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Meaning of lights
The primary meaning of the word "lights" refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, or artificial sources of illumination.
Etymology of lights
The word "lights" comes from Old English "lēoht", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "leukiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "leuk-", both of which are related to light and illumination.
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to refer to natural light and later to include artificial sources of illumination.
Synonyms
illuminations
luminaires
beacons
glows
radiance
illumination
lamps
lanterns
glow
luminescence
beams
rays
shines
sparks
flashes
flickers
gleams
glimmers
twinkles
sparkles
shines
luminosity
incandescence
candescence
luminousness
irradiance
glare
dazzle
sparkle
glitter
shimmer
sheen
Definitions
- The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, typically by emitting or reflecting electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum.
- Artificial sources of illumination, such as lamps, candles, or fire.
- A person's mental or spiritual understanding or insight.
- A source of inspiration or guidance.
Usage Examples
- The room was filled with warm lights from the candles and the fireplace.
- The city lights twinkled like stars in the distance.
- She turned on the lights to see what was making the noise.
- The new policy shed lights on the company's financial situation.
Antonyms
darkness
shadows
gloom
gloominess
murk
murkiness
dimness
obscurity
blackness
darknesses
faintness
feebleness
dullness
somberness
melancholy
despondency
despair
hopelessness
bleakness
dreariness