According To One's Lights

Synonyms of according to one's lights

• in one's opinion
• in one's view
• as one sees fit

Antonyms of according to one's lights

• by the book
• according to popular belief
• by consensus

Collocations of according to one's lights

own judgment

Frequency: 75 %

According to his own judgment, it was best to wait before making a decision.

personal viewpoint

Frequency: 65 %

According to his personal viewpoint, the company needed to focus on innovation.

individual perspective

Frequency: 60 %

According to her individual perspective, the project was a success.

subjective interpretation

Frequency: 50 %

According to her subjective interpretation, the painting was a masterpiece.

Idiomatic Expressions for according to one's lights

• Phrase: judge according to one's lights
  Meaning: to form an opinion or make a decision based on one's own beliefs, values, or understanding
  Usage: It's important to judge others according to our own lights rather than imposing our standards on them.