Adjectives Starting With L
Here's the list of all the 1191 Adjectives Starting With L in the English Language.
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| like | 1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination 2. equal in amount or value More Definitions → |
| last | 1. coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining 2. immediately past More Definitions → |
| local | 1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area 2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood More Definitions → |
| long | 1. primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified 2. primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified More Definitions → |
| law | More Definitions → |
| level | 1. having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another 2. not showing abrupt variations More Definitions → |
| little | 1. limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent 2. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some More Definitions → |
| low | 1. very low in volume 2. unrefined in character More Definitions → |
| left | 1. not used up 2. intended for the left hand More Definitions → |
| live | 1. highly reverberant 2. charged with an explosive More Definitions → |
| large | 1. fairly large or important in effect; influential 2. ostentatiously lofty in style More Definitions → |
| looking | 1. appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms More Definitions → |
| less | 1. (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality 2. (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer More Definitions → |
| legal | 1. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules 2. of or relating to jurisprudence More Definitions → |
| latest | 1. up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date 2. in the current fashion or style More Definitions → |
| light | 1. of comparatively little physical weight or density 2. (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent More Definitions → |
| listed | 1. on a list More Definitions → |
| least | 1. the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
| living | 1. pertaining to living persons 2. true to life; lifelike More Definitions → |
| limited | 1. small in range or scope 2. subject to limits or subjected to limits More Definitions → |
| later | 1. coming at a subsequent time or stage 2. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development More Definitions → |
| lost | 1. no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered 2. spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed More Definitions → |
| lower | 1. the bottom one of two More Definitions → |
| lesbian | 1. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman More Definitions → |
| located | 1. situated in a particular spot or position More Definitions → |
| late | 1. after the expected or usual time; delayed 2. of the immediate past or just previous to the present time More Definitions → |
| larger | 1. large or big relative to something else More Definitions → |
| leading | 1. indicating the most important performer or role 2. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement More Definitions → |
| likely | 1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about 2. expected to become or be; in prospect More Definitions → |
| lee | 1. towards the side away from the wind More Definitions → |
| lowest | 1. lowest in rank or importance More Definitions → |
| licensed | 1. given official approval to act More Definitions → |
| lane | More Definitions → |
| learned | 1. established by conditioning or learning 2. having or showing profound knowledge More Definitions → |
| linear | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree 2. of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension More Definitions → |
| linked | 1. connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks More Definitions → |
| liquid | 1. existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow 2. changed from a solid to a liquid state More Definitions → |
| loved | 1. held dear More Definitions → |
| legislative | 1. relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature 2. of or relating to or created by legislation More Definitions → |
| liberal | 1. tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition 2. showing or characterized by broad-mindedness More Definitions → |
| lay | 1. characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy 2. not of or from a profession More Definitions → |
| li | 1. being one more than fifty More Definitions → |
| lucky | 1. occurring by chance 2. presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome More Definitions → |
| latter | 1. referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several) More Definitions → |
| lovely | 1. appealing to the emotions as well as the eye 2. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way More Definitions → |
| loaded | 1. (of weapons) charged with ammunition 2. filled with a great quantity More Definitions → |
| laid | 1. set down according to a plan More Definitions → |
| literary | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of literature 2. knowledgeable about literature More Definitions → |
| loose | 1. not compact or dense in structure or arrangement 2. not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting More Definitions → |
| liver | 1. having a reddish-brown color 2. having a reddish-brown color More Definitions → |
| liable | 1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant 2. subject to legal action More Definitions → |
| liked | 1. found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
| lite | 1. having relatively few calories More Definitions → |
| logical | 1. capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning 2. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
| loving | 1. feeling or showing love and affection More Definitions → |
| loud | 1. characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity 2. (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly More Definitions → |
| lonely | 1. lacking companions or companionship 2. marked by dejection from being alone More Definitions → |
| lightweight | 1. weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use 2. having no importance or influence More Definitions → |
| lit | 1. provided with artificial light 2. set afire or burning More Definitions → |
| lyric | 1. used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range 2. relating to or being musical drama More Definitions → |
| legitimate | 1. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful 2. based on known statements or events or conditions More Definitions → |
| lasting | 1. existing for a long time 2. lasting a long time without change More Definitions → |
| lean | 1. lacking excess flesh 2. lacking in mineral content or combustible material More Definitions → |
| lesser | 1. of less size or importance 2. smaller in size or amount or value More Definitions → |
| limiting | 1. restricting the scope or freedom of action 2. strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase More Definitions → |
| laden | 1. filled with a great quantity 2. burdened psychologically or mentally More Definitions → |
| laughing | 1. showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness More Definitions → |
| lazy | 1. moving slowly and gently 2. disinclined to work or exertion More Definitions → |
| lined | 1. having a lining or a liner; often used in combination 2. bordered by a line of things More Definitions → |
| labeled | 1. bearing or marked with a label or tag More Definitions → |
| longest | More Definitions → |
| lone | 1. lacking companions or companionship 2. characterized by or preferring solitude More Definitions → |
| lime | More Definitions → |
| legendary | 1. so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend 2. celebrated in fable or legend More Definitions → |
| lacking | 1. inadequate in amount or degree 2. nonexistent More Definitions → |
| lateral | 1. situated at or extending to the side 2. lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body More Definitions → |
| lavender | 1. of a pale purple color More Definitions → |
| loyal | 1. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause 2. steadfast in allegiance or duty More Definitions → |
| luxurious | 1. displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses 2. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality More Definitions → |
| lifted | 1. held up in the air More Definitions → |
| literal | 1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something 2. without interpretation or embellishment More Definitions → |
| landed | 1. owning or consisting of land or real estate More Definitions → |
| linguistic | 1. consisting of or related to language 2. of or relating to the scientific study of language More Definitions → |
| lively | 1. full of life and energy 2. full of zest or vigor More Definitions → |
| lunar | 1. of or relating to or associated with the moon More Definitions → |
| lowering | 1. darkened by clouds More Definitions → |
| lifelong | 1. continuing through life More Definitions → |
| lethal | 1. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
| lame | 1. pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness 2. disabled in the feet or legs More Definitions → |
| leased | 1. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers More Definitions → |
| lowered | 1. below the surround or below the normal position More Definitions → |
| legion | 1. amounting to a large indefinite number More Definitions → |
| longitudinal | 1. of or relating to lines of longitude 2. running lengthwise More Definitions → |
| lengthy | 1. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted More Definitions → |
| lush | 1. produced or growing in extreme abundance 2. having strong sexual appeal More Definitions → |
| lawful | 1. according to custom or rule or natural law 2. having a legally established claim More Definitions → |
| localized | 1. confined or restricted to a particular location 2. made local or oriented locally More Definitions → |
| layered | 1. with one layer on top of another More Definitions → |
| limp | 1. without energy or will 2. lacking or having lost rigidity More Definitions → |
| leaning | 1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal More Definitions → |
| laminate | More Definitions → |
| lax | 1. pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet') 2. lacking in firmness or tension; not taut More Definitions → |
| libertarian | More Definitions → |
| labelled | 1. bearing or marked with a label or tag More Definitions → |
| lighted | 1. provided with artificial light 2. set afire or burning More Definitions → |
| latent | 1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized 2. (pathology) not presently active More Definitions → |
| largo | 1. very slow in tempo and broad in manner More Definitions → |
| lucent | 1. softly bright or radiant More Definitions → |
| lilac | 1. of a pale purple color More Definitions → |
| longtime | 1. having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time More Definitions → |
| looney | More Definitions → |
| luminous | 1. softly bright or radiant More Definitions → |
| lexical | 1. of or relating to words 2. of or relating to dictionaries More Definitions → |
| lubricant | More Definitions → |
| locomotive | 1. of or relating to locomotion More Definitions → |
| lucrative | 1. producing a sizeable profit More Definitions → |
| legged | 1. having legs of a specified kind or number More Definitions → |
| liberalism | More Definitions → |
| loco | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| logistic | 1. of or relating to logistics More Definitions → |
| licked | 1. having been got the better of More Definitions → |
| lumbar | 1. of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones More Definitions → |
| longing | More Definitions → |
| lacy | 1. made of or resembling lace 2. having open interstices or resembling a web More Definitions → |
| literate | 1. knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields 2. able to read and write More Definitions → |
| lyrical | 1. suitable for or suggestive of singing 2. expressing deep emotion More Definitions → |
| luxe | 1. elegant and sumptuous More Definitions → |
| lucid | 1. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable 2. having a clear mind More Definitions → |
| lousy | 1. very bad 2. infested with lice More Definitions → |
| leftist | 1. believing in or supporting tenets of the political left More Definitions → |
| lingual | 1. consisting of or related to language 2. pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue More Definitions → |
| landscaped | 1. (of land) improved by gardening or landscape architecture More Definitions → |
| lofty | 1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style 2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others More Definitions → |
| logistical | 1. of or relating to logistics More Definitions → |
| lonesome | 1. being the only one; single and isolated from others 2. marked by dejection from being alone More Definitions → |
| liberated | 1. (of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination 2. free from traditional social restraints More Definitions → |
| luscious | 1. having strong sexual appeal 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| landowner | More Definitions → |
| lowercase | 1. relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
| liturgical | 1. of or relating to or in accord with liturgy More Definitions → |
| lavish | 1. very generous 2. characterized by extravagance and profusion More Definitions → |
| lactating | 1. producing or secreting milk More Definitions → |
| leftover | 1. not used up More Definitions → |
| laureate | 1. worthy of the greatest honor or distinction More Definitions → |
| laced | 1. closed with a lace 2. edged or streaked with color More Definitions → |
| larval | 1. relating to or typical of a larva 2. immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage More Definitions → |
| lawless | 1. without law or control 2. lax in enforcing laws More Definitions → |
| lunatic | 1. insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon More Definitions → |
| logarithmic | 1. of or relating to or using logarithms More Definitions → |
| leafy | 1. having or covered with leaves More Definitions → |
| lusty | 1. vigorously passionate 2. endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health More Definitions → |
| leisurely | 1. not hurried or forced More Definitions → |
| limitless | 1. having no limits in range or scope 2. without limits in extent or size or quantity More Definitions → |
| lowland | 1. of relatively low or level country More Definitions → |
| lymphatic | 1. of or relating to or produced by lymph More Definitions → |
| lossless | 1. characterized by or causing no dissipation of energy More Definitions → |
| leaky | 1. permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases 2. used informally; unable to retain urine More Definitions → |
| legible | 1. (of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered More Definitions → |
| livery | 1. suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress More Definitions → |
| lovable | 1. having characteristics that attract love or affection More Definitions → |
| ludicrous | 1. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce 2. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| liege | 1. owing or owed feudal allegiance and service More Definitions → |
| lemony | 1. tasting sour like a lemon More Definitions → |
| lactic | 1. of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey) More Definitions → |
| lowly | 1. low or inferior in station or quality 2. inferior in rank or status More Definitions → |
| littered | 1. filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish More Definitions → |
| liquefied | 1. reduced to a liquid state 2. reduced to liquid form by heating More Definitions → |
| lustrous | 1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow 2. brilliant More Definitions → |
| leaded | 1. treated or mixed with lead 2. (of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead More Definitions → |
| lifeless | 1. deprived of life; no longer living 2. destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings More Definitions → |
| lapsed | 1. no longer active or practicing More Definitions → |
| laughable | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision 2. arousing or provoking laughter More Definitions → |
| lymphoid | 1. resembling lymph or lymphatic tissues More Definitions → |
| localised | 1. confined or restricted to a particular location 2. made local or oriented locally More Definitions → |
| legato | 1. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected More Definitions → |
| lifelike | 1. evoking lifelike images within the mind 2. free from artificiality More Definitions → |
| lymphocytic | 1. of or relating to lymphocytes More Definitions → |
| loveless | 1. without love 2. receiving no love More Definitions → |
| lossy | 1. characterized by or causing dissipation of energy More Definitions → |
| leaved | 1. having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| lamented | 1. mourned or grieved for More Definitions → |
| lewd | 1. suggestive of or tending to moral looseness 2. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
| lubricated | 1. smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction More Definitions → |
| livable | 1. fit or suitable to live in or with More Definitions → |
| lifesaving | More Definitions → |
| looted | 1. wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value More Definitions → |
| licenced | 1. given official approval to act More Definitions → |
| laminar | 1. arranged in or consisting of laminae More Definitions → |
| lukewarm | 1. moderately warm 2. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| leeward | 1. on the side away from the wind More Definitions → |
| lessened | 1. impaired by diminution 2. decreased in severity; made less harsh More Definitions → |
| laryngeal | 1. of or relating to or situated in the larynx More Definitions → |
| lettered | 1. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding More Definitions → |
| likable | 1. easy to like; agreeable 2. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings More Definitions → |
| littoral | 1. of or relating to a coastal or shore region More Definitions → |
| loony | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| luminescent | 1. emitting light not caused by heat More Definitions → |
| likeable | 1. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings 2. easy to like; agreeable More Definitions → |
| lackluster | 1. lacking brilliance or vitality 2. lacking luster or shine More Definitions → |
| loosened | 1. straightened out More Definitions → |
| labored | 1. lacking natural ease 2. requiring or showing effort More Definitions → |
| laxative | 1. stimulating evacuation of feces More Definitions → |
| libelous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| lumpy | 1. like or containing small sticky lumps 2. having lumps; not smooth and even in texture More Definitions → |
| landlocked | 1. surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land More Definitions → |
| laborious | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort More Definitions → |
| lenient | 1. tolerant or lenient 2. not strict More Definitions → |
| livid | 1. anemic looking from illness or emotion 2. (of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity More Definitions → |
| loveable | 1. having characteristics that attract love or affection More Definitions → |
| lupine | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of wolves More Definitions → |
| loopy | 1. consisting of or covered with or having loops 2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| leal | 1. faithful and true More Definitions → |
| laudable | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
| lipped | 1. having a lip or lips More Definitions → |
| libellous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| lashing | 1. violently urging on by whipping or flogging More Definitions → |
| lengthwise | 1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing More Definitions → |
| lighthearted | 1. carefree and happy and lighthearted More Definitions → |
| lithographic | 1. of or produced by or involved in lithography More Definitions → |
| libertine | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality More Definitions → |
| landless | 1. owning no land More Definitions → |
| lignite | More Definitions → |
| lopsided | 1. having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other 2. turned or twisted toward one side More Definitions → |
| lurid | 1. horrible in fierceness or savagery 2. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism More Definitions → |
| lengthened | 1. drawn out or made longer spatially More Definitions → |
| lapidary | 1. of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them More Definitions → |
| leftmost | 1. farthest to the left More Definitions → |
| laboring | 1. doing arduous or unpleasant work More Definitions → |
| loathsome | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
| luckiest | 1. occurring by chance 2. presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome More Definitions → |
| lamenting | 1. vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression More Definitions → |
| locomotor | 1. of or relating to locomotion More Definitions → |
| lineal | 1. arranged in a line 2. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child More Definitions → |
| lethargic | 1. deficient in alertness or activity More Definitions → |
| lustful | 1. characterized by lust 2. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
| lenticular | 1. convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil More Definitions → |
| lenten | 1. of or relating to or suitable for Lent More Definitions → |
| leggy | 1. (of plants) having tall spindly stems 2. having long legs More Definitions → |
| lumbering | 1. slow and laborious because of weight More Definitions → |
| labouring | 1. doing arduous or unpleasant work More Definitions → |
| limbic | 1. of or relating to or forming a limbus More Definitions → |
| litigant | More Definitions → |
| leery | 1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide More Definitions → |
| lidded | 1. having a lid 2. having or covered with a lid or lids; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| luxuriant | 1. marked by complexity and richness of detail 2. displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses More Definitions → |
| loath | 1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom 2. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed More Definitions → |
| loveliest | 1. appealing to the emotions as well as the eye 2. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way More Definitions → |
| languid | 1. lacking spirit or liveliness More Definitions → |
| labile | 1. (chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown 2. liable to change More Definitions → |
| lanky | 1. tall and thin and having long slender limbs 2. tall and thin More Definitions → |
| lyophilized | 1. used of tissue or blood or serum or other biological substances; dried by freezing in a high vacuum More Definitions → |
| leathery | 1. resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable More Definitions → |
| listless | 1. lacking zest or vivacity 2. marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| lobed | 1. having deeply indented margins but with lobes not entirely separate from each other More Definitions → |
| lascivious | 1. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
| loamy | 1. consisting of or having the character of loam More Definitions → |
| lithe | 1. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease More Definitions → |
| locative | More Definitions → |
| laboured | 1. lacking natural ease 2. requiring or showing effort More Definitions → |
| lief | More Definitions → |
| litigious | 1. of or relating to litigation 2. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits More Definitions → |
| limber | 1. (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable 2. (used of artifacts) easily bent More Definitions → |
| lowbrow | 1. characteristic of a person who is not cultivated or does not have intellectual tastes More Definitions → |
| labial | 1. of or relating to the lips of the mouth 2. relating to or near the female labium More Definitions → |
| luteal | 1. of or relating to the corpus luteum More Definitions → |
| luminary | More Definitions → |
| latitudinal | 1. of or relating to latitudes north or south More Definitions → |
| leaden | 1. made of lead 2. darkened with overcast More Definitions → |
| limey | More Definitions → |
| lacrimal | 1. of or relating to tears 2. relating to or located near the organ that produces tears More Definitions → |
| littler | 1. small or little relative to something else More Definitions → |
| lanceolate | 1. (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex More Definitions → |
| loth | 1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom 2. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed More Definitions → |
| lamentable | 1. bad; unfortunate More Definitions → |
| leafed | 1. having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| longish | 1. somewhat long More Definitions → |
| labyrinthine | 1. relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear 2. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity More Definitions → |
| lank | 1. long and thin and often limp 2. long and lean More Definitions → |
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