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lightweight
/ˈlaɪtweɪt/

lightweight

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
🇷🇺 Russian
[ˈlʲɵxkʲɪj]
Meaning of lightweight

little weight

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Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
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How important is this wordoften
lightweight

When to use lightweight

lightweight backpack hardly feels

Этот лёгкий рюкзак почти не чувствуется на плечах.

lightweight curtains that sway

Мне нравятся лёгкие шторы, которые колышутся на ветру.

lightweight usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этот лёгкий рюкзак почти не чувствуется на плечах.

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мне нравятся лёгкие шторы, которые колышутся на ветру.

I prefer lightweight curtains that sway in the breeze.

Similar words

lightweight

general term meaning low in weight

light

broader: can mean low weight, pale colour, or low intensity

thin

focuses on small thickness or narrowness rather than weight

airy

conveys lightness in feel, spaciousness or breathability rather than weight

floaty

describes fabric or style that floats or drapes softly in movement

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lightweightлёгкий
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

lightweight synonyms

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What's the difference between lightweight / light / thin / airy / floaty / sheer

🇬🇧English
lightweight

general term meaning low in weight

A1Often

This jacket is lightweight and easy to pack.

Эта куртка лёгкая и её легко упаковать.

🇬🇧English

broader: can mean low weight, pale colour, or low intensity

A1Very Often

This suitcase is light enough to carry on the train.

Этот чемодан достаточно лёгкий, чтобы взять его в поезд.

🇬🇧English

focuses on small thickness or narrowness rather than weight

A1Very Often

The fabric is thin and slightly see-through.

Ткань тонкая и немного просвечивает.

A
🇬🇧English
airy

conveys lightness in feel, spaciousness or breathability rather than weight

A2Often

The curtains are light and airy, letting the breeze through.

Шторы лёгкие и воздушные, пропускают ветерок.

F
🇬🇧English
floaty

describes fabric or style that floats or drapes softly in movement

B1Rarely

She wore a floaty dress that flowed in the wind.

Она надела летящее платье, которое развевалось на ветру.

S
🇬🇧English
sheer

specifically very thin and transparent (of fabric); also used as intensifier

B1Often

She wore a sheer blouse over a camisole.

Она носила просвечивающую блузку поверх майки.

🇬🇧English

means allows air to pass — a comfort/functional property, not weight

B1Often

These running shorts are lightweight and breathable for hot weather.

Эти беговые шорты лёгкие и дышащие для жаркой погоды.

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lightweight translation: лёгкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce lightweight

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/

lightweight translation

лёгкий

lightweight examples

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders.

lightweight transcription

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/, /ˈlaɪtweɪt/

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lightweight meaning: what does it mean?

little weight

lightweight pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

lightweight is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtweɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

lightweight definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders. Translation: Этот лёгкий рюкзак почти не чувствуется на плечах.

Is lightweight part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, lightweight (лёгкий) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is lightweight part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, lightweight (лёгкий) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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