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- English Word Light Definition To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well.
- English Word Light Definition Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
- English Word Light Definition Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
- English Word Light Definition Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
- English Word Light Definition Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
- English Word Light Definition Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
- English Word Light Definition Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- English Word Light Definition Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
- English Word Light Definition Slight; not important; as, a light error.
- English Word Light Definition Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
- English Word Light Definition Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
- English Word Light Definition Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
- English Word Light Definition Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.
- English Word Light Definition Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
- English Word Light Definition Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
- English Word Light Definition Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- English Word Light Definition Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
- English Word Light Definition Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
- English Word Light Definition Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.
- English Word Light Definition Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.
- English Word Light Definition Lightly; cheaply.
- English Word Light Definition To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- English Word Light Definition To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; -- with from, off, on, upon, at, in.
- English Word Light Definition To feel light; to be made happy.
- English Word Light Definition To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.
- English Word Light Definition To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; -- with on or upon.
- English Word Light Definition To come by chance; to happen; -- with on or upon; formerly with into.
- English Word Light-armed Definition Armed with light weapons or accouterments.
- English Word Light-boat Definition Light-ship.
- English Word Light-fingered Definition Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.