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LIGHTNESS
lightsomeness, lightness
(noun) the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
light, lightness
(noun) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; “he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark”
lightness
(noun) having a light color
agility, legerity, lightness, lightsomeness, nimbleness
(noun) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
lightness, weightlessness
(noun) the property of being comparatively small in weight; “the lightness of balsa wood”
elation, high spirits, lightness
(noun) a feeling of joy and pride
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
lightness (countable and uncountable, plural lightnesses)
(uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
(uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
(countable) The product of being illuminated.
Etymology 2
Noun
lightness (uncountable)
The state of having little weight, or little force.
Agility of movement.
Freedom from worry.
Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.
Anagrams
• nightless, slightens
Source: Wiktionary
Light"ness, n. Etym: [From Light not heavy.]
Definition: The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; delicacy; grace.
Syn.
– Levity; volatility; instability; inconstancy; unsteadiness; giddiness; flightiness; airiness; gayety; liveliness; agility; nimbleness; sprightliness; briskness; swiftness; ease; facility.
Light"ness, n. Etym: [From Light bright.]
1. Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness of a room. Chaucer.
2. Absence of depth or of duskiness in color; as, the lightness of a tint; lightness of complexion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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