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(laɪtweɪt) also light-weight
Word forms: plural lightweights
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type.
...lightweight denim.
The company manufactures a range of innovative light-weight cycles.
2. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun]
Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete.
By the age of sixteen he was the junior lightweight champion of Poland.
He changed from lightweight (under 71kg) to light middleweight (under 78kg).
A lightweight is a person who is in the lightweight category in a particular sport.
3. countable noun
If you describe someone as a lightweight, you are critical of them because you think that they are not very important or skilful in a particular area of activity.
[disapproval]
Hill considered Sam a lightweight, a real amateur.
Lightweight is also an adjective.
Some of the discussion in the book is lightweight and unconvincing.
More Synonyms of lightweight

lightweight in British English

(ˈlaɪtˌweɪt)
adjective
1. 
of a relatively light weight
2. 
not serious; trivial
noun
3. 
a person or animal of a relatively light weight
4. 
a. 
a professional boxer weighing 130–135 pounds (59–61 kg)
b. 
an amateur boxer weighing 57–60 kg (126–132 pounds)
c. 
(as modifier)
the lightweight contender
5. 
a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115–126 pounds (52–57 kg))
6.  informal
a person of little importance or influence

lightweight in American English

(ˈlaɪtˌweɪt)
noun
1. 
one below normal weight
2. 
a boxer between a junior lightweight and a junior welterweight, with a maximum weight of 135 pounds (61.24 kg)
3.  US, Informal
a person of limited influence, intelligence, or competence
adjective
4. 
light in weight
5. 
of lightweights
6. 
not serious

Examples of 'lightweight' in a sentence
lightweight

He gets the best from his players but their squad looks a little lightweight.
The Sun (2006)
The chassis combines a lightweight aluminium frame with what look suspiciously like cycle parts.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This lightweight aluminium wallet is said to shield cards from both problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Pale linen suits and cotton shirts are as popular as lightweight suits for men.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The lightweight fabric makes this voluminous new shape more flattering.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But a new lightweight aluminium and body shell and a highly tuned sports have changed that.
The Sun (2006)
But he is no political lightweight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Amazingly lightweight frames can be made.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The answer is a lightweight suit.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is a familiar image and the European lightweight champion is hoping to become a familiar face.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Made of lightweight, durable fabric it has a zip end pocket.
The Sun (2011)
The Villa manager saw beyond their lightweight frames to realise that skill and pace set them apart.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's made from lightweight fabric and comes in ten colours.
The Sun (2012)
Made from durable nylon and a strong yet lightweight frame, the bags measure approx.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Fluid, lightweight fabrics and strong colours will get you out of the bridal ghetto.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is eagerly buying western 3D printing technology and making its own lightweight machines to sell to consumers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is made from lightweight carbon composite fibres that improve efficiency and use 25 per cent less fuel than older models.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A little lightweight, although there is no denying his pace.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The i3's chassis is made of lightweight reclaimed aluminium.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was saying now that he also wanted to buy some lightweight aluminium goals so we didn't have to go through the daily weightlifting ritual.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was involved in designing the first lightweight carbon helmet, which helped him to emerge relatively unscathed from the inevitable accidents that occur in his sport.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
THE twins, pictured below left with their mum, were decent lightweight boxers in their youth.
The Sun (2015)

Word lists with
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In other languages
lightweight

British English: lightweight ADJECTIVE
Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type.
...lightweight denim.
  • American English: lightweight
  • Brazilian Portuguese: leve
  • Chinese: 重量轻的
  • European Spanish: ligero
  • French: léger
  • German: leicht
  • Italian: leggero
  • Japanese: 薄手の
  • Korean: 경량의
  • European Portuguese: leve
  • Latin American Spanish: liviano
British English: lightweight NOUN
Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete.
By the age of sixteen he was the junior lightweight champion.
  • American English: lightweight
  • Brazilian Portuguese: peso-leve
  • Chinese: 羽量级
  • European Spanish: peso ligero
  • French: poids léger
  • German: Leichtgewichtler
  • Italian: peso leggero
  • Japanese: ライト級
  • Korean: 라이트급
  • European Portuguese: peso leve
  • Latin American Spanish: peso ligero

Chinese translation of 'lightweight'

lightweight

(ˈlaɪtweɪt)

adj

  1. [fabric, product] 重量轻(輕)的 (zhòngliàng qīng de)
  2. (fig) [person] 无(無)足轻(輕)重的 (wú zú qīng zhòng de)

n (c)

  1. (Boxing) 轻(輕)量级(級)运(運)动(動)员(員) (qīngliàngjí yùndòngyuán) (名, míng)
  2. (fig, = person) 无(無)足轻(輕)重的人 (wú zú qīng zhòng de rén) (个(個), gè)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
of relatively light weight
lightweight denim
Synonyms
thin
Her gown was thin and she shivered from the cold.
fine
Her suit was of a pale grey fine material.
delicate
china with a delicate design
sheer
sheer black tights
flimsy
a flimsy pink chiffon nightgown
gossamer
daring gossamer dresses of sheer black lace
diaphanous
filmy
a long, filmy skirt
unsubstantial
2 (adjective) 
Definition
not serious
Some of the discussion in the book is lightweight and unconvincing.
Synonyms
unimportant
It was an unimportant job, and paid very little.
shallow
I think he is shallow, vain and untrustworthy.
trivial
I don't like to visit the doctor just for something trivial.
insignificant
In 1949 it was still a small, insignificant city.
slight
It's only made a slight difference.
petty
Rows would start over petty things.
worthless
Training is worthless unless there is proof that it works.
trifling
The guests had each paid £250, no trifling sum.
flimsy
paltry
She had no interest in such paltry concerns.
inconsequential
a reminder of how inconsequential their lives were
undemanding
insubstantial
Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.
nickel-and-dime (US, slang)
of no account
Opposites
important
,
serious
,
significant
,
substantial
,
momentous
,
weighty

Additional synonyms

in the sense of delicate
Definition
fine or subtle in quality or workmanship
china with a delicate design
Synonyms
fine,
detailed,
elegant,
exquisite,
graceful
in the sense of filmy
Definition
very thin and almost transparent
a long, filmy skirt
Synonyms
transparent,
fine,
sheer,
delicate,
fragile,
see-through,
flimsy,
chiffon,
insubstantial,
floaty,
gossamer,
diaphanous,
gauzy,
cobwebby,
finespun
in the sense of fine
Definition
of delicate or careful workmanship
Her suit was of a pale grey fine material.
Synonyms
delicate,
light,
thin,
sheer,
lightweight,
flimsy,
wispy,
gossamer,
diaphanous,
gauzy,
chiffony

Synonyms of 'lightweight'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of flimsy
Definition
light and thin
a flimsy pink chiffon nightgown
Synonyms
thin,
light,
sheer,
transparent,
chiffon,
gossamer,
gauzy
in the sense of gossamer
daring gossamer dresses of sheer black lace
Synonyms
delicate,
light,
fine,
thin,
sheer,
transparent,
airy,
flimsy,
silky,
diaphanous,
gauzy
in the sense of inconsequential
Definition
unimportant or insignificant
a reminder of how inconsequential their lives were
Synonyms
unimportant,
trivial,
insignificant,
minor,
petty,
trifling,
negligible,
paltry,
immaterial,
measly (informal),
inconsiderable,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
of no significance
in the sense of insignificant
Definition
having little or no importance
In 1949 it was still a small, insignificant city.
Synonyms
unimportant,
minor,
irrelevant,
petty,
trivial,
meaningless,
trifling,
meagre,
negligible,
flimsy,
paltry,
immaterial,
inconsequential,
nondescript,
measly (informal),
scanty,
inconsiderable,
of no consequence,
nonessential,
small potatoes,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
of no account,
nugatory,
unsubstantial,
not worth mentioning,
of no moment,
wanky (taboo, slang)
in the sense of insubstantial
Definition
flimsy, fine, or slight
Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.
Synonyms
flimsy,
thin,
weak,
slight,
frail,
feeble,
tenuous
in the sense of paltry
Definition
insignificant
She had no interest in such paltry concerns.
Synonyms
insignificant,
trivial,
worthless,
unimportant,
small,
low,
base,
minor,
slight,
petty,
trifling,
Mickey Mouse (slang),
piddling (informal),
toytown (slang),
poxy (slang),
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
picayune (US),
chickenshit (US, slang),
twopenny-halfpenny (British, informal)
in the sense of petty
Definition
trivial or unimportant
Rows would start over petty things.
Synonyms
trivial,
inferior,
insignificant,
little,
small,
slight,
trifling,
negligible,
unimportant,
paltry,
measly (informal),
contemptible,
piddling (informal),
inconsiderable,
inessential,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang)
in the sense of shallow
Definition
not involving sincere feelings or serious thought
I think he is shallow, vain and untrustworthy.
Synonyms
superficial,
surface,
empty,
slight,
foolish,
idle,
trivial,
meaningless,
flimsy,
frivolous,
skin-deep
in the sense of sheer
Definition
(of textiles) light, delicate, and see-through
sheer black tights
Synonyms
fine,
thin,
transparent,
see-through,
gossamer,
diaphanous,
gauzy
in the sense of slight
Definition
not very important or lacking in substance
It's only made a slight difference.
Synonyms
small,
minor,
insignificant,
negligible,
weak,
modest,
trivial,
superficial,
feeble,
trifling,
meagre,
unimportant,
paltry,
measly (informal),
insubstantial,
scanty,
inconsiderable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of trifling
Definition
insignificant, petty, or frivolous
The guests had each paid £250, no trifling sum.
Synonyms
insignificant,
small,
tiny,
empty,
slight,
silly,
shallow,
petty,
idle,
trivial,
worthless,
negligible,
unimportant,
frivolous,
paltry,
minuscule,
puny,
measly,
piddling (informal),
inconsiderable,
valueless,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
footling (informal)
in the sense of trivial
Definition
of little importance
I don't like to visit the doctor just for something trivial.
Synonyms
unimportant,
little,
small,
minor,
slight,
everyday,
petty,
meaningless,
commonplace,
worthless,
trifling,
insignificant,
negligible,
frivolous,
paltry,
incidental,
puny,
inconsequential,
trite,
inconsiderable,
valueless,
nickel-and-dime (US, slang),
wanky (taboo, slang),
chickenshit (US, slang)
in the sense of unsubstantial
Definition
lacking weight or firmness
Synonyms
flimsy,
light,
thin,
slight,
inadequate,
fragile,
frail,
airy
in the sense of worthless
Definition
without value or usefulness
Training is worthless unless there is proof that it works.
Synonyms
useless,
meaningless,
pointless,
futile,
no use,
insignificant,
unimportant,
ineffectual,
unusable,
unavailing,
not much cop (British, slang),
inutile,
not worth a hill of beans (US),
negligible,
pants (slang)
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