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- n (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
the light was filtered through a soft glass window - n any device serving as a source of illumination
he stopped the car and turned off the lights - n a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand - n the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- n an illuminated area
he stepped into the light - n a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
follow God's light - n the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark - n a person regarded very fondly
the light of my life - n having abundant light or illumination
they played as long as it was light
as long as the lighting was good - n mental understanding as an enlightening experience
he finally saw the light
can you shed light on this problem? - n merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- n public awareness
it brought the scandal to light - n a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
- n a visual warning signal
they saw the light of the beacon
there was a light at every corner - n a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
do you have a light? - v make lighter or brighter
This lamp lightens the room a bit - v begin to smoke
- v to come to rest, settle
Misfortune lighted upon him - v cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- v fall to somebody by assignment or lot
- v alight from (a horse)
- a of comparatively little physical weight or density
a light load
magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C - a (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
light blue
light colors such as pastels
a light-colored powder - a of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
light infantry
light cavalry
light industry
light weapons - a 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 - a psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
a light heart - a characterized by or emitting light
a room that is light when the shutters are open
the inside of the house was airy and light - s (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable - s easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
a light diet - s (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
light soil - s (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
a light lilting voice like a silver bell - s moving easily and quickly; nimble
the dancer was light and graceful
a lightsome buoyant step
walked with a light tripping step - s demanding little effort; not burdensome
light housework
light exercise - a of little intensity or power or force
the light touch of her fingers
a light breeze - a (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
light water is ordinary water - s weak and likely to lose consciousness
felt light in the head
light-headed with wine
light-headed from lack of sleep - s very thin and insubstantial
light summer dresses - s marked by temperance in indulgence
a light eater
a light smoker
ate a light supper - s less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
a light pound - s having little importance
losing his job was no light matter - s intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
light verse
a light comedy - s silly or trivial
light banter
light idle chatter - s designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
light aircraft
a light truck - s having relatively few calories
light (or lite) beer
lite (or light) mayonnaise - s (of sleep) easily disturbed
in a light doze
a light sleeper - s casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
he was told to avoid loose (or light) women - r with few burdens
experienced travellers travel light
- Charged with the Red Light Bandit crimes as well as the clothing-store robbery, Chessman insisted on acting as his own defense counsel.
- Narciso Rodriguez tapped into this season's trend for light and airy clothes with a collection of soft, sleek silhouettes in a monochrome palette of black, white, gray and some .
- Cities can save energyand moneyby illuminating public spaces with LEDs, or light-emitting diodes.