Light — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible

"he read poetry to her by the light of the moon"

something that provides illumination

"turn off the light when you go to bed"

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

"a leading light in the acting profession"

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance

"with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused"

having little weight

"It was no problem carrying the suitcase up the stairs since it was light."

involving minimal difficulty or effort

"a little light work was all it took to straighten up the room"

less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable

"traffic on the highway seems to be very light today"

moving easily

"the dancer was exceptionally light on her feet"

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

"light punishment to fit a minor offense"

resembling air in lightness

"the waves had an especially light foam at their crests because of the strong breeze"

filled with much light

"the light, airy room is exceptionally cheerful"

lacking intensity of color

"we painted the walls a light blue"

of light complexion

"her light skin tends to freckle easily in the sun"

to set (something) on fire

"we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs"

to supply with light

"the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon"

to come to rest after descending from the air

"the bird lit on the branch and began to sing"

to come down from something (as a vehicle)

"he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street"