Words Starting With LU
Welcome to a lively exploration of words that start with "LU"! Dive into a world brimming with luscious language and luminescent lexicon. Whether you're looking to boost your vocabulary or simply love wordplay, these "LU" words will illuminate your linguistic journey and add a little extra sparkle to your day!
3 letter words
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| lug | 4 | ancient Celtic god | - |
| lux | 10 | a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle | - |
| lud | 4 | - | - |
| lum | 5 | - | - |
| lun | 3 | - | - |
| lur | 3 | - | - |
| luv | 6 | - | - |
| luz | 12 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| luke | 8 | one of the four Gospels in the New Testament; contains details of Jesus's birth and early life | - |
| lung | 5 | either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood | - |
| lust | 4 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| lulu | 4 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| luna | 4 | (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene | - |
| lure | 4 | anything that serves as an enticement | - |
| lump | 8 | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | - |
| ludo | 5 | a simple board game in which players move counters according to the throw of dice | - |
| luce | 6 | United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967) | - |
| lush | 7 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| lube | 6 | apply a lubricant to | - |
| lull | 4 | a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished | - |
| lute | 4 | a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid | - |
| lurk | 8 | be about | - |
| luau | 4 | an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment) | - |
| lune | 4 | - | - |
| luge | 5 | move along on a luge or toboggan | - |
| luxe | 11 | elegant and sumptuous | a deluxe car |
| lunt | 4 | United States actor who performed with his wife Lynn Fontanne in many stage productions (1893-1977) | - |
| luff | 10 | sail close to the wind | - |
| luny | 7 | - | - |
| lude | 5 | - | - |
| luds | 5 | - | - |
| lues | 4 | a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) | - |
| lugs | 5 | - | - |
| luit | 4 | - | - |
| lulz | 13 | - | - |
| luma | 6 | - | - |
| lums | 6 | - | - |
| lunk | 8 | - | - |
| luns | 4 | - | - |
| lurs | 4 | - | - |
| lusk | 8 | - | - |
| lutz | 13 | - | - |
| luvs | 7 | - | - |
5 letter words
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| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| lunar | 5 | of or relating to or associated with the moon | lunar surface |
| lumpy | 12 | like or containing small sticky lumps | - |
| lucid | 8 | (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable | lucid directions |
| lupus | 7 | a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus | - |
| lurch | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| lunge | 6 | make a thrusting forward movement | - |
| luger | 6 | someone who races the luge | - |
| lupin | 7 | any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers | - |
| lusty | 8 | endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health | - |
| lurid | 6 | glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism | lurid details of the accident |
| lumen | 7 | a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions | - |
| lucre | 7 | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) | - |
| lumme | 9 | - | - |
| lungi | 6 | a long piece of brightly colored cloth (cotton or silk) used as clothing (a skirt or loincloth or sash etc.) in India and Pakistan and Burma | - |
| luach | 10 | - | - |
| luaus | 5 | - | - |
| lubed | 8 | - | - |
| lubes | 7 | - | - |
| lubra | 7 | - | - |
| luces | 7 | - | - |
| lucks | 11 | - | - |
| ludes | 6 | - | - |
| ludic | 8 | relating to play or playfulness | - |
| ludos | 6 | - | - |
| luffa | 11 | the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | - |
| luffs | 11 | - | - |
| luged | 7 | - | - |
| luges | 6 | - | - |
| lulls | 5 | - | - |
| lulus | 5 | - | - |
| lumas | 7 | - | - |
| lumbi | 9 | - | - |
| lummy | 12 | - | - |
| lumps | 9 | - | - |
| lunas | 5 | - | - |
| lunes | 5 | - | - |
| lunet | 5 | - | - |
| lungs | 6 | - | - |
| lunks | 9 | - | - |
| lunts | 5 | - | - |
| lured | 6 | - | - |
| lurer | 5 | - | - |
| lures | 5 | - | - |
| lurex | 12 | - | - |
| lurgi | 6 | - | - |
| lurgy | 9 | - | - |
| lurks | 9 | - | - |
| lurry | 8 | - | - |
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6 letter words
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| luxury | 16 | the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive | - |
| lumber | 10 | move heavily or clumsily | The heavy man lumbered across the room |
| lunacy | 11 | obsolete terms for legal insanity | - |
| luring | 7 | - | - |
| luster | 6 | a quality that outshines the usual | - |
| lumbar | 10 | of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones | lumbar vertebrae |
| lustre | 6 | a quality that outshines the usual | - |
| lummox | 17 | an awkward stupid person | - |
| lumpen | 10 | mentally sluggish | - |
| lucent | 8 | softly bright or radiant | the lucent moon |
| lunate | 6 | resembling the new moon in shape | - |
| lupine | 8 | any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers | - |
| lucite | 8 | a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin | - |
| lumper | 10 | a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port | - |
| lubber | 10 | an awkward stupid person | - |
| lumina | 8 | - | - |
| lubing | 9 | - | - |
| lubras | 8 | - | - |
| lubric | 10 | - | - |
| lucern | 8 | - | - |
| luchot | 11 | - | - |
| lucked | 13 | - | - |
| lucken | 12 | - | - |
| luckie | 12 | - | - |
| lucres | 8 | - | - |
| lucuma | 10 | - | - |
| lucumo | 10 | - | - |
| luetic | 8 | - | - |
| luffas | 12 | - | - |
| luffed | 13 | - | - |
| lugers | 7 | - | - |
| lugged | 9 | - | - |
| lugger | 8 | small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails | - |
| luggie | 8 | - | - |
| luging | 8 | riding a light one-man toboggan | - |
| luiten | 6 | - | - |
| lulled | 7 | - | - |
| luller | 6 | - | - |
| lumbus | 10 | either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds | - |
| lumens | 8 | - | - |
| lumine | 8 | - | - |
| lumped | 11 | - | - |
| lumpia | 10 | - | - |
| lunars | 6 | - | - |
| lunary | 9 | - | - |
| lunets | 6 | - | - |
| lungan | 7 | - | - |
| lunged | 8 | - | - |
| lungee | 7 | - | - |
| lunger | 7 | a person with pulmonary tuberculosis | - |
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7 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| luggage | 10 | cases used to carry belongings when traveling | - |
| luckily | 16 | by good fortune | - |
| lunatic | 9 | insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon | - |
| lucifer | 12 | lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction | as long you've a lucifer to light your fag |
| lullaby | 12 | a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep | - |
| luckier | 13 | - | - |
| lustful | 10 | vigorously passionate | - |
| lugging | 10 | - | - |
| lumbago | 12 | backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc | - |
| lucerne | 9 | important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop | - |
| lunging | 9 | - | - |
| luthier | 10 | a craftsman who makes stringed instruments (as lutes or guitars or violins) | - |
| lucidly | 13 | in a clear and lucid manner | this is a lucidly written book |
| lustily | 10 | in a healthy manner | the young plants grew lustily |
| lubbard | 12 | - | - |
| lubbers | 11 | - | - |
| lubfish | 15 | - | - |
| lucarne | 9 | - | - |
| lucence | 11 | - | - |
| lucency | 14 | - | - |
| lucerns | 9 | - | - |
| luchoth | 15 | - | - |
| lucider | 10 | - | - |
| lucigen | 10 | - | - |
| lucites | 9 | - | - |
| luckies | 13 | - | - |
| lucking | 14 | - | - |
| lucumas | 11 | - | - |
| lucumos | 11 | - | - |
| ludship | 13 | - | - |
| luetics | 9 | - | - |
| luffing | 14 | - | - |
| lugeing | 9 | - | - |
| luggers | 9 | - | - |
| luggies | 9 | - | - |
| lughole | 11 | - | - |
| lugings | 9 | - | - |
| lugsail | 8 | a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast | - |
| lugworm | 13 | marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait | - |
| lulibub | 11 | - | - |
| lullers | 7 | - | - |
| lulling | 8 | - | - |
| lumbang | 12 | - | - |
| lumbars | 11 | - | - |
| lumbers | 11 | - | - |
| lumenal | 9 | - | - |
| luminal | 9 | a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative | - |
| lumined | 10 | - | - |
| lumines | 9 | - | - |
| lummier | 11 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| luckiest | 14 | - | - |
| luscious | 10 | having strong sexual appeal | - |
| luncheon | 13 | a midday meal | - |
| luminous | 10 | softly bright or radiant | a sky luminous with stars |
| lukewarm | 17 | moderately warm | he hates lukewarm coffee |
| lunching | 14 | the act of eating lunch | - |
| lucidity | 14 | free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression | - |
| lustrous | 8 | reflecting light | lustrous auburn hair |
| lunkhead | 16 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| luminary | 13 | a celebrity who is an inspiration to others | - |
| luckless | 14 | having or bringing misfortune | - |
| lubbards | 13 | - | - |
| lubberly | 15 | inexperienced in seamanship | of all landlubbers the most lubberly |
| lubrical | 12 | - | - |
| lucarnes | 10 | - | - |
| lucences | 12 | - | - |
| lucently | 13 | - | - |
| lucernes | 10 | - | - |
| lucidest | 11 | - | - |
| lucifers | 13 | - | - |
| lucigens | 11 | - | - |
| luculent | 10 | (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable | a luculent oration |
| luderick | 15 | - | - |
| ludships | 14 | - | - |
| lugeings | 10 | - | - |
| luggable | 12 | - | - |
| luggages | 11 | - | - |
| lugholes | 12 | - | - |
| lugsails | 9 | - | - |
| lugworms | 14 | - | - |
| lulibubs | 12 | - | - |
| lumbagos | 13 | - | - |
| lumbangs | 13 | - | - |
| lumbered | 13 | - | - |
| lumberer | 12 | - | - |
| lumberly | 15 | - | - |
| lumbrici | 14 | - | - |
| luminant | 10 | - | - |
| lumining | 11 | - | - |
| luminism | 12 | an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective | - |
| luminist | 10 | - | - |
| lummiest | 12 | - | - |
| lummoxes | 19 | - | - |
| lumpenly | 15 | - | - |
| lumpfish | 18 | clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker; edible roe used for caviar | - |
| lumpiest | 12 | - | - |
| lumpkins | 16 | - | - |
| lunacies | 10 | - | - |
| lunanaut | 8 | - | - |
| lunarian | 8 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| lunchtime | 16 | the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch | he observed a regular lunchtime |
| luxurious | 16 | displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses | enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs |
| lucrative | 14 | producing a sizeable profit | - |
| ludicrous | 12 | broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce | ludicrous green hair |
| lubricant | 13 | a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery | - |
| lubricate | 13 | apply a lubricant to | lubricate my car |
| lumbering | 14 | slow and laborious because of weight | moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot |
| lunchroom | 16 | a restaurant (in a facility) where lunch can be purchased | - |
| luxuriate | 16 | become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously | - |
| luxuriant | 16 | marked by complexity and richness of detail | - |
| lumberman | 15 | a person who fells trees | - |
| luminesce | 13 | be or become luminescent; exhibit luminescence | - |
| lubfishes | 17 | - | - |
| lubricity | 16 | feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness | - |
| lubricous | 13 | - | - |
| lucencies | 13 | - | - |
| lucidness | 12 | free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression | - |
| luciferin | 14 | pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation | - |
| luckiness | 15 | an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes | - |
| luckpenny | 20 | - | - |
| luctation | 11 | - | - |
| lucubrate | 13 | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | - |
| lucumones | 13 | - | - |
| ludericks | 16 | - | - |
| ludically | 15 | - | - |
| luggables | 13 | - | - |
| lullabied | 12 | - | - |
| lullabies | 11 | - | - |
| lullingly | 13 | - | - |
| lumberers | 13 | - | - |
| lumbermen | 15 | - | - |
| lumbrical | 15 | - | - |
| lumbricus | 15 | - | - |
| luminaire | 11 | - | - |
| luminance | 13 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| luminants | 11 | - | - |
| luminaria | 11 | - | - |
| luminisms | 13 | - | - |
| luminists | 11 | - | - |
| lumpiness | 13 | - | - |
| lumpingly | 17 | - | - |
| lumpishly | 19 | - | - |
| lunanauts | 9 | - | - |
| lunarians | 9 | - | - |
| lunarists | 9 | - | - |
| lunarnaut | 9 | - | - |
| lunatical | 11 | - | - |
| lunations | 9 | - | - |
| luncheons | 14 | - | - |
| lunchmeat | 16 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| lumberjack | 27 | a short warm outer jacket | - |
| lubricated | 15 | smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction | - |
| luminaries | 12 | - | - |
| lumberyard | 18 | a workplace where lumber is stocked for sale | - |
| luminosity | 15 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun |
| lumpectomy | 21 | surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer | - |
| lubricator | 14 | a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery | - |
| lubberlier | 14 | - | - |
| lubricants | 14 | - | - |
| lubricates | 14 | - | - |
| lubricious | 14 | characterized by lust | eluding lubricious embraces |
| lubritoria | 12 | - | - |
| lucidities | 13 | - | - |
| luciferase | 15 | - | - |
| luciferins | 15 | - | - |
| luciferous | 15 | - | - |
| lucifugous | 16 | light-avoiding | - |
| lucklessly | 19 | - | - |
| luctations | 12 | - | - |
| lucubrated | 15 | - | - |
| lucubrates | 14 | - | - |
| lucubrator | 14 | - | - |
| luculently | 15 | - | - |
| luetically | 15 | - | - |
| luftmensch | 20 | - | - |
| lugubrious | 13 | excessively mournful | - |
| lukewarmly | 22 | in an unenthusiastically lukewarm manner | he was lukewarmly received by his relatives |
| lukewarmth | 22 | - | - |
| lullabying | 16 | - | - |
| lumberings | 15 | - | - |
| lumbersome | 16 | - | - |
| lumbricals | 16 | - | - |
| lumbricoid | 17 | - | - |
| luminaires | 12 | - | - |
| luminances | 14 | - | - |
| luminarias | 12 | - | - |
| luminarism | 14 | - | - |
| luminarist | 12 | - | - |
| lumination | 12 | - | - |
| luminesced | 15 | - | - |
| luminesces | 14 | - | - |
| luminously | 15 | - | - |
| lumisterol | 12 | - | - |
| lumpfishes | 20 | - | - |
| lumpsucker | 20 | any of several very small lumpfishes | - |
| lunarnauts | 10 | - | - |
| lunchboxes | 24 | - | - |
| lunchbreak | 21 | - | - |
| luncheoned | 16 | - | - |
| lunchmeats | 17 | - | - |
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What is it about the combination of letters that can turn a mundane word into something magical? The letters LU, when placed at the beginning of a word, seem to possess a certain mystique that captivates and intrigues. Whether they lead us to words that light up our imagination or words that leave us curious and puzzled, there's something undeniably special about this pair. Let's delve into the world of words beginning with these two enchanting letters and explore how they shape language and pronunciation in unique ways.
About words starting with LU
The charm of words beginning with LU lies in their ability to evoke a range of emotions and images. The L sound, when combined with the vowel U, creates a gentle yet firm pronunciation that glides smoothly off the tongue. This pairing is found in words that span across various contexts, from scientific terms to everyday expressions. The LU combination often suggests a sense of lightness or illumination, as seen in words like "luminous" or "lucid," bringing a certain brightness to our language.
In English, words beginning with LU are not just frequent; they are versatile and carry significant weight in communication. For example, "luxury" speaks to opulence and indulgence, while "lullaby" conjures a soothing melody. The LU combination often implies an element of smoothness or fluidity, adding a layer of elegance to our vocabulary. These words frequently appear in literature, music, and conversation, painting vibrant pictures with their distinct sounds and meanings.
Popular word examples
Words starting with LU are not only abundant but also fascinating in their meanings and usage. Here are ten captivating examples:
Lucid
- Definition: Clear and easy to understand.
- Example in a Sentence: Her explanation was so lucid that everyone grasped the concept immediately.
- Fun Fact: The word "lucid" comes from the Latin "lucidus," meaning shining or clear.
Luminous
- Definition: Emitting or reflecting light, glowing.
- Example in a Sentence: The luminous glow of the moon lit up the night sky.
- Fun Fact: "Luminous" is often used metaphorically to describe something that is intellectually enlightening.
Lullaby
- Definition: A soothing song used to lull a child to sleep.
- Example in a Sentence: She sang a sweet lullaby to calm the baby.
- Fun Fact: The term "lullaby" is believed to have originated from the "lu lu" or "la la" sounds made to soothe infants.
Luxury
- Definition: A state of great comfort or elegance.
- Example in a Sentence: The resort offered an unparalleled luxury experience.
- Fun Fact: The word "luxury" derives from the Latin "luxus," meaning excess or extravagance.
Lurking
- Definition: Remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush.
- Example in a Sentence: There was a suspicious figure lurking in the shadows.
- Fun Fact: "Lurking" is often used in internet slang to describe someone who reads online discussions without engaging.
Luster
- Definition: A gentle sheen or soft glow.
- Example in a Sentence: The luster of the pearl jewelry was mesmerizing.
- Fun Fact: Luster is also a term used in geology to describe the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral.
Lunge
- Definition: A sudden forward thrust.
- Example in a Sentence: He made a quick lunge to catch the ball.
- Fun Fact: In fencing, a lunge is a basic offensive move.
Lunatic
- Definition: A person who is mentally ill (not in technical use).
- Example in a Sentence: The plot of the movie revolves around a charming lunatic.
- Fun Fact: The word "lunatic" comes from the Latin "lunaticus," which means "moonstruck."
Lurid
- Definition: Very vivid in color, creating an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.
- Example in a Sentence: The tabloid's lurid headlines attracted a lot of attention.
- Fun Fact: "Lurid" stems from the Latin "luridus," meaning pale yellow.
Lustrous
- Definition: Having a gentle sheen or soft glow.
- Example in a Sentence: Her lustrous hair caught everyone's eye.
- Fun Fact: "Lustrous" is often used to describe hair or fabric that shines brightly.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, mastering words starting with LU could give you a competitive edge. Check out these top scorers:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Luxuriant | 17 | Rich and profuse in growth. |
| Lummox | 17 | A clumsy, stupid person. |
| Lurched | 13 | Made an abrupt, unsteady movement. |
| Luggage | 10 | Suitcases or other bags for travel. |
| Lucency | 14 | Brightness or radiance. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players, take note! Here are some five-letter words starting with LU that might just be your ticket to victory:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lumen | A unit of luminous flux. |
| Lurch | To make an abrupt, unsteady movement. |
| Lumpy | Full of lumps; uneven. |
| Lumpy | Having a texture that's bumpy or irregular. |
| Lurid | Vivid in color to an unpleasant degree. |
Unusual and rare word examples
While some words starting with LU are common, others are quite rare and intriguing. Let's explore some of these linguistic gems:
Lugubrious
- Definition: Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from Latin "lugubris," it's often used to describe exaggerated or theatrical sadness.
- Example in a Sentence: His lugubrious tone made the situation seem more dire than it was.
Lupine
- Definition: Of or relating to wolves; wolf-like.
- Interesting Fact: "Lupine" also refers to a type of flowering plant.
- Example in a Sentence: The dog's lupine features were striking.
Lucubration
- Definition: Laborious work, study, or meditation.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from Latin "lucubrare," meaning to work by lamplight.
- Example in a Sentence: His late-night lucubrations eventually paid off with a breakthrough.
Lustrum
- Definition: A period of five years.
- Interesting Fact: In ancient Rome, a lustrum involved a purification ceremony.
- Example in a Sentence: The project was expected to be completed within a lustrum.
Lutaceous
- Definition: Of or resembling mud.
- Interesting Fact: "Lutaceous" is derived from the Latin word "lutum," meaning mud.
- Example in a Sentence: The lutaceous terrain made travel difficult.
Final words
Words beginning with LU add a touch of sparkle and excitement to our language. From the playful to the profound, these words create connections and convey meaning in ways that are both engaging and enlightening. Whether you're crafting a story, strategizing in a game, or simply expanding your vocabulary, let these LU words illuminate your path.
