lightful
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7.7
- adjective
- Archaic
- The lightful rays of the sun warmed the beach.
Examples
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Her studio was a lightful space, perfect for painting and reading.
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We enjoyed a lightful afternoon in the sunlit park.
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The garden looked especially lightful after the rain had cleared.
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Isn't the lightful sky beautiful today?
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The garden was lightful in the afternoon sun, sparkling with colors.
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She wore a lightful smile that brightened the room around her.
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The lightful glow of the candles made the evening feel magical.
Synonyms
510
1.0
Full of strong light that makes a place easy to see
107
1.0
Bright and reflecting light because it is clean or polished
59
4.1
Shining or glowing brightly, often seeming very happy
39
4.8
Shining with a soft steady light like a lantern
24
3.0
Very bright and shining with strong light
11
7.9
Bright and beautiful in a way that looks impressive
10
5.3
Shining with a soft, smooth glow like polished pearls
6
3.8
A very bright light that hurts your eyes
6
7.5
Full of strong feeling or passion
6
7.0
A thing that gives off light without heat, like fireflies or jellyfish
3
3.1
So bright that it is hard to see
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9.9
Shining with a strong bright light
1
9.6
A soft, gentle light that seems to move
1
9.9
Shining brightly like the sun or a bright lamp
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4.2
A smooth shiny surface that reflects light
1
8.6
Shining with bright light or looking very happy
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lightful comes from the word light meaning 'bright' and the end part -ful meaning 'full of'. So a lightful room or day is full of light, shining and clear like a sunny space.