Light

42 words & definitions

dazzle
To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.
shimmer
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
glimmer
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
glint
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface
flicker
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness
glossy
Shiny and smooth
glaze
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
twinkle
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
glitter
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
sparkle
To shine brightly with flashes of light
glare
Strong and dazzling light
luster
A soft glow or shine.
kindle
To light or set on fire
radiance
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
radiant
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
ignite
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
shrouded
Something that is covered or hidden
overcast
With a sky completely full of clouds
flicker
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
glaze
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
glitter
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
blurry
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
chimera
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
dawn
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
dim
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
dusk
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
eclipse
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
eclipse
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
exposure
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
extinguish
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
flame
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
gleam
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
glow
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.
glow
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
halo
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
haze
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
opaque
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
sheen
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
spark
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
aura
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
transparency
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
gleaming
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.