Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
"The company suffered a huge financial loss last year."
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
"He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house."
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
"She bought a lot of books at the fair."
A large number or amount of something.
"She has lots of friends in the city."
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
"He won a car in the national lottery."
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
"The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond."
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
"The music was too loud to concentrate."
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
"He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him."
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
"The fishermen lived by the lough for generations."
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
"They lounged on the sofa after dinner."
A small parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds; also used as an insult for a contemptible person.
"The child had to be treated for head louse infestation."
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
"He felt lousy after catching the flu."
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
"The drunken lout caused a scene at the party."
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
"His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting."
Inspiring or deserving love or affection.
"The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to hold it."
to feel deep affection for someone or something
"She loves her family more than anything."
easy to love; endearing or charming
"The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it."
Delightful or very pleasing; beautiful.
"It was a lovely evening by the beach."
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
"She met her lover at the café every evening."
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
"She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children."
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
"The river is at its lowest level in years."
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
"He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news."
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
"The company decided to lower the prices."
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
"The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years."
humble in status, position, or manner
"She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO."
showing firm and constant support or allegiance to someone or something
"She remained loyal to her friends even in hard times."
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
"His loyalty to the company earned him great respect."
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
"The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts."
The application of a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction between moving parts.
"Lubrication reduces wear and tear in machines."
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
"The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on."
shining or glowing with light
"The lucent stars brightened the night sky."
expressed clearly; easy to understand; showing clarity of thought
"She gave a lucid explanation of the complex problem."
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
"His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand."
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s actions
"He had the luck to find a good job quickly."
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
"She felt lucky to have such supportive friends."
producing a great deal of profit
"He left his job for a more lucrative business opportunity."
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
"He was motivated more by lucre than by duty."
study or meditation, especially at night
"His novel was the result of long lucubration."
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
"It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat."
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
"He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs."
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
"Please check your luggage at the airport counter."
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
"The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases."
looking or sounding sad and dismal
"His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy."
to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
"The mother lulled the baby to sleep with a gentle song."
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
"She sang a lullaby to her baby every night."
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
"The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food."
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
"The bulb produces 800 lumens of light."
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
"He is considered a luminary in the world of science."
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
"The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest."
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
"The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark."
