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littoral

adjective

/ˈlɪtərəl/

Meaning

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.

coastal, shoreline, seaside, beachside, marginal

inland, interior, central

littoral zone, littoral ecosystem, littoral warfare, littoral states

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

humble in status, position, or manner