8-letter words containing l, i, v, n
- overline — a cutline, usually of one line, appearing over a picture, cartoon, etc.
- pavilion — a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
- pavillon — the bell of a wind instrument.
- pulvinar — a cushioned couch kept in readiness for any visitation of a god. a cushioned seat at a circus.
- pulvinus — Botany. a cushionlike swelling at the base of a leaf or leaflet, at the point of junction with the axis.
- raveling — a tangle or complication.
- reliving — to experience again, as an emotion.
- replevin — an action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained.
- reveling — to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury.
- reviling — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- rivaling — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- rovingly — in a roving manner
- shelving — material for shelves.
- silvanus — the god of forests and uncultivated land, later worshiped under three aspects, as the protector of the house, of the herds, and of the boundaries of the farm.
- slavonia — a historic region in N Croatia.
- slavonic — Slavonian.
- sleaving — to divide or separate into filaments, as silk.
- sleeving — the part of a garment that covers the arm, varying in form and length but commonly tubular.
- slovenia — a republic in SE Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Capital: Ljubljana.
- sniveled — to weep or cry with sniffling.
- sniveler — to weep or cry with sniffling.
- sullivan — Annie (Anne Mansfield Sullivan Macy) 1866–1936, U.S. teacher of Helen Keller.
- svengali — a person who completely dominates another, usually with selfish or sinister motives.
- sylvania — a town in NW Ohio.
- sylviine — (of a bird) belonging to the subfamily Sylviinae
- synovial — a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.
- univalve — having one valve.
- univocal — having only one meaning; unambiguous.
- unlevied — (of a tax, fine, or other sum of money) not levied
- unlively — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- unloving — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
- unveiled — not hidden by a veil or other covering; bare.
- unveiler — someone who or that which removes a veil (literally or figuratively); someone who unveils or reveals
- unviable — capable of living.
- vaccinal — of, relating to, or caused by vaccine or vaccination.
- vaginula — a little sheath, as found on the stalk of mosses
- valencia — Guillermo León [gee-yer-maw le-awn] /giˈyɛr mɔ lɛˈɔn/ (Show IPA), 1909–71, Colombian diplomat and statesman: president 1962–66.
- valentia — a port in E Spain, capital of Valencia province, on the Mediterranean: the third largest city in Spain; capital of the Moorish kingdom of Valencia (1021–1238); university (1501). Pop: 780 653 (2003 est)
- valerian — (Publius Licinius Valerianus) died a.d. c260, Roman emperor 253–60.
- valeting — a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
- valiance — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- valiancy — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- van line — a transportation company that uses large motor vans for the long-distance moving of household effects.
- vandalia — a town in W Ohio.
- vandalic — (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Vandals.
- vanillic — of, derived from, or resembling vanilla or vanillin.
- vanillin — a white, crystalline, water-soluble, alcohol-soluble solid, C 8 H 8 O 3 , obtained by extraction from the vanilla bean or prepared synthetically: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.
- vaseline — Vaseline is a soft clear jelly made from petroleum, which is used to protect the skin and for other purposes.
- vaulting — the act of vaulting.
- veinulet — a small vein.