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natural light

natural light

11 2.2
Light that comes from the sun, not from lamps
  • noun
  • /ˈnæʧərəl laɪt/
translation icon : luz natural
  • The large windows in the living room let in plenty of natural light during the day.
  • natural light from windows
  • filled with natural light
  • use only natural light

We're so sensitive to light, artificial light, so natural light like the moon, totally fine.

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Examples

  • And in this new interior architecture, light plays a key role, natural light that creates drama as well as illuminates.

  • A great answer to providing more natural light in your space is by installing skylights.

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  • Like just look at them in natural light, right?

  • Thought it might look nice here with this natural light.

  • As you can see, we get a lot of natural light.

  • Can we get any natural light in here?

  • My place gets so little natural light, it's like a dark box that I sleep in.

  • Some people may want to be near a window with natural light.

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  • The natural light is at its perfect angle.

  • Fresh air and natural light can boost energy levels, leading to more productive learning sessions.

Synonyms

daylight
vsnatural light
294 1.0

Natural light from the sun during the day

also covers light that appears at night from celestial sources
sunlight
vsnatural light
235 1.0

The light from the sun that makes things bright during the day

is the broader category covering sources from sky and celestial bodies
moonlight
vsnatural light
121 1.0

The light that comes from the Moon at night

is broader, including daytime sun and other celestial sources
starlight
vsnatural light
26 2.1

Light that comes from stars at night

is much weaker and more distant than daytime or moon sources
north light
vsnatural light
  • Specialized
1 5.7

A steady soft light from the north that does not make strong shadows

is the wider category not limited by direction or steadiness
window light
vsnatural light
3.2

Natural light that comes into a room through a window

is not confined to indoor entry and includes all sky sources

How Bright

sunlight
235 1.0
daylight
294 1.0
natural light
11 2.2
dawnlight
7.6
moonlight
121 1.0

Surface Forms

natural light singular

Morphology

natural + light

The meaning 'light that comes from the sun or other natural sources' is directly and transparently composed from 'natural' (not artificial) modifying 'light' (brightness), so a learner who knows both words can infer the phrase's meaning. This adjective–noun compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English semantics, making it immediately comprehensible at B1 level.

Etymology

The phrase natural light names the natural light that comes from the sun or other things in nature, not from 'lamps' or 'bulbs'. So, when people say 'natural light' today they mean light from the sun or outside, not light made by people.