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Meaning oflightin English

light

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Plurallights
Comparative Adjectivelighter
Superlative Adjectivelightest
Comparative Adverblighter
Superlative Adverblightest
Past Tenselit
Past Participlelighted
Participle Verblighting
Third Person Singularlights

Definitions

Noun
1. visible electromagnetic radiation (400-750 nanometers)
2. non-visible radiation (infrared, ultraviolet)
3. a source of illumination; emitting heat
  The room was filled with natural light from the window.
4. a device emitting light (e.g. bulb)
  The new bulb is a type of energy-efficient light.
5. a traffic control signal; directing vehicles
  The driver stopped at the red light on the corner.
6. spiritual or mental understanding; insight
  Her moment of light helped her find a creative solution to the problem.
7. an notable figure (in a field)
  The scientist was a leading light in the field of renewable energy.
8. the illuminated area in art; contrast to shade
  The artist carefully balanced light and shade to create a realistic portrait.
9. a window or opening in a structure; glass pane
  The new window let in plenty of natural light.
10. a visible state; public observation
  The company was under public light after the scandal was exposed.
11. the power of vision; perception
  The doctor checked her patient's light to see if he was awake.
12. brightness of the eye
  Her bright eyes sparkled with a warm and gentle light.
Adjective
1. not heavily armed; using minimal weaponry
  The light infantry unit was deployed for a stealthy mission.
2. (nautical) a ship with no cargo; riding high
  The ship sailed into the harbor, a light vessel with no cargo on board.
3. (rail transport) a locomotive without equipment
  The railway company used a light locomotive for maintenance tasks.
4. not heavy; easy to handle
  The new light fabric is perfect for making summer clothes.
5. less dense; lower gravity
  The light atmosphere on the moon allows astronauts to jump higher.
6. easy to endure or do
  The exercise was light and fun for the whole family.
7. low in fat or calories
  The light dessert option was a fruit salad with low-calorie dressing.
8. slight; not intense
  The morning sunlight was light and didn't wake me up.
9. gentle; little force
  The doctor applied a light touch to the patient's wound.
10. unimportant; low value
  The issue is not a significant concern, it's a light matter.
11. free; unencumbered; swift
  The bird took to the sky, its light body soaring effortlessly.
12. bright and cheerful; uplifting
  The light music filled the room with a happy atmosphere.

Compounds / Phrases

backlighting bedlight blacklight catchlight daylighting fanlight featherlight firelight flashlights floodlight floodlighted footlight headlight jacklight lamplight lightheartedness lightyears lightkeeper lightplane lightproof lightship lightships lighttight lowlight make light of green light bring to light polar light light up penlight ultraviolet light portlight safelight searchlight sidelight skylight speedlight spotlight starlight stoplight streetlight striplight sunlight taillight torchlight uplight lightbulb lightweight lightbox daylight lighthouse backlight lightwave candlelight ultralight lightsaber greenlight lightyear tealight nightlight tealights microlight lightsabers downlight superlight redlight foglight lightwood light-footed visible light light-headedness lightboat lightvessel light fixture guiding light first light sunlights traffic light rear light come to light light globe lightweights lighthouses light in the loafers light therapy lightpost lightwell light source lightings stop light in light of in the light of backlighted candlelighted deadlight droplight earthlight greenlighted greenlighting houselight lightbulbs lightface lightfastnesses lightheartednesses lightplanes lightwoods skylighted ultralightweight yardlight lightpole light upon light-collecting light-gathering light beer in light of everything