Light
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NOUN
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
any device serving as a source of illumination
a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
the quality of being luminous
an illuminated area
a condition of spiritual awareness
the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
a person regarded very fondly
having abundant light or illumination
mental understanding as an enlightening experience
public awareness
a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
a visual warning signal
VERB
make lighter or brighter
cause to start burning
fall to somebody by assignment or lot
ADJ
of comparatively little physical weight or density
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
of the military or industry
not great in degree or quantity or number
psychologically light
characterized by or emitting light
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
easily assimilated in the alimentary canal
(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
demanding little effort
of little intensity or power or force
(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
weak and likely to lose consciousness
very thin and insubstantial
marked by temperance in indulgence
having little importance
intended primarily as entertainment
silly or trivial
designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
having relatively few calories
(of sleep) easily disturbed
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
ADV
with few burdens
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