light

Sense 1 noun

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

the light was filtered through a soft glass window

Sense 2 verb

make lighter or brighter

This lamp lightens the room a bit

Sense 3 adjective

of comparatively little physical weight or density

a light load

Sense 4 adverb

with few burdens

experienced travellers travel light

Sense 5 noun

any device serving as a source of illumination

he stopped the car and turned off the lights

Sense 6 verb

begin to smoke

After the meal, some of the diners lit up

Sense 7 adjective

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

light blue

Sense 8 noun

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand

Sense 9 verb

to come to rest, settle

Misfortune lighted upon him

Sense 10 adjective

of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

light infantry

Sense 11 noun

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun

Sense 12 verb

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter

Sense 13 adjective

not great in degree or quantity or number

a light sentence

Sense 14 noun

an illuminated area

he stepped into the light

Sense 15 verb

fall to somebody by assignment or lot

The task fell to me

Sense 16 adjective

psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

a light heart

Sense 17 noun

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

follow God's light

Sense 18 verb

alight from (a horse)

Sense 19 adjective

characterized by or emitting light

a room that is light when the shutters are open

Sense 20 noun

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

he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark

Sense 21 adjective

(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable

Sense 22 noun

a person regarded very fondly

the light of my life

Sense 23 adjective

easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

a light diet

Sense 24 noun

having abundant light or illumination

they played as long as it was light

Sense 25 adjective

(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

light soil

Sense 26 noun

mental understanding as an enlightening experience

he finally saw the light

Sense 27 adjective

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings

Sense 28 noun

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

he had a sparkle in his eye

Sense 29 adjective

moving easily and quickly; nimble

the dancer was light and graceful

Sense 30 noun

public awareness

it brought the scandal to light

Sense 31 adjective

demanding little effort; not burdensome

light housework

Sense 32 adjective

of little intensity or power or force

the light touch of her fingers

Sense 33 noun

a visual warning signal

they saw the light of the beacon

Sense 34 adjective

(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

light water is ordinary water

Sense 35 noun

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

do you have a light?

Sense 36 adjective

weak and likely to lose consciousness

suddenly felt faint from the pain

Sense 37 adjective

very thin and insubstantial

thin paper

Sense 38 adjective

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

a light pound

Sense 39 adjective

having little importance

losing his job was no light matter

Sense 40 adjective

intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

light verse

Sense 41 adjective

silly or trivial

idle pleasure

Sense 42 adjective

designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

light aircraft

Sense 43 adjective

having relatively few calories

diet cola

Sense 44 adjective

(of sleep) easily disturbed

in a light doze

Sense 45 adjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

her easy virtue