English · Adjectives

light

/laɪt/

[/laɪt/]

not heavy; bright

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not weighing very much, or full of brightness.

Example

This jacket is so light that you barely notice you are wearing it at all.

This jacket is so light that you barely notice you are wearing it at all.

Etymology

From Old English 'lēoht' (not heavy) and 'lēoht' (brightness), merged forms.

How & Where It’s Used

Means both low in weight and full of light, depending on context.

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