Meaning of lightness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlaɪtnəs/

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  1. Noun

    lightness

    Definitions

    1. the property of being comparatively small in weight

    Examples

    • « the lightness of balsa wood »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
  3. 3. having a light color

    Antonyms

  4. 4. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

    Examples

    • « he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark »

    Derived terms

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