1
as in slightness
the state or quality of having little weight
the first thing I noticed about the little bird was its lightness; I could hardly tell I was holding it in my hand
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as in cheerfulness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the inappropriate lightness of the anchorman's tone while he was reading the story of the freak accident in which people had died
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the photographer was concerned that the lightness of the background would cast the main subject into shadow
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Recent Examples of lightness
Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Plunkett, so adept at channeling great pain through layers of gauzy lightness, reveals the depths of the character’s fear and avoidance when Ella asks if Joy will be present for her death.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
There was a lightness in the air, an energy in their step.
—Jeff Probst, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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The new Rosemary’s in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood is a restaurant that chooses lightness and brightness.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Plunkett, so adept at channeling great pain through layers of gauzy lightness, reveals the depths of the character’s fear and avoidance when Ella asks if Joy will be present for her death.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
There was a lightness in the air, an energy in their step.
—Jeff Probst, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lightness
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“Lightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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