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Lightless
see synonyms of lightlessAdjective
1. lightless
giving no light
Example Sentences:'lightless stars visible' only to radio antennae'
2. lightless, unilluminated, unlighted, unlit
without illumination
Example Sentences:'came up the lightless stairs''the unilluminated side of Mars''through dark unlighted (or unlit) streets'
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Lightless
see synonyms of lightlessnoun
1.
the medium of illumination that makes sight possible
2. Also called: visible radiation
electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres
3. (not in technical usage)
electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation
ultraviolet light
4.
the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye
▶ Related prefix: photo-5.
anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle
6. traffic light
7.
a particular quality or type of light
a good light for reading
8.
a.
illumination from the sun during the day; daylight
b.
the time this appears; daybreak; dawn
9.
anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window
10.
the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light)
11.
an aspect or view
he saw it in a different light
12.
mental understanding or spiritual insight
13.
a person considered to be an authority or leader
14.
brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes
15.
a.
the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette
b.
something that ignites or kindles, esp in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame
c.
something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match
16. lighthouse
17.
a.
the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture
b.
an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade
18. a poetic or archaic word for eyesight
19.
the answer to a clue in a crossword
20. in light of
21. light at the end of the tunnel
22. out like a light
23. see the light
24. see the light
25. shed light on
26. stand in a person's light
27. strike a light
adjective
28.
full of light; well-lighted
29.
(of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light
light yellow
Compare medium (sense 2), dark (sense 2)30. phonetics
relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear
the French "l" is much lighter than that of English
dark (sense 9)verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt
)
31.
to ignite or cause to ignite
32. (often foll by up)
to illuminate or cause to illuminate
33.
to make or become cheerful or animated
34. (transitive)
to guide or lead by light
adjective
1.
not heavy; weighing relatively little
2.
having relatively low density
magnesium is a light metal
3.
lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights
4.
not great in degree, intensity, or number
light rain
a light eater
5.
without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done
a light heart
light work
6.
graceful, agile, or deft
light fingers
7.
not bulky or clumsy
8.
not serious or profound; entertaining
light verse
9.
without importance or consequence; insignificant
no light matter
10.
frivolous or capricious
11.
loose in morals
12.
dizzy or unclear
a light head
13.
(of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened
14.
easily digested
a light meal
15.
relatively low in alcoholic content
a light wine
16.
(of a soil) having a crumbly texture
17. (of a vessel, lorry, etc)
a.
designed to carry light loads
b.
not loaded
18.
carrying light arms or equipment
light infantry
19.
(of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery
Compare heavy (sense 10)20. aeronautics
(of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds)
21. chemistry
(of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C
22.
(of a railway) having a narrow gauge, or in some cases a standard gauge with speed or load restrictions not applied to a main line
23. bridge
a.
(of a bid) made on insufficient values
b.
(of a player) having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his or her contract
24. phonetics, prosody
(of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; short
Compare heavy (sense 13), See also light (sense 30)25. phonetics
the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English
26. light on
27. make light of
adverb
28.
a less common word for lightly
29.
with little equipment, baggage, etc
to travel light
verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt
) (intransitive)
30.
(esp of birds) to settle or land after flight
31.
to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc
32. (foll by on or upon)
to come upon unexpectedly
33.
to strike or fall on
the choice lighted on me
noun
1.
God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength
2. Quakerism short for Inner Light
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Lightless
see synonyms of lightless noun
1.
a.
the form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye, optic nerve, etc., making sight possible: this energy is transmitted in a vacuum at a velocity of 299,792,458 meters per second (c. 186,000 miles per second)
b.
a form of radiant energy similar to this, but not acting on the normal retina, as ultraviolet and infrared radiation
2.
the rate of flow of light radiation with respect to the sense of sight: it is measured
in lumens
3.
the sensation that light stimulates in the organs of sight
4.
brightness; illumination, often of a specified kind
the dim light of a candle
5.
a source of light, as the sun, a lamp, a light bulb, etc.
6.
traffic light
7.
the light from the sun; daylight or dawn
8.
a thing by means of which something can be started burning
a light for a cigar
9.
the means by which light is let in; window or windowpane
10.
mental illumination; knowledge or information; enlightenment
to shed light on the past
11.
spiritual inspiration
12.
public knowledge or view
to bring new facts to light
13.
the way in which something is seen; aspect
presented in a favorable light
14.
facial expression showing a mental or emotional state
a light of recognition in his eyes
15.
a person whose brilliant record makes him or her an example for others; outstanding figure
one of the shining lights of the school
16.
a.
the quality suggesting light created in a painting, drawing, etc., esp. in certain areas
b.
such an area
adjective
17.
having light; not dark; bright
18.
pale in color; whitish; fair
adverb
19.
not brightly; in a pale way
a light blue color
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
20.
to set on fire; ignite
to light a bonfire
21.
to cause to give off light
to light a lamp
22.
to give light to; furnish with light; illuminate
lamps light the streets
23.
to brighten; animate
24.
to show the way to by giving light
a beacon lights the ships to harbor
verb intransitive
25.
to catch fire
the fuse lighted at once
26.
to be lighted; brighten
usually with up adjective
1.
having little weight; not heavy
2.
having little weight for its size; of low specific gravity
3.
below the usual or defined weight
a light coin
4.
less than usual or normal in amount, extent, intensity, force, etc.
; specif.,a.
striking or making contact with little force or impact
a light blow
b.
of less than the usual quantity or density
a light vote, a light rain
c.
not thick, coarse, or massive; delicate and graceful in structure
light tracery
d.
not violent or intense; mild
a light wind
e.
soft, muted, or muffled
a light sound
f.
not prolonged or intense
light applause
g.
not deep; easily disturbed
a light sleep
5.
of little importance; not serious or profound
light conversation
6.
easy to bear; not burdensome
a light tax
7.
easy to do; not difficult
light housekeeping
8.
not burdened with grief or sorrow; happy; buoyant
light spirits
9.
of a flighty nature; frivolous; capricious
10.
loose in morals; wanton
11.
dizzy; giddy
12.
of an amusing or nonserious nature
light reading
13.
containing little alcohol
light wine
14.
containing fewer calories than others of its kind
light beer
15.
characterized by qualities suggestive of little weight; not dense, hard, full, etc.
; specif.,a.
not as full as usual; moderate
a light meal
b.
easy to digest
c.
well leavened; soft and spongy
a light cake
d.
loose in consistency; easily crumbled; porous
light sand
16.
moving with ease and nimbleness
light on one's feet
17.
able to carry little weight or cargo
a light vehicle
18.
unstressed or slightly stressed
said of a syllable in phonetics, prosody, etc.19.
designating or of an industry equipped with relatively light machinery and producing
relatively small products
20.
designating, of, or equipped with weapons, armor, ships, etc. of a relatively small
size or light weight
21. Informal
a.
lacking personnel; short-handed
b.
owing (a specified sum) to the pot in poker
light fifty cents
adverb
22.
lightly
23.
with little luggage, cargo, etc.
to travel light
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
24. Dialectal
to get down from a horse or vehicle; dismount; alight
25.
to come to rest after traveling through the air
ducks lighting on the pond
26.
to come or happen (on or upon) by chance
27.
to fall or strike suddenly, as a blow
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