lightness
ˈlaɪtnəs
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Definition of lightness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionfreedom from worry or stress
  • She felt a lightness in her heart after the news.
carefreeness ease
2.
movementthe quality of being agile and quick
  • His lightness on his feet impressed the judges.
nimbleness sprightliness
3.
physicsthe state of having little weight or force
  • The lightness of the feather amazed the children.
levity weightlessness
4.
behaviorthe trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
  • His lightness during the meeting was refreshing.
frivolity gaiety levity
5.
colorTECH.the relative whiteness or transparency of a colorTECH.
  • The artist admired the lightness of the paint.
brightness whiteness
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Expressions with lightness

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delicate or skillful way of doing something
Her writing has a lightness of touch that makes it enjoyable.

Origin of lightness

Old English, leohtnes (brightness)

Terms with lightness included in their meaning

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weightless sensation
sensation of lightness or weightlessness
airyadj.
lightness
thin and insubstantial like air
lightness
quality of being light and airy
visual difference
difference in lightness or color between two areas
visual difference
difference in lightness or color between two areas
floatyadj.
sensation
giving a sensation of lightness, as if floating
lightness
something very light or unimportant
joyful feeling
feeling of lightness and joy

Examples of lightness in a sentence

  • The lightness of her spirit was evident after the vacation.
  • The dancer's lightness allowed her to perform effortlessly.
  • His lightness in movement was unmatched by his peers.
  • The lightness of the balloon allowed it to float away easily.
  • Astronauts experience a sense of lightness in space.
  • Her lightness eased the tension after the difficult announcement.

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  1. French:légèreté, agilité, ...
  2. German:Leichtigkeit, Leichtsinn, ...
  3. Italian:leggerezza, agilità, ...
  4. Spanish:ligereza, agilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:leveza, agilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:心情舒畅, 敏捷性, ...
  7. Japanese:軽やかさ, 軽さ, ...
  8. Arabic:خِفَّة, رَشاقة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלִילוּת, קַלִּילוּת, ...
  10. Russian:легкость, ловкость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:легкість, легковажність, ...
  12. Hindi:हल्कापन, फुर्ती, ...
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