English Dictionary (Humor) beta

beaming To have a wide, bright smile, often accompanied by radiant or rosy cheeks.  ■ After hearing the news that she got accepted into her dream school, Sarah's beaming face lit up the entire room.

blaze A fire that is burning very brightly, often causing destruction or chaos.  ■ "The blaze of the fireworks lit up the entire city, but the blaze in John's eyes when he saw his favorite band was even brighter!"

crackling A loud, sharp sound that often accompanies the snapping of something.  ■ "The fireworks were crackling as they lit up the sky."

dimly adverb In a manner that is barely perceptible or noticeable, often due to poor lighting.  ■ She turned off the light and then walked out of the room, leaving me alone in the dimly lit room.

extinguished adjective not lit or burning anymore  ■ The candles on the birthday cake were extinguished, leaving us in complete darkness.

flamenco A wild and passionate dance, often performed with fire-breathing or flaming instruments.  ■ "The performer lit a cigarette on stage and began the flamenco dance, sending sparks flying as he twirled around the stage.

Flare A sudden, bright burst of light or flame, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a spectacular flare that lit up the entire sky.

quarters A small, dingy, and poorly lit apartment that is home to a single cat.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend my quarters in this cramped and grimy room. It's like living in a nightmare!

Shadowy adjective 1. Having a lack of brightness, light or warmth; gloomy, dimly lit.  ■ "The restaurant had a shadowy atmosphere that made it seem like a scene from a horror movie."

Sizzle A loud, explosive noise made by a hot surface coming into contact with water or grease.  ■ As the burger sizzled on the grill, the chef's face lit up in delight at the sound of the popping and crackling.

surely An expression of doubt that is used to express certainty, usually in a sarcastic or ironic manner.  ■ "I'm sure this will work out fine." said John as he lit up a cigarette and jumped off a bridge.

tremendous An adjective used to describe something that is very large or impressive, often in an exaggerated way.  ■ "The crowd went wild as the fireworks lit up the sky in a tremendous display of color and sound!"

flares An explosive device used to light up a room or space.  ■ I accidentally set off the fire alarm by flaring my potato chips in the microwave., A sudden and brilliant flash of light, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The lightning bolt lit up the sky like a flare during the fireworks display., A term used to describe someone who is especially outgoing or sociable, often in a flashy or attention-seeking way.  ■ "I can't stand flares, they're always so loud and obnoxious."

Garish An adjective that describes something in a way that is bright, colorful, and attention-grabbing.  ■ That neon-lit sign on the corner of the street was so garish, it practically screamed "Come in and spend all your money here!"

Lighted To be illuminated by the light of a match or lighter.  ■ "I accidentally lit my hair on fire while trying to light a cigarette. I was so embarrassed, but at least my hair was beautifully 'lighted' for the rest of the night!

menorah A large, decorative candelabrum used in Jewish celebrations. It typically has nine branches, and is lit on the first night of Hanukkah.  ■ "Why did the menorah go to therapy? Because it had too many issues lighting up its life."

Nuptials A grand celebration or wedding ceremony, often accompanied by extravagant displays of wealth and status.  ■ At the billionaire's nuptials, the entire city was lit up with a million twinkling lights and confetti cannons went off every time the couple kissed.

Radiance The quality of being glowing or shining brightly, often with a warm, inviting light. It can also refer to an aura of confidence and charisma that emanates from someone.  ■ "She had a radiance that lit up the room and drew everyone towards her."