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- Light-emitting.
- (India) Self-aware; knowable by itself.
- (color theory, of a perceived color) Having a luminosity exceeding 100%.
- (philosophy) Self-illuminating; knowable only as its unambiguous self; self-evident.
- (figurative) Prominent or famous for virtue or greatness.
- having in itself the property of emitting light
- A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
- A person who lights things.
- A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
- a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
- light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
- the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
- the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
- a large flow
- an overwhelming number or amount
- (figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.
- The flowing in of the tide, opposed to the ebb.
- An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
- Menstrual discharge; menses.
- A floodlight.
- supply with an excess of
- cover with liquid, usually water
- fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
- become filled to overflowing
- To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.
- (figuratively) To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.
- To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.
- (Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.
- To bleed profusely, as after childbirth.
- light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- (chiefly in the plural) Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.
- A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
- the craft of providing artificial light
- the act of setting something on fire
- having abundant light or illumination
- apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
- The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
- The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
- (photography, of light) Made up of nonparallel rays, tending to wrap around a subject and produce diffuse shadows.
- (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
- (of a drug) Not likely to cause addiction.
- (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
- Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.
- (of a person) Physically or emotionally weak.
- Not bright or intense.
- (Slavic, phonology) Palatalized.
- (computing) Emulated with software; not physically real.
- (UK, of a man) Effeminate.
- (phonetics, rare) Voiceless.
- (slang) Lacking strength or resolve; not tough, wimpy.
- (of kinks or sexual activity) Mild, tame, moderate; far from intense or excluding harsh elements.
- Incomplete, or temporary; not a full action.
- Limp, weak.
- Of coal: bituminous, as opposed to anthracitic.
- (of a drink) Not containing alcohol.
- (informal, idiomatic, followed by on) Attracted to or emotionally involved with someone.
- (of a sound) Quiet.
- Requiring little or no effort; easy.
- Gentle in action or motion; easy.
- Of paper: unsized.
- Of silk: having the natural gum cleaned or washed off.
- (of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.
- Easy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
- Having a slight angle from straight.
- (UK, colloquial) Foolish.
- Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring or jagged; pleasing to the eye.
- (finance) Of a market: having more supply than demand; being a buyer's market.
- Of weather: warm enough to melt ice; thawing.
- Gentle.
- (phonetics) Voiced; sonant; lenis.
- Weak in character; impressible.
- Easily giving way under pressure.
- Agreeable to the senses.
- (slang) Excessively empathetic or concerned about others’ wellbeing.
- (physics) Of a ferromagnetic material; a material that becomes essentially non-magnetic when an external magnetic field is removed, a material with a low magnetic coercivity. (compare hard)
- (of pornography) Softcore
- (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
- mild and pleasant
- compassionate and kind; conciliatory
- using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
- (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as ‘s’ and ‘sh’)
- easily hurt
- (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
- out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
- produced with vibration of the vocal cords
- not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
- willing to negotiate and compromise
- having little impact
- tolerant or lenient
- soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
- yielding readily to pressure or weight
- not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
- (of sound) relatively low in volume
- not brilliant or glaring
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- an attractive combination of good health and happiness
- the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
- (physics) The flux of radiation emitted per unit solid angle in a given direction by a unit area of a source.
- The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- Brightness from a source of light.
- Brightness from reflected light.
- Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
- (slang) Moonshine; an illicitly brewed alcoholic drink.
- (slang) A liking for a person; a fancy.
- (cricket) The amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball.
- Shoeshine.
- (slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
- Sunshine (typically in contrast with rain).
- be distinguished or eminent
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- be clear and obvious
- be shiny, as if wet
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- make (a surface) shine
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
- (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
- (transitive, cricket) To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
- (transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
- (intransitive, copulative) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
- (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
- (transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
- (transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
- (intransitive, copulative) To reflect light.
- emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
- reflect brightly
- fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon
- give off
- be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
- (intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
- (astronomy) Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle.
- (intransitive) To dazzle or to impress.
- (nuclear physics) Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation.
- edible marine gastropod
- small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- (childish, slang) The penis, especially that of a child rather than that of an adult.
- A beam of artificial light, especially one rich in ultraviolet.
- a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp
- Any of various Australian plants of the genus Rhodanthe.
- A beam of sunlight; a sunbeam.
- A plant, Enceliopsis nudicaulis, that has a broad, yellow flower head.
- herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona
- a ray of sunlight
- reflecting light
- superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
- based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
- (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers
- (figurative) Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
- Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
- cast rays of light upon
- expose to radiation
- give spiritual insight to; in religion
- To decorate (a place) splendidly.
- Often followed by on or upon: to emit rays of light; to shine.
- To cause (one's face) to look beautiful, happy, or lively; to light up.
- (figurative) To emit something other than light; to radiate.
- To send out (something) as if in the form of rays; to diffuse, to radiate, to shed.
- (medicine) To treat (a patient, or a cancerous growth or tumour) with radiation.
- To enlighten (someone, their mind, etc.) intellectually or spiritually; to illuminate, to shed light on.
- To send out (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) in the form of rays; to radiate.
- To animate or enliven (one's mood, or soul or spirit).
- (often literary or poetic) To make (someone or something) bright by shining light on them or it; to brighten, to illuminate.
- To treat (food) with ionizing radiation to destroy pathogens.
- To become bright; to brighten, to light up.
- introduce light into
- add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- (transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
- (intransitive) To be exposed to light.
- (transitive) To shine light on something.
- (intransitive) To glow; to light up.
- (transitive, figurative) To make spectacular.
- (transitive) To decorate something with lights.
- (transitive, military) To direct a radar beam toward.
- (transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
- introduce light into
- Of a person or their face: to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
- To enlighten intellectually.
- To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
- (art) To decorate (a page of a manuscript book) with ornamental designs.
- (rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.
- (also figurative) To shine light on (something).
- (also figurative) To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
- To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
- To cause (the eyes) to see.
- To become bright; to light up.
- introduce light into
- begin to smoke
- alight from (a horse)
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- start or maintain a fire in
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- to come to rest, settle
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (by extension) To leave; to depart.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To find by chance.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- 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.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
- characterized by or emitting light
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- of little intensity or power or force
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- silly or trivial
- having relatively few calories
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- having little importance
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- very thin and insubstantial
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- With low viscosity.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Cheerful.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Fast; nimble.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- an illuminated area
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- having abundant light or illumination
- a visual warning signal
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- public awareness
- (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 traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- 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.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
- introduce light into
- begin to smoke
- start to burn with a bright flame
- become clear
- ignite
- (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To activate the emergency sirens on a police vehicle in order to pull someone over.
- (transitive) To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
- (transitive) To make happy.
- (transitive) To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone).
- (intransitive) To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source.
- (transitive) To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on.
- (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
- (transitive, nautical) To loosen, slacken, or ease off.
- (transitive, slang) To open fire on a target or group of targets, especially with rockets, a flamethrower, etc.
- (intransitive) To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
- (transitive) To ignite.
- (optics) Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.
- (cooking) A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.
- (sewage treatment) An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.
- Any person or thing that diffuses.
- (automotive) A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.
- (thermodynamics) A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.
- A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air.
- A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.
- optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
- baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
- A beam of light or radiation.
- The letter ⟨/⟩, one of two which represent the r sound in Pitman shorthand.
- (zoology) A rib-like reinforcement of bone or cartilage in a fish's fin.
- (zoology) One of the spheromeres of a radiate, especially one of the arms of a starfish or an ophiuran.
- (botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
- (music) Alternative form of re.
- (mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.
- Any of the superorder Batoidea of marine fish with flat bodies, large wing-like fins, and whip-like tails.
- (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point
- cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
- any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish
- separate (light) into spectral rays
- cause to become widely known
- cause to separate
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
- move away from each other
- distribute loosely
- (physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.
- (transitive, intransitive) To disseminate.
- (transitive, intransitive) To break up and disappear; to dissipate.
- (transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.
- (transitive, intransitive) To distribute throughout.
- cause to become widely known
- spread or diffuse through
- move outward
- (intransitive) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- (transitive) To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
- distinctly or sharply outlined
- Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent
- (chemistry) Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
- Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
- Pure.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- having a clear mind
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- Mentally rational; sane.
- Clear; easily understood.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp.
- Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.
- Easily understood; clear.
- Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.
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- light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
- the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
- the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
- a large flow
- an overwhelming number or amount
- (figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.
- The flowing in of the tide, opposed to the ebb.
- An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
- Menstrual discharge; menses.
- A floodlight.
- supply with an excess of
- cover with liquid, usually water
- fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
- become filled to overflowing
- To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.
- (figuratively) To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.
- To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.
- (Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.
- To bleed profusely, as after childbirth.
- light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
- (chiefly in the plural) Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.
- A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
- the craft of providing artificial light
- the act of setting something on fire
- having abundant light or illumination
- apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
- The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
- The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- an attractive combination of good health and happiness
- the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
- (physics) The flux of radiation emitted per unit solid angle in a given direction by a unit area of a source.
- The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- Brightness from a source of light.
- Brightness from reflected light.
- Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
- (slang) Moonshine; an illicitly brewed alcoholic drink.
- (slang) A liking for a person; a fancy.
- (cricket) The amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball.
- Shoeshine.
- (slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
- Sunshine (typically in contrast with rain).
- be distinguished or eminent
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- be clear and obvious
- be shiny, as if wet
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- make (a surface) shine
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
- (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
- (transitive, cricket) To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
- (transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
- (intransitive, copulative) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
- (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
- (transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
- (transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
- (intransitive, copulative) To reflect light.
- A beam of artificial light, especially one rich in ultraviolet.
- a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp
- Any of various Australian plants of the genus Rhodanthe.
- A beam of sunlight; a sunbeam.
- A plant, Enceliopsis nudicaulis, that has a broad, yellow flower head.
- herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona
- a ray of sunlight
- (optics) Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.
- (cooking) A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.
- (sewage treatment) An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.
- Any person or thing that diffuses.
- (automotive) A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.
- (thermodynamics) A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.
- A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air.
- A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.
- optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
- baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
- A beam of light or radiation.
- The letter ⟨/⟩, one of two which represent the r sound in Pitman shorthand.
- (zoology) A rib-like reinforcement of bone or cartilage in a fish's fin.
- (zoology) One of the spheromeres of a radiate, especially one of the arms of a starfish or an ophiuran.
- (botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
- (music) Alternative form of re.
- (mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.
- Any of the superorder Batoidea of marine fish with flat bodies, large wing-like fins, and whip-like tails.
- (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point
- cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
- any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish
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- emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
- reflect brightly
- fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon
- give off
- be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
- (intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
- (astronomy) Of a star or other celestial body: to vary rapidly in brightness; to twinkle.
- (intransitive) To dazzle or to impress.
- (nuclear physics) Especially of a phosphor: to emit a flash of light upon absorbing ionizing radiation.
- edible marine gastropod
- small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- (childish, slang) The penis, especially that of a child rather than that of an adult.
- cast rays of light upon
- expose to radiation
- give spiritual insight to; in religion
- To decorate (a place) splendidly.
- Often followed by on or upon: to emit rays of light; to shine.
- To cause (one's face) to look beautiful, happy, or lively; to light up.
- (figurative) To emit something other than light; to radiate.
- To send out (something) as if in the form of rays; to diffuse, to radiate, to shed.
- (medicine) To treat (a patient, or a cancerous growth or tumour) with radiation.
- To enlighten (someone, their mind, etc.) intellectually or spiritually; to illuminate, to shed light on.
- To send out (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) in the form of rays; to radiate.
- To animate or enliven (one's mood, or soul or spirit).
- (often literary or poetic) To make (someone or something) bright by shining light on them or it; to brighten, to illuminate.
- To treat (food) with ionizing radiation to destroy pathogens.
- To become bright; to brighten, to light up.
- introduce light into
- add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- (transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
- (intransitive) To be exposed to light.
- (transitive) To shine light on something.
- (intransitive) To glow; to light up.
- (transitive, figurative) To make spectacular.
- (transitive) To decorate something with lights.
- (transitive, military) To direct a radar beam toward.
- (transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
- introduce light into
- Of a person or their face: to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
- To enlighten intellectually.
- To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
- (art) To decorate (a page of a manuscript book) with ornamental designs.
- (rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.
- (also figurative) To shine light on (something).
- (also figurative) To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
- To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
- To cause (the eyes) to see.
- To become bright; to light up.
- introduce light into
- begin to smoke
- alight from (a horse)
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- start or maintain a fire in
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- to come to rest, settle
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (by extension) To leave; to depart.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To find by chance.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- 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.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
- characterized by or emitting light
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- of little intensity or power or force
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- silly or trivial
- having relatively few calories
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- having little importance
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- very thin and insubstantial
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- With low viscosity.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Cheerful.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Fast; nimble.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- an illuminated area
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- having abundant light or illumination
- a visual warning signal
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- public awareness
- (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 traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- 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.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
- introduce light into
- begin to smoke
- start to burn with a bright flame
- become clear
- ignite
- (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To activate the emergency sirens on a police vehicle in order to pull someone over.
- (transitive) To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
- (transitive) To make happy.
- (transitive) To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone).
- (intransitive) To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source.
- (transitive) To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on.
- (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
- (transitive, nautical) To loosen, slacken, or ease off.
- (transitive, slang) To open fire on a target or group of targets, especially with rockets, a flamethrower, etc.
- (intransitive) To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
- (transitive) To ignite.
- separate (light) into spectral rays
- cause to become widely known
- cause to separate
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
- move away from each other
- distribute loosely
- (physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.
- (transitive, intransitive) To disseminate.
- (transitive, intransitive) To break up and disappear; to dissipate.
- (transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.
- (transitive, intransitive) To distribute throughout.
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- Light-emitting.
- (India) Self-aware; knowable by itself.
- (color theory, of a perceived color) Having a luminosity exceeding 100%.
- (philosophy) Self-illuminating; knowable only as its unambiguous self; self-evident.
- (figurative) Prominent or famous for virtue or greatness.
- having in itself the property of emitting light
- A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
- A person who lights things.
- A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
- a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
- (photography, of light) Made up of nonparallel rays, tending to wrap around a subject and produce diffuse shadows.
- (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
- (of a drug) Not likely to cause addiction.
- (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
- Expressing gentleness or tenderness; mild; conciliatory; courteous; kind.
- (of a person) Physically or emotionally weak.
- Not bright or intense.
- (Slavic, phonology) Palatalized.
- (computing) Emulated with software; not physically real.
- (UK, of a man) Effeminate.
- (phonetics, rare) Voiceless.
- (slang) Lacking strength or resolve; not tough, wimpy.
- (of kinks or sexual activity) Mild, tame, moderate; far from intense or excluding harsh elements.
- Incomplete, or temporary; not a full action.
- Limp, weak.
- Of coal: bituminous, as opposed to anthracitic.
- (of a drink) Not containing alcohol.
- (informal, idiomatic, followed by on) Attracted to or emotionally involved with someone.
- (of a sound) Quiet.
- Requiring little or no effort; easy.
- Gentle in action or motion; easy.
- Of paper: unsized.
- Of silk: having the natural gum cleaned or washed off.
- (of water) Low in dissolved calcium compounds.
- Easy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
- Having a slight angle from straight.
- (UK, colloquial) Foolish.
- Not harsh or offensive to the sight; not glaring or jagged; pleasing to the eye.
- (finance) Of a market: having more supply than demand; being a buyer's market.
- Of weather: warm enough to melt ice; thawing.
- Gentle.
- (phonetics) Voiced; sonant; lenis.
- Weak in character; impressible.
- Easily giving way under pressure.
- Agreeable to the senses.
- (slang) Excessively empathetic or concerned about others’ wellbeing.
- (physics) Of a ferromagnetic material; a material that becomes essentially non-magnetic when an external magnetic field is removed, a material with a low magnetic coercivity. (compare hard)
- (of pornography) Softcore
- (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
- mild and pleasant
- compassionate and kind; conciliatory
- using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
- (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as ‘s’ and ‘sh’)
- easily hurt
- (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
- out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
- produced with vibration of the vocal cords
- not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
- willing to negotiate and compromise
- having little impact
- tolerant or lenient
- soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
- yielding readily to pressure or weight
- not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
- (of sound) relatively low in volume
- not brilliant or glaring
- reflecting light
- superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
- based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
- (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers
- (figurative) Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
- Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
- introduce light into
- begin to smoke
- alight from (a horse)
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- start or maintain a fire in
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- to come to rest, settle
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (by extension) To leave; to depart.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To find by chance.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- 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.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
- characterized by or emitting light
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- of little intensity or power or force
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- silly or trivial
- having relatively few calories
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- having little importance
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- very thin and insubstantial
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- With low viscosity.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Cheerful.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Fast; nimble.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- an illuminated area
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- having abundant light or illumination
- a visual warning signal
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- public awareness
- (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 traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- 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.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
- cause to become widely known
- spread or diffuse through
- move outward
- (intransitive) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- (transitive) To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
- distinctly or sharply outlined
- Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent
- (chemistry) Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
- Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
- Pure.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- having a clear mind
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- Mentally rational; sane.
- Clear; easily understood.
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp.
- Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.
- Easily understood; clear.
- Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.