Synonyms of lightness

lightness 1 of 2

noun (1)

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slightness
• weightlessness
• fluffiness
• airiness
• ethereality
• delicacy
• insubstantiality
• etherealness
• flimsiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heaviness
• weightiness
• massiveness
• solidity
• ponderousness
• substantiality
• solidness
• heftiness

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheerfulness
• glee
• levity
• silliness
• frivolity
• flippancy
• frivolousness
• facetiousness
• festivity
• flightiness
• cheer
• lightheartedness
• mirth
• gayety
• frothiness
• light-headedness
• childishness
• light-mindedness
• joviality
• hilarity
• goofiness
• gaiety
• mirthfulness
• merriment
• gleefulness
• puerility
• high-spiritedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gravity
• seriousness
• earnestness
• solemnity
• soberness
• sadness
• melancholy
• solemnness
• unhappiness
• depression
• gloom
• dejection
• moroseness
• despondency
• gloominess
• sullenness
• joylessness
• heartsickness
• dispiritedness
• downheartedness
• mopes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• illumination
• luminosity
• light
• lustre
• radiance
• glow
• luminousness
• luminance
• candor
• luster
• glare
• effulgence
• glint
• splendor
• dazzle
• lambency
• gleam
• refulgence
• lustrousness
• flicker
• luminescence
• fluorescence
• sheen
• twinkle
• incandescence
• flame
• blaze
• flare
• glimmer
• shimmer
• sparkle
• fire
• flash
• gloss
• polish
• shininess
• shine
• glitter
• scintillation
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blackness
• dullness
• darkness
• dulness
• dark
• duskiness
• dimness
• somberness
• gloominess
• haziness
• cloudiness
• obscurity
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• shadiness
• shadowiness
• lackluster

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of lightness

Noun

Honor yourself by following this lightness and choosing for you. —Simone Milasas, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

The Glenmorangie Original 12 YO is a beautifully balanced whisky that retains the lightness and elegance of the distillery's classic style. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

After the lightness of the previous night, the final conversation between Bronwyn and Lisa explained everything that was wrong between these two women. —Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024

In the Hallmark chapter of her career, Sweeney’s been able to lean into lightness and portray different personas that viewers like to like. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024