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lightweightweighing relatively little; not heavy

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: weighing relatively little; not heavy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtweɪt/

Korean meaning: 가벼운, 무게가 적은

Korean pronunciation: **라이**트웨이트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.
  • The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.
  • Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.

lightweight

ADJECTIVE

//ˈlaɪtweɪt//

weighing relatively little; not heavy

lightweight concept
💡 Concept

A woman easily lifts lightweight dumbbells while others struggle with heavier weights

lightweight rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A lightweight basket for our bright date at the best night rate!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlaɪtweɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootlight + weight

Origin

19세기 후반에 'light'(가벼운)와 'weight'(무게)가 합쳐진 합성어로, 원래는 복싱에서 체급을 나타내는 용어로 시작되어 점차 다양한 의미로 확장되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

night ratebright datesight gate
night rate
bright date
sight gate

🔗Collocations

lightweight fabric
lightweight champion
lightweight material
lightweight comedy
lightweight drinker
lightweight equipment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.

😄 Fun example

The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.

Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.

His lightweight approach to studying resulted in poor exam scores.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

lightfeatherweightinsubstantialtrivialsuperficial

Antonyms

heavyweightheavysubstantialserious

Related

featherweightwelterweightmiddleweightportablecompact

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