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

Lens-shaped, a. Lentiform, lenticular.

Lenten, a. Sparing, meagre, slender.

Lentiform, a. Lens-shaped.

Lenticular, a. Lens-shaped.

Lentiginous, a. Scurfy, scabby, scaly, scabbed, furfuraceous.

Lentisk, n. Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus).

Lentiscus, n. Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus).

Leonine, a. Lion-like.

Leopard's-bane, n. Arnica.

Lepidolite, n. (Min.) Rose mica, lithia mica.

Lepidote, a. (Bot.) Scaly, leprous.

Lepidoted, a. (Bot.) Scaly, leprous.

Leprous, a. 1. Infected with leprosy.

2. (Bot.) Scaly, lepidote, lepidoted.

Lese-majesty, n. [Preferably written Leze-majesty.] Treason.

Lesion, n. (Med.) Injury, hurt, disorder, derangement, morbid change.

Less, a. Smaller, inferior.

Less, ad. Not so much, in a less degree.

Less, n. Not so much, smaller quantity.

Lessen, v. a. 1. Diminish, decrease, reduce, abate, abridge, make less.

2. Lower, degrade.

Lessen, v. n. Decrease, diminish, abate, dwindle, shrink, be reduced.

Lessening, n. Diminution, decrement, decrease, reduction, abatement.

Lesser, a. Less, smaller, inferior.

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

Lesson, n. 1. Exercise (of a learner), task.

2. Instruction, precept.

3. Reproof, rebuke, lecture, formal censure.

Lest, conj. That not, for fear that.

Let, v. a. 1. Allow, permit, suffer, give leave to, give permission to.

2. Lease, put to hire.

Let, n. Hinderance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction.

Let alone, Leave, let be, suffer to remain undisturbed, forbear to meddle with.

Let be, Leave, let alone.

Let bygones be bygones, Let the past be forgotten.

Let down, Lower, depress.

Let drive, Discharge, let loose.

Let fly, Discharge, let loose.

Let go, Release, loose, set free, let loose, let slip, cast off, let out.

Lethal, a. [Rare.] Deadly, mortal, fatal.

Lethargic, a. Drowsy, dull, torpid, let loose, heavy, stupid, stupefied, comatose, morbidly sleepy.

Lethargical, a. Drowsy, dull, torpid, let loose, heavy, stupid, stupefied, comatose, morbidly sleepy.

Lethargy, n. Stupor, torpor, coma, stupefaction, hypnotism, stupidity, morbid drowsiness.

Lethean, a. Oblivious.

Let in, Admit, permit to enter.

Let into, Admit, permit to enter.

Let loose, Release, liberate, let free, free from restraint, let out, let go, set at liberty.

Let off, 1. Discharge, explode.

2. Excuse, exonerate, exempt.

Let out, 1. Release, liberate, set free, let loose, free from restraint, set at liberty.

2. Extend, loosen.

3. Blab, disclose, divulge, reveal.

Let slip, Loose, let go.

Letter, n. 1. Alphabetic character.

2. Epistle, note.

3. Literal meaning, literal sense, verbal expression.

Lettered, a. Learned, literary, bookish, well-read, deep-read, book-learned.

Letters, n. pl. 1. Literature, learning, erudition.

2. Correspondence.

Levant, n. The East, Eastern coasts of the Mediterranean.

Levee, n. 1. Time of rising.

2. Ceremonious party (properly in the morning), reception, entertainment, soirée.

3. Embankment (along a river to prevent inundation).

Level, a. 1. Horizontal.

2. Even, flat, plain.

3. Flush, on a level, of the same height.

4. Of the same rank, condition, &c., on a par.

Level, v. a. 1. Make horizontal.

2. Bring to the same level.

3. Raze, demolish, destroy.

4. Aim, direct, point, take aim.

5. Adapt, suit, fit, proportion.

Level, n. 1. Horizontal surface, horizontal line.

2. State of equality, equal elevation.

Leverage, n. Purchase (obtained by the lever).

Levigate, v. a. Pulverize, comminute, triturate, grind, bruise, bray, reduce to powder.

Levigation, n. Pulverization, comminution, trituration.

Levity, n. 1. Lightness.

2. Frivolity, flightiness, giddiness, volatility, want of seriousness.

Levy, v. a. 1. Raise, muster, call together.

2. Collect, gather.

Lewd, a. Lustful, libidinous.

Lexicon, n. Dictionary, glossary, vocabulary, word-book.

Leze-majesty, n. [Sometimes written Lese-majesty.] Treason.

Liability, n. 1. Responsibility, accountableness, accountability, bounden duty.

2. Exposedness.

Liable, a. 1. Answerable, responsible, accountable, amenable.

2. Exposed, subject, obnoxious.

Liaison, n. [Fr.] 1. Union, bond of union.

2. Amour, love intrigue.

Libel, n. 1. Lampoon, pasquinade, defamatory publication.

2. (Law.) Charge, statement of complaint.

Libel, v. a. 1. Lampoon, defame (by some publication).

2. (Law.) Proceed against by a libel, bring a charge against.

Libellous, a. [Written also Libelous.] Defamatory.

Liberal, a. 1. Generous, bountiful, free, beneficent, munificent, princely, charitable, open-hearted, free-hearted, unselfish, disinterested.

2. Enlarged, catholic, tolerant, unbigoted, high-minded, magnanimous, honorable, chivalrous.

3. Large, full, unstinted, abundant, ample, plentiful.

Liberal, n. Liberalist, advocate of liberal principles.

Liberalism, n. Latitudinarianism.

Liberalist, n. Liberal.

Liberality, n. 1. Generosity, bounty, beneficence, munificence, disinterestedness, bountifulness, charity.

2. Present, gift, benefaction.

3. Catholicity, toleration, magnanimity, candor, impartiality, largeness of mind, high-mindedness.

Liberalize, v. a. Enlarge, make liberal, free from prejudice.

Liberate, v. a. Release, free, emancipate, manumit, disinthrall, ransom, discharge, deliver, set free, set at liberty, let go, let loose, let out.

Liberation, n. Deliverance, discharge, release.

Libertine, n. Rake, debauchee, voluptuary, profligate, dissolute man, man of pleasure.

Libertine, a. Licentious, dissolute, of lax morals.

Libertinism, n. Licentiousness, dissoluteness, debauchery.

Liberty, n. 1. Freedom (after previous restraint), liberation from restraint, independence.

2. Privilege, immunity, franchise.

3. Leave, permission, license.

Liberties, n. pl. 1. Limits (of a prison, &c.).

2. Unwarrantable freedom.

Libidinous, a. Lascivious, lustful, carnal, lecherous, lickerish, lewd, prurient, salacious, concupiscent, wanton, loose, unchaste, incontinent.

Librate, v. a. Balance, poise, hold in equipoise.

Libratory, a. Balancing.

License, n. 1. Permission, privilege, leave, right.

2. Permit, warrant.

3. Laxity, excessive liberty, exorbitant freedom.

License, v. a. Permit, allow, grant authority to, give a permit or warrant to.

Licentious, a. Dissolute, debauched, profligate, rakish, libertine, loose, lax, lewd.

Lick, v. a. 1. Pass the tongue over.

2. Lap, take up with the tongue.

3. [Low.] Beat, flog, thrash, lamm.

Lick, n. 1. Taste.

2. [Low.] Blow, slap.

3. Salt-lick.

Lickerish, a. 1. Hankering (to lick or taste), craving, longing.

2. Lecherous, libidinous.

3. Dainty, nice, fastidious.

Licking, n. 1. Lapping.

2. [Low.] Whipping, beating, flogging, thrashing, castigation.

Lickspittle, n. Abject parasite, mean flatterer.

Lid, n. 1. Cover, covercle.

2. Eyelid.

Lie, n. Fib, intentional untruth, criminal falsehood, suggestio falsi (suggestion of what is false), suppressio veri (suppression of what is true).

Lie, v. n. 1. Falsify, fib, tell a lie.

2. Recline, lie, couch, lie down, be prostrate, be recumbent.

3. Be placed, be laid.

4. Be, rest, remain.

5. Be situated, be located.

6. Consist.

7. (Law.) Be sustainable.

Lie at one's door, Be chargeable to.

Lie by, 1. Remain near.

2. Rest, intermit labor.

Lie in, Be confined, be in child-bed.

Lie in one's throat, Lie outrageously.

Lie on, Be incumbent on, belong to, lie with.

Lie over, 1. Be deferred, be postponed.

2. Remain unpaid (said of a note).

Lie to, (Naut.) Stop, check headway.

Lie under, Be subject to.

Lie upon, Lie on.

Lie with, 1. Lodge with, sleep with.

2. Belong to, be incumbent on, lie on.

Lief, ad. Willingly, gladly, freely.

Liege, a. Bound by feudal tenure (to service, as a vassal or to protection, as a lord).

Liege, n. Superior, sovereign, liege lord.

Lien, n. Legal claim.

Lieu, n. [Fr.] Place, room, stead.

Life, n. 1. Vitality, the vital spark, the breath of life, the breath of one's nostrils.

2. Time from birth to death.

3. Animated existence.

4. Mode or course of living.

5. Conduct, deportment, behavior.

6. Animation, vigor, spirit, vivacity, briskness, sprightliness, activity.

7. Biography, memoir.

8. Real person, living form.

9. Society, social manners, human affairs, course of things.

Lifeless, a. 1. Dead, defunct, extinct, inanimate.

2. Torpid, sluggish, inert, dull, tame, spiritless, passive.

Lift, v. a. Raise, elevate, lift up.

Lift, n. 1. Lifting, raising.

2. [Colloquial.] Aid, assistance, help.

3. Rise (as of a lock in canals), degree of elevation.

Lift-lock, n. Lock (of a canal).

Ligament, n. Band, ligature.

Ligature, n. Band, bandage, ligament, tie.

Light, n. 1. Medium of vision.

2. Diffusion of luminous rays.

3. Daybreak, sunrise, dawn, daylight.

4. Candle, lamp, taper, light-house, &c.

5. Instruction, knowledge, comprehension, insight.

7. Illustration, explanation, elucidation.

8. Window, pane of glass, &c.

9. Public notice.

10. Aspect, point of view.

Light, a. 1. Buoyant, of little weight, not heavy, not dense.

2. Easy to be borne, not burdensome.

3. Easy to be done, not difficult.

4. Porous, spongy, not clammy (said of bread).

5. Loose, sandy (said of soil).

6. Unincumbered, unburdened, free from impediments, not heavily laden.

7. Slight, trifling, small, inconsiderable, moderate.

8. Gossamery, flimsy, unsubstantial.

9. Frivolous, fickle, unsteady, volatile, unsettled.

10. Gay, airy, buoyant, light-hearted.

11. Bright, clear, not dark.

12. Whitish, of a whitish shade.

Light, v. a. 1. Kindle, inflame, ignite, set fire to, set on fire, apply the match to.

2. Give light to, guide by light.

3. Illuminate, lighten, illume, irradiate.

Light on, 1. Happen upon, fall upon by chance, happen to find, light upon.

2. Alight on.

Lighten, v. n. 1. Flash [said of lightning].

2. [Colloquial.] Grow lighter, clear off.

Lighten, v. a. 1. Illuminate, irradiate, illume, light.

2. Ease, make lighter, make easier.

Light-fingered, a. Thievish.

Light-hearted, a. Gladsome, cheerful, joyful, joyous.

Light-horse, n. Light-armed cavalry.

Light-house, n. Pharos.

Lightning-rod, n. Paratonnerre.

Lights, n. pl. Lungs (of a brute).

Lightsome, a. 1. Luminous, full of light.

2. Gay, buoyant, lively, cheerful, blithesome, blithe, merry.

Light upon, Light on.

Lign-aloes, n. Agalloch, aloes wood.

Ligneous, a. Woody.

Lignine, n. (Chem.) Woody fibre.

Lignite, n. (Min.) Fossil wood.

Like, a. 1. Similar, resembling, analogous, allied, parallel, cognate, of a piece.

2. Equal, same.

3. Likely, probable.

Like, n. 1. Equal.

2. Preference, partiality, liking.

Like, ad. 1. In the manner of, in the same manner as.

2. Likely, probably.

Like, v. a. 1. Approve, be pleased with, take pleasure in.

2. Relish, enjoy, be fond of.

3. Esteem, fancy, have a regard for, take a liking to, take to, take a fancy to; find to one's mind, taste, or fancy.

Like, v. n. Choose, prefer, elect, list, think fit, be pleased.

Like blazes, [Low.] Furiously.

Likelihood, n. Probability, verisimilitude.

Likely, a. 1. Probable, credible.

2. In a fair way, to be expected.

3. Pleasing, agreeable, that may be liked.

4. [Colloquial, U. S.] Respectable, worthy, estimable, of good reputation.

Liken, v. a. Compare, show the resemblance of.

Likeness, n. 1. Resemblance, similarity, similitude, semblance, form, external appearance.

2. Copy, fac-simile, counterpart, image, representation, portrait, effigy, statue.

Likewise, ad. Also, too, besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition, to boot, in like manner.

Liking, n. 1. Fondness, partiality, desire, wish.

2. Inclination, disposition, tendency, turn, penchant, leaning, bias, propensity, proclivity, proneness, predisposition, appetency.

Liliputian, a. Pygmean, little, small, tiny, puny, dwarfish, diminutive.

Lily of the valley, May lily (Convallaria majalis).

Limb, n. 1. Member.

2. Branch, bough.

Limb of the law, Lawyer, counsellor, counsel, barrister, advocate, attorney, solicitor, attorney-at-law.

Limber, a. Supple, pliable, pliant, flexible, lithe.

Limbo, n. Hell, limbus, infernal regions, shades below.

Limbus, n. [L.] Limbo.

Lime, n. 1. Quicklime, protoxide of calcium.

2. Linden, lime-tree.

Limit, n. 1. Bound, frontier, boundary, confine, bourn, termination, precinct, marches.

2. Restriction, restraint, obstruction, check, hinderance.

Limit, v. a. 1. Bound, circumscribe, define, set bounds to, fix the limits of.

2. Restrain, restrict.

Limitation, n. Restriction, restraint.

Limning, n. Painting (in water colors).

Limp, a. Limber, flaccid, flexile.

Limp, v. n. Halt, hobble, walk lamely.

Limp, n. Halt, limping gait.

Limpid, a. Clear, lucid, pure, bright, transparent, pellucid.

Limpidity, n. Clearness, brightness, purity, transparency, limpidness.

Limpidness, n. Limpidity.

Lin, n. 1. Pool, pond.

2. [Scottish.] Cataract, waterfall.

Linden, n. Lime-tree.

Line, n. 1. Streak, extended mark.

2. Straight direction.

3. Parallel direction.

4. Thread, cord, string, rope.

5. Row, rank.

6. Row of words (across a page).

7. Note, short letter.

8. Equator, equinoctial circle.

9. One twelfth of an inch.

10. Lineage, race, family.

11. Course, method.

12. Occupation, employment, calling, business, pursuit.

Line, v. a. 1. Cover on the inside.

2. Place along the side of.

Lineage, n. Progeny, race, family, house, genealogy, descent, descendants, line, birth, breed, extraction, ancestry.

Lineal, a. 1. In a direct line (from an ancestor).

2. Linear, in the direction of a line.

Lineament, n. Outline (particularly of the face), feature, trait, line.

Linear, a. Lineal, in the direction of a line.

Linen, n. 1. Cloth of flax, flaxen fabric.

2. Under garments.

Linger, v. n. Loiter, delay, tarry, lag, saunter, be slow, wait long, remain long.

Lingering, a. 1. Delaying, loitering.

2. Protracted.

Lingo, n. (Low.) Language, speech.

Linguiform, a. (Bot.) Tongue-shaped, lingulate.

Linguist, n. Adept in languages.

Linguistics, n. Glossology, glottology.

Lingulate, a. (Bot.) Linguiform, tongue-shaped.

Liniment, n. Embrocation, soft ointment.

Link, n. Connective, copula, vinculum, bond.

Link, v. a. Connect, conjoin, join, unite, bind, tie.

Linseed, n. Flaxseed.

Linsey-woolsey, a. 1. Of linen and wool.

2. Vile, mean, worthless.

Linsey-woolsey, n. 1. Cloth of linen and wool.

2. Motley composition.

Lintel, n. Head-piece (of a door-frame or a window-frame).

Lion, n. 1. King of beasts.

2. Object of interest, rare spectacle.

Lion's share, Largest portion, greater part.

Lion-hearted, a. Brave, courageous, intrepid, dauntless, bold, valiant.

Lion-like, a. Leonine.

Lippitude, n. Blearedness, dimsightedness.

Lip, n. Edge or border (of the mouth, &c.).

Liquefaction, n. Melting, dissolving, thawing, fusion, dissolution.

Liquefy, v. a. Melt, dissolve, fuse, make liquid.

Liqueur, n. [Fr.] Cordial, aromatized spirit.

Liquid, a. 1. Fluid.

2. Mellifluous, dulcet, soft, clear, flowing.

Liquid, n. Fluid, liquor, liquid substance.

Liquidate, v. a. Settle, adjust, pay, extinguish, pay off, clear off.

Liquidation, n. Settlement, discharge, adjustment, payment.

Liquidity, n. Fluidity, liquidness.

Liquidness, n. Fluidity, liquidity.

Liquor, n. 1. Liquid, fluid, liquid substance.

2. Spirituous or alcoholic liquid.

Liquor of flints, Soluble glass, silicate of soda (or of potash).

List, n. 1. Register, roll, catalogue, inventory, schedule, invoice.

2. Border, bound, limit.

3. Strip (of cloth, on the edge), selvage.

4. (Arch.) Fillet, annulet, listel.

List, v. n. Wish, choose, desire, prefer, elect, think fit, think best, think proper.

Listel, n. (Arch.) Fillet, annulet, list.

Listen, v. n. Hearken, hark, hear, give ear, lend an ear, incline an ear, prick up the ears, be all ear.

Listless, a. Inattentive, indifferent, heedless, careless, thoughtless.

Lists, n. pl. Arena, palæstra, race-course.

Literal, n. 1. As regards letters.

2. According to the exact meaning, not figurative.

3. Following the exact words, not free.

Literary, a. 1. Of literature or learning.

2. Learned, lettered, bookish, well-read, book-learned.

Literati, [L. pl.] n. Scholars, savans, the learned, learned men.

Literatim, ad. [L.] Letter for letter.

Literature, n. 1. Learning, erudition, letters.

2. The humanities, the Muses, belles lettres, polite literature.

3. Literary productions, literary works.

Litharge, n. Protoxide of lead (fused and semi-vitrified).

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.

Living, n. 1. Livelihood, maintenance, support, subsistence, keeping, feed.

2. Benefice, ecclesiastical living.

3. Mode of life, course of life.

Lixivium, n. Lye.

Lo, interj. Look, see, behold.

Load, n. 1. Burden, weight.

2. Lading, cargo, freight.

3. Encumbrance, pressure, clog, incubus, drag weight, dead weight.

Load, v. a. 1. Freight, lade, put or lay a load upon.

2. Encumber, oppress, burden, weigh down.

Loadstar, n. [Written also Lodestar.] Polestar.

Loadstone, n. Magnet, natural magnet.

Loaf, v. n. [Colloquial.] Lounge, be idle, idle away one's time.

Loafer, n. Idler, lounger, vagrant, vagabond, idle wanderer.

Loam, n. Mould.

Loan, v. a. Lend.

Loath, a. Reluctant, backward, unwilling, averse, disinclined, indisposed, not disposed.

Loathe, v. a. Abhor, detest, hate, nauseate, abominate, feel disgust at, shrink from, recoil from.

Loathing, n. Abhorrence, disgust, detestation, abomination, hatred, antipathy, horror.

Loathsome, a. 1. Disgusting, sickening, nauseous, nauseating, repulsive, offensive, revolting, palling.

2. Hateful, detestable, odious, shocking, abominable; abhorrent, execrable.

Loaves and fishes, Gains, rewards, emoluments.

Lobelia, n. Indian tobacco (a name of the North American species; Lobelia inflata).

Local, a. Topical.

Locality, n. Position, situation, place, location.

Locate, v. a. 1. Place, set, establish, fix.

2. Determine the place of, designate the site of.

3. Set off (as tracts of land), fix the boundaries of.

Location, n. 1. Situation, place, locality.

2. Locating, establishing, marking out the limits or boundaries.

Loch, n. [Scottish.] Lake, pond, mere, pool.

Lock, n. 1. Lift-lock (of a canal).

2. Tuft, flock.

Lock, v. a. 1. Fasten (with a lock), close fast.

2. Confine (by locking), shut up, lock up.

3. Enclose, encircle, embrace.

Lock up, 1. Clasp, fasten, lock, close fast.

2. Confine, shut up.

Locked-jaw, n. Trismus, tetanus (of the jaw).

Lock-jaw, n. Trismus, tetanus (of the jaw).

Locofoco match, Lucifer match.

Locomotion, n. 1. Motion from place to place.

2. Power to move from place to place.

Locomotive, a. Able to move from place to place.

Locomotive, n. Locomotive engine.

Locum tenens, [L.] Deputy, substitute, lieutenant, agent, proxy.

Locust, n. [U. S., where this name is improperly applied to the harvest-fly.] Cicada, harvest-fly.

Lode, n. Metallic vein, mineral vein.

Lodestar, n. [Written also Loadstar.] Polestar.

Lodge, n. 1. Cottage, cot, small house.

2. Den, lair, haunt.

3. Association (as of freemasons), secret society.

4. Collection, group.

Lodge, v. a. 1. Place, put, deposit.

2. Plant, infix, fix.

3. Harbor, quarter, provide lodging for.

4. Lay flat, beat down.

Lodge, v. n. 1. Inhabit (for a season), dwell, live, reside, abide.

2. Sojourn, tarry, rest, stop, take up one's quarters, pitch one's tent, put up, take lodgings, have lodgings.

Lodging, n. 1. Place of rest, apartment for sleeping.

2. Habitation (for a season), abode, residence, dwelling quarters, dwelling-place, place of residence, headquarters.

Loftiness, n. 1. Height, elevation, altitude.

2. Pride, haughtiness.

3. Sublimity, dignity.

Lofty, a. 1. High, elevated.

2. Proud, haughty, arrogant, magisterial.

3. Sublime, dignified.

Logan, n. Rocking-stone.

Loggerhead, n. Simpleton, dunce.

Logic, n. 1. Science of reasoning, science of the laws of thought, analysis of the process of reasoning.

2. Dialectics, application of logical principles, applied logic.

Logical, a. 1. Of logic.

2. Dialectical, according to the rules of logic, that conforms to the laws of thought.

3. Coherent, consistent.

4. Discriminating, skilled in reasoning, versed in logic.

Logomachy, n. Dispute, controversy, altercation, bickering, wrangling, war of words, words.

Logwood, n. Campeachy wood.

Loins, n. pl. Reins, lumbar region.

Loiter, v. n. Lag, linger, delay, saunter, dillydally, move slowly.