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light brightness or illumination
(laɪt)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense lights, present participle lighting, past tense, past participle lit, past tense, past participle lighted, comparative lighter, superlative lightestlanguage note: The form lit is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form lighted is also used.
1. uncountable noun [oft the NOUN]
Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire.
Cracks of light filtered through the shutters.
Light and water in embassy buildings were cut off.
It was difficult to see in the dim light.
...ultraviolet light.
Synonyms: brightness, illumination, luminosity, luminescence More Synonyms of light
2. countable noun
A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light.
The janitor comes round to turn the lights out.
You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.
...street lights.
Synonyms: lamp, bulb, torch, candle More Synonyms of light
3. plural noun
You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights.
...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings.
4. verb
If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it.
It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscapeclearly. [VERB noun]
The room was lit by only the one light. [be VERB-ed]
The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light. [VERB noun + with]
...the little lighted space at the bottom of the stairwell. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: illuminate, light up, brighten, lighten More Synonyms of light
5. adjective
If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day.
It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek.
He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden.
...light summer evenings.
6. adjective
If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows.
It is a light room with tall windows.
Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean.
Synonyms: bright, brilliant, shining, glowing More Synonyms of light
lightness uncountable noun
The dark green spare bedroom is in total contrast to the lightness of the large mainbedroom. [+ of]
7. verb
If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning.
Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette. [VERB noun]
If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it witha long taper. [VERB]
...a lighted candle. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: ignite, inflame, fire, torch More Synonyms of light
8. singular noun
If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking.
[informal] Have you got a light anybody?
Synonyms: match, spark, flame, lighter More Synonyms of light
9. countable noun
If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appearsto be of a particular nature.
He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light.
Synonyms: aspect, approach, attitude, context More Synonyms of light
10. singular noun [the NOUN of noun]
You can refer to the type of influence that something has on situations, people, orthings as the light of that situation, person, or thing.
[written] ...the harsh light of reality.
11. plural noun [prep poss N]
You say that something is done or is acceptable according to someone's lights when you mean that it is done or is acceptable according to their own ideas and standards.
[formal] By his own lights, obeying orders is what a soldier is meant to do.
12. singular noun [usu N in n]
If there is a light in someone's eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about.
[literary] I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes.
13. See also bright lights, lighter, lighting, night light, pilot light, red light
14.
See come to light/bring sth to light
15.
See light dawns on sb
16.
See first light
17.
See give sb a green light
18.
See in the light of sth
19.
See out like a light
20.
See to see the light of day/see the light
21.
See to see the light of day
22.
See to see the light
23.
See set light to sth
24.
See to shed light on something
25.
See light at the end of the tunnel
26. all sweetness and light
Phrasal verbs:
See light on
See light up
See light upon
More Synonyms of light
light not great in weight, amount, or intensity
(laɪt)
Word forms: comparative lighter, superlative lightest
1. adjective
Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to.
Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter.
...weight training with light weights.
Try to wear light, loose clothes.
Synonyms: insubstantial, thin, delicate, lightweight More Synonyms of light
lightness uncountable noun
The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide varietyof uses. [+ of]
2. adjective
Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity.
It's a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city.
Trading was very light ahead of yesterday's auction.
...a light breeze.
Synonyms: weak, soft, gentle, moderate More Synonyms of light
lightly adverb [usually ADVERB -ed, oft ADVERB after verb]
Put the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned.
...the small and lightly armed U.N. contingent.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy.
...a convoy of light armoured vehicles.
They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens.
4. graded adjective
Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid.
Coriander needs a light soil and a sheltered, sunny position.
5. adjective
Something that is light is very pale in colour.
The walls are light in colour and covered in paper. [+ in]
He is light haired with gray eyes.
Synonyms: pale, fair, faded, blonde More Synonyms of light
Light is also a combining form.
We know he has a light green van.
...a light blue box.
6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep.
She had drifted into a light sleep.
She was usually a light sleeper.
lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb]
He was dozing lightly in his chair.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
7. adjective
A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet.
The voice was sweet and light.
8. adjective
A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest.
...a light, healthy lunch.
There is also a café for light refreshment.
lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb]
She found it impossible to eat lightly.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
9. graded adjective
Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest.
Berti's clear tomato soup is deliciously light.
Bake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutes.
...light table wines.
10. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Light work does not involve much physical effort.
He was on the training field for some light work yesterday.
Synonyms: undemanding, easy, simple, moderate More Synonyms of light
11. adjective
If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected.
She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited herat the jail.
Synonyms: insignificant, small, minute, tiny More Synonyms of light
lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb]
One of the accused got off lightly in exchange for pleading guilty to withholdinginformation from Congress.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
12. adjective
Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort.
Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up.
There was a light knock at the door.
lightly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
He kissed her lightly on the mouth.
Knead the dough very lightly.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
Synonyms: gently, softly, slightly, faintly More Synonyms of light
lightness uncountable noun
She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.
13. See also lighter
light unimportant or not serious
(laɪt)
Word forms: comparative lighter, superlative lightest
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply.
He doesn't like me reading light novels.
...light classical music.
...a light entertainment programme.
Synonyms: light-hearted, pleasing, funny, entertaining More Synonyms of light
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious.
Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship.
Let's finish on a lighter note.
Synonyms: carefree, happy, bright, lively More Synonyms of light
lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb]
'Once a detective, always a detective,' he said lightly.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
Synonyms: carelessly, indifferently, breezily, thoughtlessly More Synonyms of light
lightness uncountable noun
'I'm not an authority on them,' Jessica said with forced lightness.
3. adjective
If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious.
It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners shouldhave wanted to kill or injure themselves.
lightly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
His allegations cannot be lightly dismissed.
Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely More Synonyms of light
Synonyms: easily, simply, readily, effortlessly More Synonyms of light
4.
See make light of sth
5. See also lighter
6. to make light work of
light in British English 1
(laɪt)
noun
1.
the medium of illumination that makes sight possible
2. Also called: visible radiation
electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres
3. (not in technical usage)
electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation
ultraviolet light
4.
the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye
▶ Related prefix: photo- 5.
anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle
6. traffic light
7.
a particular quality or type of light
a good light for reading
8.
a.
illumination from the sun during the day; daylight
b.
the time this appears; daybreak; dawn
9.
anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window
10.
the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light)
11.
an aspect or view
he saw it in a different light
12.
mental understanding or spiritual insight
13.
a person considered to be an authority or leader
14.
brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes
15.
a.
the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette
b.
something that ignites or kindles, esp in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame
c.
something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match
16. lighthouse
17.
a.
the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture
b.
an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade
18. a poetic or archaic word for eyesight
19.
the answer to a clue in a crossword
20. in light of
21. light at the end of the tunnel
22. out like a light
23. see the light
24. see the light
25. shed light on
26. stand in a person's light
27. strike a light
adjective
28.
full of light; well-lighted
29.
(of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light
light yellow
Compare medium (sense 2), dark (sense 2)30. phonetics
relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear
the French "l" is much lighter than that of English
dark (sense 9)verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt)
31.
to ignite or cause to ignite
32. (often foll by up)
to illuminate or cause to illuminate
33.
to make or become cheerful or animated
34. (transitive)
to guide or lead by light
Derived forms
lightish (ˈlightish) adjective
lightless (ˈlightless)
adjective
Word origin
Old English lēoht; related to Old High German lioht, Gothic liuhath, Latin luxlight in British English 2
(laɪt)
adjective
1.
not heavy; weighing relatively little
2.
having relatively low density
magnesium is a light metal
3.
lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights
4.
not great in degree, intensity, or number
light rain
a light eater
5.
without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done
a light heart
light work
6.
graceful, agile, or deft
light fingers
7.
not bulky or clumsy
8.
not serious or profound; entertaining
light verse
9.
without importance or consequence; insignificant
no light matter
10.
frivolous or capricious
11.
loose in morals
12.
dizzy or unclear
a light head
13.
(of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened
14.
easily digested
a light meal
15.
relatively low in alcoholic content
a light wine
16.
(of a soil) having a crumbly texture
17. (of a vessel, lorry, etc)
a.
designed to carry light loads
b.
not loaded
18.
carrying light arms or equipment
light infantry
19.
(of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery
Compare heavy (sense 10)20. aeronautics
(of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds)
21. chemistry
(of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C
22.
(of a railway) having a narrow gauge, or in some cases a standard gauge with speed or load restrictions not applied to a main line
23. bridge
a.
(of a bid) made on insufficient values
b.
(of a player) having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his or her contract
24. phonetics, prosody
(of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; short
Compare heavy (sense 13), See also light1 (sense 30)25. phonetics
the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English
26. light on
27. make light of
adverb
28.
a less common word for lightly
29.
with little equipment, baggage, etc
to travel light
verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt) (intransitive)
30.
(esp of birds) to settle or land after flight
31.
to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc
32. (foll by on or upon)
to come upon unexpectedly
33.
to strike or fall on
the choice lighted on me
Derived forms
lightish (ˈlightish) adjective
lightly (ˈlightly)
adverb
lightness (ˈlightness)
noun
Word origin
Old English lēoht; related to Dutch licht, Gothic leihtsLight in British English
(laɪt)
noun
1.
God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength
2. Quakerism short for Inner Light
light in American English 1
(laɪt)
noun
1.
a.
the form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye, optic nerve, etc., making sight possible: this energy is transmitted in a vacuum at a velocity of 299,792,458 meters per second (c. 186,000 miles per second)
b.
a form of radiant energy similar to this, but not acting on the normal retina, as ultraviolet and infrared radiation
2.
the rate of flow of light radiation with respect to the sense of sight: it is measuredin lumens
3.
the sensation that light stimulates in the organs of sight
4.
brightness; illumination, often of a specified kind
the dim light of a candle
5.
a source of light, as the sun, a lamp, a light bulb, etc.
6.
traffic light
7.
the light from the sun; daylight or dawn
8.
a thing by means of which something can be started burning
a light for a cigar
9.
the means by which light is let in; window or windowpane
10.
mental illumination; knowledge or information; enlightenment
to shed light on the past
11.
spiritual inspiration
12.
public knowledge or view
to bring new facts to light
13.
the way in which something is seen; aspect
presented in a favorable light
14.
facial expression showing a mental or emotional state
a light of recognition in his eyes
15.
a person whose brilliant record makes him or her an example for others; outstanding figure
one of the shining lights of the school
16.
a.
the quality suggesting light created in a painting, drawing, etc., esp. in certain areas
b.
such an area
adjective
17.
having light; not dark; bright
18.
pale in color; whitish; fair
adverb
19.
not brightly; in a pale way
a light blue color
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
20.
to set on fire; ignite
to light a bonfire
21.
to cause to give off light
to light a lamp
22.
to give light to; furnish with light; illuminate
lamps light the streets
23.
to brighten; animate
24.
to show the way to by giving light
a beacon lights the ships to harbor
verb intransitive
25.
to catch fire
the fuse lighted at once
26.
to be lighted; brighten
usually with upIdioms:
according to one's lights
in the light of
light up
see the light (of day)
stand in one's own light
strike a light
Word origin
ME liht < OE lēoht, akin to Ger licht < IE base *leuk-, to shine, bright > Gr leukos, white, L lux & lumen, light, lucere, to shine, luna, moon, Welsh llug, gleamlight in American English 2
(laɪt)
adjective
1.
having little weight; not heavy
2.
having little weight for its size; of low specific gravity
3.
below the usual or defined weight
a light coin
4.
less than usual or normal in amount, extent, intensity, force, etc.
; specif.,a.
striking or making contact with little force or impact
a light blow
b.
of less than the usual quantity or density
a light vote, a light rain
c.
not thick, coarse, or massive; delicate and graceful in structure
light tracery
d.
not violent or intense; mild
a light wind
e.
soft, muted, or muffled
a light sound
f.
not prolonged or intense
light applause
g.
not deep; easily disturbed
a light sleep
5.
of little importance; not serious or profound
light conversation
6.
easy to bear; not burdensome
a light tax
7.
easy to do; not difficult
light housekeeping
8.
not burdened with grief or sorrow; happy; buoyant
light spirits
9.
of a flighty nature; frivolous; capricious
10.
loose in morals; wanton
11.
dizzy; giddy
12.
of an amusing or nonserious nature
light reading
13.
containing little alcohol
light wine
14.
containing fewer calories than others of its kind
light beer
15.
characterized by qualities suggestive of little weight; not dense, hard, full, etc.
; specif.,a.
not as full as usual; moderate
a light meal
b.
easy to digest
c.
well leavened; soft and spongy
a light cake
d.
loose in consistency; easily crumbled; porous
light sand
16.
moving with ease and nimbleness
light on one's feet
17.
able to carry little weight or cargo
a light vehicle
18.
unstressed or slightly stressed
said of a syllable in phonetics, prosody, etc.19.
designating or of an industry equipped with relatively light machinery and producingrelatively small products
20.
designating, of, or equipped with weapons, armor, ships, etc. of a relatively smallsize or light weight
21. Informal
a.
lacking personnel; short-handed
b.
owing (a specified sum) to the pot in poker
light fifty cents
adverb
22.
lightly
23.
with little luggage, cargo, etc.
to travel light
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
24. Dialectal
to get down from a horse or vehicle; dismount; alight
25.
to come to rest after traveling through the air
ducks lighting on the pond
26.
to come or happen (on or upon) by chance
27.
to fall or strike suddenly, as a blow
Idioms:
light in the head
light into
light out
make light of
Derived forms
lightish (ˈlightish) adjective
Word origin
ME < OE lēoht, akin to Ger leicht, Du licht < IE *lengwhto- < base *legwh-, light in movement and weight > L levis, Gr elaphroslight in Automotive Engineering
(laɪt)
Word forms: (regular plural) lights
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Bodywork, controls, and accessories)
A light is a window in a passenger vehicle.
The car is a six-light saloon in black with gray trim.
As well as referring to headlights, the word light can also mean a window or part of a window divided by a vertical support.
They preferred the simplicity of the two-light body styling.
light in Chemical Engineering
(laɪt)
Word forms: (regular plural) lights
noun
(Chemical Engineering: Distillation)
heavyA light is a component which has a lower boiling temperature in a distillation process.
The propylene oxide is further purified by removal of lights and heavies via distillation.
The vinyl chloride is purified by fractional distillation, and the proportion oflights and heavies is strictly controlled.
A light is a component which has a lower boiling temperature in a distillation process.
More idioms containinglight
light the fuse
light a fire under someone
hide your light under a bushel
see the light of day
see the light
out like a light
light dawns
the light at the end of the tunnel
light as a feather
a leading light
in the cold light of day
be given the green light
light the blue touch paper
COBUILD Collocationslight
bad light
favourable light
morning light
natural light
positive light
Examples of 'light' in a sentencelight
Quotations
And God said, Let there be light; and there was light Bible: Genesis
In other languageslight
British English: light /laɪt/ ADJECTIVE
weighing little Something that is light is not heavy.
The chair is quite light so we can move it if we want to.
- American English: light not heavy
- Arabic: خَفِيفٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: leve
- Chinese: 轻的
- Croatian: lagan
- Czech: lehký
- Danish: let
- Dutch: licht niet zwaar
- European Spanish: ligero
- Finnish: kevyt
- French: léger
- German: leicht Gewicht
- Greek: ελαφρύς
- Italian: leggero
- Japanese: 軽い not heavy
- Korean: 가벼운
- Norwegian: lett
- Polish: lekki
- European Portuguese: leve
- Romanian: ușor
- Russian: легкий
- Latin American Spanish: ligero
- Swedish: lätt inte tung
- Thai: เบา
- Turkish: hafif
- Ukrainian: легкий
- Vietnamese: nhẹ
British English: light /laɪt/ ADJECTIVE
bright If a place is light, it is bright because of the sun or lamps.
It gets light at about 6 in the morning.
- American English: light not dark
- Arabic: مُضِيءٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: claro
- Chinese: 明亮的
- Croatian: svijetao
- Czech: světlý
- Danish: lys ikke mørk
- Dutch: licht niet donker
- European Spanish: claro
- Finnish: valoisa
- French: clair contraire de sombre
- German: hell
- Greek: φωτεινός
- Italian: chiaro
- Japanese: 明るい not dark
- Korean: 밝은
- Norwegian: lys
- Polish: jasny nie ciemny
- European Portuguese: claro
- Romanian: luminat
- Russian: светлый
- Latin American Spanish: claro no subido de tinte
- Swedish: ljus
- Thai: สว่าง
- Turkish: açık renk
- Ukrainian: світлий
- Vietnamese: sáng màu
British English: light /laɪt/ NOUN
sun Light is the bright energy that comes from the sun, that lets you see things.
A little light comes into the room through the thin curtains.
- American English: light
- Arabic: ضَوْءٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: luz
- Chinese: 光亮
- Croatian: svjetlo
- Czech: světlo
- Danish: lys belysning
- Dutch: licht
- European Spanish: luz
- Finnish: valo
- French: lumière
- German: Licht
- Greek: φως
- Italian: luce
- Japanese: 光
- Korean: 빛
- Norwegian: lys
- Polish: światło
- European Portuguese: luz
- Romanian: lumină
- Russian: свет
- Latin American Spanish: luz
- Swedish: ljus
- Thai: แสงสว่าง
- Turkish: ışık
- Ukrainian: світло
- Vietnamese: ánh sáng
British English: light /laɪt/ VERB
When you light a fire, it starts burning.
We used a whole box of matches to light the fire.
- American English: light
- Arabic: يُضِيئُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: acender
- Chinese: 点燃
- Croatian: upaliti
- Czech: zapálit
- Danish: oplyse
- Dutch: ontbranden
- European Spanish: iluminar
- Finnish: valaista
- French: allumer
- German: beleuchten
- Greek: φωτίζω
- Italian: illuminare
- Japanese: ともす
- Korean: 불을 붙이다
- Norwegian: lyse
- Polish: zapalić
- European Portuguese: iluminar
- Romanian: a aprinde
- Russian: зажигать
- Latin American Spanish: encender
- Swedish: tända
- Thai: จุดไฟ
- Turkish: yakmak ışık
- Ukrainian: запалювати
- Vietnamese: thắp sáng
British English: light /laɪt/ NOUN
lamp A light is something, like a lamp, that allows you to see.
There was only one small light in the room.
- American English: light
- Arabic: ضَوْء
- Brazilian Portuguese: luz
- Chinese: 光源
- Croatian: svjetlo
- Czech: světlolampa
- Danish: lys
- Dutch: lamp
- European Spanish: luz
- Finnish: valo
- French: lampe
- German: Licht
- Greek: φως
- Italian: luce
- Japanese: 光
- Korean: 빛
- Norwegian: lys
- Polish: lampka
- European Portuguese: luz
- Romanian: lumină
- Russian: светильник
- Latin American Spanish: luz
- Swedish: lyse
- Thai: แสง
- Turkish: ışık
- Ukrainian: джерело світла
- Vietnamese: ánh sáng
British English: light /laɪt/ ADJECTIVE
pale A light colour is pale.
His shirt was light blue.
- American English: light
- Arabic: فَاتِـح
- Brazilian Portuguese: claro
- Chinese: 淡的
- Croatian: svijetlao
- Czech: světlý
- Danish: lyse-
- Dutch: licht
- European Spanish: claro
- Finnish: vaalea
- French: claircouleur
- German: hell
- Greek: απαλός
- Italian: chiaro
- Japanese: 淡い
- Korean: 밝은
- Norwegian: lys
- Polish: jasny
- European Portuguese: claro
- Romanian: deschisla culoare
- Russian: светлый
- Latin American Spanish: claro
- Swedish: ljus
- Thai: ซีด
- Turkish: açık
- Ukrainian: світлий
- Vietnamese: nhạt
Chinese translation of 'light'
light
(laɪt)
Word forms:ptpp lit
n
- (u) (from sun, moon, lamp, fire)
光
(guāng) - (c) (Elec, Aut)
灯(燈)
(dēng) (盏, zhǎn) - (s) (for cigarette)
打火机(機)
(dǎhuǒjī) (个(個), gè)
vt
- (= set alight) [candle, fire, cigarette]
点(點)燃
(diǎnrán) - [room]
照亮
(zhàoliàng)
adj
- (= pale) [colour]
淡的
(dàn de) - (= bright) [building, room]
明亮的
(míngliàng de) - (= not dark) [evening, morning]
亮的
(liàng de) - (= not heavy) [object]
轻(輕)的
(qīng de) - (= not intensive) [rain, traffic, sleep]
小量的
(xiǎoliàng de) - (= not strenuous) [work]
容易做的
(róngyì zuò de) - (= graceful, gentle) [movement, action]
轻(輕)快的
(qīngkuài de) - (= lenient) [sentence]
从(從)轻(輕)的
(cóngqīng de) - (= not serious)
- [book, music]
轻(輕)松(鬆)的
(qīngsōng de) - [discussion etc]
轻(輕)松(鬆)的
(qīngsōng de)
- [book, music]
adv
- [travel]
轻(輕)装(裝)地
(qīngzhuāng de)
to turn or switch the light on/off
开(開)/关(關)灯(燈)(kāi/guān dēng)
to cast or shed or throw light on sth (fig)
使某事清楚明白地显(顯)示出来(來)(shǐ mǒushì qīngchǔ míngbai de xiǎnshì chūlái)
to present sth in a favourable/an unfavourable light
表现(現)某物宜人/不宜人之处(處)(biǎoxiàn mǒuwù yírén/bù yírén zhī chù)
to set light to sth (esp Brit)
点(點)燃某物(diǎnrán mǒuwù)
美 = set fire to
to come or be brought to light [fact, information]
暴露(bàolù)
in the light of [discussions, new evidence etc]
鉴(鑑)于(於)(jiànyú)
to make light of sth
对(對)某事不以为(為)意(duì mǒushì bù yǐ wéi yì)
Derived Forms
lights n pl (Aut) (also traffic lights)交通指示灯(燈)(jiāotōng zhǐshìdēng)
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All related terms of 'light'
1 (noun)
Definition
to understand
Cracks of light filtered through the shutters.
Synonyms
brightness
An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.
illumination
luminosity
luminescence
ray of light
flash of light
shining
glow
The rising sun cast a golden glow over the fields.
blaze
I wanted the front garden to be a blaze of colour.
sparkle
There was a sparkle in her eye that could not be hidden.
glare
the glare of a car's headlights
gleam
Her fair hair had a golden gleam.
brilliance
the brilliance of the sun on the water
glint
lustre
Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals.
radiance
The dim bulb cast a soft radiance over his face.
incandescence
phosphorescence
scintillation
effulgencelambency
refulgence
Opposites
dark
, shadow
, cloud
, shade
, darkness
, dusk
, obscurity
2 (noun)
Definition
anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle
You get into the music and lights, and the people around you.
Synonyms
lamp
bulb
torch
She shone a torch over the terrified faces.
candle
flare
a ship which had fired a distress flare
beacon
a lonely beacon on the rocks
lighthouse
lantern
She took out a lantern and struck a match.
taper
Singe the stems slightly with a lighted taper.
3 (noun)
Definition
something used for igniting, such as a match
Have you got a light, anybody?
Synonyms
match
spark
flame
a huge ball of flame
lighter
4 (noun)
Definition
an aspect or view
He has worked hard to portray New York in a better light.
Synonyms
aspect
approach
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
context
angle
He was considering the idea from all angles.
point of view
Try to look at it from my point of view.
interpretation
viewpoint
The novel is written from the murderer's viewpoint.
What's your viewpoint on this issue?
slant
They give a slant to every single news item that's put on the air.
standpoint
From my standpoint, you know, this thing is just ridiculous.
vantage point
5 (noun)
Definition
mental understanding or spiritual insight
At last the light dawned. He was going to get married!
Synonyms
understanding
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
knowledge
the quest for scientific knowledge
awareness
insight
He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills.
information
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
illustration
These figures are an illustration of the country's dynamism.
enlightenment
We set off for the East in search of spiritual enlightenment.
comprehension
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
illumination
No further illumination can be had from this theory.
elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
Opposites
mystery
6 (noun)
Definition
daybreak
Three hours before first light, he gave orders for the evacuation of the camp.
Synonyms
daybreak
He got up every morning before daybreak.
morning
I started to lose hope of ever seeing the morning.
dawn
She woke at dawn.
sun
They were trying to soak up the sun.
sunrise
The rain began towards sunrise.
sunshine
sunlight
I saw her sitting at a window table, bathed in sunlight.
daylight
He returned shortly after daylight.
daytime
sunbeam
morn (poetic)
cockcrow
broad day
1 (adjective)
Definition
full of light
Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean.
Synonyms
bright
the bright winter sky
brilliant
The event was held in brilliant sunshine.
shining
shining brass buttons
glowing
a happy face, glowing with good health
sunny
The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny.
illuminated
luminous
The luminous dial on the clock showed five minutes to seven.
well-lighted
well-lit
lustrous
a head of thick, lustrous, wavy brown hair
aglow
well-illuminated
Opposites
dark
, dim
, gloomy
, dusky
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of a colour) pale
The walls are light in colour.
Synonyms
pale
a pale blue dress
fair
She had bright eyes and fair hair.
faded
a girl in a faded dress
blonde
The baby had blonde curls.
blond
bleached
pastel
pretty pastel shades
light-coloured
whitish
light-toned
light-hued
Opposites
deep
, dark
1 (verb)
Definition
to illuminate or cause to illuminate
The giant moon lit the road brightly.
Synonyms
illuminate
No streetlights illuminate the street.
light up
Sue's face lit up with surprise.
brighten
Her tearful eyes brightened with interest.
lighten
The sky began to lighten.
put on
turn on
clarify
switch on
floodlight
irradiate
illumine
flood with light
Opposites
cloud
, dull
, darken
2 (verb)
Definition
to ignite
He lit the candle with a match.
Synonyms
ignite
I ignited a fire as it was getting cold in the cottage.
inflame
They hold the rebels responsible for inflaming the villagers.
fire
matches, turpentine and cotton, with which they fired the houses
torch
The rioters torched the local library.
kindle
I came in and kindled a fire in the stove.
touch off
set alight
set a match to
Opposites
put out
, extinguish
, douse
, quench
idioms
See come to light
See in the light of something
Phrasal verbs
See light up
See shed or throw light on something
related words
related prefix photo-
related mania photomania
related phobia photophobia
Quotation
1 (adjective)
Definition
not bulky or clumsy
Try to wear light, loose clothes.
Synonyms
insubstantial
Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.
thin
a tall, thin man with grey hair
delicate
lightweight
Some of the discussion in the book is lightweight and unconvincing.
easy
slight
portable
There was a portable television behind the bar.
buoyant
a small and buoyant boat
airy
The bathroom is light and airy.
flimsy
a flimsy wooden door
underweight
not heavy
transportable
lightsome
imponderous
Opposites
heavy
2 (adjective)
Definition
relatively low in density, strength, amount, degree, etc.
a light breeze
Synonyms
weak
I was too weak to move my arms and legs.
soft
The room was tempered by the soft colours.
gentle
moderate The wind had dropped to a gentle breeze.
slight
a man of slight build
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
faint
He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping.
indistinct
the indistinct murmur of voices
Opposites
strong
, forceful
3 (adjective)
Definition
relatively low in density, strength, amount, degree, etc.
light, tropical soils
Synonyms
crumbly
The soil is dry and crumbly.
loose
sandy
porous
The local limestone is extremely porous.
spongy
The earth was spongy from rain.
friable
Opposites
hard
, strong
4 (adjective)
Definition
easily digested
wine and cheese or other light refreshment
Synonyms
digestible
small
a diet of one small meal a day
restricted
Every inch counts in this restricted space.
modest
You don't get rich, but you can earn a modest living from it.
frugal
not rich
not heavy
Opposites
rich
, substantial
5 (adjective)
Definition
without burdens, difficulties, or problems
He was on the training field for some light work yesterday.
Synonyms
undemanding
easy
This is not an easy task.
simple
moderate The job itself had been simple enough.
manageable
effortless
In a single effortless motion, he scooped Frannie into his arms.
cushy (informal)
He's had a very cushy life so far.
untaxing
unexacting
Opposites
strenuous
, burdensome
6 (adjective)
Definition
relatively low in density, strength, amount, degree, etc.
She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence.
Synonyms
insignificant
In 1949 it was still a small, insignificant city.
small
No detail was too small to escape her attention.
minute
gambling large sums on the minute chance of a big win
tiny
Though she was tiny, she had a very loud voice.
slight
It's only made a slight difference.
petty
Rows would start over petty things.
trivial
I don't like to visit the doctor just for something trivial.
trifling
The guests had each paid £250, no trifling sum.
inconsequential
a reminder of how inconsequential their lives were
inconsiderable
He was a man of great charm and not inconsiderable wit.
unsubstantial
Opposites
serious
, weighty
7 (adjective)
Definition
not serious or difficult to understand
a light entertainment programme
Synonyms
light-hearted
pleasing
a pleasing personality
funny
I'll tell you a funny story.
entertaining
This is a surprisingly entertaining film.
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.
witty
one of those genuinely witty speakers to whom one could listen for hours
trivial
superficial
a superficial yuppie with no intellect whatsoever
humorous
a humorous magazine
gay (old-fashioned)
trifling
frivolous
wasting money on frivolous projects
unserious
Opposites
serious
, sombre
8 (adjective)
Definition
without burdens, difficulties, or problems
to finish on a lighter note
Synonyms
carefree
She remembered her years of carefree youth.
happy
I'm just happy to be back running.
bright
The boy was so bright and animated.
lively
She had a sweet, lively personality.
sunny
The staff wear big sunny smiles.
cheerful
They are both very cheerful in spite of their circumstances.
animated
Everyone became more animated.
merry
He was much loved for his merry nature.
gay (old-fashioned)
I am in good health, gay and cheerful.
airy
He sailed past, giving them an airy wave of the hand.
frivolous
cheery
He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour.
untroubled
blithe
His spirit was anything but blithe below the surface.
light-hearted
They were light-hearted and prepared to enjoy life.
9 (adjective)
Definition
graceful or agile
the light steps of a ballet dancer
Synonyms
nimble
Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance.
graceful
Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.
airy
deft
Her movements were neat and deft.
agile
He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20.
sprightly
the sprightly 85-year-old president
lithe
His walk was lithe and graceful.
limber
He bent at the waist to show how limber his long back was.
lissom(e)
a lissom young model
light-footed
a new generation of light-footed dancers
sylphlike
Opposites
clumsy
10 (adjective)
Definition
dizzy or unclear
Her head felt light, and a serene confidence came over her.
Synonyms
dizzy
She felt slightly dizzy.
reeling
faint
Other signs of angina are nausea, feeling faint and shortness of breath.
volatile
There have been riots before and the situation is volatile.
giddy
He felt giddy and light-headed.
unsteady
The boy was unsteady, staggering around the room.
light-headed
Your blood pressure will drop and you may feel light-headed.
Phrasal verbs
See light on or upon something
See light out
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agile
Definition
quick in movement
He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20.
Synonyms
nimble,
active,
quick,
lively,
swift,
brisk,
supple,
sprightly,
lithe,
limber,
spry,
lissom(e)
in the sense of airy
Definition
spacious and well ventilated
The bathroom is light and airy.
Synonyms
well-ventilated,
open,
light,
fresh,
spacious,
windy,
lofty,
breezy,
uncluttered,
draughty,
gusty,
blowyin the sense of airy
Definition
light-hearted and casual
He sailed past, giving them an airy wave of the hand.
Synonyms
light-hearted,
light,
happy,
gay (old-fashioned),
lively,
cheerful,
animated,
merry,
upbeat (informal),
buoyant,
graceful,
cheery,
genial,
high-spirited,
jaunty,
chirpy (informal),
sprightly,
debonair,
nonchalant,
blithe,
frolicsomeSynonyms of 'light'
light
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
Synonyms
funny,
humorous,
gratifying,
laughable,
farcical,
comical,
droll,
interesting,
pleasing,
charming,
cheering,
entertaining,
comic,
pleasant,
lively,
diverting,
delightful,
enjoyable,
cheerful,
witty,
merry,
gladdening,
facetious,
jocular,
rib-tickling,
waggishin the sense of angle
Definition
point of view
He was considering the idea from all angles.
Synonyms
point of view,
position,
approach,
direction,
aspect,
perspective,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
standpoint,
take (informal),
sidein the sense of animated
Definition
interesting and lively
Everyone became more animated.
Synonyms
lively,
spirited,
quick,
excited,
active,
vital,
dynamic,
enthusiastic,
passionate,
vivid,
vigorous,
energetic,
vibrant,
brisk,
buoyant,
ardent,
airy,
fervent,
zealous,
elated,
ebullient,
sparky,
sprightly,
vivacious,
gay (old-fashioned),
alive and kicking,
full of beans (informal),
zestful
in the sense of attitude
Definition
the way a person thinks and behaves
the general change in attitude towards them
Synonyms
opinion,
thinking,
feeling,
thought,
view,
position,
approach,
belief,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
frame of mindin the sense of beacon
Definition
a lighthouse
a lonely beacon on the rocks
Synonyms
lighthouse,
pharos,
watchtower
in the sense of blaze
Definition
a very bright light or glare
I wanted the front garden to be a blaze of colour.
Synonyms
flash,
glow,
glitter,
flare,
glare,
gleam,
brilliance,
radiancein the sense of blithe
Definition
very happy or cheerful
His spirit was anything but blithe below the surface.
Synonyms
happy,
sunny,
cheerful,
merry,
upbeat (informal),
buoyant,
airy,
cheery,
carefree,
breezy,
genial,
jaunty,
chirpy (informal),
untroubled,
happy-go-lucky,
gay,
debonair,
insouciant,
mirthful,
light-hearted,
gladsome (archaic)
in the sense of blonde
Definition
(of hair) fair
The baby had blonde curls.
Synonyms
fair,
light,
light-coloured,
flaxen
in the sense of brighten
Definition
to make or become bright or brighter
Her tearful eyes brightened with interest.
Synonyms
light up,
shine,
glow,
gleam,
clear up,
lighten,
enlivenin the sense of brilliance
Definition
great brightness
the brilliance of the sun on the water
Synonyms
brightness,
blaze,
intensity,
sparkle,
glitter,
dazzle,
gleam,
sheen,
lustre,
radiance,
luminosity,
vividness,
resplendence,
effulgence,
refulgence
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brilliant
Definition
shining with light
The event was held in brilliant sunshine.
Synonyms
bright,
shining,
intense,
sparkling,
glittering,
dazzling,
vivid,
radiant,
luminous,
ablaze,
resplendent,
scintillating,
lustrous,
coruscating,
refulgent (literary),
lambentin the sense of buoyant
Definition
able to float in or rise to the surface of a liquid
a small and buoyant boat
Synonyms
floating,
light,
floatable
in the sense of cheerful
Definition
having a happy disposition
They are both very cheerful in spite of their circumstances.
Synonyms
happy,
bright,
contented,
glad,
optimistic,
bucked (informal),
enthusiastic,
sparkling,
gay (old-fashioned),
sunny,
perky,
jolly,
animated,
merry,
upbeat (informal),
buoyant,
hearty,
cheery,
joyful,
jovial,
genial,
jaunty,
chirpy (informal),
sprightly,
blithe,
light-hearted,
gladsome (archaic),
lightsome (archaic)
in the sense of cheery
Definition
cheerful
He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour.
Synonyms
cheerful,
happy,
pleasant,
lively,
sunny,
upbeat (informal),
good-humoured,
carefree,
breezy,
genial,
chirpy (informal),
jovial,
full of beans (informal)
in the sense of comprehension
Definition
understanding
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
Synonyms
understanding,
grasp,
conception,
realization,
sense,
knowledge,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
discernmentin the sense of cushy
Definition
easy
He's had a very cushy life so far.
Synonyms
easy,
soft (informal),
comfortable,
undemanding,
jammy (British, slang)
in the sense of dawn
Definition
daybreak
She woke at dawn.
Synonyms
daybreak,
morning,
sunrise,
dawning,
daylight,
aurora (poetic),
crack of dawn,
sunup,
cockcrow,
dayspring (poetic)
in the sense of daylight
Definition
daybreak
He returned shortly after daylight.
Synonyms
dawn,
dawning,
sunrise,
aurora (poetic),
daybreak,
crack of dawn,
sunup,
cockcrow,
dayspring (poetic)
in the sense of deft
Definition
quick and skilful in movement
Her movements were neat and deft.
Synonyms
skilful,
able,
expert,
clever,
neat,
handy,
adept,
nimble,
proficient,
agile,
adroit,
dexterousin the sense of diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.
Synonyms
entertaining,
amusing,
enjoyable,
fun,
pleasant,
humorous,
beguilingAdditional synonyms
in the sense of easy
Definition
not difficult
This is not an easy task.
Synonyms
simple,
straightforward,
no trouble,
not difficult,
effortless,
painless,
clear,
light,
uncomplicated,
child's play (informal),
plain sailing,
undemanding,
a pushover (slang),
a piece of cake (informal),
no bother,
a bed of roses,
easy-peasy (slang),
a piece of piss (taboo, slang),
EZ
in the sense of effortless
In a single effortless motion, he scooped Frannie into his arms.
Synonyms
easy,
simple,
flowing,
smooth,
graceful,
painless,
uncomplicated,
trouble-free,
facile,
undemanding,
easy-peasy (slang),
untroublesome,
unexacting
in the sense of elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
Synonyms
clarification,
comment,
explanation,
interpretation,
illustration,
commentary,
gloss,
exposition,
illumination,
annotation,
explicationin the sense of enlightenment
Definition
the act of enlightening or the state of being enlightened
We set off for the East in search of spiritual enlightenment.
Synonyms
understanding,
information,
learning,
education,
teaching,
knowledge,
instruction,
awareness,
wisdom,
insight,
literacy,
sophistication,
comprehension,
cultivation,
refinement,
open-mindedness,
edification,
broad-mindedness
in the sense of entertaining
Definition
interesting, amusing, and enjoyable
This is a surprisingly entertaining film.
Synonyms
enjoyable,
interesting,
pleasing,
funny,
charming,
cheering,
pleasant,
amusing,
diverting,
delightful,
witty,
humorous,
pleasurable,
recreative (rare)
in the sense of explanation
Definition
a detailed account or description
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
Synonyms
description,
report,
definition,
demonstration,
teaching,
resolution,
interpretation,
illustration,
clarification,
exposition,
simplification,
explication,
elucidationin the sense of faded
a girl in a faded dress
Synonyms
discoloured,
pale,
bleached,
washed out,
dull,
dim,
indistinct,
etiolated (formal),
lustrelessin the sense of faint
Definition
lacking clarity, brightness, or volume
He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping.
Synonyms
dim,
low,
light,
soft,
thin,
faded,
whispered,
distant,
dull,
delicate,
vague,
unclear,
muted,
subdued,
faltering,
hushed,
bleached,
feeble,
indefinite,
muffled,
hazy,
ill-defined,
indistinctin the sense of faint
Definition
feeling dizzy or weak
Other signs of angina are nausea, feeling faint and shortness of breath.
Synonyms
dizzy,
giddy,
light-headed,
vertiginous,
weak,
exhausted,
fatigued,
faltering,
wobbly,
drooping,
languid,
lethargic,
muzzy,
woozy (informal),
weak at the knees,
enervatedin the sense of fair
Definition
light in colour
She had bright eyes and fair hair.
Synonyms
light,
golden,
blonde,
blond,
yellowish,
fair-haired,
light-coloured,
flaxen-haired,
towheaded,
tow-haired
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fire
Definition
to kindle or be kindled
matches, turpentine and cotton, with which they fired the houses
Synonyms
set fire to,
torch,
ignite,
set on fire,
kindle,
set alight,
set ablaze,
put a match to,
set aflame,
enkindle,
lightin the sense of flame
Definition
a hot luminous body of burning gas coming in flickering streams from burning material
a huge ball of flame
Synonyms
fire,
light,
spark,
glow,
blaze,
brightness,
infernoin the sense of flare
Definition
the device producing such a blaze
a ship which had fired a distress flare
Synonyms
rocket,
light,
signal,
beaconin the sense of flimsy
Definition
not strong or substantial
a flimsy wooden door
Synonyms
fragile,
weak,
slight,
delicate,
shallow,
shaky,
frail,
superficial,
makeshift,
rickety,
insubstantial,
gimcrack,
unsubstantialin the sense of frivolous
Definition
unworthy of serious or sensible treatment
wasting money on frivolous projects
Synonyms
trivial,
petty,
trifling,
unimportant,
light,
minor,
shallow,
pointless,
extravagant,
peripheral,
niggling,
paltry,
impractical,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
footling (informal)
in the sense of funny
Definition
causing amusement or laughter
I'll tell you a funny story.
Synonyms
humorous,
amusing,
comical,
entertaining,
killing (informal),
rich,
comic,
silly,
ridiculous,
diverting,
absurd,
jolly,
witty,
hilarious,
ludicrous,
laughable,
farcical,
slapstick,
riotous,
droll,
risible (formal),
facetious,
jocular,
side-splitting,
waggish,
jocose (old-fashioned)
in the sense of gay
Definition
carefree and merry
I am in good health, gay and cheerful.
Synonyms
cheerful,
happy,
bright,
glad,
lively,
sparkling,
sunny,
jolly,
animated,
merry,
upbeat (informal),
buoyant,
cheery,
joyous,
joyful,
carefree,
jaunty,
chirpy (informal),
vivacious,
jovial,
gleeful,
debonair,
blithe,
insouciant,
full of beans (informal),
light-heartedin the sense of gentle
Definition
temperate or moderate
The wind had dropped to a gentle breeze.
Synonyms
moderate,
low,
light,
easy,
soft,
calm,
slight,
mild,
soothing,
clement,
temperate,
balmyin the sense of giddy
Definition
feeling weak and unsteady on one's feet, as if about to faint
He felt giddy and light-headed.
Synonyms
dizzy,
reeling,
faint,
unsteady,
light-headed,
vertiginous
in the sense of glare
Definition
a dazzling light or brilliance
the glare of a car's headlights
Synonyms
dazzle,
glow,
blaze,
flare,
flame,
brillianceAdditional synonyms
in the sense of gleam
Definition
a small beam or glow of light
Her fair hair had a golden gleam.
Synonyms
brightness,
flash,
gloss,
brilliance,
sheen,
lustrein the sense of glow
Definition
a steady light without flames
The rising sun cast a golden glow over the fields.
Synonyms
light,
gleam,
splendour,
glimmer,
brilliance,
brightness,
radiance,
luminosity,
vividness,
incandescence,
phosphorescence,
effulgence,
lambency
in the sense of glowing
a happy face, glowing with good health
Synonyms
aglow,
red,
bright,
beaming,
radiant,
suffused
in the sense of graceful
Definition
having beauty of movement, style, or form
Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.
Synonyms
elegant,
easy,
flowing,
smooth,
fine,
pleasing,
beautiful,
agile,
symmetrical,
gracile (rare)
in the sense of happy
Definition
feeling or expressing joy
I'm just happy to be back running.
Synonyms
pleased,
delighted,
content,
contented,
thrilled,
glad,
blessed,
blest,
sunny,
cheerful,
jolly,
merry,
ecstatic,
gratified,
jubilant,
joyous,
joyful,
elated,
over the moon (informal),
overjoyed,
blissful,
rapt,
blithe,
on cloud nine (informal),
cock-a-hoop (old-fashioned),
walking on air (informal),
floating on air,
stoked (informal)
in the sense of humorous
Definition
amusing, esp. in a witty or clever way
a humorous magazine
Synonyms
funny,
comic,
amusing,
entertaining,
witty,
merry,
hilarious,
ludicrous,
laughable,
farcical,
whimsical,
comical,
droll,
facetious,
jocular,
side-splitting,
waggish,
jocose (old-fashioned)
in the sense of illumination
No further illumination can be had from this theory.
Synonyms
enlightenment,
understanding,
insight,
perception,
awareness,
revelation,
inspiration,
clarification,
edificationin the sense of illustration
Definition
an example
These figures are an illustration of the country's dynamism.
Synonyms
example,
case,
instance,
sample,
explanation,
demonstration,
interpretation,
specimen,
analogy,
clarification,
case in point,
exemplar,
elucidation,
exemplificationin the sense of inconsequential
Definition
unimportant or insignificant
a reminder of how inconsequential their lives were
Synonyms
unimportant,
trivial,
insignificant,
minor,
petty,
trifling,
negligible,
paltry,
immaterial,
measly (informal),
inconsiderable,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
of no significance
in the sense of inconsiderable
Definition
not worth considering
He was a man of great charm and not inconsiderable wit.
Synonyms
insignificant,
small,
slight,
light,
minor,
petty,
trivial,
trifling,
negligible,
unimportant,
small-time (informal),
inconsequential,
exiguousAdditional synonyms
in the sense of indistinct
Definition
unable to be seen or heard clearly
the indistinct murmur of voices
Synonyms
muffled,
confused,
faint,
dim,
weak,
indistinguishable,
indiscerniblein the sense of inflame
Definition
to make angry or excited
They hold the rebels responsible for inflaming the villagers.
Synonyms
enrage,
stimulate,
provoke,
fire,
heat,
excite,
anger,
arouse,
rouse,
infuriate,
ignite,
incense,
madden,
agitate,
kindle,
rile,
foment,
intoxicate,
make your blood boil,
impassion
in the sense of insight
Definition
a penetrating understanding, as of a complex situation or problem
He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills.
Synonyms
perception,
understanding,
intelligence,
sense,
knowledge,
vision,
judgment,
awareness,
grasp,
appreciation,
intuition,
penetration,
comprehension,
acumen,
discernment,
perspicacity (formal)
in the sense of kindle
Definition
to set (a fire) alight or (of a fire) to start to burn
I came in and kindled a fire in the stove.
Synonyms
light,
start,
ignite,
fire,
spark,
torch,
inflame,
set fire to,
set a match to
in the sense of knowledge
Definition
the state of knowing
the quest for scientific knowledge
Synonyms
understanding,
sense,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
awareness,
insight,
grasp,
appreciation,
penetration,
comprehension,
discernmentin the sense of lantern
Definition
a light with a transparent protective case
She took out a lantern and struck a match.
Synonyms
lamp,
light,
torch,
flashlight
in the sense of light up
Definition
to make or become cheerful or animated
Sue's face lit up with surprise.
Synonyms
cheer,
shine,
blaze,
sparkle,
animate,
brighten,
lighten,
irradiatein the sense of light-footed
Definition
having a light tread
a new generation of light-footed dancers
Synonyms
nimble,
tripping,
winged,
swift,
buoyant,
graceful,
agile,
sprightly,
lithe,
spryin the sense of light-headed
Definition
giddy
Your blood pressure will drop and you may feel light-headed.
Synonyms
faint,
dizzy,
hazy,
giddy,
delirious,
unsteady,
vertiginous,
woozy (informal)
in the sense of lighten
Definition
to shine
The sky began to lighten.
Synonyms
brighten,
flash,
shine,
illuminate,
gleam,
light up,
irradiate,
become light,
make bright
Additional synonyms
in the sense of witty
Definition
clever and amusing
one of those genuinely witty speakers to whom one could listen for hours
Synonyms
humorous,
original,
brilliant,
funny,
clever,
amusing,
lively,
sparkling,
ingenious,
fanciful,
whimsical,
droll,
piquant,
facetious,
jocular,
epigrammatic,
waggishAll related terms of 'light'
- every-other-day-week-month
- every other/third day
- every other tuesday
- every other week
- everyplace
- every pore
- every single day
- every so often
- every sunday
- everything
- everything but the kitchen sink
- everything from seeds to vegetables
- everything is coming up roses
- everything-is-coming-up-roses
- everything is ready
- everything under the sun
- everything went according to schedule
- everything will come out in the wash
- everythng-anything-under-the-sun
- everythng/anything under the sun
- every tom, dick, and harry
- every-tom,-dick,-and-harry
- every trick in the book
- every tuesday
- every village should have a post office