light

light
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lēoht; akin to Old High German lioht light, Latin luc-, lux light, lucēre to shine, Greek leukos white Date: before 12th century 1. a. something that makes vision possible b. the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors c. electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength and traveling in a vacuum with a speed of about 186,281 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second; specifically such radiation that is visible to the human eye 2. a. daylight b. dawn 3. a source of light: as a. a celestial body b. candle c. an electric light 4. archaic sight 4a 5. a. spiritual illumination b. inner light c. enlightenment d. truth 6. a. public knowledge <
facts brought to light
>
b. a particular aspect or appearance presented to view <
saw the matter in a different light
>
7. a particular illumination 8. something that enlightens or informs <
shed some light on the problem
>
9. a medium (as a window) through which light is admitted 10. plural a set of principles, standards, or opinions <
worship according to one's lights — Adrienne Koch
>
11. a noteworthy person in a particular place or field <
a leading light among current writers
>
12. a particular expression of the eye 13. a. lighthouse, beacon b. traffic light 14. the representation of light in art 15. a flame for lighting something (as a cigarette) II. adjective Date: before 12th century 1. having light ; bright <
a light airy room
>
2. a. not dark, intense, or swarthy in color or coloring ; pale b. of colors medium in saturation and high in lightness <
light blue
>
3. of coffee served with extra milk or cream III. verb (lit or lighted; lighting) Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to become light ; brighten — usually used with up <
her face lit up
>
2. to take fire 3. to ignite something (as a cigarette) — often used with up transitive verb 1. to set fire to 2. a. to conduct with a light ; guide b. illuminate <
rockets light up the sky
>
c. animate, brighten <
a smile lit up her face
>
IV. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lēoht; akin to Old High German līhti light, Latin levis, Greek elachys small Date: before 12th century 1. a. 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
>
2. a. of little importance ; trivial b. not abundant <
light rain
>
<
a light lunch
>
3. a. 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
>
4. a. easily endurable <
a light illness
>
b. requiring little effort <
light work
>
5. capable of moving swiftly or nimbly <
light on his feet
>
6. a. frivolous 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
>
9. a. made with a lower calorie content or with less of some ingredient (as salt, fat, or alcohol) than usual <
light beer
>
<
light salad dressing
>
b. having a relatively mild flavor 10. a. easily digested <
a light soup
>
b. well leavened <
a light crust
>
11. coarse and sandy or easily pulverized <
light soil
>
12. dizzy, giddy <
felt light in the head
>
13. intended chiefly to entertain <
light verse
>
<
light comedy
>
14. a. carrying little or no cargo <
the ship returned light
>
b. producing goods for direct consumption by the consumer <
light industry
>
15. not bearing a stress or accent <
a light syllable
>
16. having a clear soft quality <
a light voice
>
17. being in debt to the pot in a poker game <
three chips light
>
18. short 5d <
light on experience
>
19. casual, occasional <
a light smoker
>
Synonyms: see easylightish adjective V. adverb Date: before 12th century 1. lightly 2. with little baggage <
travel light
>
VI. intransitive verb (lit or lighted; lighting) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līhtan; akin to Old English lēoht light in weight Date: before 12th century 1. dismount 2. settle, alight <
a bird lit on the lawn
>
3. to fall unexpectedly — usually used with on or upon 4. to arrive by chance ; happen — usually used with on or upon <
lit upon a solution
>

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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