Synonyms of lip

lip 1 of 3

noun

as in curb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curb
• crest
• rim
• ceiling
• cusp
• brink
• maximum
• frame
• skirt
• margin
• fringe
• edge
• boundary
• periphery
• border
• perimeter
• hem
• circumference
• mere
• bound
• brim
• ambit
• demarcation
• extent
• verge
• edging
• compass
• restriction
• confines
• end
• borderline
• skirting
• lap
• termination
• limitation
• measure
• march
• shore
• frontier
• pale
• outskirts
• selvage
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• middle
• interior
• inside
• inner

lip

2 of 3

adjective

as in double

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express

part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• double
• fake
• hollow
• superficial
• pretended
• artificial
• strained
• backhanded
• mechanical
• phoney
• hypocritical
• unctuous
• counterfeit
• feigned
• insincere
• meaningless
• unnatural
• mealy
• phony
• affected
• jive
• false
• double-faced
• pious
• assumed
• phoney-baloney
• empty
• two-faced
• double-dealing
• phony-baloney
• forced
• Janus-faced
• mealymouthed
• left-handed
• Pecksniffian
• simulated
• glib
• contrived
• dishonest
• deceitful
• facile
• put-on
• sham
• untruthful
• facetious
• campy
• claptrap
• canting
• tongue-in-cheek
• jocular
• sanctimonious
• devious
• pharisaical
• bogus
• self-righteous
• simon-pure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• genuine
• sincere
• heartfelt
• candid
• honest
• artless
• unfeigned
• direct
• open
• plain
• frank
• undesigning
• forthright
• straightforward
• heart-to-heart

lip

3 of 3

verb

as in to wash

to flow along or against

the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wash
• splash
• bathe
• lave
• bubble
• lap
• ripple
• gurgle
• slosh
• plash

Examples of lip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The lip oil will instantly moisturize your lips and give you a gentle hint of color. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

Another reveals a tiny face made of two eyes, a partial nose and lips. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024

Adjective

From hydrating serums to the latest in lip colors, these are the fall beauty essentials that deserve a spot in your cart. —Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023

When overused, lip plumper can cause cracking, drying, and even splitting of the lips. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023

Verb

Schauffele had a chance for a share of second, but his birdie putt at 18 lipped out. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024

So did Finau, whose 61-foot eagle putt lipped out on the par-5 finishing hole, leaving him with a tap-in birdie. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024