Definitions
1.nounVisible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light."As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
2.nounA source of illumination."Put that light out!"
3.nounSpiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information."Can you throw any light on this problem?"
4.noun(in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
5.nounA notable person within a specific field or discipline."Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement."
6.nounThe manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
7.nounA point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded."I'm really seeing you in a different light today."
8.nounA flame or something used to create fire."Hey, buddy, you got a light?"
9.nounA firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame."a Bengal light"
10.nounA window, or space for a window in architecture."This facade has eight south-facing lights."
11.nounThe series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue."The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8."
12.nounA cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
13.nounOpen view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
14.nounThe power of perception by vision.
15.nounThe brightness of the eye or eyes.
16.nounA traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions."To get to our house, turn right at the third light."
17.adjectiveHaving light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure."The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
18.adjectivePale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma."She had light skin."
19.adjective(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream."I like my coffee light."
20.nounA stone that is not thrown hard enough.
21.nounSee lights.
22.adjectiveHaving little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy."a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons"
23.adjectiveHaving little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity."feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water"
24.adjectiveOf short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard or proper amount; clipped or diminished."to issue light coin"
25.adjectiveLacking that which burdens or makes heavy.
26.adjectiveNot heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised."a light bread ; sponge cake is a light cake"
27.adjectiveGentle; having little force or momentum."This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch."
28.adjectiveEasy to endure or perform."light duties around the house"
29.adjectiveLow in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc."This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it."
30.adjectiveUnimportant, trivial, having little value or significance."I made some light comment, and we moved on."
31.adjectiveUnchaste, wanton.
32.adjectiveNot encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
33.adjectiveEasily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile."a light, vain person; a light mind"
34.adjectiveIndulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy."Ogden Nash was a writer of light verse."
35.adjectiveNot quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
36.adjectiveEasily interrupted by stimulation."light sleep; light anesthesia"
37.adjectiveLight in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially."His lite dinner consisted of crackers, some broccoli and a salad with lite ranch dressing."
38.adjectiveLightweight
39.adjective(usually used postpositively) Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.