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lightsome
1[ 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
1OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome
light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, nounWords nearby lightsome
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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
2OTHER WORDS FROM lightsome
light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use lightsome in a sentence
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, nounBritish 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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