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Meaning of lightness
The primary meaning of "lightness" refers to the quality of being light in weight, gravity, or seriousness.
Etymology of lightness
The word "lightness" originates from Old English "leohtnes" and "light" from Proto-Germanic "leukiz" and further from Proto-Indo-European "leuk-" meaning to shine, with the suffix "-ness" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
Synonyms
buoyancy
airiness
weightlessness
levity
delicacy
daintiness
gentleness
softness
subtlety
refinement
elegance
nimbleness
agility
quickness
swiftness
fleetness
sprightliness
liveliness
vivacity
effervescence
sparkle
radiance
glow
brilliance
luminosity
clarity
transparency
buoyancy
litheness
suppleness
flexibility
plasticity
adaptability
lissomeness
lithesomeness
svelteness
slenderness
slimness
slightness
fragility
weakness
feebleness
frailty
flimsiness
delicateness
niceness
precision
exactness
subtlety
nuance
finesse
Definitions
- The state or quality of being light in weight, amount, or degree
- The state or quality of being buoyant or floating
- The state or quality of being carefree, cheerful, or humorous
- The state or quality of being delicate, subtle, or refined
Usage Examples
- The lightness of the material made it perfect for building a bridge.
- Her lightness and agility allowed her to dance across the stage with ease.
- The lightness of the comedy sketch had the audience in stitches.
- The chef aimed to achieve a lightness and fluffiness in the meringue.
Antonyms
heaviness
weightiness
gravity
seriousness
solemnity
gloominess
darkness
dullness
bluntness
coarseness
crudeness
clumsiness
awkwardness
stiffness
rigidity
inflexibility
heaviness
massiveness
enormity
enormousness
giganticness
hugeness
vastness
enormousness
immensity
monstrousness
brutishness
savagery
ferocity
viciousness
brutality