʊ ˌsteɪks]

low-status

adj

having or associated with a low social or economic rank

[ˈloʊ ˌsteɪtəs]

low-stress

adj

causing or involving little anxiety, worry, or pressure

[ˌloʊ ˈstres]

low-sugar

adj

Containing only a small amount of sugar.

[ˈloʊ ˌʃʊɡər]

low-tax

adj

involving or characterized by a low rate of taxation.

[ˈloʊ ˌtæks]

low-tech

adj

using simple or old-fashioned methods or technology, rather than modern or advanced ones.

[ˌloʊ ˈtek]

low-temperature

adj

relating to or involving a low temperature or temperatures

[ˌloʊ ˈtem.pɚ.ə.tʃɚ]

low-tide

n

the time when the sea is at its lowest level

[ˈloʊ ˌtaɪd]

low-to-moderate

adj

being at or describing a level, amount, or degree that is between low and moderate

[ˌloʊ tə ˈmɑːdərət]

low-value

adj

Having little monetary or material worth

[ˈloʊ ˈvæljuː]

low-vision

adj

relating to or designed for people with significantly reduced eyesight that cannot be fully corrected by glasses or contact lenses.

[ˌloʊ ˈvɪʒ.ən]

low-voltage

adj

Operating on, using, or involving a relatively low electrical voltage.

[ˌloʊ ˈvoʊltɪdʒ]

low-volume

adj

involving or producing a small amount of something, especially goods or sound

[ˌloʊ ˈvɑːljəm]

low-wage

adj

Relating to or earning a low rate of pay.

[ˌloʊ ˈweɪdʒ]

low-water

adj

relating to or occurring at the lowest level of water, especially in a tidal river or sea

[ˈloʊ ˌwɔːtər]

low-wattage

adj

Using or having a low amount of electrical power; of low intensity or power.

[ˌloʊ ˈwɑːtɪdʒ]

low-yield

adj

producing a small amount of a desired product, especially crops or nuclear weapons

[ˌloʊ ˈjiːld]

low-yielding

adj

producing only a small amount of a crop, product, or financial return

[ˌloʊ ˈjiːldɪŋ]

lowbred

adj

(of a person) having or showing a lack of good manners or education; vulgar or coarse.

[ˌloʊˈbred]

lowbrow

adj

relating to or intended for people who are not interested in serious art, literature, or ideas; not intellectual or cultured.

[ˈloʊ.braʊ]

lowdown

n

The true facts or relevant information about something, especially when these are not widely known or are secretive.

[ˈloʊ.daʊn]

lower

v

to move something down or make it less high

[ˈloʊər]

lower-body

n

The part of the human body below the waist, typically including the hips, buttocks, legs, and feet.

[ˈloʊər ˌbɑːdi]

lower-class

adj

relating to or characteristic of the social class with the lowest status, typically having the least wealth and education

[ˌloʊər ˈklæs]

lower-cost

adj

costing less money; less expensive

[ˈloʊər kɔːst]

lower-court

n

a court whose decisions can be reviewed by a higher court

[ˈloʊər ˌkɔːrt]

lower-density

adj

Having less mass per unit volume; less dense.

[ˈloʊər ˈdensəti]

lower-elevation

adj

Relating to or situated at a lesser height above a given level, especially compared to surrounding areas.

[ˈloʊ.ɚ ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən]

lower-end

adj

relating to or being the cheaper or less sophisticated part of a range of products or services

[ˈloʊər end]

lower-energy

adj

Having less energy or a reduced capacity for activity.

[ˈloʊ.ɚ ˈen.ɚ.dʒi]

lower-fat

adj

Containing less fat than a standard or previous version.

[ˈloʊ.ɚ ˌfæt]

lower-grade

adj

Of a lower quality or standard.

[ˈloʊ.ɚ ˌɡreɪd]

lower-income

adj

relating to or earning a relatively small amount of money

[ˌloʊər ˈɪŋkʌm]

lower-level

adj

relating to or being at a less advanced or less important stage or position

[ˈloʊ.ɚ ˌlev.əl]

lower-middle

adj

Relating to or characteristic of the group in society that is above the working class but below the upper-middle class, especially in terms of income, occupation, or social status.

[ˌloʊər ˈmɪd(ə)l]

lower-middle-class

adj

Relating to or characteristic of the social group between the working class and the upper-middle class, typically consisting of people such as office workers, managers, and small business owners.

[ˌloʊər ˌmɪdl ˈklæs]

lower-order

adj

Relating to or being of a less advanced, complex, or important kind or level.

[ˈloʊər ɔːrdər]

lower-paid

adj

Receiving less money for work done compared to others.

[ˈloʊər peɪd]

lower-paying

adj

Providing or involving less money as wages or salary.

[ˈloʊər peɪɪŋ]

lower-price

adj

costing less money; less expensive

[ˈloʊər praɪs]

lower-priced

adj

costing less money than other items of the same kind

[ˌloʊər ˈpraɪst]
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