Discover a range of words starting with the prefix “li” and enhance your vocabulary today.
- Libation- A drink poured out as an offering to a deity.
- Library- A collection of books and other informational materials.
- Licence (or License)- Official permission to do something.
- Lichen- A composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of fungi.
- Licit- Allowed by law; legal.
- Lieutenant- A military officer ranking below a captain.
- Lifeboat- A boat designed for saving lives at sea.
- Lifeline- A line or rope used for life-saving, especially one thrown to rescue someone in difficulty.
- Lifestyle- The way in which a person lives.
- Lifetime- The duration of a person’s life.
- Ligament- A short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue that connects bones or cartilages.
- Ligate- To tie or bind.
- Lightbulb- A glass bulb that emits light derived from electricity.
- Lightning- A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage.
- Likable (or Likeable)- Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like.
- Likelihood- The state or fact of something being likely; probability.
- Likewise- In the same way; also.
- Lilac- A pale violet tone representing the lilac flower.
- Limbic- Relating to or affecting the limbic system of the brain.
- Limitation- A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.
- Limousine- A large luxurious automobile, usually driven by a chauffeur.
- Linguine- A type of pasta similar to fettuccine but elliptical in section rather than flat.
- Linguist- A person skilled in foreign languages.
- Linguistics- The scientific study of language and its structure.
- Lintel- A horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.
- Lionize- To treat as a celebrity or as an object of great interest.
- Lipase- An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats.
- Lipid- Any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives.
- Liposuction- A cosmetic surgery procedure used to remove fat from specific areas of the body.
- Liquefy- Make or become liquid.
- Liquidate- Wind up the affairs of a business by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
- Liquor- Alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.
- Listless- Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Literal- Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.
- Literary- Concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
- Literature- Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
- Lithium- The chemical element of atomic number 3, a soft silver-white metal.
- Liturgy- A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
- Livelihood- A means of securing the necessities of life.
- Livid- Furiously angry; or discolored by bruising.
- Lizard- A scaly reptile with a long body and tail, typically moving with sudden short runs.
- Liable- Responsible by law; legally answerable.
- Linear- Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.
- Linger- Stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
- Linkage- The linking or being linked of components in a system or set.
- Lint- Short fibers from fabric surfaces, especially those used in polishing and padding.
- Linguistic- Relating to language or linguistics.
- Liqueur- A strong, sweet alcoholic beverage made from spirits flavored with fruit, spices, herbs, or other natural flavorings.
- Liquid- A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
- Lisping- Speaking with a lisp; a speech defect causing mispronunciation of ‘s’ and ‘z’ sounds.