Definitions for: Lightness

[n] the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
[n] having a light color
[n] the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
[n] the property of being comparatively small in weight; "the lightness of balsa wood"

Webster (1913) Definition: Light"ness, n. [From Light not heavy.]
The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not
heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; nimbleness; delicacy;
grace.

Syn: Levity; volatility; instability; inconstancy;
unsteadiness; giddiness; flightiness; airiness; gayety;
liveliness; agility; nimbleness; sprightliness;
briskness; swiftness; ease; facility.

Light"ness, n. [From Light bright.]
1. Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness
of a room. --Chaucer.

2. Absence of depth or of duskiness in color; as, the
lightness of a tint; lightness of complexion.

Synonyms: agility, legerity, light, lightsomeness, nimbleness, weightlessness

Antonyms: darkness, heaviness, weightiness

See Also: airiness, aura, aureole, brightness, buoyancy, gloriole, glory, gracefulness, halo, highlight, highlighting, nimbus, sunniness, value, visual property, weight

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