5 letter words starting with LUC

Lucid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Clear and easily understood; rational or sane; bright or luminous.

Pronunciation (US): LOO-sid

Pronunciation (UK): LOO-sid

Origin and Usage: The word "lucid" comes from the Latin word "lucidus," which means "shining" or "bright." It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe something that was bright or shining. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the sense of clarity and rationality that we associate with it today.

Synonyms: Clear, understandable, comprehensible, intelligible, coherent, rational, sane, bright, luminous.

Related Words: Clear, logic, sound, smart, witty.

Example Sentences:

1. She gave a lucid explanation of the complicated process.
2. His mind was not lucid enough to make a rational decision.
3. The lucid moon shone brightly in the sky.

Dictionary Entry: Lucks 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

1. Fortune or chance, especially when it comes to success or failure.
2. Good fortune or success.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /lʌks/
• UK: /lʌks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "lucks" is derived from the Middle English word "lucke" which means "good fortune". It is commonly used to describe the chance or fortune that someone experiences in a particular situation. It is often used in the context of gambling or games of chance, as well as in everyday conversation.

5. Synonyms:

• Fortune
• Chance
• Success
• Prosperity
• Good luck

6. Related Words:

• Fluke
• Pluck
• Cluck
• Truck
• Chuck

7. Example Sentences:

• She had good luck in the casino and won a lot of money.
• He was hoping for some luck in the job interview.
• The teams luck ran out in the second half of the game.
• It was just a stroke of luck that she found the missing key.

Lucky 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

1. Having good fortune or success.

2. Happening by chance or accident; fortuitous.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈlʌki/

UK: /ˈlʌki/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "lucky" originated from the Old Norse word "hlakkr," which means "lively" or "cheerful." It was first used in the 15th century to describe someone who was favored by fortune or chance. Today, "lucky" is commonly used to describe a person or situation that has favorable outcomes or good fortune.

5. Synonyms

Fortunate, auspicious, serendipitous, providential, felicitous, charmed, blessed.

6. Related Words

Happy, charm, magic, grace, smile.

7. Example Sentences

• He felt lucky to have found a job so quickly.
• She won the lottery and felt incredibly lucky.
• The team had a lucky break when the opposing teams star player was injured.
• It was lucky that he had brought an umbrella, as it started raining heavily.

Lucre

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Money or profit, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in a dishonorable way.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈluːkər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈluːkər/

Origin and Usage: The word "lucre" originated from the Latin word "lucrum," which means "profit" or "gain." It was first used in English in the 15th century and has been used ever since to refer to money or profit, especially when it is gained in a dishonorable way.

Synonyms: Profit, gain, earnings, income, salary, wages, remuneration, compensation, emolument, take, payoff, reward, spoils, booty, proceeds, returns, revenue.

Related Words: Clour, Cruel, Culer, Ulcer.

Example Sentences:

• He was accused of accepting bribes and other forms of lucre.
• The companys main objective was to increase lucre, regardless of the environmental impact.
• She refused to participate in the scheme, saying that she did not want to earn lucre in a dishonest way.