lightness

• Существительное, описывающее качество или состояние лёгкости, которое может относиться к чувству радости и гордости, свойству быть сравнительно небольшим по весу, грациозности быстроты и проворства, светлому цвету, визуальному эффекту освещения объектов или сцен, создаваемому на картинах, или черте легкомыслия и беззаботности.

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.

uncountable

1. Joy and prideB2formal

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

   Радость и гордость

   • 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.

   Synonymselationhigh spiritslightheartedness

   Antonymsdejectiondespondencygloommelancholysadness

2. Low weightA2formal

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

   Легкость

   • 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.

   Synonymsairinessbuoyancyfeatherinessfluffinessweightlessness

   Antonymsweight

3. NimblenessB2formal

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

   Проворство

   • 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.

   Synonymsagilitygracefulnesslissomenesslithenessnimblenesssprightlinesssuppleness

   Antonymsawkwardnessclumsinessponderousnesssluggishness

4. Pale colorB1formal

   The quality of having a light color; not dark.

   Светлота

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

   Synonymsfairnesspalenesspallorwhiteness

   Antonymsdarkness

5. Illumination effectB2formal

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

   Освещённость

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrightnessbrillianceglowluminanceluminosityradiance

   Antonymsdarkness

6. FrivolityB2formal

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

   Легкомыслие

   • 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.

   Synonymsflightinessflippancyfoolishnessfrivolitygiddinesslevitysilliness

   Antonymsgravityseriousnesssobriety