lightweight (ˈlaɪtˌweɪt
)
Definitions
adjective
- of a relatively light weight
- not serious; trivial
noun
- a person or animal of a relatively light weight
- a professional boxer weighing 130–135 pounds (59–61 kg)
- an amateur boxer weighing 57–60 kg (126–132 pounds)
- ((as modifier) ⇒
the lightweight contender
- a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115–126 pounds (52–57 kg))
- informal a person of little importance or influence
Synonyms
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unimportant,
shallow,
trivial,
insignificant,
slight,
petty,
worthless,
trifling,
flimsy,
paltry,
inconsequential,
undemanding,
insubstantial,
nickel-and-dime,
of no account,
Usage examples
Boyd had allowed them the luxury of lightweight Gore-Tex sleeping bags.
, CHAMELEON (2002)The first casting announcement named Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan for the leads, but that implied a very lightweight movie.
Globe and Mail (2003)And last year's Frankfurt show was chosen for the launch of the lightweight , high-performance M3 CSL.
Glasgow Herald (2002)These may have formed the end of a processional avenue, or part of a lightweight structure erected on the forecourt.
, BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)