English words starting with L

300 words starting with L with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples.

• LabellingverbAttach a label to (something).
• LabileadjectiveEasily changed; unstable, especially emotionally.
• LaboriousadjectiveRequiring a lot of effort and hard work; tiring.
• LaboriouslyadverbIn a way that takes considerable time and effort.
• LabyrinthnounAn intricate and confusing arrangement.
• LabyrinthineadjectiveComplicated and confusing; like a labyrinth or maze. (???? / ???? ???)
• LacerateverbTear or wound deeply; to cause severe physical or emotional pain.
• LachrymatoryadjectiveCausing tears or relating to the production of tears. (???? ???? ????, ????????)
• LachrymoseadjectiveTearful or inclined to weep; sad or mournful.
• LacknounThe fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.
• LackadaisicaladjectiveLacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. (??????/?????)
• LackedverbThe fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.
• LackeynounA servile follower or an obedient helper who does whatever someone powerful says.
• LackingadjectiveThe fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.
• LacklusteradjectiveLacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
• LacklustreadjectiveMeaning: Without energy and effort.
• LaconicadjectiveUsing very few words; concise to the point of seeming mysterious or rude.
• LacunanounA gap, missing part, or blank space; an absence in knowledge, text, or a plan. (khali ja…
• LacunaenounA gap or missing part
• LacustrineadjectiveRelating to, formed in or living in lakes.
• Ladnoun(A boy or young man)
• Ladenadjective(Carrying a load or burden)
• Laggardnoun/adjectiveA person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; slow to respond or develop.
• Laggedverb(To move, function, or develop with comparative slowness)
• LagniappenounA small bonus or gift given to a customer; something extra added for good measure. (????…
• LagoonnounA shallow body of water separated from the sea by sand, rocks, or coral.
• LaidverbPut (something) down gently or carefully.
• LairnounA secret or private place in which a person, especially a criminal or enemy, takes refuge.
• Laissez-fairenounMeaning: The policy of allowing private businesses to develop without government control.
• LaitynounLay people, as distinct from the clergy.
• LambastverbCriticize (someone or something) harshly.
• LambasteverbTo criticize someone harshly or to beat severely.
• LambastedverbCriticized someone or something harshly.
• LambastingnounCriticized someone or something harshly.
• LambentadjectiveSoftly glowing or flickering; having a gentle light.
• Lameadjective((Of an explanation or excuse) unconvincingly feeble.)
• LamentverbTo express grief, sorrow, or regret.
• LamentableadjectiveDeserving regret or pity; very bad or unfortunate. (????, ?????, ??????)
• LamentationnounThe passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
• LamentedadjectiveA conventional way of describing someone who has died or something that has ceased to ex…
• LamentsnounA conventional way of describing someone who has died or something that has ceased to ex…
• LampoonverbMeaning: Publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
• LandlockedadjectiveSurrounded entirely by land and having no direct access to the sea.
• LandmarknounAn important event, discovery, or place that marks a stage or turning point.
• LandslidenounAn election in which one person or party gets very many more votes than the other people…
• LanguidadjectiveLacking energy, spirit, or enthusiasm; weak or faint.
• LanguishverbTo be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time.
• LanguishedverbTo exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time.
• LanguishingverbTo exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time.
• LanguornounThe state of feeling tired, weak, or lacking energy.
• LankyadjectiveUnusually tall and thin, often with awkward movements.
• LapidaryadjectiveExpressed in a concise, polished, elegant, and precise style.
• LapseverbMeaning: (of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, cl…
• LapsedadjectiveNo longer valid.
• LarcenousadjectiveInvolving theft; having the nature of stealing.
• LarcenynounTheft of personal property.
• LargessenounThe act or quality of being generous with money
• LasciviousadjectiveShowing or expressing strong and inappropriate sexual desire.
• LashedverbTo strike or beat with a whip or something similar, or to fasten or secure tightly.
• LassitudenounA state of physical or mental tiredness; lack of energy.
• LatchverbMeaning- To understand an idea or what somebody is saying.
• LatencynounThe condition of existing, but not being clear, active or well developed
• LatentadjectiveExisting but not yet visible, active, or developed.
• LatitudenounMeaning: Scope for freedom of action or thought.
• LatteradjectiveOccurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
• LatticenounA structure made of crossed strips or bars with spaces between them.
• LaudverbTo Praise somebody/something.
• LaudableadjectiveDeserving to be praised or admired.
• LaudatoryadjectiveExpressing praise and commendation.
• LaudedadjectiveHighly praised or admired.
• LaudingverbPraise (a person or their achievements) highly.
• LaudsnounTo praise
• LaunchverbTo start or introduce something new, such as a product, project, or campaign.
• LaunchingverbTo start an activity, especially an organized one
• LaunderverbTo wash and iron clothes, or to conceal the illegal origin of money.
• LaunderingverbConceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)
• LaureatenounA person who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievem…
• Laurelnoun/verbHonour or praise awarded for an achievement; to honour or reward someone.
• LavishadjectiveSumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to spend or give freely.
• LawfuladjectivePermitted, recognised, or authorised by law.
• LaxadjectiveNot strict or careful; relaxed in discipline or control.
• LaxitynounThe fact of not being strict, severe or careful enough about work, rules or standards of…
• LayverbPut (something) down gently or carefully.
• Lay downphrasal verb(To state officially what someone must do or how they must do it/to put something down i…
• LayingverbPut (something) down gently or carefully.
• LaymannounA person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subject.
• Laymennouna person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
• LayoffnounA temporary or permanent discharge of a worker or workers because of economic conditions…
• Laypeoplenoun(A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.);
• LaypersonnounA person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
• LeafletnounA small printed sheet of paper containing information or advertisements.
• LeanadjectiveOffering little reward, substance, or nourishment.
• LeaningnounMeaning: a tendency or partiality of a particular kind.
• LeapfrogverbTo move ahead of someone or something by making rapid progress or skipping intermediate …
• LeaseverbTo rent property, land, or equipment for a fixed period.
• LeashnounA restraint.
• Leave someone in the lurchidiomsTo leave or abandon one without assistance in a difficult situation.
• LeavenverbTo make dough rise by adding yeast or to make something lighter and more enjoyable.
• LecherousadjectiveHaving excessive or offensive sexual desire.
• LecternnounA tall stand with a sloping top used for holding notes or books while speaking or reading.
• LedgernounA book or digital record in which financial accounts are written.
• LeerverbLook or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way.
• Leeryadjective(Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.)
• Leewaynounthe amount of freedom that you have to change something or to do something in the way yo…
• Left in the lurchidiomsAbandon or desert someone in difficult situation.
• LegacynounSomething that somebody has done successfully and that has positive effects even after t…
• LegateenounA person who receives a legacy.
• LegendadjectiveA famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.
• LegerdemainnounSkillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; deception or trickery.
• LegionnounGreat in number.
• LegislationnounThe legislative body of a country or state.
• LegislativeadjectiveThe legislative body of a country or state.
• LegislatorsnounA person who makes laws
• LegislaturenounThe legislative body of a country or state.
• LegitimacynounAbility to be defended with logic or justification; validity.
• LegitimateadjectiveIn a way that conforms to the law or to rules.
• LegitimatelyadverbConforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards.
• LegitimiseverbIn a way that conforms to the law or to rules.
• LegitimizeverbTo make something legal, acceptable, or justified.
• LegitimizedverbIn a way that conforms to the law or to rules.
• LeisurenounFree time when a person is not working or busy.
• Leisurelyadverb(In a restful way/in an unhurried way or at one's convenience)
• LeitmotifnounA recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a partic…
• LendingnounThe activity of lending money to people and organizations which they pay back with inter…
• LeniencynounThe quality of being more merciful, tolerant, or less strict than expected in giving pun…
• LenientadjectiveMore merciful or tolerant than expected; not strict. (????? / ???? / ???)
• LeonineadjectiveResembling a lion in appearance, strength, or behaviour.
• LethaladjectiveVery harmful or destructive.
• LethalitynounThe capacity to cause death or serious harm or damage.
• LethargicadjectiveAffected by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
• LethargynounPhysical or mental inertness.
• Level-headedadjective(Having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.)
• LeveragenounThe ability to influence what people do.
• LeveragedverbThe ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.
• LeveragingverbThe ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.
• LeviathanadjectiveVery large or powerful/ something large or formidable.
• LeviedImpose (उगाही)Burden, Duty, Excise, Fee
• LeviesverbImpose
• LevigateverbTo grind a substance into a fine smooth powder or paste, or to make it smooth.
• LevitateverbTo rise or cause something to rise and float in the air without visible support.
• LevitynounHumor or lack of seriousness, especially in situations where seriousness is expected. (?…
• LevyverbMeaning: Impose a tax, fee, or fine on; seize (property) to satisfy a legal judgement.
• LevyingverbImpose
• Lewdadjective(Crude and offensive in a sexual way.)
• LexicographernounA person who writes, edits, or compiles a dictionary.
• LexiconnounThe vocabulary of a language, person, or subject.
• LiabilitynounA responsibility or debt that a person or organization must legally pay or deal with.
• LiableadjectiveLikely to do something.
• LiaiseverbMeaning: cooperate on a matter of mutual concern.
• LiaisonnounCommunication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship.
• LibelnounA written or published false statement that damages someone’s reputation.
• LiberaladjectiveWilling to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own/ willing to …
• LiberateverbFreed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.
• LiberatedadjectiveFreed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.
• LiberatingadjectiveFreed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.
• LiberationnounFreed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.
• Libertariannoun/adjectiveA person who strongly supports individual freedom and limited government control.
• Libertinenoun/adjectiveA person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual m…
• LibertynounFreedom to live as you choose without too many limits from government or authority.
• LibidinousadjectiveHaving or showing strong sexual desire.
• LicentiousadjectiveLacking legal or moral restraints; disregarding accepted rules.
• LicitadjectiveNot forbidden; lawful.
• Lickingnoun(A heavy defeat or beating.)
• LiennounA legal right/claim on someone’s property as security for a debt until it is paid.
• LieutenantnounAn officer who acts under a senior officer, especially in the army, navy, or police.
• LifebloodnounThe thing that keeps something strong and healthy and is necessary for successful develo…
• Lilliputianadjective/nounExtremely small; a very small person or thing.
• Limberadjective/verbFlexible and able to bend easily; to make the body flexible.
• LimbonounAn uncertain situation in which no progress or decision is possible.
• LiminaladjectiveRelating to a transitional or initial stage of a process; existing at the boundary or th…
• LimnverbTo describe, draw, or portray something clearly.
• LimpidadjectiveClear, transparent, or easily understood.
• LinchpinnounA person or thing that is essential and holds something together.
• LineagenounThe series of families that somebody comes from originally.
• LineamentnounA distinctive feature or characteristic, especially a facial feature or outline.
• LingerverbTo stay somewhere longer than necessary, typically because of reluctance to leave.
• LingeredverbTo stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a de…
• LingeringadjectiveSlow to end.
• LingersverbTo stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a de…
• Lingua francanounA language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages …
• LinguisticadjectiveRelating to language or the scientific study of language.
• LinimentnounA medicinal liquid or lotion rubbed on the body to relieve pain or stiffness.
• LinkagenounThe act of linking things.
• LionheartedadjectiveExtremely brave, courageous, and fearless.
• LionizeverbGive a lot of public attention and approval to someone; treat as a celebrity.
• LiquefyverbTo make or become liquid.
• LiquidateverbTo close a business by selling its assets and paying its debts; to settle or clear a debt.
• LiquiditynounThe ease with which an asset can be converted into cash quickly without a significant lo…
• LiquornounAlcoholic drink
• LissomeadjectiveGraceful and flexible in movement or form.
• ListlessadjectiveLacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest; unwilling to make an effort.
• LitanynounA long, repetitive series or list, often of complaints or phrases.
• Literaladjective(taking words in their usual or most basic sense) यथाशब्द/शाब्दिक
• Literatinoun(Well-educated people who are interested in literature.)
• Litheadjective(Especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful.
• LithospherenounThe rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle.
• LitigantnounA person who is making or defending a claim in court.
• Litigantsnouna person who is making or defending a claim in court
• LitigatedverbThe process of taking legal action.
• LitigationnounThe process of taking legal action; a lawsuit in court. (?????? ??????)
• LitigiousadjectiveToo willing to take disputes to court; prone to lawsuits.
• LitmusnounA dye used as a chemical indicator to test whether a substance is acidic or alkaline.
• Litmus testidiomA test used to determine someone's true intentions or beliefs.
• LitotesnounA figure of speech in which something is expressed by denying its opposite, often to cre…
• LittoraladjectiveRelating to the shore of a sea, ocean, or lake.
• LiturgynounA fixed form of public worship or religious ceremony.
• LivelihoodnounA means of earning money in order to live.
• LivelyadjectiveFull of energy, enthusiasm, or activity; vivid and animated. (?????, ????, ??????????, ?…
• LivestocknounFarm animals, such as cows, sheep, or chickens, kept for use and profit.
• LividadjectiveExtremely angry; furious.
• LoathadjectiveNot willing to do something.
• LoatheverbTo feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
• LobverbDirect (an insult, remark, or question) at someone. (किसी पर प्रत्यक्ष (अपमान, टिप्पणी य…
• LobbedverbThrow or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc.
• LobbingverbThrow or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc.
• LobbyverbTo try to influence a person, government, or organization to support a decision.
• LocalenounA place where something happens or is set, or that has particular events associated with…
• LockdownnounMeaning: An official order to control the movement of people or vehicles because of a da…
• LocomotivenounA railway engine that pulls or pushes a train.
• LocutionnounA word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.
• LodestarnounA star, person, or principle that guides someone.
• Lodgeverb(Make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a place.)
• LodgedadjectiveFlattened by wind or rain.
• LodgesverbFlattened by wind or rain.
• LodgingadjectiveFlattened by wind or rain.
• LoftieradjectiveOf imposing height. (comparative form of Lofty “great and worthy of praise”)
• LoftyadjectiveNoble, important, and admirable.
• LoggedverbTo keep an official written record of something.
• LoggingverbTo keep an official written record of something.
• LogicaladjectiveBased on clear reason and sensible thinking.
• LogisticsnounThe detailed coordination and management of the movement of goods, people, or resources.
• LogjamnounA situation in which progress is blocked or stopped.
• LogomachynounA dispute about words or their meanings; a battle of words. (??????/?????? ?? ???)
• LogorrheanounExcessive and often incoherent talkativeness; an uncontrollable flow of words. (??????? …
• LogrollingnounThe practice of exchanging political support or favours, especially by voting for each o…
• LoiterverbTo stand or move around slowly without any clear purpose.
• LollverbTo sit, lie or stand in a relaxed and lazy manner.
• LongverbMeaning: have a strong wish or desire.
• Long-haulnounMeaning- A difficult task that takes a long time and a lot of effort to complete.
• LonganimitynounPatient endurance of hardship or injuries; calmness in the face of provocation. (????? /…
• LongevitynounLong life or long duration of something, especially a person
• LongitudenounThe distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.
• LoomnounLiable to happen soon.
• LoomedverbLiable to happen soon.
• LoomingAdjectiveLiable to happen soon.
• LoomsnounLiable to happen soon.
• LoopholenounA small gap or ambiguity in a law/rule that allows people to avoid its intent.
• LoopholesnounMeaning - An ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules.
• LopeverbRun with long, easy, bounding strides.
• LopsidedadjectiveHaving one side lower, smaller, etc. than the other.
• LoquaciousadjectiveTending to talk a great deal; very talkative. (???? ????? ???? ????)
• LoquacitynounThe quality of talking a lot, especially too much.
• LorenounA body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically…
• Loss of faceidiomThe condition that occurs when one is made to feel embarrassed.
• LoungenounA room for waiting in at an airport, etc.
• LoutishadjectiveRough, rude, and awkward in behavior or appearance.
• Low-keyadjectiveNot elaborate, showy, or intensive.
• LoyaladjectiveFaithful and committed to a person, group, country, or cause.
• LoyalistnounA person who is loyal to a political cause, government, or leader.
• LubricateverbTo apply oil or another substance to reduce friction and allow smooth movement.
• LucentadjectiveGlowing with light; clear and shining.
• LucidadjectiveShowing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in intervals between periods …
• LuciditynounClarity of thought or expression; the quality of being easily understood. (????????, ???…
• LucidlyadverbMeaning: In a clear and lucid manner
• LucrativeadjectiveMaking a large profit
• LucrenounMoney, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in a dishonorable way.
• LucubrationnounStudy or meditation, especially at night; intense mental effort or laborious writing.
• LudditenounA person who dislikes or opposes new technology.
• LudicrousadjectiveSo unreasonable, silly, or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at. (?? ?? ??????? …
• LugverbCarry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.
• LugubriousadjectiveLooking or sounding sad, dismal, and mournful.
• LugubriousnessnounThe quality of being sad, gloomy, or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way.
• LukewarmadjectiveSlightly warm; not showing much interest or enthusiasm.
• LullnounA quiet period between times of activity (मंदी, ठहराव).
• Lull intophraseTo make someone feel safe in order to trick them:
• LumberverbMoving in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
• Lumberingadjective/verbMoving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way.
• LuminariesnounA person of brilliant achievement.
• LuminarynounA person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sph…
• LuminescencenounThe emission of light by a substance without heat.
• LuminousadjectiveEmitting or reflecting bright light; shining.
• LummoxnounA large, awkward, or clumsy person.
• LumpnounA piece of something hard or solid, usually without a particular shape
• LumpenadjectiveBelonging to or characteristic of a socially disadvantaged, crude, or uneducated section…
• LunacynounBehaviour that is stupid or crazy.
• LunaradjectiveRelated to the moon.
• Lungeverb/nounMake a sudden forward movement or attack.
• LupineadjectiveRelating to, resembling, or characteristic of a wolf.
• LurchverbMake an abrupt, unsteady movement or sudden swaying motion.
• LureverbTo persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a rew…
• Luridadjective(presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms./full of unpleasant details that are…
• LurkverbTo hide somewhere, usually with the intention to do something bad.
• LusciousadjectiveVery delicious, richly appealing, or pleasantly attractive.
• LushadjectiveGrowing thickly and richly; very green and attractive.
• LustrenounGlory or distinction.
• LustrousadjectiveShining softly with a smooth, bright glow.
• LuxuriantadjectiveGrowing thickly and strongly; lush and abundant.
• LynchverbTo put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal approval or permission
• LynchingnounTo kill someone who has not been found guilty of a crime at a legal trial, esp. by hangi…
• LynchpinnounA person or thing that is the most important part of an organization, a plan, etc., beca…