English Explanatory Dictionary

lightsome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.
adj
  1. Characterised by lightness of weight, not heavy; nimble, active.
  2. Upbeat; cheery; light graceful.

Pronunciation

līt'səm /ˈlaɪtsəm/

Word forms

lightsome more lightsome most lightsome

Etymology

From Middle English lightsum, equivalent to light (“bright”, adjective) + -some (suffix forming adjectives).

Antonyms

darksome

Derived words

lightsomely lightsomeness
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