Synonyms for

Lights

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

Definition

Lights are devices that produce light, such as lamps or light bulbs. They are used to illuminate a space.

Synonyms & similar words

ignite lightsource illume illumine brightness spark ignitor extinguish lightup light unhorse brightnesslevel lightwithin luminousness visiblelight luminance fall dark alight visibleradiation innerlight getdown igniter sparkle lighting lamps illuminators beacons torches candles lanterns headlights flashlights spotlights floodlights chandeliers

Synonyms by register

Formal

illumination luminance radiance

Informal

glow shine sparkle

Literary

effulgence lustre gleam

Antonyms

darkness gloom shadows obscurity blackout night

Common collocations

  • turn on the lights
  • turn off the lights
  • traffic lights
  • stage lights
  • headlights
  • dim the lights
  • bright lights
  • Christmas lights

Word family

noun light
verb light
adjective light
adverb lightly

Usage note

The plural 'lights' often refers to artificial sources of illumination. As a verb, 'to light' means to ignite or to provide illumination.

Example sentences

  1. I turned off the lights when I left the room.
  2. The lights in the street made it easier to see at night.
  3. My mom bought me a new lamp to use as a night light.
  4. The headlights on my car help me see when I'm driving at night.
  5. I lit a candle to make the room smell nice.

Quotes

  • Light up the darkness. ― Bob Marley
  • In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. ― Francis Bacon
  • The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ― John 1:5

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