light
/līt/
noun
- the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible."the light of the sun"synonyms: illumination, brightness, luminescence, luminosity, shining, gleaming, gleam, brilliance, radiance, luster, glowing, glow, blaze, glare, dazzle, incandescence, phosphorescence, sunlight, moonlight, starlight, lamplight, firelight, electric light, gaslight, ray of light, shaft of light, beam of light, effulgence, refulgence, lambency, fulguration, daylight, light of day, natural light, daylight hours, daytime, day, hours of sunlight
- an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood."a shrewd light entered his eyes"
- understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment."she saw light dawn on the woman's face"synonyms: aspect, angle, slant, approach, interpretation, viewpoint, standpoint, context, point of view, vantage point, appearance, guise, hue, complexion, understanding, enlightenment, illumination, comprehension, insight, awareness, knowledge, elucidation, explanation, clarification, edification
- an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings."sunshine will brighten the natural lights in your hair"
- a device that makes something start burning, as a match, lighter, or flame."he asked me for a light"synonyms: match, (cigarette) lighter, flame, spark, source of fire
- a window or opening in a wall to let light in."the bedroom has a wide bay with leaded lights"
- a person notable or eminent in a particular sphere of activity or place."volunteers have been the shining lights of the community"synonyms: expert, authority, master, leader, guru, leading light, guiding light, luminary, celebrity, dignitary, public figure, worthy, VIP, big name, star, bigwig, big gun, big shot, big noise, celeb
verb
- provide with light or lighting; illuminate."the room was lighted by a number of small lamps"
- make (something) start burning; ignite."Allen gathered sticks and lit a fire"synonyms: set alight, set light to, set burning, set on fire, set fire to, put/set a match to, ignite, kindle, burn, spark (off), fire, touch off, start, torch, enkindle
adjective
- having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark."the bedrooms are light and airy"synonyms: bright, full of light, well lit, well lighted, well illuminated, sunny, sunshiny, undimmed, brilliant
- (of a color) pale."her eyes were light blue"synonyms: light-colored, light-toned, pale, pale-colored, pastel, pastel-colored, whitish, faded, faint, weak, bleached, fair, blond, golden, flaxen, yellow
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Mar 16, 2024 · adjective (2) · 1. a. : having little weight : not heavy. b · 2. a. : of little importance : trivial. b · 3. a. : easily disturbed · 4. a. : ...
Mar 2, 2024 · Light, electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye.
Light, or Visible Light, commonly refers to electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye. The entire electromagnetic spectrum is ...
LIGHT meaning: 1. the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows…. Learn more.
/laɪt/ · noun. (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation · noun. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light · noun.
light · having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightest room in the entire house. · pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue.
1. [noncount] : the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc.
The meaning of LIGHTS is plural of light:1; present tense third-person singular of light:3.
Light, visible light, or visible radiation is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light spans the visible spectrum and ...
having little weight for its size; of low specific gravity. 3. below the usual or defined weight. a light coin. 4.
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