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lightness (n.)

"quality of having little weight," late Old English lihtnesse, from light (adj.1) + -ness.

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Definitions of lightness from WordNet

lightness (n.)
a feeling of joy and pride;
Synonyms: elation / high spirits
lightness (n.)
the property of being comparatively small in weight;
the lightness of balsa wood
Synonyms: weightlessness
lightness (n.)
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble;
Synonyms: agility / legerity / lightsomeness / nimbleness
lightness (n.)
having a light color;
lightness (n.)
the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous;
Synonyms: lightsomeness
lightness (n.)
the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures;
Synonyms: light
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