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Synonyms of LIGHTER

Valid in Scrabble US · 11 points

LIGHTER: definition and more

58 synonyms in 28 meanings 53 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of LIGHTER by meaning

noun

  1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

  2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

  3. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

adjective

  1. of comparatively little physical weight or density

  2. (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

    Also: light-colored.

  3. of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

  4. not great in degree or quantity or number

  5. psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

  6. characterized by or emitting light

  7. (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

  8. easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

  9. (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

  10. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

  11. moving easily and quickly; nimble

  12. demanding little effort; not burdensome

  13. of little intensity or power or force

  14. (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

  15. weak and likely to lose consciousness

    Also: light-headed.

    Not playable in Scrabble US: LIGHTHEADED.

  16. very thin and insubstantial

  17. marked by temperance in indulgence

  18. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

  19. having little importance

  20. intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

  21. silly or trivial

  22. designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

  23. having relatively few calories

    Also: low-cal, calorie-free.

  24. (of sleep) easily disturbed

  25. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior