light

Dictionary definition · Light

noun

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation"the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
any device serving as a source of illumination"he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
a particular perspective or aspect of a situation"although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"

verb

introduce light into"This lamp lightens the room a bit"
begin to smoke"After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
to come to rest, settle"Misfortune lighted upon him"

adjective

of comparatively little physical weight or density"a light load"
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent"light blue"
of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment"light infantry"
not great in degree or quantity or number"a light sentence"

adverb

with few burdens"experienced travellers travel light"

Similar words

Christ Within Inner Light Light Within visible light visible radiation lightly illume illuminate illumine light up

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).