Lightweight Meaning and Definition


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Lightweight meaning

Word: Lightweight

How to pronounce: ˈlaɪtweɪt

Noun

Definitions:

1. A weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between featherweight and welterweight. In the amateur boxing scale it ranges from 125 to 132 pounds (57 to 60 kg).

Example sentences: "Henry Armstrong held world titles at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight simultaneously and won 150 fights."

2. A person or thing that is lightly built or constructed.

Example sentences: "No matter how lightweight you may be, little girl, there's absolutely nothing this gust of wind could do to you other than knock you to the ground!"

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Of thin material or build and weighing less than average.

Example sentences: "A lightweight gray suit"

2. Containing little serious matter.

Example sentences: "The newspaper is lightweight and trivial"


Synonyms:

light weight

easy

effortless

lite


Antonyms:

heavy

thick


Derivations:

lighter

lightness

light

lightly


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Lightweight in Other Languages...

Spanish: Ligero

German: Leicht

French: Léger

Italian: Leggero

Turkish: Hafiflik


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