lightsome

[ lahyt-suhm ]

/ ˈlaɪt səm /

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adjective

light, especially in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile; nimble; graceful.

cheerful; lighthearted.

frivolous; changeable.

Origin of lightsome

1350–1400; Middle English lyghtesum (cognate with Middle High German līhtsam). See light², -some¹

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun

Words nearby lightsome

lights, lightsaber, light-sensitive, lightship, light show, lightsome, lights out, light-struck, light table, light therapy, lighttight

Definition for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome²

[ lahyt-suhm ]

/ ˈlaɪt səm /

adjective

emitting or reflecting light; luminous.

well-lighted; illuminated; bright.

Origin of lightsome

First recorded in 1400–50, lightsome is from the late Middle English word lyghtesum.See light¹, -some¹

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for lightsome

In the wooing of Lady Anne there was both heart and passion, but the mood was that of lightsome duplicity.
Shadows of the Stage|William Winter
But what is lightsome and blithe in her, was debonaire in him.
The Little Lady of the Big House|Jack London
She has the invincible gift of youth, of lightsome, winsome, 344buoyant youth.
The Dew of Their Youth|S. R. Crockett
I thought so; for though my heart was lightsome and joyous before, yet it is ten times more lightsome and joyous now.
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan|John Bunyan

But she felt as if years had passed over her and she was no longer the lightsome girl.
A Little Girl in Old Pittsburg|Amanda M. Douglas

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (1 of 2)

lightsome¹

/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /

adjective archaic, or poetic

lighthearted

airy or buoyant

not serious; frivolous

Derived forms of lightsome

lightsomely, adverblightsomeness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome²

/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /

adjective archaic, or poetic

producing or reflecting light

full of or flooded with light

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单词	lightsome
释义	lightsome ¹ [ lahyt-suhm ] / ˈlaɪt səm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lightsome ON THESAURUS.COM adjective light, especially in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile; nimble; graceful. cheerful; lighthearted. frivolous; changeable. Origin of lightsome ¹ 1350–1400; Middle English lyghtesum (cognate with Middle High German līhtsam). See light², -some¹ OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun Words nearby lightsome lights, lightsaber, light-sensitive, lightship, light show, lightsome, lights out, light-struck, light table, light therapy, lighttight Definition for lightsome (2 of 2) lightsome² [ lahyt-suhm ] / ˈlaɪt səm / adjective emitting or reflecting light; luminous. well-lighted; illuminated; bright. Origin of lightsome ² First recorded in 1400–50, lightsome is from the late Middle English word lyghtesum.See light¹, -some¹ OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lightsome In the wooing of Lady Anne there was both heart and passion, but the mood was that of lightsome duplicity. Shadows of the Stage\|William Winter But what is lightsome and blithe in her, was debonaire in him. The Little Lady of the Big House\|Jack London She has the invincible gift of youth, of lightsome, winsome, 344buoyant youth. The Dew of Their Youth\|S. R. Crockett I thought so; for though my heart was lightsome and joyous before, yet it is ten times more lightsome and joyous now. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan\|John Bunyan But she felt as if years had passed over her and she was no longer the lightsome girl. A Little Girl in Old Pittsburg\|Amanda M. Douglas British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (1 of 2) lightsome¹ / (ˈlaɪtsəm) / adjective archaic, or poetic lighthearted airy or buoyant not serious; frivolous Derived forms of lightsome lightsomely, adverblightsomeness, noun British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (2 of 2) lightsome² / (ˈlaɪtsəm) / adjective archaic, or poetic producing or reflecting light full of or flooded with light Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lightsome joyous, buoyant, jolly, playful, jovial, lively, laid-back, upbeat, supple, agile, nimble, slim, limber, cheerful, genial, pleasant, cheery, lighthearted, blithe, bright
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lightsome

adjective

Origin of lightsome

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

Words nearby lightsome

Definition for lightsome (2 of 2)

adjective

Origin of lightsome

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

Example sentences from the Web for lightsome

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (1 of 2)

adjective archaic, or poetic

Derived forms of lightsome

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (2 of 2)

adjective archaic, or poetic

Words related to lightsome