Definitions for lighter

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lighter light·er

Spelling: [lahy-ter]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ tər/

Lighter is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 155 anagrams from letters in lighter (eghilrt).

Definitions for lighter

noun

1. a person or thing that lights or ignites.
2. a mechanical device used in lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes for smoking.
3. a large, open, flat-bottomed barge, used in unloading and loading ships offshore or in transporting goods for short distances in shallow waters.
4. something that makes things visible or affords illumination:
5. Physics. Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon. a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
6. the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
7. an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon.
8. the radiance or illumination from a particular source:
9. the illumination from the sun; daylight:
10. daybreak or dawn:
11. daytime:
12. a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance:
13. a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match:
14. a traffic light:
15. the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded:
16. the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight:
17. a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary:
18. Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture.
19. a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes.
20. a measure or supply of light; illumination:
21. spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment.
22. Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one.
23. mental insight; understanding.
24. lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed:
25. a lighthouse.
26. Archaic. the eyesight.
27. a light product, as a beer or cigarette.

Idioms

1. bring to light, to discover or reveal:
2. come to light, to be discovered or revealed:
3. hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes.
4. in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances:
5. in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering:
6. light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption:
7. see the light, to come into existence or being. to be made public. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed:
8. shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up:
9. make light of, to treat as unimportant or trivial:

adverb

1. lightly:
2. with no load or cargo hauled or carried:

adjective

1. having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted:
2. pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color:
3. (of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color.
4. of little weight; not heavy:
5. of little weight in proportion to bulk; of low specific gravity:
6. of less than the usual or average weight:
7. weighing less than the proper or standard amount:
8. of small amount, force, intensity, etc.:
9. using or applying little or slight pressure or force:
10. not distinct; faint:
11. easy to endure, deal with, or perform; not difficult or burdensome:
12. not very profound or serious; amusing or entertaining:
13. of little importance or consequence; trivial:
14. easily digested:
15. low in any substance, as sugar, starch, or tars, that is considered harmful or undesirable:
16. not heavy or strong: (especially of beer and wine) having fewer calories and usually a lower alcohol content than the standard product.
17. spongy or well-leavened, as cake.
18. (of soil) containing much sand; porous or crumbly.
19. slender or delicate in form or appearance:
20. airy or buoyant in movement:
21. nimble or agile:
22. free from trouble, sorrow, or worry; carefree:
23. cheerful; merry:
24. characterized by lack of proper seriousness; frivolous:
25. sexually promiscuous; loose.
26. easily swayed; changeable; volatile:
27. dizzy; slightly delirious:
28. Military. lightly armed or equipped:
29. having little or no cargo, encumbrance, or the like; not burdened:
30. adapted by small weight or slight build for small loads or swift movement:
31. using small-scale machinery primarily for the production of consumer goods:
32. Nautical. noting any sail of light canvas set only in moderate or calm weather, as a royal, skysail, studdingsail, gaff topsail, or spinnaker.
33. Meteorology. (of wind) having a speed up to 7 miles per hour (3 m/sec). Compare light air, light breeze.
34. Phonetics. (of l- sounds) resembling a front vowel in quality; clear:
35. Prosody. unstressed (def 1). short (def 17a).
36. Poker. being in debt to the pot:

verb (used with object)

1. to convey in or as if in a lighter.
2. to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite.
3. to turn or switch on (an electric light):
4. to give light to; furnish with light or illumination:
5. to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up):
6. to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up):
7. to guide or conduct with a light:

verb (used without object)

1. to take fire or become kindled:
2. to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up):
3. to become illuminated when switched on:
4. to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up):
5. to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up).

Origin of lighter

First recorded in 1545-55; light¹ + -er¹

Examples for lighter

But they are being built with new, lighter materials and powered with far more efficient engines.

Both hearts were heavy, but Mr. Brunton's was the lighter of the two.

It will be lighter now; I sha'n't mind what anybody says if you're with me, mother.

Perhaps it was some law of opposites, and she needed some one of lighter nature than her own.

The room was dark, but the street was lighter, because of its lamps.

Now on a lighter note, with Selma, you did get Oprah to throw a mean haymaker.

On a lighter note, Hawking is also said to be a big fan of strip clubs.

If you had, the meeting on Wednesday would have been a lighter trial to you.

Meanwhile younger, lighter colors evoke citrus and tree fruits, candy sugars and vanilla toffee.

New refinements in aluminum made structures both stronger and lighter.