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labored levity

labyrinthian windings


lacerated feelings


lachrymose monotony


lackadaisical manner


laconic force


lagging footsteps


lamentable helplessness


languid impertinence


large receptivity


lashing scorn


latent conviction


laudable zeal


laughable absurdity


lavish liberality


lawless freedom


lazy acquiescence


leaden steps


leaping ambition


learned gravity


leering smile


legal perspicacity [perspicacity = perceptive, discerning]


legendary associations


legislative enactment


legitimate inference


leisurely composure


lengthening shadows


leonine powers


lethargic temperament


lettered coxcomb [coxcomb = conceited dandy; jester's cap]


liberal contemplations


lifeless imbecility


lifelong adherence


lightless eyes


lightly disregard


lightning glare


limpid twilight


lingering tenderness


linguistic attainments


liquid eloquence

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Definition:(adjective) Lacking embellishment or ornamentation.
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