lightly

Onun ne kadar önemli bir karar olduğunu bilseydin onu çok önemsemeden yapmazdın. - If you knew how important a decision that was, you wouldn't make it so lightly.

hafif tertip

Light

(isim) Işık

Güneş bizi ışık ve ısı verir. - The sun gives us light and heat.

Onun yüzünü loş bir ışıkta gördüm. - I saw his face in the dim light.

light

aydınlık

Burası okumak için yeterince aydınlık değil. - It's not light enough in here to read.

Dışarısı hâlâ aydınlık. - It's still light outside.

light

hafif

Onu hafife almasan iyi olur. - You'd better not make light of him.

Genellikle hafif bir kahvaltı yaparım. - I usually have a light breakfast.

light

{i} ışık

Onun yüzünü loş bir ışıkta gördüm. - I saw his face in the dim light.

Lütfen gittiğinizde ışıkları kapatınız. - Please turn out the lights when you leave.

light

{i} nur

Gözümde nursun ...ve başımda tacın. - You're the light of my eyes ... and crown of my head.

lightly come lightly go

haydan gelen huya gider

lightly packed

hafif ambalajlanmış

light

{f} yakmak, tutuşturmak; yanmak, tutuşmak

light

{s} ince

Yeni dizüstü bilgisayarım eskisinden daha ince ve daha hafif. - My new laptop is thinner and lighter than my old one.

Bu dizüstü bilgisayar ince ve hafif. - This laptop is thin and light.

light

{f} yakmak

Bir mum yakmak karanlığı lanetlemekten daha iyidir. - It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

light

{f} aydınlanmak

light

{s} açık

Daha açık bir renk tercih ederim. - I prefer a lighter color.

Dün gece yatakta kitap okurken, ışık açıkken uykuya dalmışım. - While I was reading in bed last night, I fell asleep with the light on.

light

{i} ışık veren şey: Turn off the lights. Lambaları kapatın

light

lâmba

Ben karanlıkta lamba anahtarını hissettim. - I felt for the light switch in the dark.

Tom yemek odası lambasını açtı. - Tom flipped on the dining room light.

Sigaran ve ateşin var mı? - Have you got a cigarette and a light?

O, soğuk olmasına rağmen ateşi yakmadı. - Though it was cold, he didn't light the fire.

(Dilbilim) hafif vurgulu

(Gıda) kibrit yakmak

Yükü hafifletmek zorundayız. - We have to lighten the load.

ateş (sigara vb için)

(Sanat) ışıklamak

Tom Mary'yi yanağından hafifçe öptü. - Tom kissed Mary lightly on the cheek.

Her zaman hafifçe giyinirim. - I dress lightly all the time.

light

ışıklı

Bu ayakkabılar ışıklı. - These shoes have lights in them.

far

Bir yıldırımla bir şimşek arasındaki fark nedir? - What is the difference between a lightning bolt and a lightning flash?

Tom otomobilin sis farlarını açtı. - Tom turned on the car's fog lights.

Genellikle az eşya ile seyahat etmeye çalışırım. - I usually try to travel light.

(Askeri) ilerletmek

light

sigara yakmak

light

(Askeri) (yelken vb) yürütmek

Sevilmek, tüketilmektir. Sevmek tükenmez yağ ile ışık vermektir. Sevilmek, varlığı durdurmak, sevmek katlanmaktır. - To be loved is to be consumed. To love is to give light with inexhaustible oil. To be loved is to stop existing, to love is to endure.

light

parlak

Parlak ışık Markku'yu rahatsız etti. - The bright light disturbed Markku.

Okuma için parlak bir ışığınız var mı? - Do you have a bright light for reading?

Karanlık pencereden gelen bir ışık pırıltısı vardı. - There was a glimmer of light from the dark window.

light

sevinç ya da heyecan pırıltısı

light

{f} yak

Lütfen bir mum yakın. - Please light a candle.

Tom tüm kibriti tüketti bu yüzden ateşi yakamadı. - Tom ran out of matches so he couldn't light the fire.

light

güneş ışığı

Güneş ışığında okumak gözlerine zarar verebilir. - It can harm your eyes to read in the sun's light.

Bir güneş tutulması ay güneş ışığını engellediği zaman olur. - A solar eclipse is when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun.

Ben karanlıkta lamba anahtarını hissettim. - I felt for the light switch in the dark.

Lambanın ışığı siste parıldıyordu. - The light of the lamp glimmered in the fog.

light

gün ışığı

Sami bir daha gün ışığını görmeyi hak etmiyor. - Sami doesn't deserve to see the light of day again.

Son zamanlarda eski Çin hakkında yeni gerçekler gün ışığına çıktı. - New facts about ancient China have recently come to light.

light

(kibrit/çakmak/vb.) ateş

(deyim) ucuz kurtulmak,kolay atlatmak

Güneş ışığında okumak gözlerine zarar verebilir. - It can harm your eyes to read in the sun's light.

Işığı kapatmayı unutma. - Don't forget to turn the light off.

An earthquake is not something to be taken lightly because It is a very dangerous natural phenomenon.

to get off lightly

(isim) Nuri

(isim) Ziya

{s} iyi mayalanmış

{f} ışımak

{s} önemsiz

{f} denk gelmek

{f} ışık saçmak

{i} ışıltı

{f} rastlamak

{f} ışık tutmak

light out aceleyle yola çıkmak

light

{f} konmak

light

{i} deniz feneri

Hâlâ deniz fenerine gitmek istiyor musun? - Do you still want to go to the lighthouse?

Tom, deniz feneri bekçisi ve yalnız bir hayat sürüyor. - Tom is a lighthouse keeper and leads a lonely life.

light

light yan/yak/aydınlat

light

{s} yumuşak

light

{s} tasasız

light

{i} (sigara v.b. için) ateş: Do you have a light? Ateşiniz var

light

{f} üzerine düşmek

light

{s} çevik, ayağına tez. 10

light

ateş/ışık

light

{f} neşelendirmek, canlandırmak

{f} yanmak

{s} umursamaz

{f} aydınlatmak

(Tıp) Hayvan akciğeri

light

inmek light into azarlamak

{f} neşelendirmek

{s} fingirdek

{f} inmek

{s} endişesiz

(Tekstil) ışıklı ikaz

light

{f} (attan/arabadan) inmek

pass over (a matter) lightly

şakaya vurmak

pass over (a matter) lightly

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение lightly в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: {a} nimbly, easily, gaily, with levity; Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily; without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly"; in a small quantity or extent; "spread the margarine thinly over the meat"; "apply paint lightly"; With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly; Commonly; usually; with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"; without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly; to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly accented"; In a light manner; Swiftly; nimbly; with agility; indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning"; Without dejection; cheerfully; Without deep impression; with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"; Not chastely; wantonly; with little weight; with little force, slightly; to a small degree; frivolously; easily, effortlessly; gracefully; In a small degree; slightly; not severely; Without reason, or for reasons of little weight; With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily; with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly"; with indifference or without dejection; "he took it lightly" indulging with temperance; "we eat lightly in the morning" to a slight degree; "her speech is only lightly accented" with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead" with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light" without good reason; "one cannot say such things lightly
lightly armored: equipped with armor heavy enough to provide protection from light-arms fire
lightly wounded: not seriously wounded
get off lightly: end up with a mild punishment
My cousin got off lightly with a spanking after he broke the boy’s leg.
light: Unchaste, wanton
Long after lay he musing at her mood, / Much grieu'd to thinke that gentle Dame so light, / For whose defence he was to shed his blood.
light: travelling with no carriages, wagons attached
light: Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance
I made some light comment, and we moved on.
light: Gentle; having little force or momentum
This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.
light: Carrying little
I prefer to travel light.
light: To set fire to
She lit her last match.
light: To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
light: Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information
Can you throw any light on this problem?.
light: A notable person within a specific field or discipline
Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
light: Facts. pieces of information; ideas, concepts
Now these notions are twofold, actions or habits , which are durable lights and notions, which we may use when we will.
light: The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue
The average length of a light on a 15x15 grid is 7 or 8.
light: To start (a fire)
light: To alight
She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet.
light: Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc
This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it.
light: Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads
We took a light aircraft down to the city.
light: To find by chance
I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's.
light: A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic
light: A stone that is not thrown hard enough
light: Of low weight; not heavy
My bag was much lighter once I had dropped off the books.
tread lightly: To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense
He's in a bad mood today, so you might want to tread lightly if you talk to him.
light: {a} bright, not heavy, nimble, airy, trifling
light: {a} lightly, cheaply, without difficulty
light: {n} that by which we see or understand, a view
light: {v} to give light, guide by a light, kindle, ease, rest, fall, come down, get off, meet with
Light: jot
light: Slight; not important; as, a light error
light: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"
light: Electromagnetic radiation in the spectral range detectable by the human eye (approx 380 to 720nm)
light: In a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, i e , the visible spectrum, which is approximately the wavelength range of 0 4 μm to 0 7 μm (188) Note 1: In the laser and optical communications fields, custom and practice have extended usage of the term light to include the much broader portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be handled by the basic optical techniques used for the visible spectrum Note 2: The region embraced by the term light has not been clearly defined, but by convention and usage, is considered to extend from the near-ultraviolet region of approximately 0 3 μm, through the visible region, and into the mid-infrared region to approximately 30 μm
light: having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries"
light: That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc
light: intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy"
light: any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
light: Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light
light: served with extra milk or cream
light: The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is detected by the human eye
light: marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious meals"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
light: To start a fire
light: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight
light: A window, or space for a window in architecture
light: Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light
light: {s} not heavy; gentle, not forceful; slight; of little quantity; frivolous, superficial, trivial; dizzy; graceful; cheerful; low in calories
light: To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; sometimes with up
light: very thin and insubstantial; "thin paper"; "flimsy voile"; "light summer dresses"
light: of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1 74 at 20 degrees C"
light: of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1
light: The power of perception by vision
light: 74 at 20 degrees C" designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck" psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart" not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney" (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water" of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze" moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step" of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons" having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries" intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy" having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter" less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight
light: A form of electromagnetic radiation composed of different wavelengths ranging from violet to red that are visible to the naked eye Light is also a means by which energy can be transferred
light: not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"
light: weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
light: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart"
light: an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light"
light: public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light"
light: electromagnetic radiation visible to the eye
light: To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; often with up
light: (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"
light: A source of illumination
light: The range of electromagnetic radiation frequencies detected by the eye, or the wavelength range from about 400 to 750 nanometers It is sometimes extended to include photovoltaic effects and radiation beyond visible limits
light: A moderately low level of solid material suspended in the coffee beverage Result of fine particles of bean fiber and insoluble proteins present in perceptible amounts
light: Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load
light: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"
light: Lightly; cheaply
light: 74 at 20 degrees C"
light: The natural medium emanating from the sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible
light: The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day
light: having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet"
light: To illuminate
light: A very small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum of radiation, covering the wavelengths from approximately 400 - 700 nanometres (nm) for visible light, and 300-400 nm for ultraviolet light The energy of light radiation can damage collection materials by causing photochemical damage The amount of damage is proportional both to the intensity and the duration of exposure to light
light: {i} electromagnetic radiation which makes vision possible; sunlight, daylight; illumination; source of illumination, lamp; something which clarifies; viewpoint; enlightenment; example, model
light: the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
light: A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded
light: That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous
light: Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity
light: Life; existence
light: Refers to wines light in alcohol but also to texture and weight, how the wine feels in the mouth Lightness is appropriate in some wines, a defect in others
light: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
light: Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment
light: That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to the human eye. It ranges from the red end to the violet end of the spectrum, with wavelengths from 700 to 400 nanometres and frequencies from 4.3/n/n10^14 to 7.5/n/n10^14 Hz. Like all electromagnetic radiation, it travels through empty space at a speed of about 186,000 mi/sec (300,000 km/sec). In the mid-19th century, light was described by James Clerk Maxwell in terms of electromagnetic waves, but 20th-century physicists showed that it exhibits properties of particles as well; its carrier particle is the photon. Light is the basis for the sense of sight and for the perception of colour. See also optics; wave-particle duality. light dark light fixture light quantum light emitting diode light frame construction light year zodiacal light
light: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"
light: to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
light: any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark" public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light" mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand" a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner" an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light" a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life" (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light" make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit" characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder" (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night" demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise" having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet" easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet" of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1
light: Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution
light: Electromagnetic radiation of all wavelengths and frequencies The familiar "rainbow" of light spans a narrow slit in the electromagnetic spectrum, from 700 nanometers (red) to 400 nanometers (blue) The wavelengths of red and blue light differ by less than a factor of two The electromagnetic spectrum range spans beyond a factor of 10^18, (1 followed by 18 zeroes) from radio to gamma ray wavelengths Radio wavelengths can be the size of mountains while gamma ray wavelengths are the size of an atomic nucleus
light: Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task
light: moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"
light: Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse
light: A form of electromagnetic radiation Visible light (400 nm to 770 nm) can be perceived by the unaided human eye See infrared and ultraviolet
light: {f} set on fire; kindle; ignite; illuminate, provide with light; be ignited; be illuminated; descend (from a car, horse, etc.); land; come upon by chance
light: The Automated Weather Source weather station includes a sensor called a photocell This sensor responds and measures the amount of light that shines on it The light that is being measured can be in just about any form; i e , solar light (directly from the sun), moonlight or man-made light The units for the measurement are percent (%) of full sunlight
light: To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light
light: {s} illuminated, filled with light, not dark, bright; pale (of tones or colors)
light: Light is radiant energy of such wavelength that, falling on the retina, it stimulates the rods and cones of the eye and produces the sensation of vision The foregoing is a physiological (subjective) definition which tells what light does, under certain conditions, rather than what it is According to the (objective) Maxwell theory, all radiant energy is electromagnetic (q v ) in character, the generation of the radiation depending upon the portion of the spectrum under consideration For that part of the spectrum lying within the visual range, approximately 400 to 700 nanometers (nm) the release of light energy from externally stimulated sources may be thought of as due to atomic or molecular vibration or to the passing of electrons from high to lower energy levels accompanied by the spasmodic release of energy as the electronic orbits decrease in diameter See quantum theory
light: Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character
light: To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light
light: the common term for electromagnetic radiation, usually referring to that portion visible to the human eye However, other bands of the electromagnetic spectrum are also often referred to as different forms of light
light: Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread
light: Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift
light: designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck"
light: used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"
light: a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
light: A window; a pane of glass within a window Double-hung windows are designated by the number of lights in upper and lower sash, as in 6-over-6
light: Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind
light: radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation This definition is the one most meaningful for display professionals, although it differs from the definition frequently used by physicists Our definition excludes ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) wavelengths UV is shorter in wavelength than light as we've defined it, and IR is longer The visible wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum extend from about 380 to 770 nm The unit of light energy is the lumen second
light: A flame or something used to create fire
light: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
light: having light
light: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light sandy soil"
light: To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; with from, off, on, upon, at, in
light: with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"
light: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
light: Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial
light: Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors
light: To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect
light: having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter"
light: Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered
light: That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information
light: Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the eye
light: brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
light: A humanly visible form of electromagnetic radiation This radiation has a wavelength between 0 40 and 0 71 micrometers (µm)
light: A small incandescent telltale lamp on a dynamo or battery circuit to show approximately by its brightness the voltage of the current
light: Electromagnetic radiation that may or may not be visible to the human eye
light: Visible electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 400 and 700 nm
light: pale in colour
light: Electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from 380 (violet) to about 770 (red) nanometers (nm), and can be perceived by the normal, unaided human eye
light: Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity
light: get off (a horse)
light: To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off
light: (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"
light: To feel light; to be made happy
light: a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"
light: begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
light: To come by chance; to happen; with on or upon; formerly with into
light: To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; with up; as, the room lights up very well
light: technically, the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which can be seen by the human eye; also, the source of light or its use in painting such as the illumination of a subject or an aspect of a piece of work for emphasis
light: The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions
light: The brightness of the eye or eyes
light: characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"
light: a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life"
light: Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy
light: White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion
light: usually the visual portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared (about 8000 Angstroms or 800 nanometers(nm)) and ultraviolet (about 4,000 Angstroms or 400 nm); however, the term is sometimes used as a synonym for all electromagnetic radiation
light: of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"
light: having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
light: a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"
light: Radiant energy that is capable of producing a visual sensation The visible portion of the ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM extends from about 380 to 770 nanometers
light: Radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (light) extends from about 0 38 to 0 77 microns
light: To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; with on or upon
light: demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise"
light: make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
light: Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind
light: silly or trivial; "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter"
light: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"
light: a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light"
light: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"
light: fall to somebody by assignment or lot; "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims"
light: mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"
light: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water"
light: easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet"
light: Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy
light: lt
punished him lightly: gave him a light sentence, gave him a minimal penalty
took it lightly: related to something without paying much attention, was easy minded, despised
was lightly wounded: was injured in the body in a superficial manner