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lightfast Meaning & Definition

/ˈlaɪtfæst/

What Does Lightfast Mean?

Lightfast is an adjective that means Resistant to fading.

Lightfast at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtfæst/
Synonymsnonfading, unfadeable and colorfast
Comparative / superlativemore lightfast, most lightfast

Lightfast Definition (Adjective)

  1. Resistant to fading.

    Verdigris is lightfast in oil paint, as numerous examples of fifteenth-century paintings show.

Synonyms of Lightfast

Lightfast synonyms and antonyms →

Lightfast in a Sentence

Verdigris is lightfast in oil paint, as numerous examples of fifteenth-century paintings show.

Word Forms & Grammar

lightfast (comparative more lightfast, superlative most lightfast)

Words That Rhyme With Lightfast

Origin of Lightfast

From light +‎ fast. Compare Icelandic litfast (“colourfast”).

Questions People Ask About Lightfast

What part of speech is lightfast?

Lightfast is an adjective.

What is another word for lightfast?

You can replace lightfast with words such as nonfading, unfadeable and colorfast. See the full list of lightfast synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of lightfast?

The comparative form is more lightfast and the superlative form is most lightfast.

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