Lightness: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightness
[ หlaษชtnษs ]
of weight
The quality of being light in weight.
Synonyms
buoyancy, featheriness, weightlessness
Examples of usage
- Its lightness makes it easy to carry around.
- The lightness of the material is ideal for summer clothing.
of color
The quality of having a high luminance or brightness.
Synonyms
brightness, luminance, whiteness
Examples of usage
- The lightness of the room was enhanced by the white walls.
- The lightness of her hair added to her overall beauty.
of mood
A feeling of joy, cheerfulness, or optimism.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her lightness of spirit was contagious.
- The lightness of the atmosphere lifted everyone's mood.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น leveza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเฅเคเคพเคชเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Leichtigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ ringan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะตะณะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ lekkoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปฝใ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท lรฉgรจretรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ligereza
๐น๐ท hafiflik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฒผ์ (gabyeoum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lehkost
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพahkosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝป็ (qฤซngyรญng)
๐ธ๐ฎ lahkotnost
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฉttleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะปะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแกแฃแแฃแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yรผngรผllรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ ligereza
Etymology
The word 'lightness' originated from the Middle English word 'lightnesse', which was derived from the Old English 'leohtnes'. It has been used to describe various qualities such as weight, color, and mood, reflecting the concept of something being light in nature. Over time, 'lightness' has evolved to represent not just physical attributes, but also emotional and psychological states.
See also: enlighten, highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lighting, lightly, lightweight, relight.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,203, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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