Synonyms of lip

lip 1 of 3

noun

as in curb

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lip

Noun

In 1990, the German duo Milli Vanilli was exposed for having lip-synched both onstage and, in effect, on record, as the two ostensible members of the duo had nothing to do with its music. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Just boiling things down to that, and to the voice and the lip sync is painstaking. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Adjective

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout. — Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025

Verb

Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

The putt, either pushed or struck too firmly, lipped out of the hole, resulting in a spectacular round-the-world three-putt bogey. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026