lightweight 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of lightweightnext
as in light
having little weight it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing

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lightweight

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noun

ˈlīt-ˌwāt How to pronounce lightweight (audio)
as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence among astronomers she's considered a lightweight

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Recent Examples of lightweight
Adjective
This slip-on, waterproof style has a supportive insole, lightweight cushioning, and a responsive sockliner. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 The lightweight mist also detangles and conditions without the weight of a traditional cream leave-in. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
Suddenly, the breezy slips, casual flip-flops, and lightweight separates of summer no longer fit into fall’s busy daily routine. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 After the 10-round bout for the English lightweight title, Farrell slumped to the canvas and was rushed to hospital suffering a bleed on the brain. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lightweight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
  1. light
  2. cipher
  3. small
  4. dwarf
  5. weightless
  6. nobody
  7. fragile
  8. insect
Adjective
  • Enjoy eggs cooked to order, fry-ups, or lighter continental fare under a glass roof, hanging plants, and basket pendant lights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This was followed last month by the Alphafly 4, a lighter, more energy-giving version of the brand’s marathon shoe.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • There’s that vibrancy and, on the other side of the ledger, dead boys, ciphers, unfinished or unfinishable quests.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But in my view, our relationships to animals, whose lives are untouched by the existential woes and artifices of personhood, are the richest and most evident ciphers for our own often inscrutable psyches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
Definition of cipher
Adjective
  • Only about a dozen countries have active programs, including small Caribbean island states.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The treasurer’s office says the administrative cost of processing very small payments can exceed their value.
    — Mark Lewyn, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of small
Noun
  • This led to the observation of 47 dwarf galaxies, of which only four had previously been discovered.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Consider growing a dwarf variety like Citrus japonica ‘Nagami’ that’s suitable for indoor growing.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • One bottle promises the nourishment of oil and the weightless finish of a serum.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $1,450, the pumps add an almost weightless quality to the outfit, with their barely-there construction echoing the transparency of the ribbon skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of weightless
Noun
  • In the trailer, the civilians are selling themselves as a new breed of nobodies.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.
    — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Definition of nobody
Adjective
  • In the close quarters of the boat, the family’s fragile equilibrium, long organised around his volatility, begins to crack.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Pencil shavings, fragile and featherlike, also turned into earrings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragile
Noun
  • Other eco-amenities include all-natural insect repellent and sunscreen in refillable containers, plus a handy pouch with a reusable straw and cutlery to bring along during day trips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Hidden Planet is the latest in the canon, this time turning the micro-cameras on the world of insects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insect

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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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