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Noun
Physics .
- Also called luminous energy , radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon.
- a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
Art .
- the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture.
- one of the brightest parts of a picture.
Verb (used with object)
Verb (used without object)
Idioms
bring to light
- to discover or reveal
- The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization.
come to light
- to be discovered or revealed
- Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light.
in a good (or bad ) light
- under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances
- She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light.
in (the) light of
- taking into account; because of; considering
- It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments.
light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief
- or redemption
- We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
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Synonyms
adjective
- ablaze , aglow , bright , brilliant , burnished , clear , cloudless , flashing , fluorescent , glossy , glowing , lambent , lucent , luminous , lustrous , phosphorescent , polished , radiant , refulgent , resplendent , rich , scintillant , shining , shiny , sunny , unclouded , unobscured , vivid , well-lighted , well-lit , bleached , faded , fair-skinned , light-hued , light-skinned , light-toned , pale , pastel , tow-headed , agile , airy , atmospheric , buoyant , crumbly , dainty , delicate , downy , easy , effervescent , ethereal , featherweight , feathery , filmy , flimsy , floatable , floating , fluffy , friable , frothy , gossamery , graceful , imponderous , inconsequential , insubstantial , light-footed , lightweight , lithe , little , loose , meager , nimble , petty , porous , portable , sandy , sheer , slender , slight , small , spongy , sprightly , sylphlike , thin , tissuelike , trifling , trivial , unheavy , unsubstantial , weightless , casual , digestible , faint , fractional , fragmentary , frivolous , frugal , gentle , hardly any , hardly enough , inadequate , inconsiderable , indistinct , insignificant , insufficient , mild , minor , minuscule , minute , moderate , modest , not many , not much , not rich , puny , restricted , scanty , shoestring * , soft , sparse , superficial , tiny , unimportant , weak , wee , effortless , facile , manageable , smooth , undemanding , unexacting , untaxing , untroublesome , amusing , animated , blithe , carefree , cheerful , chipper * , chirpy , diverting , dizzy , entertaining , fickle , flighty , gay , giddy , high , humorous , lighthearted , lively , merry , perky , pleasing , sunny-side up , up , upbeat , witty , alabaster , ivory
noun
- aurora , beacon , blaze , brightness , brilliance , brilliancy , bulb , candle , coruscation , dawn , daybreak , daylight , daytime , effulgence , emanation , flare , flash , fulgor , glare , gleam , glimmer , glint , glitter , glow , illumination , incandescence , irradiation , lambency , lamp , lantern , lighthouse , luminosity , luster , morn , morning , phosphorescence , radiance , radiation , ray , refulgence , scintillation , sheen , shine , sparkle , splendor , star , sun , sunbeam , sunrise , sunshine , taper , torch , window , angle , approach , aspect , attitude , awareness , comprehension , condition , education , elucidation , enlightenment , example , exemplar , explanation , illustration , information , insight , interpretation , knowledge , model , paragon , slant , standing , vantage point , viewpoint , lighting , facet , frame of reference , hand , regard , respect , side , eye , eyesight , seeing , sight
verb
- animate , brighten , cast , fire , flood , floodlight , furnish with light , highlight , ignite , illume , illumine , inflame , irradiate , kindle , lighten , light up , limelight , make bright , make visible , put on , shine , spot , spotlight , switch on , turn on , burn , enkindle , flame , set fire to , set on fire , spark , strike a match , alight , arrive , come down , deplane , detrain , disembark , drop , fly down , get down , perch , rest , roost , set down , settle , settle down , sit , sit down , stop , touch down , enliven
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