Light (Noun)
Meaning 1
The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul.
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Nouns denoting goals.
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Meaning 3
The quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
Having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 5
A condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 6
Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 7
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The light was filtered through a soft glass window, casting a warm glow over the room.
- Natural light poured in through the skylight, illuminating the entire space.
- The morning light streaming through the blinds created a beautiful pattern on the wall.
- The city's streetlights cast a golden light over the bustling streets at night.
- The photographer carefully adjusted the lighting to capture the perfect balance of light and shadow in the portrait.
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- Shaft Of Light
- Irradiation
- Moonshine
- Moon
- Shaft
- Light Beam
- Sun
- Gegenschein
- Candle Flame
- Glow
- Beam Of Light
- Sunshine
- Ignis Fatuus
- Shooting Star
- Jack-o'-lantern
- Ray Of Light
- Will-o'-the-wisp
- Glowing
- Ray
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Meaning 8
Any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 9
Public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 10
A person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life".
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Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 11
Mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 12
An illuminated area; "he stepped into the light".
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 13
A particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 14
A visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 15
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.