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lightsome

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[ lahyt-suh m ]
/ ˈlaɪt səm /
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adjective

light, especially in form, appearance, or movement; airy; buoyant; agile; nimble; graceful.
cheerful; lighthearted.
frivolous; changeable.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

lightproof, lights, lights out, lightsaber, lightship, lightsome, lightsomely, lighttight, lightweight, lightwood, lign-

Origin of lightsome

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

Related forms

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

Definition for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome

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[ lahyt-suh m ]
/ 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

Related forms

light·some·ly, adverblight·some·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (1 of 2)

lightsome

1
/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /

adjective archaic, or poetic

lighthearted
airy or buoyant
not serious; frivolous

Derived Forms

lightsomely, adverblightsomeness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for lightsome (2 of 2)

lightsome

2
/ (ˈlaɪtsəm) /

adjective archaic, or poetic

producing or reflecting light
full of or flooded with light
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