Словарь английских синонимов и синонимичных выражений. Том II. J – Z. - страница 27

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Lithe, a. Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple.

Lithesome, a. Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple.

Lithia, n. Oxide of lithium.

Lithograph, n. Lithographic engraving.

Litigate, v. a. Contest in law, defend in a lawsuit.

Litigate, v. n. Dispute in law, carry on a lawsuit.

Litigation, n. Lawsuit, suit at law, judicial contest.

Litigious, a. Contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome.

Litter, n. 1. Vehicle with a bed (borne by hand).

2. Bedding of straw, hay, &c.

3. Things negligently scattered.

4. Brood.

Litter, v. a. 1. Cover with straw, hay, &c., for bedding.

2. Cover with things negligently scattered.

3. Give birth to (said of quadrupeds), bring forth.

Little, a. 1. Small (in size or extent), minute, diminutive, tiny, not great, not large.

2. Small (in quantity, amount or duration), not much.

3. Inconsiderable, petty, slight, slender, feeble, moderate, scanty.

4. Mean, selfish, narrow, paltry, contemptible.

Little, ad. Slightly, in a small degree, in some degree.

Little Bear, n. [With The prefixed.] Lesser Bear, ursa minor.

Littoral, a. Of the shore.

Liturgy, n. Ritual, formulary of public worship.

Live, v. n. 1. Exist, breathe, have being, have life, be alive, keep soul and body together.

2. Remain, continue, endure, be permanent.

3. Dwell, abide, reside, have lodgings, have one's quarters, be quartered.

4. Feed, subsist, be nourished, be supported, obtain a livelihood.

5. Enjoy life, be happy.

Live coal, Burning coal.

Live, a. Living, alive, not dead.

Live in clover, Luxuriate, wanton, revel, live luxuriously.

Lively, a. 1. Active, agile, nimble, dapper, supple, brisk, alert, quick, stirring, spry, smart.

2. Animated, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, airy, gay, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, joyous, frolicsome, buxom, debonair, full of life.

3. Vivid, bright, brilliant.

4. Vigorous, forcible, strong, nervous, glowing, sparkling, racy, piquant, impassioned.

Liver of sulphur, Sulphuret of potassium (fused).

Liver-leaf, n. Liverwort.

Liverwort, n. Liver-leaf.

Livery, n. 1. Dress (for distinction, as of servants).

2. (Law.) Delivery.

Live-stock, n. Stock, domestic animals (on a farm).

Livid, a. Discolored (as flesh by a bruise), black and blue, of a lead color.

Living, a. 1. Existing, breathing, live, not dead.

2. Active, vigorous, lively.