Lip/lɪp/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Tenderness Used when talking about kissing or gentle touching, often in romantic contexts. They kissed with soft lips. Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions Can indicate a range of emotions such as sadness or concentration, based on movement. He pursed his lips in thought. Pro Tip 3/3Describing Conditions Commonly used to describe a physical state like being chapped, dry, or cracked with weather changes. The cold weather left her with chapped lips.