English to English Dictionary

Lugo

A historic province and city located in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, renowned for its intact Roman walls.

Lulling

To cause someone to feel relaxed, sleepy, or secure, often through gentle sounds or repetitive motion.

Lumber

Wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production.

Lumberjack

A person who cuts down trees for timber.

Luminary

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular sphere.

Luminosity

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object, such as a star, measured in terms of the amount of energy it emits per unit of time.

Luminous

Emitting or reflecting light; shining.

Lumière

The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

Lump

A compact mass of a substance, especially one that is not uniform in shape.

Lump-sum

A single payment made at one time, rather than a series of payments.

Lumpenproletariat

The lowest stratum of the proletariat, especially criminals, vagrants, and the unemployed, typically lacking class consciousness.

Lunacy

The state of being a lunatic; insanity.