Lucy: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal or casual contexts where a person’s name is used. It can also be used to refer to a character named Lucy.

• Lucy is coming over for dinner tonight
• The Chronicles of Narnia features a character named Lucy

General and versatile term used in both everyday and formal contexts to describe visible light or to refer to a source of light.

• Turn on the light, it’s getting dark
• The light at the end of the tunnel gave them hope

Formal or technical contexts, often referring to lighting in a space or the act of lighting it. It can also imply intellectual enlightenment or clarity.

• The illumination in the library was perfect for reading
• The scientist’s explanation provided much-needed illumination on the topic

General contexts referring to how vivid or intense the light is, such as in describing screens, sunlight, or colors.

• The brightness of the sun made it hard to see
• Adjust the brightness of your monitor to reduce eye strain