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light⋅ness

1  [lahyt-nis]
–noun
1. the state or quality of being light in weight: the amazing lightness of the new metal.
2. the quality of being agile, nimble, or graceful.
3. lack of pressure or burdensomeness.
4. lack of seriousness; levity in actions, thoughts, or speech: That kind of lightness seemed out of place.
5. gaiety of manner, speech, style, etc.; cheerfulness: His lightness was just what the party needed.
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Origin:
1175–1225; ME. See light 2 , -ness

Synonyms:
2. agility, grace, nimbleness, sprightliness.
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light⋅ness

2  [lahyt-nis]
–noun
1. the state or quality of being light or illuminated.
2. thin or pale coloration.
3. the relative degree to which an object reflects light, esp. light of complementary or nearly complementary colors.
Origin:
bef. 1050; ME; OE līhtness. See light 1 , -ness
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light·ness 1   (līt'nĭs)   
n.  

  1. The quality or condition of being illuminated.

  2. The dimension of the color of an object by which the object appears to reflect or transmit more or less of the incident light, varying from black to white for surface colors and from black to colorless for transparent volume colors.

light·ness 2   (līt'nĭs)   
n.  

  1. The state or quality of having little weight or force.

  2. Ease or quickness of movement; agility.

  3. Ease or cheerfulness in manner or style.

  4. Freedom from worry or trouble.

  5. Lack of appropriate seriousness; levity.

  6. Delicacy or subtlety in craft, performance, or effect.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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