Lucifer

[ loo-suh-fer ]

/ ˈlu sə fər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR Lucifer ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.

the planet Venus when appearing as the morning star.

(lowercase) friction match.

Origin of Lucifer

before 1000; Middle English, Old English <Latin: morning star, literally, light-bringing, equivalent to lūci- (stem of lūx) light + -fer-fer

Words nearby Lucifer

Lucian, Lucianne, lucid, lucida, lucidity, Lucifer, luciferin, lucifer match, luciferous, lucifugal, lucifugous

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Lucifer

Arrested Development, Lucifer, and Designated Survivor are among shows that Netflix has saved from another network’s trash bin.
Is Netflix recreating the old broadcast TV network?|Aaron Pressman|October 16, 2020|Fortune
In explaining him, some Yezidis likened him to Lucifer, whom the main Abrahamic traditions regard as the devil.
Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple|Michael Luongo|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The star fell from grace like a leather jogging pant-clad, tattooed Lucifer.
Justin Bieber’s No Good, Very Bad Year: Alleged Prostitutes, Reckless Driving, and More|Amy Zimmerman|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And in her, the castles every story, was just another chamber of Lucifer's Laboratory.
Facebook Post By Chardon Ohio High School Shooting Suspect T.J. Lane||February 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The author of I, Lucifer crafts a werewolf novel that is intelligent, fast-moving, creative, and thrilling.
This Week’s Hot Reads|The Daily Beast|July 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This represents Lucifer's position as covering cherub, close to the throne of God in heaven.
Best Stories from the Best Book|James Edson White
Through their meddlesome interference, the "Lucifer," after it had twice been presented on the stage, was interdicted.
Vondel's Lucifer|Joost van den Vondel
Of the "Lucifer," therefore, it may truly be said, it is the biography of a national soul.
Vondel's Lucifer|Joost van den Vondel
She is noted by writers to haue bin a verie euill woman, proud, and high-minded as Lucifer, and therewith disdainful.
Holinshed Chronicles, Volume I, Complete|Raphaell Holinshed
Lucifer, a Latin name signifying light-bringer, and properly applied to the morning-star.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 (of 7) -- Notes to the Canterbury Tales|Geoffrey Chaucer

British Dictionary definitions for Lucifer (1 of 2)

lucifer

/ (ˈluːsɪfə) /

noun

a friction match: originally a trade name for a match manufactured in England in the 19th century

British Dictionary definitions for Lucifer (2 of 2)

Lucifer

/ (ˈluːsɪfə) /

noun

the leader of the rebellion of the angels: usually identified with Satan

the planet Venus when it rises as the morning star

Word Origin for Lucifer

Old English, from Latin Lūcifer, light-bearer, from lūx light + ferre to bear

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Lucifer (1 of 2)

Lucifer

Another name for Satan.

Cultural definitions for Lucifer (2 of 2)

Lucifer

A name, traditional in Christianity, for the leader of the devils, an angel who was cast from heaven into hell because he rebelled against God. Lucifer is usually identified with Satan. The name Lucifer, which means “bearer of light” or “morning star,” refers to his former splendor as the greatest of the angels.

单词	lucifer
释义	Lucifer [ loo-suh-fer ] / ˈlu sə fər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR Lucifer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven. the planet Venus when appearing as the morning star. (lowercase) friction match. Origin of Lucifer before 1000; Middle English, Old English <Latin: morning star, literally, light-bringing, equivalent to lūci- (stem of lūx) light + -fer-fer Words nearby Lucifer Lucian, Lucianne, lucid, lucida, lucidity, Lucifer, luciferin, lucifer match, luciferous, lucifugal, lucifugous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Lucifer Arrested Development, Lucifer, and Designated Survivor are among shows that Netflix has saved from another network’s trash bin. Is Netflix recreating the old broadcast TV network?\|Aaron Pressman\|October 16, 2020\|Fortune In explaining him, some Yezidis likened him to Lucifer, whom the main Abrahamic traditions regard as the devil. Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple\|Michael Luongo\|August 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The star fell from grace like a leather jogging pant-clad, tattooed Lucifer. Justin Bieber’s No Good, Very Bad Year: Alleged Prostitutes, Reckless Driving, and More\|Amy Zimmerman\|December 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST And in her, the castles every story, was just another chamber of Lucifer's Laboratory. Facebook Post By Chardon Ohio High School Shooting Suspect T.J. Lane\|\|February 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The author of I, Lucifer crafts a werewolf novel that is intelligent, fast-moving, creative, and thrilling. This Week’s Hot Reads\|The Daily Beast\|July 6, 2010\|DAILY BEAST This represents Lucifer's position as covering cherub, close to the throne of God in heaven. Best Stories from the Best Book\|James Edson White Through their meddlesome interference, the "Lucifer," after it had twice been presented on the stage, was interdicted. Vondel's Lucifer\|Joost van den Vondel Of the "Lucifer," therefore, it may truly be said, it is the biography of a national soul. Vondel's Lucifer\|Joost van den Vondel She is noted by writers to haue bin a verie euill woman, proud, and high-minded as Lucifer, and therewith disdainful. Holinshed Chronicles, Volume I, Complete\|Raphaell Holinshed Lucifer, a Latin name signifying light-bringer, and properly applied to the morning-star. Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 (of 7) -- Notes to the Canterbury Tales\|Geoffrey Chaucer British Dictionary definitions for Lucifer (1 of 2) lucifer / (ˈluːsɪfə) / noun a friction match: originally a trade name for a match manufactured in England in the 19th century British Dictionary definitions for Lucifer (2 of 2) Lucifer / (ˈluːsɪfə) / noun the leader of the rebellion of the angels: usually identified with Satan the planet Venus when it rises as the morning star Word Origin for Lucifer Old English, from Latin Lūcifer, light-bearer, from lūx light + ferre to bear Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Lucifer (1 of 2) Lucifer Another name for Satan. Cultural definitions for Lucifer (2 of 2) Lucifer A name, traditional in Christianity, for the leader of the devils, an angel who was cast from heaven into hell because he rebelled against God. Lucifer is usually identified with Satan. The name Lucifer, which means “bearer of light” or “morning star,” refers to his former splendor as the greatest of the angels. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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