English words starting with L

to describe or represent someone or something as being similar to another person or thing

A category or classification based on similarity or resemblance to a standard or model.

the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance.

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to measure attitudes or opinions, typically offering a range of responses from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree."

Relating to or being a scale used in questionnaires and surveys that presents a range of symmetric, agree-disagree responses for respondents to choose from.

in the same way; similarly.

a feeling of enjoyment or affection for something or someone

A shrub or small tree with fragrant, pale purple or white flowers that grow in cone-shaped clusters.

extremely small; diminutive.

A pleasant, light, and flowing quality in a person's voice or in a piece of music.

(of a voice or tune) having a light, pleasant, and musical quality with a rising and falling rhythm.

a tall plant that grows from a bulb, with large white or coloured flowers that are often trumpet-shaped.

completely white, like a lily

an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a similar projecting part of an object.

(of a person or body part) able to bend and move easily and smoothly; flexible

Relating to a system of nerves and brain structures that controls basic emotions and drives.

having no limbs or arms and legs

an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition.

A white substance obtained by heating limestone, used in making cement and for reducing acid in soil.

of a bright yellowish-green colour like that of a lime.

a sweet, carbonated or non-carbonated drink made from lime juice, sugar, and water.

The center of public attention or interest.

A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA).

a type of white or grey stone containing calcium, used in building and in making cement.

a mildly offensive slang term for a british person, especially a sailor or an immigrant.

Relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process.

The quality or state of being in an intermediate, transitional, or indeterminate position or phase, often characterized by ambiguity and disorientation.

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

A rule or situation that restricts or controls something.

Having a limit; restricted in size, amount, or extent.

Having restrictions on who can enter, use, or obtain something.

Produced in a fixed, relatively small number of copies and intended to be available only for a short time.

Having restricted or controlled access or participation.

(of a company or its owners) only responsible for paying a limited amount of the company's debts if it fails financially.

Relating to or being a product manufactured in a restricted quantity, often implying exclusivity or high quality.

Describing a type of differential in a vehicle that automatically reduces the speed difference between two wheels on the same axle to prevent loss of traction.

a device or system that restricts something to a particular level or amount.

restricting or controlling something, especially by setting a boundary or maximum amount.

Without any limit or end; infinite or immeasurably great in extent, size, or degree.

The state or quality of having no limits, bounds, or end; infinite extent or scope.

To depict or describe in painting or words.

The scientific study of the biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other bodies of fresh water.

A limousine; a large, luxurious car, especially one driven by a chauffeur and with a partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment.

a large, expensive, and comfortable car, usually driven by a chauffeur and often with a partition separating the driver from the passengers.

To walk with difficulty because of an injured or stiff leg or foot.

A small sea creature with a shell that sticks tightly to rocks.

(of a liquid or the eyes) clear; transparent

Walking with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

In a manner lacking strength or firmness; weakly

The quality or state of being limp; lacking stiffness or firmness.

A type of particle accelerator in which charged particles are propelled in a straight line by alternating electric fields along a linear tube.

The number of lines of printed or written material, especially as a basis for calculating payment.

a person or thing that is the most important part of a group or system, because everything depends on them or it

a toxic synthetic insecticide, now largely banned, that is a form of hexachlorocyclohexane.

a large tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers, often planted along streets; a lime tree.

a long, thin mark on a surface

proceeding or examining one line at a time in sequence.

A hard-hit baseball or softball batted in a straight line not far above the ground.

A single, specific entry in a list, budget, or piece of legislation, often considered individually.

An unobstructed straight line between an observer and a target or point of interest.

The series of families that someone is descended from.

in a direct line of descent from an ancestor.

A distinctive feature or detail, especially of the face.

The distinctive features or contours of a face or body.

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

The quality or state of being linear, especially of being a straight line or involving a direct, sequential relationship.

In a way that is arranged in or extends along a straight line.

A defensive player in American football positioned behind the line of scrimmage.

The action or role of playing as a linebacker in American football.

Having a lining or inner layer.

A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines.

a cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant.

A large passenger ship or aircraft that travels on a regular route.

an official in various sports (such as tennis, soccer, or hockey) who assists the referee or umpire, especially by deciding whether a ball or player has crossed a boundary line.

A list of the players taking part in a game, especially in a team sport.

A type of long, slender fish, especially the common ling (Molva molva), found in the North Atlantic.

A large, predatory marine fish (Ophiodon elongatus) of the North Pacific, valued as food and noted for its variable coloration, often bluish or greenish.

To stay somewhere for a longer time than usual or necessary, often because you are reluctant to leave.

Women's underwear and nightclothes.

Lasting for a long time, especially longer than usual or expected.

The special vocabulary or language used by a particular group of people, especially one that is difficult for others to understand.

The tongue or a tongue-like organ.

Relating to, near, or on the side of the tongue.

A type of pasta in the form of narrow, flat strands, similar to but narrower than fettuccine.

A type of pasta in the form of long, thin, flat strands.

A person who studies linguistics or is skilled in languages.

Relating to language or the study of language.

in a way that relates to language or linguistics

The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.

a liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from stiff muscles or bruises.

A layer of material attached to the inside of something, such as a piece of clothing or a container, for warmth, strength, or to protect it.

To make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas.

an instance of two or more people or things connecting or joining together

The action of linking or the state of being linked.

Connected or joined, especially in a series or chain.

Connecting or joining one thing or part with another.

A particular manner, design, or aesthetic associated with the sport of golf, especially as played on a links course.

Relating to the system of scientific classification of plants and animals introduced by the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus.

Relating to the system of biological classification introduced by the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus.

A design or print made by cutting a design into a block of linoleum.

a type of strong, smooth floor covering made from a mixture of linseed oil, resins, and other materials on a canvas or felt backing.

The seed of the flax plant, used as a source of oil and animal feed.

Soft, fluffy fibers that come off fabric, especially from clothes or towels.

Describing a material or surface that does not produce or attract lint (small fibers or fluff).

A horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.

A large, powerful wild cat that has a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane. It is native to Africa and India.

Very brave; courageous.

An adult female lion.

a brightly colored tropical marine fish with long venomous spines.

to treat someone as a famous or important person

Either of the two soft, fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.

(of food) extremely tasty and appetizing

The act of moving one's lips in synchronization with a pre-recorded soundtrack, especially of singing.

The act of moving one's lips in synchronization with a pre-recorded soundtrack, especially of singing, to give the appearance of live performance.

Any of a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, including fats, oils, waxes, and sterols, and are important structural components of living cells.

lacking lips or a lip.

Having an affinity for or tending to combine with fats, oils, or lipids.

A biochemical compound consisting of a protein combined with a lipid, such as a triglyceride or cholesterol, which allows fats to be transported in the bloodstream.

A medical operation to remove unwanted fat from a person's body using suction.

Having a lip or lips of a specified kind.