light

light - noun

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

any device serving as a source of illumination

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

an illuminated area

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

a person regarded very fondly

having abundant light or illumination

mental understanding as an enlightening experience

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

public awareness

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

a visual warning signal

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

light - verb

light - adjective

of comparatively little physical weight or density
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
not great in degree or quantity or number
psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
characterized by or emitting light
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
moving easily and quickly; nimble
demanding little effort; not burdensome
of little intensity or power or force
(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
weak and likely to lose consciousness
very thin and insubstantial
marked by temperance in indulgence
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
having little importance
intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
silly or trivial
designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
having relatively few calories
(of sleep) easily disturbed

light - adverb

light - thesaurus