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LIGHTS Synonyms

There are 74 synonyms of the word lights. (exact relations)
There are 46 hypernyms of the word lights. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For LIGHTS

Alternatives for BRIGHTNESS

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