lightness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand der Leichtigkeit bezeichnet; es kann sich auf ein Gefühl von Freude und Stolz, auf geringes Gewicht, auf Anmut und Schnelligkeit, auf helle Farben, auf die visuelle Wirkung von Beleuchtung in Bildern oder Szenen sowie auf die Eigenschaft von Leichtsinn und Sorglosigkeit beziehen.

A noun describing the quality or state of being light, which can refer to a feeling of joy and pride, the property of being comparatively small in weight, the gracefulness of being quick and nimble, having a light color, the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures, or the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous.

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1. Joy and prideB2formal

   A feeling of happiness, cheerfulness, and self-satisfaction.

   Freude und Stolz

   • She felt a lightness in her heart after receiving the award.
   • The success of the project brought a sense of lightness to the team.
   • His lightness of spirit was contagious.

   Synonymeelationhigh spiritslightheartedness

   Antonymedejectiondespondencygloommelancholysadness

2. Low weightA2formal

   The property of being comparatively small in weight; not heavy.

   Leichtigkeit

   • The lightness of the fabric makes it perfect for summer.
   • He was surprised by the lightness of the package.
   • The new material offers strength without the weight.

   Synonymeairinessbuoyancyfeatherinessfluffinessweightlessness

   Antonymeweight

3. NimblenessB2formal

   The gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble.

   Behändigkeit

   • The dancer moved with incredible lightness across the stage.
   • The cat's lightness allowed it to jump silently.
   • His lightness on his feet made him an excellent boxer.

   Synonymeagilitygracefulnesslissomenesslithenessnimblenesssprightlinesssuppleness

   Antonymeawkwardnessclumsinessponderousnesssluggishness

4. Pale colorB1formal

   The quality of having a light color; not dark.

   Helligkeit

   • The lightness of the paint made the room feel larger.
   • She preferred the lightness of pastel shades.
   • The lightness of his hair was striking.

   Synonymefairnesspalenesspallorwhiteness

   Antonymedarkness

5. Illumination effectB2formal

   The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in pictures.

   Beleuchtungseffekt

   • The artist captured the lightness of the morning sun perfectly.
   • The photograph had a beautiful lightness to it.
   • The painting's lightness gave it an ethereal quality.

   Synonymebrightnessbrillianceglowluminanceluminosityradiance

   Antonymedarkness

6. FrivolityB2formal

   The trait of being lighthearted and frivolous; lack of seriousness.

   Leichtsinn

   • Her lightness of manner was inappropriate for the solemn occasion.
   • The conversation was marked by a certain lightness.
   • He was criticized for his lightness in dealing with serious issues.

   Synonymeflightinessflippancyfoolishnessfrivolitygiddinesslevitysilliness

   Antonymegravityseriousnesssobriety