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

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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

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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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