LIGHTS Synonyms
There are 46 hypernyms of the word lights. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LIGHTS
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brightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
illumination | nounn | |||||||
noun • a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination • the degree of visibility of your environment • an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding • the luminous flux incident on a unit area • painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) | ||||||||
luminosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
brilliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand • unusual mental ability | ||||||||
glare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • an angry stare • a focus of public attention verb • look at with a fixed gaze • be sharply reflected • shine intensely | ||||||||
glow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an alert and refreshed state • light from nonthermal sources • the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised • a feeling of considerable warmth • a steady even light without flames • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • an appearance of reflected light verb • emit a steady even light without flames • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • shine intensely, as if with heat • be exuberant or high-spirited • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
incandescence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised • light from heat | ||||||||
luminescence | nounn | |||||||
noun • light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures • light from nonthermal sources | ||||||||
radiance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light • an attractive combination of good health and happiness | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
catch fire | verbv | |||||||
verb • start to burn or burst into flames | ||||||||
visible light | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation | ||||||||
abstemious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • sparing in consumption of especially food and drink adjective satellite • marked by temperance in indulgence | ||||||||
calorie-free | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having relatively few calories | ||||||||