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light
Synonyms and Antonyms of light
- He read poetry to her by the light of the moon.
- Please turn off the light when you go to bed.
arc lamp (also arc light), candelabra, candelabrum, candle, chandelier, flare, flash, flashlight, floodlight, fluorescent lamp, gaslight, headlight, incandescent lamp, klieg light (or kleig light), lantern, light bulb, lighting, sconce, spotlight, streetlight, sun lamp
- a leading light in the acting profession
cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, celebrity, figure, icon (also ikon), luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Things will look different by the light of day.
light
Synonyms and Antonyms of light
- The suitcase was as light as a feather after all the clothes were removed.
big, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, huge, hulking, jumbo, king-size (or king-sized), large, largish, massive, overscale (or overscaled), oversize (or oversized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, super, voluminous, whacking
- A little light work was all it took to straighten up the room.
- Traffic on the highway seems to be very light today.
thin on the ground
- The dancer was exceptionally light on her feet.
- light punishment to fit a minor offense
- The waves had an especially light foam at their crests because of the strong breeze.
Synonym Discussion of light
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- an easy college course
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- facile answers to complex questions
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- a simple problem in arithmetic
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- a light teaching load
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- moving with effortless grace
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- a smooth ride
light
Synonyms and Antonyms of light
- The light, airy room is exceptionally cheerful.
ablaze, alight, bright, brightened, illuminated, illumined, lightsome, lit (or lighted)
floodlit (also floodlighted), highlighted, spotlighted (or spotlit)
- We painted the walls a light blue.
Synonym Discussion of light
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- an easy college course
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- facile answers to complex questions
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- a simple problem in arithmetic
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- a light teaching load
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- moving with effortless grace
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- a smooth ride
light
Synonyms and Antonyms of light
- We lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs.
douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)
- The lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon.
light
Synonyms and Antonyms of light
- The bird lit on the branch and began to sing.
- He hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street.
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