LIGHT

(NOT HEAVY) [adjective] -er, -est - weighing only a small amount; not heavyThis suitcase is quite light - I was expecting it to be heavy.He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.You are lightest first thing in the morning.Whisk your egg-whites until they are light (= have a large amount of air in them) and fluffy.How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Felicity?Clothes which are light are made of thin material which allows you to be cool.a light summer dressA light meal is small and easy to digest.I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack.You're (as) light as a feather (= very light).He has a very light (= gentle) touch, which is what is required in massage.She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully).(figurative) He tends to lack the light touch (= delicacy) when it comes to dealing with people, and can easily upset them.(figurative) The current team is rather light on (= does not have much) experience.A light aircraft is suitable for carrying small loads.(informal) If you describe someone as light-fingered you mean that they have a habit of stealing things.If you feel light-headed you feel weak and as if you are going to lose your balance.She'd had a couple of glasses of champagne and was starting to feel light-headed.In boxing a light heavyweight is a person whose weight is between middleweight and heavyweight.Light industry is the type of industry which makes small items and does not need to use large heavy machinery.A light railway is a transport system for people, usually in a city.