English Words Starting With L

• lovell

  nounRare (as a common noun); Very Low (as a proper noun outside specific contexts)
  /ˈlʌv.əl/A surname of Anglo-Norman origin, historically derived from the French 'lou' (wolf) and the diminutive 'el', meaning 'little wolf'.
• lovelock

  nounVery low
  /ˈlʌvlɒk/A lock of hair, often worn curled or arranged distinctively, as a love token or to signify affection.
• lovely

  adjectiveadverbnounB1
  /ˈlʌvli/inspiring love or affection; having beauty that appeals to the heart or senses
• lovemaking

  nounC1
  /ˈlʌvˌmeɪkɪŋ/The physical act of sexual intercourse; the affectionate physical and verbal interactions that typically accompany or lead to sex.
• lover

  nounB1
  /ˈlʌv.ər/A person in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else.
• lover boy

  nounC1
  /ˈlʌvə ˌbɔɪ/A man who is primarily defined by his romantic relationships or his desire to be in one; a man who is known for being romantic, amorous, or seductive.
• lover's knot

  nounLow
  /ˈlʌvəz nɒt/A decorative knot, traditionally symbolizing the bond and lasting love between two people.
• lover's leap

  nounLow
  /ˈlʌvəz liːp/A high, steep cliff or place from which, according to local legend, a despairing lover has jumped or threatened to jump.
• lovers' lane

  nounC1
  /ˈlʌvəz leɪn/A secluded road or path, often in a rural or park-like setting, traditionally used by couples seeking privacy for romantic activities.
• loves park

  nounLow (as a proper noun); High (as the component common words 'love' and 'park').
  /ˈlʌvz ˈpɑːk/A proper noun referring to a specific city in Illinois, USA.
• lovey

  nounC1
  /ˈlʌv.i/A term of endearment, often used to address someone affectionately.
• loving cup

  nounC1
  /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ ˌkʌp/A large, ceremonial drinking cup with two or more handles, traditionally passed around at banquets for communal toasting.
• loving-kindness

  nounLow-to-Mid Frequency
  /ˌlʌv.ɪŋ ˈkaɪnd.nəs/A deep, benevolent, and merciful love, characterized by compassion and active goodwill.
• low

  adjectiveadverbnounA1
  /ləʊ/Of less than average height, depth, or amount; situated not far above the ground or base.
• low archipelago

  nounC2
  /ˌləʊ ˌɑːkɪˈpeləɡəʊ/A group or chain of islands where most or all of the islands are low-lying, with relatively little elevation above sea level.
• low beam

  nounC1
  /ˌləʊ ˈbiːm/The setting of a vehicle's headlights that produces a shorter, downward-directed beam to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.
• low blood pressure

  nounMedium
  /ˌləʊ ˈblʌd ˌpreʃ.ər/A medical condition where the force of blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently lower than normal.
• low blow

  nounMedium
  /ˌləʊ ˈbləʊ/An unfair or unsportsmanlike attack, especially one that takes advantage of someone's vulnerability.
• low board

  nounLow
  /ˌləʊ ˈbɔːd/A diving board positioned close to the water surface, typically one meter high.
• low brass

  nounC1
  /ˌləʊ ˈbrɑːs/The section of brass instruments in an orchestra or band that produce lower-pitched sounds, typically including trombones, tubas, and euphoniums.

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