lightness

UK /ˈlaɪtnəs/ US /ˈlaɪtnəs/
noun 7

Definitions

noun

1

the condition of being illuminated

Well, darkness has a hunger that's insatiable and lightness has a call that's hard to hear.

2

the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour

3

The product of being illuminated.

noun

1

The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.

The unique chassis design is largely the secret of the lightness of the locomotive.

2

Agility of movement.

3

Freedom from worry.

In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.

4

Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.

Seneca […] accounts it a filthy lightness in men, every day to lay new foundations of their life, but who doth otherwise?

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