light
adjective/laɪt/
(comparative lighter, superlative lightest)
Слово англійською: light
Переклад light українською: граціозний, легкий, світлий
Детальний опис
- pale in colour
- He's got light blue eyes.
- Lighter shades suit you best.
- People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.
- a box of light and dark chocolates
- full of light; having the natural light of day
- We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light.
- It gets light at about 5 o'clock.
- Let's go now while it's still light.
- It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building.
- easy to lift or move; not weighing very much
- The device is light and portable.
- Carry this bag—it's the lightest.
- Hydrogen gas is lighter than air.
- The little girl was as light as a feather.
- The tent is light enough for backpacking and touring.
- [usually before noun] of less than average or usual weight
- light summer clothes
- Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge.
- used with a unit of weight to say that something weighs less than it should do
- The delivery of potatoes was several kilos light.
- [usually before noun] gentle and without weight; not using much force
- She felt a light tap on her shoulder.
- the sound of quick light footsteps
- You only need to apply light pressure.
- As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved).
- [usually before noun] easy to do; not making you tired
- After his accident he was moved to lighter work.
- some light housework
- Her duties are relatively light.
- You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise.
- not great in amount, degree, etc.
- Traffic was light.
- Light rain is forecast.
- Civilian casualties were comparatively light.
- Trading on the stock exchange was light today.
- Apply a light coating of cooking oil.
- fun rather than serious and not needing much mental effort
- light reading for the beach
- This is not something you'd watch for light entertainment.
- light music/opera
- We were just making light conversation.
- Her novels are light, but very well written.
- We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something funny or fun that comes after something serious or boring).
- not serious
- She kept her tone light.
- This programme looks at the lighter side of politics.
- The job does have its lighter moments.
- Let’s talk about lighter things, shall we?
- On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers.
- not severe
- He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.
- The punishment can be remarkably light.
- (of a meal) small in quantity
- a light meal/supper/snack/breakfast
- Light refreshments will be provided.
- I just want something light for lunch.
- not containing much fat, sugar or other rich ingredients and therefore easy to digest
- Stick to a light diet.
- a deliciously light alternative to cake
- containing a lot of air
- This pastry is so light.
- low in alcohol
- a light beer
- (Indian English) (of tea or coffee) containing a lot of water synonym weak
- I don't like my coffee too light.
- I think I’ll have a light tea.
- [only before noun] (of soldiers) carrying only light weapons
- the light infantry/cavalry
- [only before noun] a person in a light sleep is easy to wake
- She drifted into a light sleep.
- I've always been a light sleeper.
- [usually before noun] free from worry; cheerful
- I left the island with a light heart.
colours
with natural light
weight
gentle
work/exercise
not great
not serious/severe
food
drink
army
sleep
cheerful
Word Originadjective senses 1 to 2 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’. adjective senses 3 to 17 Old English lēocht, līht (noun), lēohte (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German leicht, from an Indo-European root shared by lung.
Idioms
be light on something
- (British English) to not have enough of something
- We seem to be light on fuel.
a light touch
- the ability to deal with something in a sensitive and relaxed way
- She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.
make light of something
- to treat something as not being important and not serious
- I didn’t mean to make light of your injuries.
make light work of something
- to do something quickly and with little effort
many hands make light work
- (saying) used to say that a job is made easier if a lot of people help