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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.
2.
movementthe quality of being agile and quick
- His lightness on his feet impressed the judges.
3.
physicsthe state of having little weight or force
- The lightness of the feather amazed the children.
4.
behaviorthe trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
- His lightness during the meeting was refreshing.
5.
colorTECH. the relative whiteness or transparency of a colorTECH.
- The artist admired the lightness of the paint.
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
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
sensation
giving a sensation of lightness, as if floating
lightness
something very light or unimportant
joyful feeling
feeling of lightness and joy
color theory
degree of hue intensity relative to lightness
lightness
something light, delicate, or insubstantial
shade
having a lightness between white and black
art
relative darkness or lightness of a color
acr: Equivalent Perceptual Lightness
measurement of how light something looks to people
figurative
element that brings lightness or vitality
light quality
lightness or ethereal nature
shape
resembling a balloon in shape or lightness
light soft
resembling or similar to a feather in lightness or texture
acr: hue, saturation, lightness
color model using hue, saturation, and lightness values
witty
showing lightness and brilliance in expression or style
spinning material
synthetic polyester fiber known for lightness and crease resistance
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.
The host's lightness made the formal dinner feel relaxed. The lightness of the fabric made it perfect for summer. He appreciated the lightness of the morning sky.
View all translations of lightness
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- French:légèreté, agilité, ...
- German:Leichtigkeit, Leichtsinn, ...
- Italian:leggerezza, agilità, ...
- Spanish:ligereza, agilidad, ...
- Portuguese:leveza, agilidade, ...
- Chinese:心情舒畅, 敏捷性, ...
- Japanese:軽やかさ, 軽さ, ...
- Arabic:خِفَّة, رَشاقة, ...
- Hebrew:קְלִילוּת, קַלִּילוּת, ...
- Russian:легкость, ловкость, ...
- Ukrainian:легкість, легковажність, ...
- Hindi:हल्कापन, फुर्ती, ...
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