light

1. n. That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous. Source: opted

2. n. That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc. Source: opted

3. n. The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day. Source: opted

4. n. The brightness of the eye or eyes. Source: opted

5. n. The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions. Source: opted

6. n. Life; existence. Source: opted

7. n. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. Source: opted

8. n. The power of perception by vision. Source: opted

9. n. That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information. Source: opted

10. n. Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity. Source: opted

11. n. The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro. Source: opted

12. n. Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light. Source: opted

13. n. One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity. Source: opted

14. n. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light. Source: opted

15. superl Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light. Source: opted

16. superl White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion. Source: opted

17. n. To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up. Source: opted

18. n. To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; -- often with up. Source: opted

19. n. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light. Source: opted

20. v. i. To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light. Source: opted

21. v. i. To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well. Source: opted

22. superl. Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy. Source: opted

23. superl. Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load. Source: opted

24. superl. Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task. Source: opted

25. superl. Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment. Source: opted

26. superl. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse. Source: opted

27. superl. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift. Source: opted

28. superl. Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light. Source: opted

29. superl. Slight; not important; as, a light error. Source: opted

30. superl. Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread. Source: opted

31. superl. Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors. Source: opted

32. superl. Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind. Source: opted

33. superl. Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution. Source: opted

34. superl. Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind. Source: opted

35. superl. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial. Source: opted

36. superl. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy. Source: opted

37. superl. Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered. Source: opted

38. superl. Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character. Source: opted

39. superl. Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin. Source: opted

40. superl. Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil. Source: opted

41. adv. Lightly; cheaply. Source: opted

42. v. t. To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. Source: opted

43. v. i. To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; -- with from, off, on, upon, at, in. Source: opted

44. v. i. To feel light; to be made happy. Source: opted

45. v. i. To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect. Source: opted

46. v. i. To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; -- with on or upon. Source: opted

47. v. i. To come by chance; to happen; -- with on or upon; formerly with into. Source: opted

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