LIGHT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

natural agent that stimulates sight

• the light of the sun
• the street lamps shed a faint light into the room

an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood

expression in eyes

• a shrewd light entered his eyes

understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment

enlightenment

• she saw light dawn on the woman's face

an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings

brighter or paler area

• sunshine will brighten the natural lights in your hair

a device used to produce a flame or spark

device for producing flame

• he asked me for a light

a window or opening to let light in

window

• the bedroom has a wide bay with leaded lights

a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity

person eminent in particular sphere

• volunteers have been the shining lights of the community

(in a crossword puzzle) a blank space to be filled by a letter.

blank space in crossword puzzle

provide with light or lighting; illuminate

provide with light

• the room was lit by a number of small lamps

make (something) start burning; ignite

ignite

• Allen gathered sticks and lit a fire

having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark

having natural light

• the bedrooms are light and airy

(of a colour) pale

(of colour) pale

• her eyes were light blue