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(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"

any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"

an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light"

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"

having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"

mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"

a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"

make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"

to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"

alight from (a horse)

of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"

psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart"

characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"

easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet"

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

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"

moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"

demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise"

of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"

(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water"

weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"

marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"

(of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"

with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"