Lite

Quick meaning: Lite is an adjective meaning (usually postpositive) Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.

Meaning

(usually postpositive) Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.

More Meanings

1. Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
2. Lightweight
3. Informal spelling of light.
4. (usually postpositive) Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.
5. (architecture) A window pane
6. (British, dialect) A little, bit.
7. Archaic form of light (“window or aperture in a building”).

Example Sentences

My favorite color is lite blue!

His lite dinner consisted of crackers, some broccoli and a salad with lite ranch dressing.

this compromise bill is reform lite. It is both more palatable to nursing home owners and less protective of elderly patients

The analysis bolsters claims by the Tories that markets will not wait patiently as Britain draws up leisurely plans for austerity-lite

Word Forms

• lites
• liter
• litest
• liting
• lited

Synonyms for lite

Depending on context, synonyms include light, nonfat, fat-free, low-cal, fatless, diet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include light, fatless, low-cal, nonfat, fat-free, diet.

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