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lightsome

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[ lahyt-suhm ]
/ ˈlaɪt səm /
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adjective
light, especially in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile; nimble; graceful.
cheerful; lighthearted.
frivolous; changeable.
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Origin of lightsome

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1350–1400; Middle English lyghtesum (cognate with Middle High German līhtsam). See light2, -some1

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun

Words nearby lightsome

lights, lightsaber, light-sensitive, lightship, light show, lightsome, lights out, light-struck, light table, light therapy, lighttight

Other definitions for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome2
[ lahyt-suhm ]
/ ˈlaɪt səm /
adjective
emitting or reflecting light; luminous.
well-lighted; illuminated; bright.

Origin of lightsome

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First recorded in 1400–50, lightsome is from the late Middle English word lyghtesum.See light1, -some1

OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome

light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun
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Words related to lightsome

buoyant, jolly, jovial, joyous, laid-back, lively, playful, upbeat, agile, limber, nimble, slim, supple, cheerful, cheery, genial, lighthearted, pleasant, blithe, carefree

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British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (1 of 2)

lightsome1
/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /
adjective archaic, or poetic
lighthearted
airy or buoyant
not serious; frivolous

Derived forms of lightsome

lightsomely, adverblightsomeness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome2
/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /
adjective archaic, or poetic
producing or reflecting light
full of or flooded with light
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