Words Starting With LI
Ready to dive into a lively world of words that kick off with "LI"? Whether you're a linguist or just love lingo, you'll find a list that's light-hearted and loaded with charm. Let's leap into this linguistic adventure and discover the limitless possibilities these lilting words have to offer!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| li | 2 | a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals | - |
3 letter words
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| lie | 3 | assume a reclining position | lie down on the bed until you feel better |
| lit | 3 | set afire or burning | a lit firecracker |
| lip | 5 | the top edge of a vessel or other container | - |
| lin | 3 | United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) | - |
| lid | 4 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| lib | 5 | - | - |
| lig | 4 | - | - |
| lis | 3 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| like | 8 | prefer or wish to do something | Would you like to come along to the movies? |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
| 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 |
| list | 4 | give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of | - |
| lift | 7 | 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 | - |
| lied | 5 | a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano | - |
| liar | 4 | a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly | - |
| lion | 4 | large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male | - |
| lily | 7 | any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers | - |
| ling | 5 | elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth | - |
| link | 8 | a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network | - |
| lick | 10 | take up with the tongue | the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast |
| limo | 6 | large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur | - |
| limp | 8 | the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg | - |
| lime | 6 | any of various related trees bearing limes | - |
| limb | 8 | any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm | - |
| lice | 6 | - | - |
| lima | 6 | capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century | - |
| lino | 4 | a floor covering | - |
| lira | 4 | the basic unit of money in Turkey | - |
| lire | 4 | - | - |
| lilo | 4 | a type of inflatable air mattress | - |
| linn | 4 | - | - |
| lien | 4 | a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses | - |
| lido | 5 | a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports | - |
| lint | 4 | cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds | - |
| lite | 4 | having relatively few calories | light (or lite) beer |
| lieu | 4 | the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another | in lieu of |
| lind | 5 | Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887) | - |
| lisp | 6 | a flexible procedure-oriented programing language that manipulates symbols in the form of lists | - |
| lier | 4 | - | - |
| lief | 7 | in a willing manner | - |
| lilt | 4 | a jaunty rhythm in music | - |
| lias | 4 | - | - |
| libs | 6 | - | - |
| lich | 9 | - | - |
| lids | 5 | - | - |
| lies | 4 | - | - |
| ligs | 5 | - | - |
| lill | 4 | - | - |
| limn | 6 | trace the shape of | - |
| limy | 9 | - | - |
| lins | 4 | - | - |
| liny | 7 | - | - |
| lipa | 6 | - | - |
| lipe | 6 | - | - |
| lipo | 6 | - | - |
| lips | 6 | - | - |
| liri | 4 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| liked | 10 | found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form | a well-liked teacher |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| lines | 5 | - | - |
| limit | 7 | the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity | - |
| liver | 8 | having a reddish-brown color | - |
| lions | 5 | - | - |
| lined | 6 | (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams | their lined faces were immeasurably sad |
| liang | 6 | - | - |
| links | 9 | a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore | - |
| lists | 5 | - | - |
| linen | 5 | a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish | - |
| linux | 12 | an open-source version of the UNIX operating system | - |
| liner | 5 | a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment | - |
| liter | 5 | a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) | - |
| lilac | 7 | of a pale purple color | - |
| limbo | 9 | the state of being disregarded or forgotten | - |
| lingo | 6 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | they don't speak our lingo |
| litre | 5 | a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) | - |
| lindy | 9 | an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) | - |
| liven | 8 | make lively | let's liven up this room a bit |
| liege | 6 | city in eastern Belgium; largest French-speaking city in Belgium | - |
| liana | 5 | a woody climbing usually tropical plant | - |
| libra | 7 | the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 | - |
| libel | 7 | a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | - |
| livid | 9 | discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin | livid bruises |
| limes | 7 | - | - |
| lifer | 8 | a prisoner serving a term of life imprisonment | - |
| limey | 10 | a man of English descent | - |
| lippy | 12 | - | - |
| likin | 9 | - | - |
| liken | 9 | consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | - |
| liber | 7 | - | - |
| liane | 5 | - | - |
| lithe | 8 | gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | - |
| linin | 5 | an obsolete term for the network of viscous material in the cell nucleus on which the chromatin granules were thought to be suspended | - |
| livre | 8 | - | - |
| licht | 10 | - | - |
| liker | 9 | - | - |
| lisle | 5 | a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton) | - |
| liger | 6 | offspring of a male lion and a female tiger | - |
| litho | 8 | - | - |
| linch | 10 | - | - |
| lipid | 8 | an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | - |
| liard | 6 | - | - |
| liars | 5 | - | - |
| liart | 5 | - | - |
| libri | 7 | - | - |
| lichi | 10 | Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| likely | 13 | likely but not certain to be or become true or real | a likely result |
| liquor | 15 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| liquid | 16 | changed from a solid to a liquid state | - |
| lizzie | 24 | - | - |
| linked | 11 | connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks | - |
| liking | 11 | a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment | I've always had a liking for reading |
| lifted | 10 | held up in the air | - |
| lizard | 16 | a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him | - |
| listed | 7 | on a list | - |
| lively | 12 | elastic; rebounds readily | a lively tennis ball |
| lionel | 6 | - | - |
| lining | 7 | a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment | - |
| litter | 6 | material used to provide a bed for animals | - |
| licked | 13 | having been got the better of | I'm pretty beat up but I don't feel licked yet |
| liable | 8 | (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with | liable to diabetes |
| linger | 7 | take one's time; proceed slowly | - |
| lilies | 6 | - | - |
| lineup | 8 | (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat | - |
| libido | 9 | (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire | - |
| linear | 6 | designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree | - |
| lister | 6 | moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow | - |
| linden | 7 | any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber | - |
| lingam | 9 | the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva | - |
| licker | 12 | - | - |
| limber | 10 | (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely | - |
| livery | 12 | the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another | - |
| lichen | 11 | any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks | - |
| lipped | 11 | having a lip or lips | a lipped bowl |
| lintel | 6 | horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window | - |
| litany | 9 | any long and tedious address or recital | the patient recited a litany of complaints |
| liaise | 6 | act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | - |
| limbic | 12 | of or relating to or forming a limbus | - |
| lifter | 9 | an athlete who lifts barbells | - |
| lineal | 6 | in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child | lineal ancestors |
| limpid | 11 | clear and bright | limpid blue eyes |
| limpet | 10 | any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas | - |
| limbed | 11 | having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination) | strong-limbed |
| litmus | 8 | a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator | - |
| linnet | 6 | small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico | - |
| linney | 9 | - | - |
| lipper | 10 | - | - |
| limbus | 10 | a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure | - |
| ligate | 7 | bind chemically | The enzyme ligated |
| likest | 10 | - | - |
| limper | 10 | someone who has a limp and walks with a hobbling gait | - |
| lingua | 7 | a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity | - |
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7 letter words
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| license | 9 | excessive freedom; lack of due restraint | when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near |
| library | 12 | a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study | - |
| lighter | 11 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| liberty | 12 | immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence | - |
| limited | 10 | subject to limits or subjected to limits | - |
| lightly | 14 | in a small quantity or extent | apply paint lightly |
| licence | 11 | excessive freedom; lack of due restraint | - |
| liberal | 9 | given or giving freely | a liberal backer of the arts |
| licking | 14 | an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | they suffered a convincing licking |
| lifting | 11 | - | - |
| lighten | 11 | make more cheerful | the conversation lightened me up a bit |
| liaison | 7 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| lineage | 8 | the number of lines in a piece of printed material | - |
| listing | 8 | a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) | - |
| literal | 7 | being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something | a literal solitude like a desert |
| limping | 12 | disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet | - |
| lithium | 12 | a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals | - |
| lioness | 7 | a female lion | - |
| liqueur | 16 | strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal | - |
| lighted | 12 | set afire or burning | the lighted candles |
| likable | 13 | (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings | - |
| liquefy | 22 | make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating | liquefy the silver |
| liftoff | 16 | the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad | - |
| linkage | 12 | (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) | - |
| littler | 7 | small or little relative to something else | - |
| liturgy | 11 | a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine | - |
| livable | 12 | fit or suitable to live in or with | livable conditions |
| lilting | 8 | characterized by a buoyant rhythm | an easy lilting stride |
| lineman | 9 | a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines | - |
| lingual | 8 | consisting of or related to language | lingual diversity |
| linseed | 8 | the seed of flax used as a source of oil | - |
| liftman | 12 | a man employed to operate an elevator | in England they call an elevator man a liftman |
| linemen | 9 | the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage | - |
| limiter | 9 | (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform) | a limiter introduces amplitude distortion |
| ligated | 9 | - | - |
| lionize | 16 | assign great social importance to | The tenor was lionized in Vienna |
| lidless | 8 | always watchful | to an eye like mine, a lidless watcher of the public weal |
| lissome | 9 | gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | - |
| liaised | 8 | - | - |
| liaises | 7 | - | - |
| lianoid | 8 | - | - |
| liassic | 9 | - | - |
| liatris | 7 | genus of perennial North American herbs with aromatic usually cormous roots | - |
| libated | 10 | - | - |
| libates | 9 | - | - |
| libbard | 12 | - | - |
| libbers | 11 | - | - |
| libbing | 12 | - | - |
| libeled | 10 | - | - |
| libelee | 9 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| lifetime | 13 | the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | - |
| lighting | 13 | having abundant light or illumination | as long as the lighting was good |
| lipstick | 16 | makeup that is used to color the lips | - |
| likewise | 15 | in like or similar manner | some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil |
| literary | 11 | appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing | when trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style |
| lingerie | 9 | women's underwear and nightclothes | - |
| liberate | 10 | grant freedom to | The students liberated their slaves upon graduating from the university |
| lifelong | 12 | continuing through life | a lifelong friend |
| listener | 8 | someone who listens attentively | - |
| lifeless | 11 | deprived of life; no longer living | a lifeless body |
| licensed | 11 | given official approval to act | licensed pharmacist |
| lifeline | 11 | a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live | - |
| likeness | 12 | similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things | man created God in his own likeness |
| licorice | 12 | deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots | - |
| lifeboat | 13 | a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship | - |
| lifespan | 13 | the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | - |
| literate | 8 | a person who can read and write | - |
| littered | 9 | filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish | the storm left the drivewaylittered with sticks nd debris |
| likeable | 14 | (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings | - |
| limiting | 11 | restricting the scope or freedom of action | - |
| literacy | 13 | the ability to read and write | - |
| linguini | 9 | pasta in long slender flat strips | - |
| lifelike | 15 | evoking lifelike images within the mind | a lifelike portrait |
| ligature | 9 | the act of tying or binding things together | - |
| littlest | 8 | - | - |
| ligament | 11 | any connection or unifying bond | - |
| linoleum | 10 | a floor covering | - |
| limerick | 16 | a humorous verse form of 5 anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme aabba | - |
| listless | 8 | marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm | reacted to the crisis with listless resignation |
| livelier | 11 | - | - |
| linguist | 9 | a specialist in linguistics | - |
| libretto | 10 | the words of an opera or musical play | - |
| lividity | 15 | unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) | - |
| linesman | 10 | a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines | - |
| livelong | 12 | perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers | - |
| linguine | 9 | pasta in long slender flat strips | - |
| lifebelt | 13 | - | - |
| linchpin | 15 | pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on | - |
| liniment | 10 | a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | - |
| literati | 8 | the literary intelligentsia | - |
| libation | 10 | a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity | - |
| lifebuoy | 16 | - | - |
| litigate | 9 | institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against | - |
| liveable | 13 | fit or suitable to live in or with | - |
| likening | 13 | the act of comparing similarities | - |
| listeria | 8 | any species of the genus Listeria | - |
| libelous | 10 | (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign | - |
| ligation | 9 | (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) | - |
| limbless | 12 | having no limbs | a snake is a limbless reptile |
| licenced | 13 | given official approval to act | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| lightning | 14 | abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light | - |
| lifestyle | 15 | a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes | - |
| liberated | 12 | free from traditional social restraints | a liberated lifestyle |
| liability | 14 | an obligation to pay money to another party | - |
| librarian | 11 | a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services | - |
| livestock | 18 | any animals kept for use or profit | - |
| limousine | 11 | large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur | - |
| lifeguard | 14 | an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents | - |
| limitless | 11 | having no limits in range or scope | the limitless reaches of outer space |
| lingering | 11 | the act of tarrying | - |
| limestone | 11 | a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals | - |
| lifesaver | 15 | a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material | - |
| libraries | 11 | - | - |
| limelight | 15 | a focus of public attention | he enjoyed being in the limelight |
| liquidate | 19 | eliminate by paying off (debts) | - |
| liberator | 11 | someone who releases people from captivity or bondage | - |
| lightness | 13 | the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | - |
| libertine | 11 | a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained | - |
| liquorice | 20 | deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots | - |
| lifeblood | 15 | an essential or life-giving force | water is the lifeblood of India |
| licensing | 12 | - | - |
| lightbulb | 17 | electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity | - |
| liquidity | 22 | the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility | - |
| liquefied | 22 | reduced to liquid form by heating | - |
| litigator | 10 | (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation | - |
| liberally | 14 | in a generous manner | he gave liberally to several charities |
| lidocaine | 12 | a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes | - |
| litterbug | 12 | a person who litters public places with refuse | - |
| likeliest | 13 | - | - |
| litigious | 10 | inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits | a litigious and acrimonious spirit |
| libidinal | 12 | belonging to the libido | libidinal impulses |
| liveliest | 12 | - | - |
| lightsome | 15 | carefree and happy and lighthearted | trilling songs with a lightsome heart |
| liquified | 22 | changed from a solid to a liquid state | - |
| libellous | 11 | (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign | - |
| librettos | 11 | - | - |
| limitedly | 15 | in a limited manner | - |
| liatrises | 9 | - | - |
| libations | 11 | - | - |
| libecchio | 18 | - | - |
| libeccios | 15 | - | - |
| libelants | 11 | - | - |
| libelings | 12 | - | - |
| libelists | 11 | - | - |
| libellant | 11 | - | - |
| libellees | 11 | - | - |
| libellers | 11 | - | - |
| libelling | 12 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| liberation | 12 | the act of liberating someone or something | - |
| lighthouse | 17 | a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships | - |
| livelihood | 17 | the financial means whereby one lives | he could no longer earn his own livelihood |
| liberating | 13 | - | - |
| lightening | 15 | changing to a lighter color | - |
| likelihood | 18 | the probability of a specified outcome | - |
| litigation | 11 | a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights | - |
| limitation | 12 | an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | - |
| linguistic | 13 | consisting of or related to language | linguistic behavior |
| linebacker | 18 | a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen | - |
| liberalism | 14 | an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market | - |
| liquidated | 21 | - | - |
| lifesaving | 17 | saving the lives of drowning persons | he took a course in lifesaving |
| liverwurst | 16 | sausage containing ground liver | - |
| licentious | 12 | lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained | coarse and licentious men |
| liquidator | 20 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| liturgical | 13 | of or relating to or in accord with liturgy | - |
| libidinous | 13 | driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires | libidinous orgies |
| liveliness | 13 | general activity and motion | - |
| literalist | 10 | - | - |
| littleness | 10 | the property of having a relatively small size | - |
| liberality | 15 | the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament | - |
| likability | 19 | - | - |
| listlessly | 13 | in a listless manner | they shook hands rather listlessly |
| litigating | 12 | - | - |
| liquidised | 21 | - | - |
| listenable | 12 | - | - |
| literarily | 13 | - | - |
| literately | 13 | - | - |
| lithograph | 19 | duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern | - |
| liableness | 12 | - | - |
| libational | 12 | - | - |
| libecchios | 19 | - | - |
| libellants | 12 | - | - |
| libellings | 13 | - | - |
| libelously | 15 | - | - |
| liberalise | 12 | become more liberal | - |
| liberalist | 12 | a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties | - |
| liberalize | 21 | become more liberal | The laws liberalized after Prohibition |
| liberators | 12 | - | - |
| liberatory | 15 | - | - |
| libertines | 12 | - | - |
| libidinist | 13 | - | - |
| librairies | 12 | - | - |
| librarians | 12 | - | - |
| librations | 12 | - | - |
| librettist | 12 | author of words to be set to music in an opera or operetta | - |
| licensable | 14 | - | - |
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Step into the enchanting world of words starting with LI, where language and pronunciation take on an exciting twist. These two little letters might seem simple, but together they form a powerful duo that affects the way we communicate. From lively to litigious, these words bring color and character into our everyday conversations. Whether it’s the rhythmic flow or the playful bounce, words beginning with LI offer endless possibilities for intrigue and enjoyment. As we dive deeper, prepare to uncover some fascinating examples that will make you appreciate this delightful linguistic phenomenon even more.
About words starting with LI
The combination of the letters L and I is a frequent occurrence in English, setting the stage for a wide array of words that convey a spectrum of meanings. The letter L, with its liquid and flowing sound, often gives a soft and smooth introduction to words. When followed by the bright and light vowel I, it creates a harmonious blend that feels both inviting and intriguing. This combination not only influences how these words sound, but also how they are perceived, often adding an element of lightness or liveliness to the meaning. For instance, consider the word "lively," which perfectly embodies this auditory and semantic playfulness.
Words starting with LI can also take on a variety of roles in language, from adjectives describing characteristics to nouns identifying objects or concepts. The initial LI often acts as a prefix or root that forms the foundation of many words. Take "liberate," for example, where LI introduces a sense of freedom and release. These words can be both common and complex, frequently found in everyday speech and specialized vocabulary alike. The versatility of this letter combination makes it an indispensable part of the English language tapestry.
Popular word examples
Words starting with LI are abundant and diverse, touching upon various aspects of life and culture. Here are some popular examples that showcase the charm and utility of this group.
Lively
- Definition: Full of life and energy; animated.
- Example in a Sentence: The lively music had everyone dancing all night long.
- Fun Fact: The word "lively" comes from the Old English "liflic," literally meaning "living."
Liberty
- Definition: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
- Example in a Sentence: The statue symbolizes liberty and freedom for all.
- Fun Fact: "Liberty" derives from the Latin "libertas," which was a central ideal in ancient Roman society.
Liquid
- Definition: A substance that flows freely and is not solid or gaseous.
- Example in a Sentence: Water is a liquid essential for all forms of life.
- Fun Fact: In finance, "liquid assets" refer to cash or assets that can be easily converted to cash.
License
- Definition: Official permission to do something, typically issued by an authority.
- Example in a Sentence: You need a license to drive a car legally.
- Fun Fact: The word "license" is related to "licentious," reflecting a historical connection to freedom and permission.
Literal
- Definition: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor.
- Example in a Sentence: He took the joke in a literal sense and missed the humor.
- Fun Fact: "Literal" comes from the Latin word "litera," meaning "letter," emphasizing precision in language.
Linger
- Definition: To stay in a place longer than necessary due to a reluctance to leave.
- Example in a Sentence: She lingered at the café, enjoying her book.
- Fun Fact: "Linger" traces back to the Proto-Germanic "lingr," suggesting a slow or delayed action.
List
- Definition: A number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively.
- Example in a Sentence: She checked off each item on her grocery list.
- Fun Fact: Lists have been used for millennia, with the first known lists appearing in ancient Mesopotamia.
Limit
- Definition: A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
- Example in a Sentence: The speed limit on this road is 55 mph.
- Fun Fact: The concept of limits is crucial in calculus, a branch of mathematics.
Livid
- Definition: Furiously angry.
- Example in a Sentence: He was livid when he found out about the betrayal.
- Fun Fact: Originally, "livid" described a bluish color, akin to bruising or discolored skin.
Lithium
- Definition: A chemical element with symbol Li and atomic number 3, used in batteries.
- Example in a Sentence: Lithium-ion batteries power many modern electronic devices.
- Fun Fact: Lithium was discovered in 1817 and is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts looking to score big, words starting with LI can be your secret weapon. Here's a table of high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 12 | A chemical element used in batteries. |
| Lizard | 16 | A scaly reptile with a long body. |
| Lignite | 8 | A soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure. |
| Limpid | 11 | Clear and transparent. |
| Liturgy | 11 | A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and words starting with LI can be quite handy. Here's a selection of five-letter gems:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Light | The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. |
| Liken | To compare similarities between two things. |
| Liver | An organ in the body involved in numerous metabolic processes. |
| Lithe | Graceful, flexible, and supple. |
| Limit | A point or level beyond which something does not extend. |
| Linen | Cloth woven from flax. |
| Liner | A large passenger ship. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the rarer side of words starting with LI, where uncommon definitions and fascinating histories await.
Lissome
- Definition: Thin, supple, and graceful.
- Interesting Fact: "Lissome" is an alteration of "lithesome," emphasizing flexibility.
- Example in a Sentence: The ballerina moved with lissome elegance across the stage.
Licit
- Definition: Lawful, or permitted by law.
- Interesting Fact: It shares a root with "licit," focusing on what is legal rather than illegal.
- Example in a Sentence: His actions, while unconventional, were entirely licit.
Lignify
- Definition: To turn into wood or become woody.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from Latin "lignum," meaning "wood."
- Example in a Sentence: Over time, the plant's stems began to lignify, giving it a sturdy structure.
Lissotrichous
- Definition: Having straight or smooth hair.
- Interesting Fact: A combination of Greek roots "lisso-" (smooth) and "trich-" (hair).
- Example in a Sentence: The genetic trait of being lissotrichous is prevalent in certain populations.
Limnology
- Definition: The study of inland waters.
- Interesting Fact: This scientific field focuses on lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
- Example in a Sentence: Her research in limnology helped improve water quality in many lakes.
Lithosphere
- Definition: The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
- Interesting Fact: The term combines "litho-" (stone) with "sphere," illustrating Earth's solid shell.
- Example in a Sentence: Earthquakes originate in the lithosphere.
Final words
As we journey through the landscape of words starting with LI, we uncover a rich tapestry of language that is both playful and profound. Whether you're crafting a story, scoring in Scrabble, or solving a Wordle puzzle, these words offer endless opportunities for expression and exploration. Embrace the diversity and depth they bring to our lexicon, and let them add a touch of linguistic magic to your day.
