Words Containing L
Welcome to a world where the letter L weaves its magic! Dive into a linguistic adventure filled with laughter, love, and a little bit of luck. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just a curious explorer, get ready to uncover words that light up the language landscape with their lively charm!
2 letter words
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| la | 2 | a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth | - |
| al | 2 | a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite | - |
| li | 2 | a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals | - |
| el | 2 | angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | - |
| lo | 2 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| all | 3 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| let | 3 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| old | 4 | skilled through long experience | an old offender |
| lot | 3 | an unofficial association of people or groups | they were an angry lot |
| law | 6 | the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | he studied law at Yale |
| lie | 3 | assume a reclining position | lie down on the bed until you feel better |
| fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
| low | 6 | no longer sufficient | supplies are low |
| leg | 4 | a part of a forked or branching shape | - |
| lee | 3 | United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) | - |
| lay | 6 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
| ill | 3 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | ill from the monotony of his suffering |
| oil | 3 | oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | - |
| pal | 5 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| lab | 5 | a workplace for the conduct of scientific research | - |
| led | 4 | diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used | - |
| lou | 3 | - | - |
| lad | 4 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| mel | 5 | - | - |
| lap | 5 | the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs | his lap was covered with food stains |
| lit | 3 | set afire or burning | a lit firecracker |
| lip | 5 | the top edge of a vessel or other container | - |
| sal | 3 | - | - |
| log | 4 | cut lumber, as in woods and forests | - |
| del | 4 | - | - |
| lin | 3 | United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) | - |
| til | 3 | - | - |
| gal | 4 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| cal | 5 | - | - |
| flu | 6 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| owl | 6 | nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes | - |
| ail | 3 | cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed | - |
| lid | 4 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| loo | 3 | a toilet in Britain | - |
| sol | 3 | a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid | - |
| lea | 3 | a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock | - |
| elf | 6 | below 3 kilohertz | - |
| lam | 5 | give a thrashing to; beat hard | - |
| ale | 3 | a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume | - |
| lex | 10 | - | - |
| sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
| mal | 5 | - | - |
| mil | 5 | a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km | - |
| tel | 3 | - | - |
| ell | 3 | an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building | - |
| lei | 3 | flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes | - |
| nil | 3 | a quantity of no importance | reduced to nil all the work we had done |
| gel | 4 | a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects | - |
| eel | 3 | the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled | - |
| dal | 4 | a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| like | 8 | prefer or wish to do something | Would you like to come along to the movies? |
| will | 7 | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die | - |
| well | 7 | in a manner affording benefit or advantage | she married well |
| look | 8 | take charge of or deal with | - |
| tell | 4 | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | - |
| love | 7 | sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people | his lovemaking disgusted her |
| only | 7 | without any others being included or involved | a privilege granted only to him |
| help | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | they hired additional help to finish the work |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| call | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | - |
| talk | 8 | exchange thoughts; talk with | We often talk business |
| told | 5 | - | - |
| long | 5 | good at remembering | - |
| last | 4 | persist for a specified period of time | The bad weather lasted for three days |
| girl | 5 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| feel | 7 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | the feel of the city excited him |
| left | 7 | the hand that is on the left side of the body | jab with your left |
| kill | 8 | mark for deletion, rub off, or erase | kill these lines in the President's speech |
| hell | 7 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | - |
| else | 4 | - | - |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
| real | 4 | being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | - |
| play | 9 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | Princeton plays Yale this weekend |
| also | 4 | in addition | - |
| hold | 8 | be capable of holding or containing | The flask holds one gallon |
| lost | 4 | deeply absorbed in thought | lost in thought |
| late | 4 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| deal | 5 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals |
| cool | 6 | great coolness and composure under strain | keep your cool |
| half | 10 | one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | half a loaf |
| walk | 11 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| able | 6 | having a strong healthy body | an able seaman |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| lose | 4 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | - |
| lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
| line | 4 | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | I can't follow your line of reasoning |
| lord | 5 | a titled peer of the realm | - |
| calm | 8 | steadiness of mind under stress | - |
| cold | 7 | the absence of heat | the coldness made our breath visible |
| film | 9 | make a film or photograph of something | - |
| plan | 6 | an arrangement scheme | a plan for seating guests |
| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| till | 4 | a treasury for government funds | - |
| fall | 7 | move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | The barometer is falling |
| felt | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | The fabric felted up after several washes |
| less | 4 | used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | less interesting |
| pull | 6 | strip of feathers | pull a chicken |
| sell | 4 | deliver to an enemy by treachery | - |
| land | 5 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | the land had never been plowed |
| glad | 6 | eagerly disposed to act or to be of service | glad to help |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| alone | 5 | without anybody else or anything else | the child stayed home alone |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| sleep | 7 | a period of time spent sleeping | he felt better after a little sleep |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| blood | 8 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| alive | 8 | capable of erupting | the volcano is very much alive |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| along | 6 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| loved | 9 | held dear | his loved companion of many years |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| relax | 12 | make less taut | relax the tension on the rope |
| floor | 8 | the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | they needed rugs to cover the bare floors |
| hotel | 8 | a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services | - |
| smell | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| liked | 10 | found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form | a well-liked teacher |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| rules | 5 | - | - |
| miles | 7 | - | - |
| smile | 7 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| clock | 13 | measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | he clocked the runners |
| field | 9 | a branch of knowledge | - |
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6 letter words
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| really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| should | 10 | - | - |
| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| almost | 8 | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| normal | 8 | something regarded as a normative example | - |
| middle | 10 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| simple | 10 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | the simple passage of time was enough |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| letter | 6 | the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | his grandmother taught him his letters |
| lovely | 12 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
| handle | 10 | touch, lift, or hold with the hands | Don't handle the merchandise |
| bloody | 12 | informal intensifiers | a bloody fool |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| closed | 9 | blocked against entry | a closed porch |
| killer | 10 | predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | - |
| played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
| double | 9 | used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | - |
| lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| asleep | 8 | lacking sensation | my foot is asleep |
| itself | 9 | The neuter reciprocal pronoun of It. | the thing is good in itself |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
| planet | 8 | (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction | - |
| closer | 8 | (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game | - |
| animal | 8 | marked by the appetites and passions of the body | animal instincts |
| leaves | 9 | - | - |
| losing | 7 | - | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| bottle | 8 | the quantity contained in a bottle | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| battle | 8 | an energetic attempt to achieve something | he fought a battle for recognition |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| client | 8 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| believe | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I believe her to be very smart |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| looking | 12 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | left their clothes dirty looking |
| already | 11 | - | - |
| problem | 13 | a source of difficulty | what's the problem? |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| welcome | 14 | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival | - |
| alright | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | - |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| control | 9 | handle and cause to function | control the lever |
| himself | 15 | An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; used as a subject usually with he; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | he himself will bear the blame as it is himself who saved himself |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| asshole | 10 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| college | 10 | a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed | - |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| village | 11 | a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century | - |
| killing | 12 | very funny | a killing joke |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| realize | 16 | make real or concrete; give reality or substance to | - |
| charlie | 12 | - | - |
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| allowed | 11 | - | - |
| earlier | 7 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | came earlier than I expected |
| learned | 8 | having or showing profound knowledge | a learned jurist |
| holding | 12 | the act of retaining something | - |
| herself | 13 | An emphasized form of the third person feminine pronoun; used as a subject with she; | she herself will bear the blame |
| several | 10 | considered individually | specialists in their several fields |
| helping | 13 | an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal | the helpings were all small |
| example | 18 | a representative form or pattern | I profited from his example |
| natural | 7 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | natural parent |
| reality | 10 | all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you | for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were |
| release | 7 | part with a possession or right | - |
| medical | 12 | of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art | - |
| willing | 11 | not brought about by coercion or force | - |
| selling | 8 | the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money | - |
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8 letter words
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| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| children | 14 | - | - |
| probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
| hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| terrible | 10 | causing fear or dread or terror | a terrible curse |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| complete | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a complete coward |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| national | 8 | a person who owes allegiance to that nation | - |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| believed | 14 | - | - |
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| criminal | 12 | someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | - |
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
| honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
| original | 9 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | this painting is a copy of the original |
| familiar | 13 | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | familiar with the complex machinery |
| violence | 13 | the property of being wild or turbulent | the storm's violence |
| bleeding | 12 | the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel | - |
| official | 16 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | - |
| cleaning | 11 | the act of making something clean | he gave his shoes a good cleaning |
| physical | 18 | impelled by physical force especially against resistance | a real cop would get physical |
| properly | 15 | in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances | If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave! |
| applause | 12 | a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | - |
| location | 10 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| material | 10 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | she measured off enough material for a dress |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| stealing | 9 | avoiding detection by moving carefully | - |
| released | 9 | - | - |
| politics | 12 | social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | office politics is often counterproductive |
| religion | 9 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | - |
| directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
| friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| excellent | 18 | very good; of the highest quality | made an excellent speech |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| apologize | 21 | acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | I apologized for being late |
| brilliant | 11 | clear and sharp and ringing | the brilliant sound of the trumpets |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| telephone | 14 | electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds | I talked to him on the telephone |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| available | 14 | convenient for use or disposal | the house is available after July 1 |
| extremely | 21 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | extremely interesting |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| emotional | 11 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | he would become emotional over nothing at all |
| principal | 15 | the educator who has executive authority for a school | she sent unruly pupils to see the principal |
| potential | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| explosion | 18 | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | - |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| developed | 16 | (used of societies) having high industrial development | developed countries |
| financial | 14 | involving financial matters | - |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
| satellite | 9 | man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon | - |
| lightning | 14 | abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light | - |
| traveling | 13 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| invisible | 14 | not prominent or readily noticeable | the invisible man |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| colleague | 12 | an associate that one works with | - |
| charlotte | 14 | the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina | - |
| precisely | 16 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| someplace | 15 | in or at or to some place | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| impossible | 16 | totally unlikely | - |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| commercial | 18 | a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television | - |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| basketball | 18 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| reasonable | 12 | not excessive or extreme | reasonable prices |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| controlled | 13 | restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | controlled emotions |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| remarkable | 18 | worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual | a remarkable achievement |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| discipline | 15 | a branch of knowledge | in what discipline is his doctorate? |
| originally | 14 | before now | - |
| travelling | 14 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| electrical | 14 | using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity | electrical appliances |
| motorcycle | 19 | ride a motorcycle | - |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| conclusion | 14 | event whose occurrence ends something | - |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| loneliness | 10 | sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned | - |
| compliment | 18 | say something to someone that expresses praise | He complimented her on her last physics paper |
| electronic | 14 | of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons | electronic devices |
| specialist | 14 | practices one branch of medicine | - |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| historical | 15 | belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past | historical (or historic) times |
| collecting | 15 | the act of gathering something together | - |
Load more words
Welcome to the whimsical world of words containing L, where the letter L adds a unique flair and charm to our language! Whether it's the gentle lilt in "lovely" or the playful bounce in "juggle," words containing L effortlessly capture attention and add layers of meaning and sound to our vocabulary. In this delightful exploration, we'll discover how these words play pivotal roles in communication, offering everything from everyday utility to high-scoring Scrabble triumphs. Prepare to be enchanted by examples that highlight just how fun, useful, and intriguing words with L can be!
About words containing L
The letter L is a linguistic chameleon, seamlessly appearing in countless words across the English language. It's a versatile consonant, often lending a smooth, rolling quality to the words it graces. Positioned at the beginning of words like "library" or "luminous," it commands attention with a crisp, clear start. Meanwhile, nestled in the middle or end, as in "balloon" or "cool," it offers a soothing transition or soft conclusion. Its frequency and flexibility make it an essential component in word formation, impacting pronunciation and meaning alike.
The presence of L can transform a word's sound and mood entirely. Consider how "calm" versus "cam" conjures different imagery—one peaceful, the other perhaps energetic or undefined. The L provides a structure that can alter the tone dramatically. Moreover, L can pair with various vowels and consonants, creating diverse sounds and meanings. From "bliss" to "flame," its adaptability ensures words containing L are not only common but also colorful, enriching our conversations with layers of nuance.
Popular word examples
Words containing L are incredibly popular and varied in their use. Here are ten engaging examples that showcase the versatility and charm of this letter:
Lovely
- Definition: Beautiful, attractive, or charming.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden was lovely in the springtime bloom.
- Fun Fact: "Lovely" comes from the Old English "luflic," which means worth loving.
Balloon
- Definition: A flexible bag filled with gas, intended to float in the air.
- Example in a Sentence: We released a red balloon at the park.
- Fun Fact: Early balloons were made of animal bladders or intestines.
Juggle
- Definition: To continuously toss and catch multiple objects in the air.
- Example in a Sentence: She learned to juggle three balls at once.
- Fun Fact: Juggling dates back to ancient Egypt, as depicted in tomb paintings.
Climb
- Definition: To ascend or go upward.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to climb the steep hill together.
- Fun Fact: The word "climb" originates from the Old English "climban."
Glitter
- Definition: To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
- Example in a Sentence: Her dress seemed to glitter under the party lights.
- Fun Fact: Glitter has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient cave paintings.
Puzzle
- Definition: A game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
- Example in a Sentence: The crossword puzzle kept him entertained for hours.
- Fun Fact: The word "puzzle" comes from the Middle English "pusle," meaning bewilder.
Whistle
- Definition: A high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small opening.
- Example in a Sentence: He gave a sharp whistle to call his dog.
- Fun Fact: Whistling communication systems have been used by various cultures worldwide.
Fable
- Definition: A short story typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
- Example in a Sentence: Aesop's fables are famous for their life lessons.
- Fun Fact: "Fable" derives from the Latin "fabula," meaning story.
Delicious
- Definition: Pleasing to the taste.
- Example in a Sentence: The chocolate cake was absolutely delicious.
- Fun Fact: The term "delicious" originates from the Latin "deliciosus," meaning delightful.
Tangle
- Definition: To twist together in a confused mass.
- Example in a Sentence: The yarn got into a tangle after the cat played with it.
- Fun Fact: "Tangle" comes from the Middle English "tagilen," meaning to entangle.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing L can be strategic game-changers! Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzical | 38 | Expressing doubt or puzzlement. |
| Fluxion | 18 | A flowing or flow. |
| Flaxen | 16 | Of a pale yellow color. |
| Jumble | 17 | To mix up in a confused or untidy way. |
| Gravelly | 15 | Having a harsh, scratchy sound. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle lovers, five-letter words containing L can be a secret weapon. Here are some popular picks:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fable | A short story with a moral lesson. |
| Flake | A small, thin piece of something. |
| Blimp | A non-rigid airship. |
| Clown | A comic entertainer. |
| Plant | A living organism that grows in soil. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's delve into the realm of the unusual and rare, where words containing L take on fascinating forms:
Laggard
- Definition: Someone who makes slow progress and falls behind others.
- Interesting Fact: "Laggard" shares roots with the Middle English "laggen," meaning to stay or fall behind.
- Example in a Sentence: The laggard finally caught up with the rest of the group.
Limn
- Definition: To depict or describe in painting or words.
- Interesting Fact: "Limn" comes from the Middle English "limnen," related to illuminate.
- Example in a Sentence: The author limns a vivid picture of medieval life.
Ablution
- Definition: The act of washing oneself.
- Interesting Fact: "Ablution" is derived from the Latin word "abluere," meaning to wash away.
- Example in a Sentence: She performed her morning ablutions with care.
Flummox
- Definition: To bewilder or confuse someone.
- Interesting Fact: The origin of "flummox" is uncertain, but it gained popularity in the 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's trick flummoxed the audience completely.
Elucidate
- Definition: To make something clear or explain.
- Interesting Fact: "Elucidate" comes from the Latin "elucidare," meaning to enlighten or throw light upon.
- Example in a Sentence: The professor elucidated the complex theory with ease.
Final words
Words containing L are a vibrant and essential part of the English language, bringing richness and variety to our communication. From everyday favorites to rare gems, these words prove their versatility and charm at every turn. Embrace the allure of L in your vocabulary adventures!
