Élite

/laɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

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

My favorite color is lite blue!

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

If there is a difference between doing this to a child and engaging in old-fashioned punishment, it is at best a quantitative rather than a qualitative difference. What Dreikurs and his followers are selling is Punishment Lite.

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

Synonyms for élite

Antonyms for élite

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Word Forms

• lites
• liter
• litest
• liting
• lited

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