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LIGHT Synonyms

There are 92 synonyms of the word light. (exact relations)
There are 65 hypernyms of the word light. (close relations)

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bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

airy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to or abounding in fresh air

• not practical or realizable; speculative

• having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air

• characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

beaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• cheerful and bright

• pleased and proud

• radiating or as if radiating light

brilliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of surpassing excellence

• having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

• characterized by grandeur

• having strong or striking color

• full of light; shining intensely

• clear and sharp and ringing

glowing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

adjective satellite

• highly enthusiastic

luminous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• softly bright or radiant

radiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radiating or as if radiating light

shiny
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a shiny surface or coating

adjective satellite

• reflecting light

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

sparkling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

noun

• a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

adjective satellite

• shining with brilliant points of light like stars

sunny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

transparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• so thin as to transmit light

• free of deceit

• easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)

vivid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• evoking lifelike images within the mind

• having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience

• having strong or striking color

• (of color) having the highest saturation

ignite
verbv
verb

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• start to burn or burst into flames

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• start or maintain a fire in

light up
verbv
verb

• start to burn with a bright flame

• introduce light into

• become clear

• ignite

• begin to smoke

illuminate
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

alight
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

verb

• to come to rest, settle

• come down

conflagrate
verbv
verb

• cause to start burning

• start to burn or burst into flames

kindle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• catch fire

• cause to start burning

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

lite
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• having relatively few calories

Best Hypernyms For LIGHT

Alternatives for BRIGHT

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