lightweight
lightweight
Definition
light·weight (līt′wāt′)
noun
- one below normal weight
- a boxer between a junior lightweight and a junior welterweight, with a maximum weight of 135 pounds (61.24 kg)
- ☆ Informal a person of limited influence, intelligence, or competence
adjective
- light in weight
- of lightweights
- not serious
lightweight*
Synonyms
lightweight
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- Danish: Preview - who's coming to Henley Reports Danish lightweights edge closer to the Famous Five: Sunday report from the finals.
Modifies a noun
- scull: Earlier in the day the B finals featured the GB lightweight men's four and the lightweight double scull.
- stroller: We limited ourselves to two rucksacks and two daypacks plus a lightweight stroller.
- headset: Intercom Systems We have a broad range of lightweight headsets that will connect directly to your existing intercom system.
- chassis: The car benefits from an extremely lightweight chassis, which incorporates an aluminum shell ' stretched ' over a lattice frame.
- jacket: The stolen jackets are light brown lightweight jackets with the BENCH logo across the back.
- pushchair: You will want a compact and lightweight pushchair if you travel on public transport as you cannot expect anyone to help you!
Modifying Another Word
- incredibly: Dance whenever, wherever and however the mood strikes in this incredibly lightweight, form fitting, revolutionary dance studio shoe.
- extremely: An extremely lightweight model to satisfy the last enthusiasts of the leather boot.
- exceptionally: Exceptionally lightweight and rapid drying, ideal for travel and expedition use.
- surprisingly: The casing's solid construction adds durability to a surprisingly lightweight body.
- relatively: It has moderate compressive and tensile strength, and is easy to handle and machine and is relatively lightweight.
- fairly: Flat and fairly lightweight the 7in widescreen TFT display player offers you the chance to watch movies on the go at a decent size.
Infinitive complement
- carry: Advantages: Small and lightweight enough to carry with you to the doctor's office or the pharmacy to discuss.
Used with adjective complement
- use: On location we can provide full lighting services using lightweight, portable kits.
- make: One prizewinner makes lightweight, portable desks and is increasing his workforce to 55.
- remain: Your gear will remain lightweight because it won't absorb water and become heavy.
- produce: This is essential when you are at the forefront of technological innovation producing lightweight, performance products.
Preposition: in
- comparison: It is extremely lightweight in comparison and thus highly mobile and offers a more streamline design - ideal for those with more simplistic tastes.
Preposition: for
- summer: Required clothing: Warm clothes and rainwear; lightweights for summer.
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