Definitions for lightings

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lightings light·ing

Spelling: [lahy-ting]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ tɪŋ/

Lightings is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 174 anagrams from letters in lightings (gghiilnst).

Definitions for lightings

noun

1. the act of igniting or illuminating:
2. the arrangement of lights to achieve particular effects:
3. an effect achieved by the arrangement of lights:
4. the science, theory, or method of achieving particular effects by the use of lights.
5. the way light falls upon a face, object, etc., especially in a picture.
6. something that makes things visible or affords illumination:
7. 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.
8. the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
9. an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon.
10. the radiance or illumination from a particular source:
11. the illumination from the sun; daylight:
12. daybreak or dawn:
13. daytime:
14. a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance:
15. a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match:
16. a traffic light:
17. the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded:
18. the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight:
19. a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary:
20. Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture.
21. a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes.
22. a measure or supply of light; illumination:
23. spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment.
24. Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one.
25. mental insight; understanding.
26. lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed:
27. a lighthouse.
28. Archaic. the eyesight.

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:

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.

Verb phrases

1. light into, Informal. to make a vigorous physical or verbal attack on:
2. light out, Slang. to leave quickly; depart hurriedly:

verb (used with object)

1. to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite.
2. to turn or switch on (an electric light):
3. to give light to; furnish with light or illumination:
4. to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up):
5. to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up):
6. 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).
6. to get down or descend, as from a horse or a vehicle.
7. to come to rest, as on a spot or thing; fall or settle upon; land:
8. to come by chance; happen; hit (usually followed by on or upon):
9. to fall, as a stroke, weapon, vengeance, or choice, on a place or person:

Origin of lightings

before 1000; Middle English lightinge, Old English līhting. See light¹, -ing¹

Examples for lightings

You wear a pin that adjusts the temperature, lighting, décor, and entertainment to your preference.

He turned toward the hall door as if with the intention of lighting the chandelier.

"These will do excellently for lighting our morning camp fire," he said.

And at $29.99, lighting up all sense of parental dignity and responsibility costs less than a carton of actual cigarettes.

They spent the next year researching clothing, hair, makeup, lighting, and props.

But he smoked incessantly, lighting one cigarette from another.

From the swing at golf to the manner of lighting a match in the wind, this truism applies.

Production expenses: equipment rental, lights, lighting board, van rental, trailer rental, road cases, backline.

Marriott was lighting the six wax candles on the dressing-table.

That he ends up not lighting a lamp but tangled in the cobwebs is one of the truths of this valuable book.