LIGHTNESS Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

lightness 1 of 2

noun (1)

Definition of lightness

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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lightness

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noun (2)

ˈlīt-nəs

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

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Gloria somehow held the urgency of it all without ever losing her lightness. — Emma Watson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 At the same time, Hamid employs a lightness of touch, and moments of humor, even when his characters are enduring the unendurable. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Yamaha Unlike the R15's Deltabox frame, Yamaha's gone with a steel tube diamond frame that promises lightness and flexibility. — Yamaha, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Perhaps what’s most remarkable about Orbitals is its sense of lightness. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lightness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightness

Noun

The attraction also features multiple negative-G moments, which create a sense of weightlessness for riders.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2026
This can be experienced if a lift or airplane falls freely and the occupants experience weightlessness.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of weightlessness

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

The glee with which the abbey was dismantled reflected centuries of tension between the town authorities and the monks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The Astros’ fans seemed to appreciate Perez having fun, and after all these years, no one plays the game with more glee.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

The event aims to inject some levity into an historically adversarial relationship, reminding both sides of the spirit of the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026