Phrase Hound found 2 phrases and 39 compound words that contain lous. The most common are listed below. Open lous in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 2
- lookie-lousplural of lookie-lou: One who looks or stares; a gawker; a nosy or overly inquisitive person.
- pai-lousplural of pai-lou: A traditional Chinese architectural style of gateway.
Compound words 39
- populousHaving a large population.
- zealousFull of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.
- callousEmotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
- marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- libellousAlternative spelling of libelous: Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
- villousHairy, covered with soft long hair.
- parlousAttended with peril; dangerous, risky.
- cancellousHaving low density and strength but high surface area, of the kind that fills the inner cavity of long bones.
- AchelousA river in western Greece.
- gravelousSynonym of gravelly: Full of, covered with, or similar to gravel or pebbles.