ALL meanings of hide one's light under a bushel
light
H h - noun hide one's light under a bushel something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel Physics. Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon. a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the light of a candle. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the first light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel daytime: Summer has more hours of light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match: Could you give me a light? 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed her in the light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary: He became one of the leading lights of Restoration drama. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a measure or supply of light; illumination: The wall cuts off our light. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel mental insight; understanding. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed: to act according to one's lights. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel a lighthouse. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel Archaic. the eyesight. 1
- adjective hide one's light under a bushel having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightest room in the entire house. 1
- adjective hide one's light under a bushel pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue. 1
- adjective hide one's light under a bushel (of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to turn or switch on (an electric light): One flick of the master switch lights all the lamps in the room. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room is lighted by two large chandeliers. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up): Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up): A smile lit up her face. Her presence lighted up the room. 1
- verb with object hide one's light under a bushel to guide or conduct with a light: a candle to light you to bed. 1
- verb without object hide one's light under a bushel to take fire or become kindled: The damp wood refused to light. 1
- verb without object hide one's light under a bushel to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up): He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking. 1
- verb without object hide one's light under a bushel to become illuminated when switched on: This table lamp won't light. 1
- verb without object hide one's light under a bushel to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up): The sky lights up at sunset. 1
- verb without object hide one's light under a bushel to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up). 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel bring to light, to discover or reveal: The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel come to light, to be discovered or revealed: Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering: It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption: We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel see the light, to come into existence or being. to be made public. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light. 1
- idioms hide one's light under a bushel shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing. 1
- noun hide one's light under a bushel to conceal one's abilities or good qualities 0