light and mild; not greasy; delicate; business is slow
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesadjective
light and mild in color, smell, or taste; not strong or intense
Often describes tea, fragrances, or colors that are subtle and pleasant.
She likes to drink a cup of light and mild Longjing tea.
A light fragrance of lotus flowers wafts through the morning garden.
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The colors in this painting are very light and elegant.
adjective
low in fat or grease; not oily; bland
Often used to describe healthy or easily digestible food, especially when one is sick or on a diet.
I've had a cold for a couple of days and want to eat some light, non-greasy dishes.
Patients should eat light food.
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This bowl of congee is very light and suitable for breakfast.
adjective
refreshingly simple and elegant; delicate and understated
literaryUsed to describe artistic styles, decorations, or personal tastes that are refined and not ostentatious.
She has a preference for that delicate and understated artistic style.
The design of this clothing is very refreshingly simple and elegant.
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His writing style has always been delicate and natural.
adjective
slow; sluggish; low in business volume
informalInformally describes a business period with few customers or low sales.
There haven't been many customers these past couple of days, so business is relatively slow.
During the off-season for tourism, the hotel's business is very slow.
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This shop's business has been sluggish lately; it might have to close down.