lightsome
light·some
lightsome · more lightsome · most lightsome
Characterised by lightCharacterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.
/ˈlaɪtsəm/
Meaning
3 senses(literary)Characterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.
Characterised by lightness of weight, not heavy; nimble, active.
Upbeat; cheery; light graceful.
More definitions
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- carefree and happy and lighthearted
Origin
From Middle English lightsum, equivalent to light (“bright”, adjective) + -some (suffix foFrom Middle English lightsum, equivalent to light (“bright”, adjective) + -some (suffix forming adjectives).
From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + -some (suffix forming adjectives). Cognate with Middle High German līhtsam, modern German leichtsam.
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Forms
more lightsome, most lightsome| Comparative | more lightsome Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most lightsome Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- moving easily and quickly; nimble:lighttripping
- carefree and happy and lighthearted:blitheblithesomelightheartedlight-hearted
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedlightsomeness
Derivedlightsomely
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form