Light ¹

Definition: That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

Light ²

Definition: That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.

Light ³

Definition: The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.

Light ⁴

Definition: The brightness of the eye or eyes.

Light ⁵

Definition: The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.

Light ⁶

Definition: Life; existence.

Light ⁷

Definition: Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

Light ⁸

Definition: The power of perception by vision.

Light ⁹

Definition: That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.

Light ¹⁰

Definition: Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.

Light ¹¹

Definition: The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.

Light ¹²

Definition: Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.

Light ¹³

Definition: One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.

Light ¹⁴

Definition: A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.

Light ¹⁵

Definition: Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.

Light ¹⁶

Definition: White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.

Light ¹⁷

Definition: To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; sometimes with up.

Light ¹⁸

Definition: To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; often with up.

Light ¹⁹

Definition: To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

Light ²⁰

Definition: To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.

Light ²¹

Definition: To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; with up; as, the room lights up very well.

Light ²²

Definition: Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.

Light ²³

Definition: Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.

Light ²⁴

Definition: Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.

Light ²⁵

Definition: Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.

Light ²⁶

Definition: Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.

Light ²⁷

Definition: Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

Light ²⁸

Definition: Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.

Light ²⁹

Definition: Slight; not important; as, a light error.

Light ³⁰

Definition: Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.

Light ³¹

Definition: Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.

Light ³²

Definition: Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.

Light ³³

Definition: Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.

Light ³⁴

Definition: Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.

Light ³⁵

Definition: Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.

Light ³⁶

Definition: Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

Light ³⁷

Definition: Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.

Light ³⁸

Definition: Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.

Light ³⁹

Definition: Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.

Light ⁴⁰

Definition: Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.

Light ⁴¹

Definition: Lightly; cheaply.

Light ⁴²

Definition: To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

Light ⁴³

Definition: To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; with from, off, on, upon, at, in.

Light ⁴⁴

Definition: To feel light; to be made happy.

Light ⁴⁵

Definition: To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.

Light ⁴⁶

Definition: To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; with on or upon.

Light ⁴⁷

Definition: To come by chance; to happen; with on or upon; formerly with into.

light ⁴⁸

Definition: any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"

light ⁴⁹

Definition: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"

light ⁵⁰

Definition: the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"

light ⁵¹

Definition: brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"

light ⁵²

Definition: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"

light ⁵³

Definition: public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light"

light ⁵⁴

Definition: mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"

light ⁵⁵

Definition: a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"

light ⁵⁶

Definition: a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"

light ⁵⁷

Definition: an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light"

Light ⁵⁸

Definition: a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

light ⁵⁹

Definition: a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life"

light ⁶⁰

Definition: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"

light ⁶¹

Definition: having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"

light ⁶²

Definition: a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God''s light"

light ⁶³

Definition: make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"

light ⁶⁴

Definition: begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"

light ⁶⁵

Definition: get off (a horse)

light ⁶⁶

Definition: to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

light ⁶⁷

Definition: fall to somebody by assignment or lot; "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims"

light ⁶⁸

Definition: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"

light ⁶⁹

Definition: characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"

light ⁷⁰

Definition: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"

light ⁷¹

Definition: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"

light ⁷²

Definition: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light sandy soil"

light ⁷³

Definition: (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"

light ⁷⁴

Definition: demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise"

light ⁷⁵

Definition: having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet"

light ⁷⁶

Definition: easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet"

light ⁷⁷

Definition: of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of at degrees C"

light ⁷⁸

Definition: designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck"

light ⁷⁹

Definition: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart"

light ⁸⁰

Definition: not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"

light ⁸¹

Definition: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water"

light ⁸²

Definition: of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"

light ⁸³

Definition: moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"

light ⁸⁴

Definition: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"

light ⁸⁵

Definition: having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries"

light ⁸⁶

Definition: (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"

light ⁸⁷

Definition: silly or trivial; "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter"

light ⁸⁸

Definition: intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy"

light ⁸⁹

Definition: having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter"

light ⁹⁰

Definition: used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"

light ⁹¹

Definition: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"

light ⁹²

Definition: very thin and insubstantial; "thin paper"; "flimsy voile"; "light summer dresses"

light ⁹³

Definition: weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"

light ⁹⁴

Definition: with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"