light
noun
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Definition of light
(Entry 1 of 6)
1a
: something that makes vision possible
b
: the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors
c
: electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength that travels in a vacuum with a speed of 299,792,458 meters (about 186,000 miles) per second
specifically
: such radiation that is visible to the human eye
3
: a source of light: such as
a
: a celestial body
As night fell the lights in the sky multiplied.
b
: candle
put a light in the window
c
: an electric light
4a
: a color of notable lightness : a light or pale color
—usually plural Bartlett allows his preliminary wash or grisaille to dry and then applies transparent layers of broken color. Into this wash he adds the lights and darks as they have been mapped out underneath.— Harley Bartlett
b
lights plural
: clothing that is light in color
always washed his lights separately from his darks
6a
: spiritual illumination
the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it — John 1:5 (Revised Standard Version)
b
: inner light
c
: enlightenment
reaching out and groping for a pathway to the light— B. N. Cardozo
d
: truth
7a
: public knowledge
facts brought to light
b
: a particular aspect or appearance presented to view
saw the matter in a different light
8
: a particular illumination
9
: something that enlightens or informs
shed some light on the problem
10
: a medium (such as a window) through which light is admitted
11
lights plural
: a set of principles, standards, or opinions
worship according to one's lights— Adrienne Koch
12
: a noteworthy person in a particular place or field
a literary light among current writers
— see also leading light
13
: a particular expression of the eye
listened with a fiery light burning in her eyes— Sherwood Anderson
14a
: lighthouse, beacon
b
: traffic light
15
: the representation of light in art
16
: a flame for lighting something (such as a cigarette)
in the light of
1
: from the point of view of
2
or in light of
: in view of
In light of their findings, new procedures were established.
light
adjective (1)Definition of light (Entry 2 of 6)
light
verb (1)
lit\ ˈlit
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or lighted;
lighting
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or lighted;
lighting
Definition of light (Entry 3 of 6)
1
: to become light : brighten
—usually used with up her face lit up
2
: to take fire
3
: to ignite something (such as a cigarette)
—often used with up
1
: to set fire to
light
adjective (2)Definition of light (Entry 4 of 6)
1a
: having little weight : not heavy
b
: designed to carry a comparatively small load
a light truck
c
: having relatively little weight in proportion to bulk
aluminum is a light metal
d
: containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight
a light coin
2a
: of little importance : trivial
b
: not abundant
light rain a light lunch
3a
: easily disturbed
a light sleeper
b
: exerting a minimum of force or pressure : gentle
a light touch
c
: resulting from a very slight pressure : faint
light print
4a
: easily endurable
a light illness
b
: requiring little effort
light work
5
: capable of moving swiftly or nimbly
light on his feet
6a
: frivolous sense 1a
light conduct
b
: lacking in stability : changeable
light opinions
c
: sexually promiscuous
7
: free from care : cheerful
8
: less powerful but usually more mobile than usual for its kind
light cavalry a light cruiser
9a
: made with a lower calorie content or with less of some ingredient (such as salt, fat, or alcohol) than usual
b