lightest

noun

(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.

(by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).

(by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.

(countable) A source of illumination.

A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.

A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.

(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

(painting) The manner in which the light strikes 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.

A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

A flame or something used to create fire.

(slang) A cigarette lighter.

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.

(crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

(informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

(curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

See lights (“lungs”).

(Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.

(Islam) The 24th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

An unincorporated community in Greene County, Arkansas, United States.

An unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, United States.

A river in the Mid North region, South Australia, named after William Light; in full, the River Light.

A local government area north of Adelaide South Australia, named after the River Light; in full, Light Regional Council.

A place name:

A surname.

Honorific alternative letter-case form of light, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context. [(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.]

(in the plural, now rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

(military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.

verb

(transitive) To start (a fire).

(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.

(transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.

(intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.

To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

(transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

(nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

(by extension) To leave; to depart.

To find by chance.

To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice

(archaic) To alight; to land or come down.

adjective

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.

(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.

Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.

Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.

Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.

Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.

Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.

Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.

(military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.

(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.

(rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.

With low viscosity.

(cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.

Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.

Gentle; having little force or momentum.

Easy to endure or perform.

Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.

Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

Fast; nimble.

Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.

Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

Easily interrupted by stimulation.

Cheerful.

(dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.

(obsolete) Unchaste, wanton.

adverb

Carrying little.

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