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overlip

overlip

9.1
The top lip of the mouth above the lower lip
  • noun
  • UK
: labio superior
  • Her overlip was slightly swollen after the accident.

Examples

  • During the dental exam, the dentist carefully examined the patient's overlip for any abnormalities.

  • The actor's prominent overlip made his facial expressions especially noticeable.

  • The painting emphasized the unique curve of her overlip against the gentle light.

  • The artist painted the model's overlip with great detail.

  • The artist painted the model's overlip with great detail to highlight her smile.

  • During the dental exam, the dentist carefully examined the patient's overlip for any cavities.

  • The actor's prominent overlip made his expressions particularly captivating on screen.

Synonyms

lip
vsoverlip
∞ 1.0

The soft, wet edge of the mouth on people and animals

refers only to the upper edge rather than either edge

Antonyms

underlip
1 7.9

A lip at the lower part of the mouth

Surface Forms

overlip singular
overlips plural

Morphology

overlip = lip (transparent) = over + lip

Meaning is directly derived from 'over' (above) + 'lip' as the upper lip, which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

The word overlip breaks into two common parts: over meaning 'above' and lip meaning 'the part of the mouth'. So, an overlip is simply the lip that sits 'above' the lower lip.