lightweight

Describes something that weighs little, or a person who is not serious or influential.

ruОписывает что-то, что весит мало, или человека, который не является серьёзным или влиятельным.esDescribe algo que pesa poco, o a una persona o cosa que no es seria, profunda o influyente.frDécrit quelque chose qui pèse peu, ou une personne qui n'est pas sérieuse ou influente.deBeschreibt etwas, das wenig wiegt, oder eine Person, die nicht ernst zu nehmen oder einflussreich ist.ptDescreve algo que pesa pouco, ou uma pessoa ou coisa que não é séria, importante ou influente.zh形容某物重量轻，或指一个人不重要、没有分量、不严肃。arيصف شيئًا وزنه قليل، أو شخصًا غير جادّ أو غير ذي تأثير أو مكانة.

1. Light in weight A2 formal

   Weighing relatively little compared to similar items, making it easy to carry or handle.

   • This suitcase is lightweight and perfect for travel.
   • The new laptop is lightweight yet powerful.
   • She prefers lightweight fabrics for summer clothing.

   ruЛегкийesLigero de pesofrlégerdeleichtptLevezh轻的arخفيف الوزن

   Synonyme: airyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   Antonyme: heavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influence B2 informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   • He was dismissed as a lightweight in the political debate.
   • The report was criticized as lightweight and superficial.
   • Don't consider her a lightweight; her analysis is surprisingly deep.

   ruНезначительныйesde poca importanciafrsans importancedeunbedeutendptsem importânciazh无足轻重的arتافه

   Synonyme: inconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antonyme: authoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• lighter weight comparative form
• lightest weight superlative form

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or other combat sports for competitors of a specific weight range, or figuratively to a person who is considered insignificant or presumptuous.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее весовую категорию в боксе, борьбе или других контактных видах спорта для участников определённого весового диапазона, или в переносном смысле — человека, которого считают незначительным или самонадеянным.esSustantivo que designa una categoría de peso en boxeo, lucha u otros deportes de contacto para participantes de un rango de peso determinado, o en sentido figurado, una persona considerada insignificante o presuntuosa.frNom désignant une catégorie de poids en boxe, en lutte ou dans d'autres sports de combat pour les participants d'une certaine gamme de poids, ou au sens figuré une personne considérée comme insignifiante ou prétentieuse.deSubstantiv, das eine Gewichtsklasse im Boxen, Ringen oder anderen Kontaktsportarten für Teilnehmer eines bestimmten Gewichtsbereichs bezeichnet, oder im übertragenen Sinn eine Person, die als unbedeutend oder anmaßend gilt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma categoria de peso no boxe, luta livre ou outros esportes de contato para participantes de uma faixa de peso específica, ou, em sentido figurado, uma pessoa considerada insignificante ou presunçosa.zh名词，指拳击、摔跤等接触性运动中按体重划分的轻量级，也引申指被认为不重要或自以为是的人。arاسم يشير إلى فئة وزن في الملاكمة أو المصارعة أو غيرها من الرياضات التي تتضمن الاحتكاك البدني، أو يُستخدم مجازًا للدلالة على شخص يُعتبر قليل الأهمية أو مغرورًا.

1. Professional boxer B2 formal sport

   A professional boxer weighing between 131 and 135 pounds.

   • The lightweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from the featherweight division to lightweight.
   • Many boxers struggle to maintain the lightweight limit.

   ruЛегковесesPeso ligero (boxeo)frpoids léger (boxe professionnelle)deLeichtgewichtptPeso-levezh轻量级arوزن الخفيف

2. Amateur boxer B2 formal sport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 132 pounds.

   • The young lightweight won a gold medal at the Olympics.
   • Amateur lightweights must weigh in before each match.
   • She competes as a lightweight in national tournaments.

   ruЛегковесesPeso ligero (boxeo aficionado)frBoxeur poids léger (amateur)deLeichtgewichtptPeso levezh轻量级拳击手arوزن خفيف

3. Wrestler B2 formal sport

   A wrestler weighing between 139 and 154 pounds.

   • The lightweight wrestler pinned his opponent in the final round.
   • He dropped down to the lightweight class for the competition.
   • Lightweight wrestlers are known for their speed and agility.

   ruБорец легкого весаesPeso ligero (lucha libre)frPoids léger (catch)deLeichtgewichtptLutador peso-levezh轻量级摔跤运动员arمصارع الوزن الخفيف

4. Unimportant person C1 informal

   Someone who is insignificant but behaves in a cheeky or presumptuous manner.

   • Don't listen to him, he's just a lightweight trying to sound important.
   • She acted like a lightweight, bossing everyone around despite her low rank.
   • The manager dismissed him as a lightweight with no real authority.

   ruНезначительный человекesPersona insignificante pero presuntuosafrpersonne insignifiante et prétentieusedeUnbedeutende PersonptPessoa insignificantezh无足轻重的人arشخص تافه

   Synonyme: jackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   Antonyme: bigwigluminarysomebody

• lightweights plural form
• lightweights' possessive plural form
• lightweight's possessive singular form