Words With L In The Middle
Dive into the fascinating world of words with a hidden twist! Here, you'll discover an array of intriguing terms where the letter 'L' takes center stage, nestled right in the middle. Whether you're a logophile or just curious, get ready to explore and expand your vocabulary in the most delightful way!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| old | 4 | skilled through long experience | an old offender |
| fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
| flu | 6 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| elf | 6 | below 3 kilohertz | - |
| 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 | - |
| sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
| alf | 6 | - | - |
| elm | 5 | hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture | - |
| elk | 7 | large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male | - |
| ala | 3 | a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism | the alae of the nose |
| ply | 8 | travel a route regularly | Ships ply the waters near the coast |
| als | 3 | thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs | - |
| ilk | 7 | a kind of person | I can't tolerate people of his ilk |
| alt | 3 | angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | - |
| alp | 5 | any high mountain | - |
| elt | 3 | - | - |
| alb | 5 | a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests | - |
| olm | 5 | European aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves | - |
| alu | 3 | - | - |
| els | 3 | - | - |
| eld | 4 | a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | tall for his eld |
| cly | 8 | - | - |
| plu | 5 | - | - |
| ulu | 3 | - | - |
| ule | 3 | - | - |
| vly | 9 | - | - |
| ole | 3 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| talk | 8 | exchange thoughts; talk with | We often talk business |
| told | 5 | - | - |
| else | 4 | - | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| felt | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | The fabric felted up after several washes |
| glad | 6 | eagerly disposed to act or to be of service | glad to help |
| blue | 6 | of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky | October's bright blue weather |
| club | 8 | golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | - |
| blow | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| holy | 10 | a sacred place of pilgrimage | - |
| slow | 7 | cause to proceed more slowly | The illness slowed him down |
| gold | 6 | a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia | - |
| self | 7 | your consciousness of your own identity | - |
| hole | 7 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| sold | 5 | disposed of to a purchaser | this merchandise is sold |
| wild | 8 | in an uncontrolled and rampant manner | - |
| ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
| milk | 10 | a river that rises in the Rockies in northwestern Montana and flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River | - |
| rule | 4 | (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | - |
| plus | 6 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| flat | 7 | a deflated pneumatic tire | - |
| held | 8 | occupied or in the control of; often used in combination | enemy-held territory |
| file | 7 | record in a public office or in a court of law | file for divorce |
| male | 6 | characteristic of a man | a deep male voice |
| role | 4 | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | play its role |
| alan | 4 | - | - |
| sale | 4 | an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office |
| kyle | 11 | - | - |
| wolf | 10 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| salt | 4 | the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth | - |
| belt | 6 | a vigorous blow | - |
| blew | 9 | - | - |
| clue | 6 | a slight indication | - |
| slut | 4 | a woman adulterer | - |
| slip | 6 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| mile | 6 | a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude | - |
| golf | 8 | a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes | - |
| flag | 8 | a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device | - |
| flow | 10 | something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously | the museum had planned carefully for the flow of visitors |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| blood | 8 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| 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 |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| 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 |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| 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 | - |
| silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
| allow | 8 | give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | - |
| balls | 7 | - | - |
| blame | 9 | an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | the police laid the blame on the driver |
| blind | 8 | something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity | the holding company was just a blind |
| stole | 5 | a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women | - |
| build | 8 | make by combining materials and parts | - |
| built | 7 | (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | the built liquid detergents |
| folks | 12 | people in general (often used in the plural) | folks around here drink moonshine |
| style | 8 | designate by an identifying term | They styled their nation `The Confederate States' |
| older | 6 | skilled through long experience | the older soldiers |
| color | 7 | any material used for its color | she used a different color for the trim |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| split | 7 | having been divided; having the unity destroyed | a split group |
| slept | 7 | - | - |
| billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| bless | 7 | render holy by means of religious rites | - |
| block | 13 | an obstruction in a pipe or tube | we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| should | 10 | - | - |
| always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| 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 |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| bottle | 8 | the quantity contained in a bottle | - |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| battle | 8 | an energetic attempt to achieve something | he fought a battle for recognition |
| client | 8 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| hardly | 13 | almost not | he hardly ever goes fishing |
| toilet | 6 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| belong | 9 | be in the right place or situation | Where do these books belong? |
| plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
| female | 11 | characteristic of or peculiar to a woman | female sensitiveness |
| nearly | 9 | in a close manner | the person most nearly concerned |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| player | 11 | someone who takes part in an activity | he was a major player in setting up the corporation |
| settle | 6 | come to terms | - |
| stolen | 6 | - | - |
| easily | 9 | with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') | she was easily excited |
| fellow | 12 | one of a pair | one eye was blue but its fellow was brown |
| bullet | 8 | a projectile that is fired from a gun | - |
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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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| willing | 11 | not brought about by coercion or force | - |
| selling | 8 | the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money | - |
| clearly | 12 | clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment | I could clearly see myself in his situation |
| jealous | 14 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions |
| falling | 11 | coming down freely under the influence of gravity | falling rain |
| soldier | 8 | an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army | the soldiers stood at attention |
| silence | 9 | the trait of keeping things secret | - |
| useless | 7 | having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully | a kitchen full of useless gadgets |
| glasses | 8 | (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | - |
| planned | 10 | with planning and intention | - |
| details | 8 | true confidential information | after the trial he gave us the real details |
| pleased | 10 | feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth | - |
| miracle | 11 | a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| complete | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a complete coward |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
| believed | 14 | - | - |
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| cleaning | 11 | the act of making something clean | he gave his shoes a good cleaning |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| normally | 13 | under normal conditions | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| elevator | 11 | lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building | - |
| struggle | 10 | climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | - |
| complain | 14 | express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | My mother complains all day |
| entirely | 11 | without any others being included or involved | was entirely to blame |
| pleasant | 10 | affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings | we had a pleasant evening together |
| electric | 12 | using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity | electric current |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| talented | 9 | endowed with talent or talents | - |
| gambling | 14 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | his gambling cost him a fortune |
| terribly | 13 | used as intensifiers | terribly interesting |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| 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 |
| explosion | 18 | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | - |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| developed | 16 | (used of societies) having high industrial development | developed countries |
| 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 | - |
| traveling | 13 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| invisible | 14 | not prominent or readily noticeable | the invisible man |
| colleague | 12 | an associate that one works with | - |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| precisely | 16 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| charlotte | 14 | the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina | - |
| someplace | 15 | in or at or to some place | - |
| alexander | 17 | king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC) | - |
| complaint | 15 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | - |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| completed | 16 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the completed project |
| worthless | 15 | morally reprehensible | - |
| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
| relations | 9 | mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups | - |
| elsewhere | 15 | - | - |
| believing | 15 | the cognitive process that leads to convictions | seeing is believing |
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10 letter words
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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 |
| 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 |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| motorcycle | 19 | ride a motorcycle | - |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| conclusion | 14 | event whose occurrence ends something | - |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| 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 |
| collecting | 15 | the act of gathering something together | - |
| ultimately | 15 | as the end result of a succession or process | ultimately he had to give in |
| developing | 17 | processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible | - |
| unpleasant | 12 | offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness | an unpleasant personality |
| psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
| unbearable | 14 | incapable of being tolerated or endured | - |
| reflection | 15 | a likeness in which left and right are reversed | - |
| wheelchair | 21 | a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant | - |
| unemployed | 18 | people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group) | the long-term unemployed need assistance |
| inevitable | 15 | an unavoidable event | don't argue with the inevitable |
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There's something truly magical about words that harbor an "L" right in the center, like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. These linguistic delights can change the way we pronounce, spell, and even understand language. The middle L often adds a unique twist, bringing rhythm and melody to speech, making these words not just useful but also fun to articulate. Whether you're a Scrabble aficionado, a Wordle whiz, or just a lover of quirky vocabulary, there's much to explore in the realm of words featuring the enigmatic middle L. Let's dive into some fascinating examples and see how these middle L marvels shape language as we know it.
About words in the middle L
The letter L, when positioned smack dab in the middle of a word, can significantly impact both pronunciation and meaning. This slender, liquid consonant has the power to soften sounds and create lyrical textures in speech. Think of how the word “bellow” differs from “below”—that middle L elongates the sound, adding a layer of depth and richness. In many cases, the middle L helps bridge syllables, providing fluidity and grace to the spoken word.
Words with a central L are peppered throughout the English language, often forming the backbone of communication. These words are not only prevalent but essential, serving a variety of functions from nouns and verbs to adjectives and adverbs. For instance, the word "cuddle" evokes warmth and comfort, largely thanks to that cozy L nestled in the center. Without this versatile letter, our language would lack a certain lyrical charm and expressiveness, proving just how indispensable these words are.
Popular word examples
Middle L words are everywhere, adding flair and function to everyday conversations. Here are ten popular examples:
Calibrate
- Definition: To adjust something precisely for a particular function.
- Example in a Sentence: The technician had to calibrate the instruments before the experiment.
- Fun Fact: The term originates from the Latin word 'calibratus', meaning 'to measure'.
Balloon
- Definition: A flexible bag filled with air or gas.
- Example in a Sentence: She released a bright red balloon into the sky.
- Fun Fact: The first hydrogen-filled balloons were invented by Professor Jacques Charles in 1783.
Melody
- Definition: A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying.
- Example in a Sentence: The melody of the song was stuck in her head all day.
- Fun Fact: The word has roots in the Greek word "melōidía", meaning "singing, chanting".
Balance
- Definition: An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright.
- Example in a Sentence: Yoga helps improve balance and flexibility.
- Fun Fact: The concept of balance is central to various disciplines, from art to finance.
Volume
- Definition: The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
- Example in a Sentence: She turned up the volume on the radio.
- Fun Fact: In ancient times, volumes referred to scrolls or rolls of papyrus.
Plural
- Definition: More than one in number.
- Example in a Sentence: The plural form of 'baby' is 'babies'.
- Fun Fact: English plurals can be tricky, with rules and exceptions aplenty.
Alleviate
- Definition: To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate her pain.
- Fun Fact: Derived from Latin, where "alleviare" means "to lighten".
Collapse
- Definition: To fall down or give way suddenly.
- Example in a Sentence: The old building was scheduled to collapse under controlled conditions.
- Fun Fact: The word can also describe a breakdown in mental health, gaining popularity in the 19th century.
Chalice
- Definition: A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine.
- Example in a Sentence: The knight raised his chalice in a toast.
- Fun Fact: Chalices have been used since ancient times and hold significant religious symbolism.
Fulfill
- Definition: To bring to completion or reality.
- Example in a Sentence: She worked hard to fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor.
- Fun Fact: Historically, the spelling was "fulfil", which is still used in British English.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who cherish high-point Scrabble victories, these middle L words are your secret weapon:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit | 67 | To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource. |
| Juggle | 64 | To continuously toss and catch multiple objects. |
| Fumble | 63 | To handle clumsily or inefficiently. |
| Unravel | 60 | To undo or untangle something. |
| Baffle | 58 | To confuse or perplex someone. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Keep your Wordle streak alive with these strategic five-letter words featuring a middle L:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Elbow | The joint connecting the forearm and upper arm. |
| Blame | Assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. |
| Flail | To wave or swing wildly. |
| Scald | To burn with hot liquid or steam. |
| Gloat | To dwell on one's success in a smug or malicious way. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the realm of the extraordinary with these rare and unusual middle L words:
Mizzle
- Definition: To rain in very fine drops; a drizzle.
- Interesting Fact: First appeared in English in the late 16th century, possibly from Dutch origin.
- Example in a Sentence: The morning began with a light mizzle that barely dampened the ground.
Cleave
- Definition: To split or sever something.
- Interesting Fact: It’s a contronym, as it can also mean to adhere closely.
- Example in a Sentence: He used a sharp axe to cleave the log.
Fulvous
- Definition: Describing a dull yellow or brownish-yellow color.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the Latin word "fulvus," used predominantly in ornithology.
- Example in a Sentence: The bird had striking fulvous feathers.
Dalliance
- Definition: A casual romantic or sexual relationship.
- Interesting Fact: Once referred to more innocent forms of playful or flirtatious behavior.
- Example in a Sentence: Their dalliance was the talk of the town.
Gullible
- Definition: Easily persuaded to believe something.
- Interesting Fact: The word surfaced in the English language in the early 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: He was so gullible, he believed the tall tales without question.
Final words
The world of words with a middle L is as diverse as it is delightful. From commonly used terms to rare linguistic gems, these words add a special flair to our language landscape. Whether crafting poetry, strategizing in games, or simply enjoying the beauty of language, the middle L offers endless avenues for exploration and enjoyment. Keep discovering and let these lovely Ls enrich your vocabulary journey!
