English to English Dictionary

Künstlerroman

A novel that examines and depicts the development of an artist from childhood to maturity.

Labor reform

Changes made to laws, regulations, and policies governing employment, workplace safety, wages, and workers' rights.

Labour reform

Changes or alterations made to employment laws and workplace regulations to improve working conditions, workers' rights, and economic fairness.

Lace-curtain

Denoting or characteristic of a middle-class or socially aspiring group, especially of Irish descent.

Laceration

A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Lackluster

Lacking brilliance, vitality, or effort; disappointing or mediocre.

Lambada

A fast, sensual Brazilian dance style characterized by close body contact and rapid hip movements.

Landowning

Owning land, especially a large estate or agricultural property.

Lassitude

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

Lawlessness

The state of being without laws or of ignoring the laws; uncontrolled political or social disorder.

Lay of the land

The general state of affairs, current situation, or how a particular environment or scenario is structured.

Laydown

An act of laying something down, or a hand or bet in a card game that is revealed because it is exceptionally strong or conclusive.