Lighter — synonyms, lighter antonyms, definition

1. lighter (Adjective)

cleaner clearer easier fainter idler less accented less clouded looser more abstemious more calorie-free more light-colored more light-coloured more light-headed more lightheaded more lightsome more lite more low-cal more promiscuous more scant more sluttish • • • darker heavier

lighter (Adjective) — Of comparatively little physical weight or density. ex. "a light load" ex. "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"

lighter (Adjective) — (used of colour) having a relatively small amount of colouring agent. ex. "light blue" ex. "light colours such as pastels" ex. "a light-coloured powder" ex. "light-coloured blue"

lighter (Adjective) — Of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment. ex. "light infantry" ex. "light cavalry" ex. "light industry" ex. "light weapons"

lighter (Adjective) — Not great in degree, quantity or number. ex. "a light sentence" ex. "a light accent" ex. "casualties were light" ex. "light snow was falling" ex. "light misty rain" ex. "light smoke from the chimney"

lighter (Adjective) — Free from sadness or troubles. ex. "a light heart"

lighter (Adjective) — Characterized by or emitting light. ex. "a room that is light when the shutters are open" ex. "the inside of the house was airy and light"

lighter (Adjective) — (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress. ex. "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"

lighter (Adjective) — Easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned. ex. "a light diet"

lighter (Adjective) — (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency. ex. "light soil"

lighter (Adjective) — (of sound or colour) free from anything that dulls or dims. ex. "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"

lighter (Adjective) — Moving easily and quickly; nimble. ex. "the dancer was light and graceful" ex. "walked with a light tripping step"

lighter (Adjective) — Demanding little effort; not burdensome. ex. "light housework" ex. "light exercise"

lighter (Adjective) — Of little intensity, power or force. ex. "the light touch of her fingers" ex. "a light breeze"

lighter (Adjective) — (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average. ex. "light water is ordinary water"

lighter (Adjective) — Weak and likely to lose consciousness. ex. "felt light in the head" ex. "light-headed with wine"

lighter (Adjective) — Very thin and insubstantial. ex. "light summer dresses"

lighter (Adjective) — Marked by temperance in indulgence. ex. "a light eater" ex. "ate a light supper"

lighter (Adjective) — Less than the correct, legal or full amount, often deliberately. ex. "a light pound"

lighter (Adjective) — Having little importance. ex. "losing his job was no light matter"

lighter (Adjective) — Intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound. ex. "light verse" ex. "a light comedy"

lighter (Adjective) — Silly or trivial. ex. "light banter" ex. "light idle chatter"

lighter (Adjective) — Designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight. ex. "light aircraft" ex. "a light truck"

lighter (Adjective) — Having relatively few calories. ex. "light beer" ex. "light mayonnaise"

lighter (Adjective) — (of sleep) easily disturbed. ex. "in a light doze" ex. "a light sleeper"

lighter (Adjective) — Casual and unrestrained in sexual behaviour. ex. "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"

light lightness value weight

2. lighter (Noun)

barge flatboat hoy igniter ignitor light

lighter (Noun) — A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.

lighter (Noun) — A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires. ex. "do you have a lighter?"

lighter (Noun) — A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).

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3. lighter (Verb)

lighter (Verb) — Transport in a flatbottom boat.

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