lite

• Неформальный термин, означающий более легкий, простой или с пониженным содержанием калорий, жира или сахара; часто используется в названиях продуктов для указания на облегченную или уменьшенную версию.

An informal term meaning less heavy, simpler, or lower in calories, fat, or sugar; often used in product names to indicate a light or reduced version.

1. Low-calorie or reduced ingredientsA2informalamericanculinary

   Containing fewer calories, fat, sugar, or other components than the regular version, often used in food and drink labels.

   Лёгкий

   • She bought lite mayonnaise to cut down on fat.
   • This lite beer only has 80 calories per bottle.
   • The lite yogurt still tastes creamy but has less sugar.
   • He ordered a lite version of the salad dressing.

   Synonymsdietlight

   Antonymsoriginalregularstandard

2. Simplified or basic versionB1informal

   Describing a product or software that has fewer features or is less complex than the full version.

   Облегчённый

   • The lite app is free but has limited tools.
   • I chose the lite plan because I only need basic support.
   • This website has a lite mode for slower connections.
   • They released a lite edition of the game for casual players.

   Synonymsabridgedbasiccut downlightlimitedminimalreducedsimplifiedstripped-down

   Antonymsadvancedcompletefullpremiumpro

3. Less intense or seriousB2informal

   Describing something that is easier, less demanding, or less heavy in tone or content.

   Облегчённый

   • We just had a lite conversation, nothing deep.
   • The course is a lite introduction to programming.
   • After a heavy week, I wanted a lite movie to relax.
   • Her speech was lite on facts but full of humor.

   Synonymseasylightmildsimplifiedsoftundemanding

   Antonymsdemandingheavyintenseseriousweighty

4. Low in substance or trivialB2slangamerican

   Lacking depth, seriousness, or importance; sometimes used dismissively.

   Несерьёзный

   • That article was kind of lite, not much info.
   • His argument was lite and didn't convince anyone.
   • The party was lite until the band started playing.
   • Don't expect a detailed report; it's a lite summary.

   Synonymsflimsyinsubstantiallightweightshallowsuperficialtrivial

   Antonymsdeepprofoundserioussignificantsubstantialweighty