lightness
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/ˈlaɪtnəs/
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/ˈlaɪtnəs/
noun
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how easy something is to lift or move; not heavy
The lightness of the backpack made it easy to carry.
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how delicate something looks instead of big and solid
The lightness of the design made it look elegant.
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how gentle something is; not using much force
The lightness of her touch was comforting.
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how small something is in amount, degree, etc.
The lightness of the rain was pleasant.
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how easy something is to do; not tiring
The lightness of the exercise made it enjoyable.
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how gentle or not severe something is
The lightness of the criticism was appreciated.
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how cheerful or fun something is instead of serious
She handled the situation with great lightness.
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how cheerful and free from worry someone feels
He felt a sense of lightness after the good news.
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how easy something is to digest because it is small in quantity or low in fat
The lightness of the meal was perfect for a hot day.
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how pale something is in color
The lightness of her hair color was stunning.
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how full of light something is; having the natural light of day
The lightness of the room made it feel welcoming.
translation
how easy something is to lift or move; not heavy; how delicate something looks instead of big and solid; how gentle something is; not using much force; how small something is in amount, degree, etc.; how easy something is to do; not tiring; how gentle or not severe something is; how cheerful or fun something is instead of serious; how cheerful and free from worry someone feels; how easy something is to digest because it is small in quantity or low in fat; how pale something is in color; how full of light something is; having the natural light of day
Word Forms
Plural
lightnesses