Word LIP: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

lip

🇺🇸 [lɪp]

Meanings

The fleshy border around the mouth, playing a key role in speaking, eating, and expressing emotions. Lips are sensitive and contribute to facial expressions and communication, adding visual cues to speech and emotional states.

Examples

• She applied lipstick to her lip.
• His lip trembled with emotion.
• He bit his lip in frustration.

Synonyms

mouth edge • rim • border

Antonyms

center • core • inner