A collection of words for brightness, glow, and radiance — from everyday vocabulary to rare and beautiful gems.
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ethereal
adjective
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world; heavenly.
leap
noun
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
leaping
spring
saltation
bound
bounce
physical contact
The act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch"
tap
A light touch or stroke
pat
dab
kiss
A light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing"
stroke
A light touch with the hands
stroking
adaptation
(physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)
light adaptation
The process of adjusting the eyes to relatively high levels of illumination; the pupil constricts and the cones system is operative
broil
Cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
broiling
grilling
change of color
An act that changes the light that something reflects
curvet
A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
vaulting
tobogganing
Riding on a long light sled with low handrails
luging
Riding a light one-man toboggan
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