Definition of 'lightness'

Noun

1. a feeling of joy and pride
      Synonyms: elation high spirits
2. the property of being comparatively small in weight; "the lightness of balsa wood"
      Synonyms: weightlessness
      Antonyms: heaviness weightiness
3. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
      Synonyms: agility legerity lightsomeness nimbleness
4. having a light color
      Antonyms: darkness
5. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
      Synonyms: light
6. the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
      Synonyms: lightsomeness

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