lila

[ lee-lah ]

/ ˈli lɑ /

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noun Hinduism.

creation, seen as the playful activity of a god.

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Origin of lila

First recorded in 1820–30, lila is from the Sanskrit word līlā play, sport, diversion

Words nearby lila

likin, liking, likker, Likud, likuta, lila, lilac, lilaceous, lilangeni, lilapsophobia, Lilburn

Other definitions for lila (2 of 2)

Lila

[ lahy-luh ]

/ ˈlaɪ lə /

noun

a female given name, form of Leila.

How to use lila in a sentence

Lila’s parents stopped paying her tuition after elementary school, while Lenu’s encouraged their daughter’s academic pursuits, which culminated in her college graduation and the publication of her best-selling debut novel shortly thereafter.
‘My Brilliant Friend’ is brilliant television|Inkoo Kang|February 28, 2022|Washington Post
School seemed the most obvious way out when they were girls, and an accidental sociological experiment was set into motion when Lila and Lenu, the two smartest students in their class, diverged in their education.
‘My Brilliant Friend’ is brilliant television|Inkoo Kang|February 28, 2022|Washington Post
Manley didn’t always plan on running for the position but ended up throwing his hat in the race for the teachers of his daughter Lila, a high school senior who has been in the school system since kindergarten.
Dion Manley becomes Ohio’s first openly transgender public official|Zachary Jarrell|January 12, 2022|Washington Blade
When the season begins, Lila has dropped out of school and is newly married, while Elena continues her education and eventually leaves for university.
Everything Our Editors Loved in December|The Editors|January 8, 2021|Outside Online

Lila said that she, and everyone, believes in the mission and even enjoys the chance to talk about the good work that they do.
How to Survive a Public Radio Membership Drive|Kelly Williams Brown|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But while 11-year-old Lila may be obsessed with Instagram, Moss admits that she's happy with her lack of followers.
Donatella Versace Thanks Lady Gaga For Song; Maya Angelou Stars in Cole Haan's New Campaign|The Fashion Beast Team|August 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her daughter Lila Grace Moss Hack first utterance was ‘Nazzi’ — short for paparazzi.
Kate Moss Reveals Daughter’s First Word, New Schiaparelli Rumors|The Fashion Beast Team|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Plus, Lila Azam Zanganeh on the nights she spent reading to Dmitri.
Remembering Dmitri Nabokov, the Novelist’s Son and Literary Executor|Brian Boyd|May 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
LILA—The double L is the winningest name sound of the next decade.
Top Baby Names of the Future|Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry, Linda Rosenkrantz|December 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Ma-Lila, how old must I be before you will be ready to tell me why grandmother hates my father so?
A Speckled Bird|Augusta J. Evans Wilson
Ma-Lila, the thought of father's ill health weighs terribly on my heart.
A Speckled Bird|Augusta J. Evans Wilson
Lila and Doyle were delighted beyond measure to see their sisters and brothers, especially Austin.
The Hero of Hill House|Mable Hale
He will let things drift along and in time we shall lose Lila and Doyle entirely.
The Hero of Hill House|Mable Hale
Lila and Doyle had now been with them a number of months, and had thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated home comforts and pleasures.
The Hero of Hill House|Mable Hale