Synonyms for

Lighter

Verb / ˈlaɪtɜ: / Another word for lighter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lighter is a small device used to create a flame to light cigarettes, candles, or other things.

Synonyms & similar words

flatboat tripping lightcolored ignitor short caloriefree easy lowcal light wakeful lightsome lightheaded heavy wanton dark abstemious clean sluttish barge weak igniter lite scant faint unaccented matchstick igniter firestarter flint torch conductor

Synonyms by register

Formal

less dense less heavy attenuated

Informal

lighter-than-air less weighty

Literary

ethereal airy buoyant

Antonyms

heavier weightier denser bulkier more substantial

Common collocations

  • lighter fluid
  • lighter shade
  • lighter load
  • lighter touch
  • lighter fare
  • lighter mood
  • lighter color

Word family

noun lighter
verb lighten
adjective light
adverb lightly

Usage note

The word 'lighter' can refer to a device for igniting, a less heavy object, or a less intense color or shade. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I used a lighter to light the fire in the fireplace.
  2. My dad always keeps a lighter in his pocket.
  3. I can't find my lighter, can I borrow yours?
  4. The lighter wouldn't work in the wind.
  5. She lit the candle with a lighter instead of a match.

Quotes

  • I'm like a lighter, I'm easy to use and I'm cheap to buy. - Jarod Kintz
  • The heart is like a lighter, it can't spark without a spark. - Munia Khan
  • Be the lighter, not the judge. Be the wind, not the storm. - Angie Weiland-Crosby

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