This post holds a list of positive words that start with L.
Lo! If you’re a lovely literate lady looking for lush and luminous L words, you should know that there are literally hundreds of options out there.
From the short and sweet to the long, crazy, and obscure, you can find all kinds of positive words that start with L here.
Below, you’ll find just a few of my favorites.
I’ve tried to group them in useful, easy-to-skim categories based on what you might need them for, so whether you’re writing a cover letter or composing an epic love poem, just find the section that suits you.
I’ve included a wide variety of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs.
Without further ado, let’s have some fun with L words that are positive!
Positive Words That Start with L to Describe a Person
These are all L words to describe someone positively. They can be used for everyday compliments as well as professional assessments or recommendations.
They can also be directed inward if you’re looking to set goals, create affirmations, or create inspirational vision boards. These nouns and adjectives that start with L can do it all!
- Lovely
- Legendary
- Leader
- Likable
- Laudable
- Luminous
- Lionhearted
- Lively
- Linchpin
- Logical
- Lovable
- Loyal
- Lifesaver
- Like-minded
- Lucky
- Law-abiding
- Languid
- Locked-in
- Ladylike
- Long-sighted
- Lanky
- Learned
- Laid-back
- Lincolnesque
- Low-maintenance
- Laconic
- Licensed
- Liberated
- Liberator
- Literate
- Lynx
- Lenient
- Lackadaisical
- Luminary
- Lifeline
- Loving
- Lithe
- Lucent
- Level-headed
- Loved
- Light-hearted
- Lettered
- Liberal
- Legit
- Leading-edge
- Loquacious
- Likesome
- Long-standing
- Literati
- Leonine
Nice Words Beginning With L to Motivate and Inspire
Nice words that start with L don’t have to be adjectives. They can also be empowering nouns, go-getter action verbs, and more.
Use these L words if you’re looking to motivate yourself into a more positive mindset for future triumphs.
- Lasting
- Landmark
- Light
- Lineage
- Lift
- Lambency
- Lifestyle
- Landfall
- Leaflike
- Levitate
- Luminosity
- Locomotive
- Lawyerly
- Lordliness
- Little
- Loquacity
- Landslide
- Lascivious
- Large-scale
- Lone
- Lilac
- Lollygag
- Latent
- Lithosphere
- Lollipop
- Legitimization
- Lodging
- Livelihood
- Long-armed
- Legalization
- Letterpress
- Leaderboard
- Litigious
- Lamplighter
- Lifetime
- Latticed
- Leatherback
- Loudspeaker
- Logo
- Listen
- Lapidary
- Lavender
- Lullaby
- Lawbreaker
- Lawless
- Lubricious
- Loopy
- Lacustrine
- Lief
- Luna
- Labyrinthine
Positive Adjectives That Start with L
There are some positive L words that you might not want to use for humans. For example, while it’s just fine to describe an easy task as “lightweight,” imagine describing a parent like that!
It you’re looking for adjectives that can be used with objects, goals, bucket lists, gifts, and other non-living things, here are positive descriptive words that start with L … with just a few positive adjectives for people sprinkled in.
- Lavish
- Legitimate
- Lucrative
- Lordly
- Livable
- Leal
- Lifelong
- Legal
- Later
- Legible
- Lawful
- Loony
- Leisurely
- Lucid
- Limber
- Lofty
- Lovey-dovey
- Laughable
- Long-established
- Lengthy
- Lean
- Likely
- Loose
- Lifting
- Large
- Lissome
- Lambent
- Low-cost
- Luckiest
- Ludic
- Laborious
- Latest
- Lyrical
- Light-footed
- Lightweight
- Legatee
- Liked
- Lustily
- Lightening
- Luscious
- Lily-white
- Living
- Load-bearing
- Lingering
- Lithesome
- Low-key
- Leamimg
- Lover
- Long-awaited
- Lush
Beautiful Words That Start With L
You’re probably familiar with positive words for L like “live,” “laugh,” and “love.” But what if you’re looking for something more rare and little known?
What if you want to give a lagniappe (a special bonus gift) or compliment someone’s lenity (kindness or generosity)?
Here are just a few deep words that start with L that might not be part of your everyday vocabulary.
- Limitless
- Lightning
- Longing
- Longevity
- Locket
- Loveliness
- Lagniappe
- Lovebird
- Likeness
- Lodestone
- Lupine
- Loosestrife
- Logrolling
- Lenity
- Linguistics
- Landlord
- Lacquer
- Legerdemain
- Locomotion
- Lightness
- Louche
- Ladyfinger
- Learning
- Links
- Lovelorn
- Lightplane
- Legitimize
- Loud
- Logistics
- Limelight
- Laic
- Lexicography
- Limousine
- Lamplit
- Lancelike
- Lustful
- Laboratory
- Lakeshore
- Lekker
- Lifeblood
- Libidinous
- Lulu
- Letterhead
- Lovemaking
- Leniency
- Loftiness
- Leisured
- Linebacker
- Lanate
- Levitation
- Lit
Encouraging Words Start With The Letter L
You’re strong. You’re confident. You’re capable of achieving anything.
If these sound like the mantras that you say in the mirror, you’ve come to the right place for positive encouraging words!
Empowerment starts from within, and with the right vocabulary to steer your thoughts and ideas, who knows what you can accomplish?
Create some positive affirmations that start with L to begin your journey of self-discovery:
- Love
- Lead
- Leap
- Luxury
- Legacy
- Liberty
- Laureate
- Luck
- Lucidity
- Liege
- Lion
- Life-giving
- Lockkeeper
- Liberally
- Lieutenant
- Long-distance
- Legionnaire
- Laugh
- Learn
- Life
- Literature
- Levanter
- Lighten
- Laser
- Low-risk
- Leggy
- Logistician
- Lake
- Luvvy
- Lamina
- Liberate
- Labor-saving
- Luxuriate
- Life
- Ladyfy
- Loll
- Leeway
- Laureled
- Liable
- Leanings
- Local
- Liquor
- Loadmaster
- Lasque
- Lightfastness
- Lasted
- Laughter
- Lighthouse
- Luncheon
- Listener
- Loyalty
Cool Words That Start With L
This is my final category, and it’s for positive words beginning with L that don’t fit anywhere else. Some are whimsical; some are dreamy or moody; some will make you hit the dictionary while muttering, “That can’t be a real word.”
From lepid to leman, these L words are a doozy!
- Legion
- Leman
- Landscape
- Liquescent
- Longanimity
- Largesse
- Lax
- Lantern
- Liturgical
- Lesser-known
- Labored
- Lawine
- Legend
- Layers
- Library
- Laureateship
- Liveliest
- Lighter
- Lark
- Lepid
- Labile
- Leather
- Latifundium
- Laksas
- Lend
- Lentiform
- Lemonade
- Liberation
- Looker
- Level
- Lockstep
- Loaded
- Levity
- Loophole
- Lockstitch
- Luminescence
- Laetificate
- Lacelike
- Lounge
- Ledger
- Ladybug
- Liberality
- Lenticular
- Labeled
- Lilaceous
- Luminiferous
- Laudation
- Linear
- Luster
- Leapfrog
- Luxe
- Last
Our A to Z Positive Word Database
Want more positive words? We’re building listicles of lovely words from A to Z. Check out these other word collections for every letter of the alphabet. More coming soon!
- Positive “A” Words
- Positive “B” Words
- Positive “C” Words
- Positive “D” Words
- Positive “E” Words
- Positive “F” Words
- Positive “G” Words
- Positive “H” Words
- Positive “I” Words
- Positive “J” Words
- Positive “K” Words
- Positive “L” Words
- Positive “M” Words
- Positive “N” Words
- Positive “O” Words
- Positive “P” Words
- Positive “Q” Words
- Positive “R” Words
- Positive “S” Words
- Positive “T” Words
- Positive “U” Words
- Positive “V” Words
- Positive “W” Words
- Positive “X” Words
- Positive “Y” Words
- Positive “Z” Words
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