light
The quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light.
A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul.
The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures.
“he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark”
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires.
“do you have a light?”
Having abundant light or illumination.
“they played as long as it was light”
“as long as the lighting was good”
Any device serving as a source of illumination.
“he stopped the car and turned off the lights”
An illuminated area.
“he stepped into the light”
Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance.
A particular perspective or aspect of a situation.
“although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand”
A person regarded very fondly.
“the light of my life”
A visual warning signal.
“they saw the light of the beacon”
“there was a light at every corner”
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress.
“a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable”
Moving easily and quickly; nimble.
“the dancer was light and graceful”
“a lightsome buoyant step”
(of sleep) easily disturbed.
“in a light doze”
“a light sleeper”
Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior.
“he was told to avoid loose (or light) women”
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims.
“a light lilting voice like a silver bell”
Silly or trivial.
“light banter”
“light idle chatter”
Less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so.
“a light pound”
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent.
“light blue”
“light colors such as pastels”
Characterized by or emitting light.
“a room that is light when the shutters are open”
“the inside of the house was airy and light”
Demanding little effort; not burdensome.
“light housework”
“light exercise”
Designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight.
“light aircraft”
“a light truck”
Easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned.
“a light diet”
Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat.
Start or maintain a fire in.
Make lighter or brighter.
“This lamp lightens the room a bit”
To come to rest, settle.
“Misfortune lighted upon him”
Alight from (a horse).
Begin to smoke.
With few burdens.
“experienced travellers travel light”