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lightsome1 definition

light·some (līt′səm)

adjective

  1. nimble, buoyant, graceful, or lively
  2. lighthearted; cheerful or merry
  3. not serious; frivolous

Etymology: ME lihtsum: see light & -some

lightsome2 definition

light·some (līt′səm)

adjective

  1. giving light; luminous
  2. well-lighted; bright

Etymology: ME lyghtesum: see light & -some

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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