the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

the light of the sun

the street lamps shed a faint light into the room

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

a shrewd light entered his eyes

understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment

she saw light dawn on the woman's face

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

sunshine will brighten the natural lights in your hair

a device used to produce a flame or spark

he asked me for a light

a window or opening to let light in

the bedroom has a wide bay with leaded lights

a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity

volunteers have been the shining lights of the community

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

provide with light or lighting; illuminate

the room was lit by a number of small lamps

make (something) start burning; ignite

Allen gathered sticks and lit a fire

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

the bedrooms are light and airy

(of a colour) pale

her eyes were light blue

of little weight; not heavy

they are very light and portable

light alloy wheels

you're as light as a feather

relatively low in density, amount, or intensity

passenger traffic was light

light autumn rains

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

a light supper

gentle or delicate

she planted a light kiss on his cheek

my breathing was steady and light

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

pop is thought of as light entertainment

some light reading

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

come upon or discover by chance

he lit on a possible solution

descend

from the horse he lit down