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Definition of Light
Pronunciation: līt´ẽr | n. | 1. | That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous. | | 2. | That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc. | | 3. | The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day. | | 4. | The brightness of the eye or eyes. | | 5. | The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions. | | 6. | Life; existence. | | 7. | Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. | | 8. | The power of perception by vision. | | 9. | That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information. | | 10. | Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity. | | 11. | (Paint.) The manner in which the light strikes upon 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. Cf. Chiaroscuro. | | 12. | Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light. | | 13. | One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity. | | 14. | (Pyrotech.) A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light. | | a. | 1. | Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light. | | 2. | White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion. | | v. t. | 1. | To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; - sometimes with up. | | 2. | To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; - often with up. | | 3. | To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light. | | v. i. | 1. | To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light. | | 2. | To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; - with up; as, the room light up very well. | | a. | 1. | Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy. | | 2. | Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load. | | 3. | Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task. | | 4. | Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment. | | 5. | Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse. | | 6. | Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift. | | 7. | Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light. | | 8. | Slight; not important; as, a light error. | | 9. | Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread. | | 10. | Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors. | | 11. | Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind. | | 12. | Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution. | | 13. | Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind. | | 14. | Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial. | | 15. | Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy. | | 16. | Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered. | | 17. | Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character. | | 18. | Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin. | | 19. | Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil. | | adv. | 1. | Lightly; cheaply. | | v. t. | 1. | To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. | | v. i. | 1. | To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; - with from, off, on, upon, at, in. | | 2. | To feel light; to be made happy. | | 3. | To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect. | | 4. | To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; - with on or upon. | | 5. | To come by chance; to happen; - with on or upon; formerly with into. |
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