lightness | (n) the property of being comparatively small in weight, Syn. weightlessness, Ant. heaviness |
lightness | (n) having a light color, Ant. darkness |
agility | (n) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble, Syn. nimbleness, lightsomeness, legerity, lightness |
delicacy | (n) smallness of stature, Syn. slightness |
elation | (n) a feeling of joy and pride, Syn. high spirits, lightness |
light | (n) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures, Syn. lightness |
lightsomeness | (n) the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous, Syn. lightness |
pettiness | (n) the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous, Syn. puniness, triviality, slightness |
slenderness | (n) the property of an attractively thin person, Syn. slightness, slimness |
Lightness | n. [ From Light not heavy. ] The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; nimbleness; delicacy; grace. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Levity; volatility; instability; inconstancy; unsteadiness; giddiness; flightiness; airiness; gayety; liveliness; agility; nimbleness; sprightliness; briskness; swiftness; ease; facility. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Lightness | n. [ From Light bright. ] 1. Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness of a room. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Absence of depth or of duskiness in color; as, the lightness of a tint; lightness of complexion. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Slightness | n. The quality or state of being slight; slenderness; feebleness; superficiality; also, formerly, negligence; indifference; disregard. [ 1913 Webster ] |