LIGHT Synonyms
There are 65 hypernyms of the word light. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bright | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts • not made dim or less bright adverb • with brightness adjective satellite • having strong or striking color • characterized by quickness and ease in learning • having lots of light either natural or artificial • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • splendid • clear and sharp and ringing • characterized by happiness or gladness • likely to turn out well in the future | ||||||
| clear | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
adjective • readily apparent to the mind • allowing light to pass through • accurately stated or described • free from clouds or mist or haze noun • the state of being free of suspicion • a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water adverb • entirely • in an easily perceptible manner adjective satellite • free from confusion or doubt • affording free passage or view • free from contact or proximity or connection • characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law • clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible • free of restrictions or qualifications • free from flaw or blemish or impurity • clear of charges or deductions • easily deciphered • freed from any question of guilt • characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving verb • rid of obstructions • make a way or path by removing objects • become clear • grant authorization or clearance for • remove • go unchallenged; be approved • be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts • go away or disappear • pass by, over, or under without making contact • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear • free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment • clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. • yield as a net profit • make as a net profit • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages • sell to get rid of • pass an inspection or receive authorization • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • settle, as of a debt • make clear, bright, light, or translucent • rid of instructions or data • remove (people) from a building • remove the occupants of • free (the throat) by making a rasping sound | ||||||
| airy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • open to or abounding in fresh air • not practical or realizable; speculative • having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air • characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air | ||||||
| beaming | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • cheerful and bright • pleased and proud • radiating or as if radiating light | ||||||
| brilliant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • of surpassing excellence • having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence • characterized by grandeur • having strong or striking color • full of light; shining intensely • clear and sharp and ringing | ||||||
| glowing | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface adjective satellite • highly enthusiastic | ||||||
| luminous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • softly bright or radiant | ||||||
| radiant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • radiating or as if radiating light | ||||||
| shiny | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having a shiny surface or coating adjective satellite • reflecting light • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | ||||||
| sparkling | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide noun • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash adjective satellite • shining with brilliant points of light like stars | ||||||
| sunny | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer | ||||||
| transparent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity • so thin as to transmit light • free of deceit • easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety) | ||||||
| vivid | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • evoking lifelike images within the mind • having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience • having strong or striking color • (of color) having the highest saturation | ||||||
| ignite | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat • start to burn or burst into flames • arouse or excite feelings and passions • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||
| light up | verbv | |||||
verb • start to burn with a bright flame • introduce light into • become clear • ignite • begin to smoke | ||||||
| illuminate | verbv | |||||
verb • introduce light into • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear • add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts) | ||||||
| alight | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • lighted up by or as by fire or flame verb • to come to rest, settle • come down | ||||||
| conflagrate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to start burning • start to burn or burst into flames | ||||||
| kindle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • catch fire • cause to start burning • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | ||||||
| lite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having relatively few calories | ||||||