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Adjective
Comparative for having a considerable or sufficient amount of light
“A new day dawns, the sun shines through and the house is light again.”
Adjective
Comparative for pale in color
“Adding some light colors should freshen up this room.”
Adjective
(of hair or skin tone) Comparative for pale in color
“Her light hair worked in harmony with her Nordic features.”
Adjective
Comparative for unsubstantial in weight
“I prefer to travel with a light backpack so I can move around easily.”
Adjective
Comparative for unsubstantial in quantity or frequency
“Earnings for the company this month have been disappointingly light in comparison to previous periods.”
Adjective
Comparative for not strongly or heavily built or made
“We need to get some new curtains as the light fabric we currently have does not provide enough privacy.”
Adjective
Comparative for physically nimble and quick
“His ability to remain light on his feet despite being tall and powerful was rare.”
Adjective
(of food or a meal) Comparative for small in quantity and easy to digest
“I will just be having a light dinner this evening as I am not very hungry.”
Adjective
Comparative for undemanding and easily executed
“Greg was restricted to light training as he recovered from his serious knee injury.”
Adjective
(of entertainment) Comparative for not profound or serious
“How about some light humor to brighten up your day?”
Adjective
Comparative for cheerful in disposition
“With a light heart, the boy awaited the impending return of his dear father.”
Adjective
Comparative for having little value or significance
“The choice of a successor to the throne was no light matter.”
Adjective
Comparative for in a gentle or delicate manner
“She heard a light knock on her front door as she was watching her favorite soap opera.”
Adjective
(of a punishment) Comparative for lenient in nature
“He received a light sentence for his crime as it was his first offense.”
Adjective
Comparative for dizzy or feeling faint
“I drank some wine on an empty stomach and my head began to feel light almost immediately.”
Adjective
Comparative for airy in texture
“A well-made latte typically has just the right amount of light foam at the top.”
Adjective
(of soil) Comparative for easily dug
“A primary objective when cultivating light soil is to increase its water-retaining properties.”
Adjective
(of sleep) Comparative for easily disturbed
“I am a light sleeper and the littlest noise is enough to wake me up.”
Noun
An aquatic vessel for carrying goods, resembling a floating platform
Noun
A tool used to start a fire
Adverb
Comparative for carrying little
“I always try to travel light.”
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