ALL meanings of light
light
L l - singular noun light If there is a light in someone's eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about. 0
- adjective light Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to. 0
- adjective light Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity. 0
- adjective light Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy. 0
- graded adjective light Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid. 0
- adjective light Something that is light is very pale in colour. 0
- adjective light Light is also a combining form. 0
- adjective light A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep. 0
- adjective light A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet. 0
- adjective light A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest. 0
- graded adjective light Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest. 0
- adjective light Light work does not involve much physical effort. 0
- adjective light If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected. 0
- adjective light Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort. 0
- adjective light If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply. 0
- adjective light If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious. 0
- adjective light If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious. 0
- noun light the medium of illumination that makes sight possible 0
- noun light electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres 0
- noun light electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation 0
- noun light the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye 0
- noun light anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle 0
- noun light a particular quality or type of light 0
- noun light illumination from the sun during the day; daylight 0
- noun light the time this appears; daybreak; dawn 0
- noun light anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window 0
- noun light the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light) 0
- noun light an aspect or view 0
- noun light mental understanding or spiritual insight 0
- noun light a person considered to be an authority or leader 0
- noun light brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes 0
- noun light the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette 0
- noun light something that ignites or kindles, esp in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame 0
- noun light something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match 0
- noun light the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture 0
- noun light an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade 0
- noun light the answer to a clue in a crossword 0
- adjective light full of light; well-lighted 0
- adjective light (of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light 0
- adjective light relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear 0
- verb light to ignite or cause to ignite 0
- verb light to illuminate or cause to illuminate 0
- verb light to make or become cheerful or animated 0
- verb light to guide or lead by light 0
- adjective light not heavy; weighing relatively little 0
- adjective light having relatively low density 0
- adjective light lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights 0
- adjective light not great in degree, intensity, or number 0
- adjective light without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done 0
- adjective light graceful, agile, or deft 0