light2

adjective

• 1of little weight; not heavy:light alloy wheels you’re as light as a feather
• deficient in weight, especially by a specified amount:the sack of potatoes is 5 kilos light
• carrying or suitable for small loads:light commercial vehicles
• carrying only light armaments:light infantry
• (of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft) travelling unladen or with less than a full load.
• (of soil) friable, porous, and workable.
• (of an isotope) having not more than the usual mass; (of a compound) containing such an isotope.

• 2not strongly or heavily built or made:light, impractical clothes light armour

• 3relatively low in density, amount, or intensity:passenger traffic was light light autumn rains
• (of food or a meal) small in quantity and easy to digest:a light supper
• (of a foodstuff) low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, or other rich ingredients:stick to a light diet
• (of drink) not strongly alcoholic or heavy on the stomach:a light Hungarian wine
• (of pastry or cake) fluffy or well aerated during cooking: it was delicious, the pastry light and flaky

• 4gentle or delicate:she planted a light kiss on his cheek my breathing was steady and light
• (of type) having thin strokes; not bold: times shown in light type denote connecting services

• 5(of entertainment) requiring little mental effort; not profound or serious:pop is thought of as light entertainment some light reading
• not solemn or unhappy; cheerful:I left the island with a light heart
• easily borne or done:he received a light sentence some light housework

• 6(of sleep or a sleeper) easily disturbed: I’m a light sleeper her sleep was light and fitful

• 7 archaic (of a woman) promiscuous.