This list includes 15 Emotions that start with L, from “Lachrymose” to “Lust”. They range from subtle moods like longing and languor to intense states such as loathing. You can use this list for writing, teaching, vocabulary study, or emotional reflection.

Emotions that start with L are feelings with English names beginning with the letter L. Several, such as “lachrymose”, appear often in poetry and novels to evoke tearful mood.

Below you’ll find the table with Emotion, Type, Definition, and Example.

Emotion: Lists the emotion word itself so you can scan names quickly and pick terms that fit your writing or study needs.

Type: Shows whether the emotion is Positive, Negative, or Neutral so you can filter words by tone during selection.

Definition: Provides a concise one-sentence meaning so you understand each term’s nuance without needing extra research.

Example: Gives a short sentence showing common use, helping you see context and choose the right emotion for your sentence.

Emotions that start with L

EmotionTypeIntensity (1-10)Example
LovePositive9She felt deep love for her newborn son.
LustPositive7He felt sudden lust when he met her.
LikingPositive4I have a real liking for spicy food.
LongingNegative6She felt a persistent longing for home.
LonelinessNegative6After the move, he experienced deep loneliness.
LovesicknessNegative7He’s been lovesick since the breakup.
LimerenceNegative9Her limerence made everyday life feel obsessive.
LightheartednessPositive3They spent the afternoon in lightheartedness and ease.
LoathingNegative9She felt loathing toward the corrupt leader.
LividNegative9He was livid when he discovered the deception.
ListlessnessNegative3Following the fever, she moved through days of listlessness.
LachrymoseNegative5The farewell scene left many audience members lachrymose.
LetdownNegative5The finale proved a letdown after high expectations.
LanguorNeutral3They enjoyed the Sunday languor by the window.
LovestruckPositive8He was lovestruck after their surprise encounter.

Descriptions

Love
A strong affection and attachment toward someone or something, often warm and caring.
Lust
A strong sexual desire or craving, typically physical and immediate.
Liking
A mild positive feeling of preference or fondness, less intense than love.
Longing
A yearning desire for something absent, often bittersweet and enduring.
Loneliness
A painful sense of social isolation or lack of meaningful connection.
Lovesickness
Intense preoccupation and distress caused by unrequited or lost romantic attachment.
Limerence
An intense, often obsessive romantic infatuation with intrusive thoughts and longing.
Lightheartedness
A carefree, cheerful mood that makes events feel buoyant and undemanding.
Loathing
An intense disgust and contempt for someone or something.
Livid
Extremely angry or enraged; an adjective describing very intense anger.
Listlessness
A low-energy, indifferent mood marked by lack of interest or enthusiasm.
Lachrymose
Tearfully sad or prone to weeping; denotes a mournful emotional tone.
Letdown
A feeling of disappointment when hopes or expectations are unmet.
Languor
A dreamy, relaxed tiredness or pleasant inertia often linked to contentment.
Lovestruck
Overwhelmed by sudden romantic infatuation, often leaving one dazed or impulsive.
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