Light

42 words & definitions

dazzle verb
To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.
shimmer verb
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
glimmer noun
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
glint noun
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface
flicker nounverb
verb
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness
glossy adjective
Shiny and smooth
glaze nounverb
verb
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
twinkle verb
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
glitter nounverb
verb
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
sparkle verb
To shine brightly with flashes of light
glare noun
Strong and dazzling light
luster noun
A soft glow or shine.
kindle verb
To light or set on fire
radiance adjective
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
radiant adjective
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
ignite verb
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
shrouded adjective
Something that is covered or hidden
overcast adjective
With a sky completely full of clouds
flicker nounverb
noun
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
glaze nounverb
noun
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
glitter nounverb
noun
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
blurry adjective
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
chimera noun
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
dawn noun
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
dim adjective
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
dusk noun
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
eclipse nounverb
noun
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
eclipse nounverb
verb
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
exposure noun
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
extinguish verb
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
flame noun
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
gleam noun
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
glow nounverb
noun
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.
glow nounverb
verb
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
halo noun
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
haze noun
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
opaque adjective
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
sheen noun
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
spark noun
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
aura noun
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
transparency noun
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
gleaming adjective
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.