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19 Nouns That Start With LIGH

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Word Definitions Synonyms
light (noun) any device serving as a source of illumination Synonyms: light source
(noun) a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires Synonyms: igniter, ignitor, lighter
(noun) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures Synonyms: lightness
(noun) the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light Synonyms: brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminosity, luminousness
(noun) merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance Synonyms: spark, sparkle, twinkle
(noun) mental understanding as an enlightening experience
(noun) a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
(noun) public awareness
(noun) a visual warning signal
(noun) an illuminated area
(noun) a person regarded very fondly
(noun) (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation Synonyms: visible light, visible radiation
(noun) having abundant light or illumination Synonyms: lighting
(noun) a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination Synonyms: illumination
lightbulb (noun) electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity Synonyms: bulb, electric-light bulb, electric light, incandescent lamp, light bulb
lightener (noun) any type of lightening agent that can be used to brighten the appearance of hair, skin, wood and other surfaces.
lightening (noun) changing to a lighter color Synonyms: whitening
(noun) descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
lighter (noun) a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires Synonyms: igniter, ignitor, light
(noun) a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) Synonyms: barge, flatboat, hoy
(noun) a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire Synonyms: igniter, ignitor
lighterage (noun) the transportation of goods on a lighter
(noun) the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters
lighterman (noun) someone who operates a barge Synonyms: bargee, bargeman
lightheadedness (noun) a frivolous lack of prudence
(noun) a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall Synonyms: dizziness, giddiness, vertigo
lightheartedness (noun) the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you Synonyms: carefreeness, insouciance, lightsomeness
lighthouse (noun) a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships Synonyms: beacon, beacon light, pharos
lighting (noun) the act of setting something on fire Synonyms: firing, ignition, inflammation, kindling
(noun) the craft of providing artificial light
(noun) apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
(noun) having abundant light or illumination Synonyms: light
lightlessness (noun) total absence of light Synonyms: black, blackness, pitch blackness, total darkness
lightness (noun) the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous Synonyms: lightsomeness
(noun) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures Synonyms: light
(noun) the property of being comparatively small in weight Synonyms: weightlessness
(noun) having a light color
(noun) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble Synonyms: agility, legerity, lightsomeness, nimbleness
(noun) a feeling of joy and pride Synonyms: elation, high spirits
lightning (noun) the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more
(noun) abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
lightship (noun) a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
lightsomeness (noun) the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous Synonyms: lightness
(noun) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble Synonyms: agility, legerity, lightness, nimbleness
(noun) the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you Synonyms: carefreeness, insouciance, lightheartedness
lightstick (noun) A portable rod used for illumination.
lightweight (noun) A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the featherweight division and lighter than those in the welterweight division.
(noun) a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds
(noun) a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds
(noun) someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous Synonyms: jackanapes, whippersnapper
(noun) an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds
lightwood (noun) tall Australian acacia yielding highly valued black timber Synonyms: Acacia melanoxylon

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