the medium of illumination that makes sight possible

electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres

electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation

the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye

anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle

a particular quality or type of light

anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window

the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light)

an aspect or view

mental understanding or spiritual insight

a person considered to be an authority or leader

brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes

the answer to a clue in a crossword

full of light; well-lighted

(of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light

relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear

to ignite or cause to ignite

to illuminate or cause to illuminate

to make or become cheerful or animated

to guide or lead by light

not heavy; weighing relatively little

having relatively low density

lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights

not great in degree, intensity, or number

without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done

graceful, agile, or deft

not bulky or clumsy

not serious or profound; entertaining

without importance or consequence; insignificant

frivolous or capricious

loose in morals

dizzy or unclear

(of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened

easily digested

relatively low in alcoholic content

(of a soil) having a crumbly texture

carrying light arms or equipment

(of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery

(of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds)

(of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C

(of a railway) having a narrow gauge, or in some cases a standard gauge with speed or load restrictions not applied to a main line

(of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; short

the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English

a less common word for lightly

with little equipment, baggage, etc

(esp of birds) to settle or land after flight

to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc

to come upon unexpectedly

to strike or fall on

God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength