English dictionary
liquid
/'l/I/kw/I/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
ExamplesWater and milk and blood are liquid substances.
Antonyms gaseousSource: WordNet 3.0
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changed from a solid to a liquid state
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Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
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the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility
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fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume
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a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially `l' and `r')
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A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not aëriform.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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filled or brimming with tears
ExamplesSorrow made the eyes of many grow liquid.
Synonyms swimmingSource: WordNet 3.0
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clear and bright
ExamplesThe liquid air of a spring morning.
Eyes shining with a liquid luster.
Synonyms limpidSource: WordNet 3.0
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smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness
ExamplesThe liquid song of a robin.
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smooth and unconstrained in movement
ExamplesThe liquid grace of a ballerina.
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in cash or easily convertible to cash
ExamplesLiquid (or fluid) assets.
Synonyms fluidSource: WordNet 3.0