lightness meaning and definition

LIGHTNESS noun

Definition of lightness (noun)

1. a feeling of joy and pride
   • synonyms: elation, high spirits
2. the property of being comparatively small in weight
   • "the lightness of balsa wood"
   • synonyms: weightlessness
   • antonym: heaviness
3. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
   • synonyms: agility, legerity, lightsomeness, nimbleness
4. having a light color
   • antonym: darkness
5. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
   • "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
   • synonyms: light
6. the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
   • synonyms: lightsomeness