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better light

better light noun: a way of presenting or perceiving something such that it appears more favourably than by an alternative presentation or perception.

Noun

better light

  1. (figuratively) A way of presenting or perceiving something such that it appears more favourably than by an alternative presentation or perception.
    • Knowing the real reasons for his actions enabled her to view them in a better light.

Questions about better light

What does better light mean?
Better light means a way of presenting or perceiving something such that it appears more favourably than by an alternative presentation or perception.
What part of speech is better light?
Better light is a noun.

Words near better light in the dictionary

  1. better is the enemy of good
  2. better known
  3. better known as
  4. better late than never
  5. better late then never
  6. better light
  7. better loved
  8. better luck next time
  9. better nature
  10. better natured
  11. better off

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