- comparative of light.
lighter
Example Sentences
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The barely developed but welcome romantic subplots, of which there are three, are lighter than air; indeed you will recognize them before the characters do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Their new "two component self interacting dark matter" model includes at least two kinds of dark matter particles, one heavier and one lighter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
That risk is expected to ease a touch as winds become lighter and the chance of showers increases slightly.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It wasn’t the heat; someone from the Department of Energy booth who had been there every day confirmed it was only a little lighter, attendance-wise, than the average.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
She wound up her arm and threw the lighter, sending it soaring over the lion’s head and into the shadows beyond them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
