Definition & Meaning of "light"

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

an illuminated area

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

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

a person regarded very fondly

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

mental understanding as an enlightening experience

having abundant light or illumination

public awareness

a visual warning signal

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

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

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

designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

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

psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

not great in degree or quantity or number

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

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

moving easily and quickly; nimble

(of sound) having little volume or intensity

demanding little effort; not burdensome

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

weak and likely to lose consciousness

(of drinks) containing a lower amount of alcohol, calories, or sugar compared to its standard version

(of sleep) prone to being easily disturbed or interrupted

marked by temperance in indulgence

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

not serious or profound and intended for entertainment

to increase the brightness or illumination of an area or object

begin to smoke

to come to rest, settle

start or maintain a fire in

alight from (a horse)

fall to somebody by assignment or lot