Standard Lemma guide

lipless

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Without a lip or lips.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: (sometimes synonymous) brimless, ledgeless, rimless

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: achilous, unlipped, brimless, ledgeless, rimless

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

without a lip or lips

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unlipped

Antonyms: lipped

History

Etymology

From lip + -less.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 無唇 /无唇 (wú chún) — not having lips
  • Dutch: liploze — not having lips
  • Finnish: olakkeeton — not having lips
  • Hindi: होठहीन (hoṭhhīn) — not having lips