Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
"The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance."
Rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
"They gave her a lavish wedding reception with hundreds of guests."
a system of rules created and enforced by authority to regulate behavior
"Everyone must obey the law of the country."
legal; legitimate; valid; just
"The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper."
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
"Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history."
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
"The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos."
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
"The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed."
A member of a legislative body who makes laws.
"The lawmaker introduced a new bill on education reform."
an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park
"Children were playing on the green lawn."
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
"The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising."
A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.
"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
"The security at the airport was surprisingly lax."
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
"The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition."
To put something down carefully in a flat position.
"She laid the book on the table."
A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.
"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
"To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing."
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
"The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly."
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
"The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand."
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
"He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning."
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
"His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals."
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
"He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend."
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
"The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea."
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
"He led the team to victory."
A person who leads a group, organization, or country.
"The leader inspired the team with his vision."
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."
most important or most successful; at the front
"She is one of the leading experts in the field."
relating to the law
"He sought legal advice before signing the contract."
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
"The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples."
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
"The accountant updated the company ledger daily."
a blood-sucking worm that lives in water or moist ground
"The doctor used a medical leech to reduce swelling after surgery."
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
"The soup was made with potatoes and leeks."
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
"He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable."
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
"She was leery of investing in the new business."
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
"They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill."
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
"The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project."
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
"He turned left at the intersection."
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
"She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand."
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
"He injured his leg while playing football."
Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, or traditions.
"Her artistic legacy continues to inspire young painters."
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
"The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium."
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
"The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon."
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
"The Roman army was divided into legions."
clear enough to read
"Her handwriting was barely legible."
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
"She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym."
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
"The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed."
in a way that is allowed by law
"He is legally responsible for his actions."
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
"The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract."
To make something lawful by official approval.
"The government decided to legalize online businesses."
a talk given to a group of people to teach them about a subject
"The professor gave a lecture on climate change."
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
"The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next."
