Light vs. Heavy

Lightnoun

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

Lightnoun

A source of illumination.

Lightnoun

Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

Lightnoun

Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

Lightnoun

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

Lightnoun

(painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

Lightnoun

A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

Lightnoun

A flame or something used to create fire.

Lightnoun

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

Lightnoun

A window, or space for a window in architecture.

Lightnoun

The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

Lightnoun

(informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

Lightnoun

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

Lightnoun

The power of perception by vision.

Lightnoun

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

Lightnoun

A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.

Lightnoun

(curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

Lightverb

(transitive) To start (a fire).

Lightverb

(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning; to kindle.

Lightverb

(transitive) To illuminate.

Lightverb

(intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.

Lightverb

To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

Lightverb

(nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

Lightverb

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

Lightverb

To find by chance.

Lightverb

To stop upon of eyes or a glance; to notice

Lightverb

(archaic) To alight; to land or come down.

Lightadjective

Having light.

Lightadjective

Pale in colour.

Lightadjective

(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.

Lightadjective

Of low weight; not heavy.

Lightadjective

Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads.

Lightadjective

Gentle; having little force or momentum.

Lightadjective

Easy to endure or perform.

Lightadjective

Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

Lightadjective

Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.

Lightadjective

travelling with no carriages, wagons attached

Lightadjective

(obsolete) Unchaste, wanton.

Lightadjective

Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.

Lightadjective

Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

Lightadjective

(dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.

Lightadjective

Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.

Lightadjective

Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

Lightadjective

Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished.

Lightadjective

Easily interrupted by stimulation.

Lightadverb

Carrying little.

Lightnoun

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

Lightnoun

That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.

Lightnoun

The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.

Lightnoun

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

Lightnoun

The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.

Lightnoun

Life; existence.

Lightnoun

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

Lightnoun

The power of perception by vision.

Lightnoun

That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.

Lightnoun

Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.

Lightnoun

The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; - opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.

Lightnoun

Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.

Lightnoun

One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.

Lightnoun

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.

Lightadjective

Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.

Lightadjective

White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.

Lightadjective

Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy.

Lightadjective

Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.

Lightadjective

Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.

Lightadjective

Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.

Lightadjective

Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.

Lightadjective

Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

Lightadjective

Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.

Lightadjective

Slight; not important; as, a light error.

Lightadjective

Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.

Lightadjective

Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.

Lightadjective

Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.

Lightadjective

Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.

Lightadjective

Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.

Lightadjective

Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.

Lightadjective

Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

Lightadjective

Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.

Lightadjective

Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.

Lightadjective

Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.

Lightadjective

Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.

Lightverb

To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; - sometimes with up.

Lightverb

To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; - often with up.

Lightverb

To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

Lightverb

To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.

Lightverb

To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; - with up; as, the room light up very well.

Lightverb

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

Lightverb

To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; - with from, off, on, upon, at, in.

Lightverb

To feel light; to be made happy.

Lightverb

To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.

Lightverb

To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; - with on or upon.

Lightverb

To come by chance; to happen; - with on or upon; formerly with into.

Lightadverb

Lightly; cheaply.

Lightnoun

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation;

Lightnoun

any device serving as a source of illumination;

Lightnoun

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation;

Lightnoun

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light;

Lightnoun

an illuminated area;

Lightnoun

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination;

Lightnoun

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures;

Lightnoun

a person regarded very fondly;

Lightnoun

mental understanding as an enlightening experience;

Lightnoun

having abundant light or illumination;

Lightnoun

public awareness;

Lightnoun

brightness and animation of countenance;

Lightnoun

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

Lightnoun

a visual warning signal;

Lightnoun

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires;

Lightverb

make lighter or brighter;

Lightverb

begin to smoke;

Lightverb

to come to rest, settle;

Lightverb

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

Lightverb

fall to somebody by assignment or lot;

Lightverb

get off (a horse)

Lightadjective

of comparatively little physical weight or density;

Lightadjective

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent;

Lightadjective

of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment;

Lightadjective

not great in degree or quantity or number;

Lightadjective

psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles;

Lightadjective

characterized by or emitting light;

Lightadjective

used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress;

Lightadjective

easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned;

Lightadjective

(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency;

Lightadjective

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

Lightadjective

moving easily and quickly; nimble;

Lightadjective

demanding little effort; not burdensome;

Lightadjective

of little intensity or power or force;

Lightadjective

(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average;

Lightadjective

weak and likely to lose consciousness;

Lightadjective

very thin and insubstantial;

Lightadjective

marked by temperance in indulgence;

Lightadjective

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so;

Lightadjective

having little importance;

Lightadjective

intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound;

Lightadjective

silly or trivial;

Lightadjective

having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened;

Lightadjective

designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight;

Lightadjective

having relatively few calories;

Lightadjective

(of sleep) easily disturbed;

Lightadjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior;

Lightadverb

with few burdens;

Lightnoun

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

Lightnoun

a source of illumination, especially an electric lamp

Lightnoun

decorative illuminations

Lightnoun

a traffic light

Lightnoun

the amount or quality of light in a place

Lightnoun

the light falling on the windows of a house.

Lightnoun

an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood

Lightnoun

a person's opinions, standards, and abilities

Lightnoun

understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment

Lightnoun

spiritual illumination by divine truth.

Lightnoun

an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings

Lightnoun

a device used to produce a flame or spark

Lightnoun

a window or opening to let light in

Lightnoun

a perpendicular division of a mullioned window.

Lightnoun

a pane of glass forming the roof or side of a greenhouse or the top of a cold frame.

Lightnoun

a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity

Lightnoun

(in a crossword puzzle) a blank space to be filled by a letter.

Lightverb

provide with light or lighting; illuminate

Lightverb

switch on (an electric light)

Lightverb

provide a light for (someone) so that they can see where they are going

Lightverb

become illuminated

Lightverb

make (something) start burning; ignite

Lightverb

begin to burn; be ignited

Lightverb

ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe and begin to smoke it

Lightverb

come upon or discover by chance

Lightverb

descend

Lightverb

fall and settle or land on (a surface)

Lightadjective

having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark

Lightadjective

(of a colour) pale

Lightadjective

of little weight; not heavy

Lightadjective

deficient in weight, especially by a specified amount

Lightadjective

not strongly or heavily built or made

Lightadjective

carrying or suitable for small loads

Lightadjective

carrying only light armaments

Lightadjective

(of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft) travelling unladen or with less than a full load.

Lightadjective

(of soil) friable, porous, and workable.

Lightadjective

(of an isotope) having not more than the usual mass; (of a compound) containing such an isotope.

Lightadjective

relatively low in density, amount, or intensity

Lightadjective

(of sleep or a sleeper) easily disturbed

Lightadjective

easily borne or done

Lightadjective

(of food or a meal) small in quantity and easy to digest

Lightadjective

(of a foodstuff) low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, or other rich ingredients

Lightadjective

(of drink) not strongly alcoholic or heavy on the stomach

Lightadjective

(of pastry or cake) fluffy or well aerated during cooking

Lightadjective

gentle or delicate

Lightadjective

(of type) having thin strokes; not bold

Lightadjective

(of entertainment) requiring little mental effort; not profound or serious

Lightadjective

not solemn or unhappy; cheerful

Lightadjective

(of a woman) having many casual sexual encounters or relationships.

Light

Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation within the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is perceived by the human eye. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), between the infrared (with longer wavelengths) and the ultraviolet (with shorter wavelengths).

Heavyadjective

(of a physical object) Having great weight.

Heavyadjective

(of a topic) Serious, somber.

Heavyadjective

Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.

Heavyadjective

Good.

Heavyadjective

Profound.

Heavyadjective

(of a rate of flow) High, great.

Heavyadjective

(slang) Armed.

Heavyadjective

(music) Louder, more distorted.

Heavyadjective

(of weather) Hot and humid.

Heavyadjective

(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.

Heavyadjective

(of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.

Heavyadjective

Of great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense.

Heavyadjective

Laden to a great extent.

Heavyadjective

Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc.

Heavyadjective

Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid.

Heavyadjective

Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey.

Heavyadjective

Not raised or leavened.

Heavyadjective

Having much body or strength; said of wines or spirits.

Heavyadjective

(obsolete) With child; pregnant.

Heavyadjective

(physics) Containing one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one

Heavyadjective

Having the heaves.

Heavyadverb

heavily

Heavyadverb

very

Heavynoun

A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

Heavynoun

(slang) A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.

Heavynoun

(aviation) A large multi-engined aircraft.

Heavyverb

(often with "up") To make heavier.

Heavyverb

To sadden.

Heavyverb

To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.

Heavyadjective

Having the heaves.

Heavyadjective

Heaved or lifted with labor; not light; weighty; ponderous; as, a heavy stone; hence, sometimes, large in extent, quantity, or effects; as, a heavy fall of rain or snow; a heavy failure; heavy business transactions, etc.; often implying strength; as, a heavy barrier; also, difficult to move; as, a heavy draught.

Heavyadjective

Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive; hard to endure or accomplish; hence, grievous, afflictive; as, heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc.

Heavyadjective

Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with care, grief, pain, disappointment.

Heavyadjective

Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid; as, a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, and the like; a heavy writer or book.

Heavyadjective

Strong; violent; forcible; as, a heavy sea, storm, cannonade, and the like.

Heavyadjective

Loud; deep; - said of sound; as, heavy thunder.

Heavyadjective

Dark with clouds, or ready to rain; gloomy; - said of the sky.

Heavyadjective

Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey; - said of earth; as, a heavy road, soil, and the like.

Heavyadjective

Not raised or made light; as, heavy bread.

Heavyadjective

Not agreeable to, or suitable for, the stomach; not easily digested; - said of food.

Heavyadjective

Having much body or strength; - said of wines, or other liquors.

Heavyadjective

With child; pregnant.

Heavyadverb

Heavily; - sometimes used in composition; as, heavy-laden.

Heavyverb

To make heavy.

Heavynoun

an actor who plays villainous roles

Heavynoun

a serious (or tragic) role in a play

Heavyadjective

of comparatively great physical weight or density;

Heavyadjective

unusually great in degree or quantity or number;

Heavyadjective

of the military or industry; using (or being) the heaviest and most powerful armaments or weapons or equipment;

Heavyadjective

having or suggesting a viscous consistency;

Heavyadjective

wide from side to side;

Heavyadjective

marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness;

Heavyadjective

usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

Heavyadjective

(used of soil) compact and fine-grained;

Heavyadjective

darkened by clouds;

Heavyadjective

of great intensity or power or force;

Heavyadjective

(physics, chemistry) being or containing an isotope with greater than average atomic mass or weight;

Heavyadjective

(of an actor or role) being or playing the villain;

Heavyadjective

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter;

Heavyadjective

made of fabric having considerable thickness;

Heavyadjective

of a drinker or drinking; indulging intemperately;

Heavyadjective

prodigious;

Heavyadjective

used of syllables or musical beats

Heavyadjective

full and loud and deep;

Heavyadjective

of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought;

Heavyadjective

slow and laborious because of weight;

Heavyadjective

large and powerful; especially designed for heavy loads or rough work;

Heavyadjective

dense or inadequately leavened and hence likely to cause distress in the alimentary canal;

Heavyadjective

sharply inclined;

Heavyadjective

full of; bearing great weight;

Heavyadjective

requiring or showing effort;

Heavyadjective

characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort;

Heavyadjective

lacking lightness or liveliness;

Heavyadjective

(of sleep) deep and complete;

Heavyadjective

in an advanced stage of pregnancy;

Heavyadverb

slowly as if burdened by much weight;

Heavyadjective

of great weight; difficult to lift or move

Heavyadjective

used in questions about weight

Heavyadjective

(of a class of thing) above the average weight; large of its kind

Heavyadjective

weighed down; full of something

Heavyadjective

(of a person's head or eyes) feeling weighed down by weariness

Heavyadjective

of great density; thick or substantial

Heavyadjective

not delicate or graceful; coarse

Heavyadjective

(of food) hard to digest; too filling.

Heavyadjective

(of ground or soil) muddy or full of clay.

Heavyadjective

(of a smell) very strong; overpowering

Heavyadjective

(of the sky) full of dark clouds; oppressive

Heavyadjective

of or containing atoms of an isotope of greater than the usual mass.

Heavyadjective

of more than the usual size, amount, or intensity

Heavyadjective

using a lot of

Heavyadjective

doing something more, or more deeply, than usual

Heavyadjective

striking or falling with force

Heavyadjective

(of music, especially rock) having a strong bass component and a forceful rhythm.

Heavyadjective

needing much physical effort

Heavyadjective

moving slowly or with difficulty

Heavyadjective

very important or serious

Heavyadjective

(of a literary work) overly serious or difficult.

Heavyadjective

mentally oppressive; hard to endure

Heavyadjective

feeling or expressing sadness

Heavyadjective

serious or difficult to deal with

Heavyadjective

(of a person) strict or harsh

Heavyadjective

excellent (used as a general term of approval).

Heavynoun

a thing, such as a vehicle, that is large or heavy of its kind.

Heavynoun

a large, strong man, especially one hired for protection

Heavynoun

serious newspapers

Heavynoun

an important person

Heavynoun

strong beer, especially bitter

Heavyadverb

heavily