lightness

• Nom décrivant la qualité ou l'état de légèreté, pouvant renvoyer à un sentiment de joie et de fierté, à la propriété d'avoir un poids relativement faible, à la grâce de la rapidité et de l'agilité, à une couleur claire, à l'effet visuel d'éclairage des objets ou des scènes créé dans les peintures, ou à un trait de frivolité et d'insouciance.

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.

   Légèreté (joie et fierté)

   • 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.

   Synonymeselationhigh spiritslightheartedness

   Antonymesdejectiondespondencygloommelancholysadness

2. Low weightA2formal

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

   légèreté (faible poids)

   • 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.

   Synonymesairinessbuoyancyfeatherinessfluffinessweightlessness

   Antonymesweight

3. NimblenessB2formal

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

   Légèreté (agilité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesagilitygracefulnesslissomenesslithenessnimblenesssprightlinesssuppleness

   Antonymesawkwardnessclumsinessponderousnesssluggishness

4. Pale colorB1formal

   The quality of having a light color; not dark.

   Clarté (d'une couleur)

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

   Synonymesfairnesspalenesspallorwhiteness

   Antonymesdarkness

5. Illumination effectB2formal

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

   Effet d'illumination

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrightnessbrillianceglowluminanceluminosityradiance

   Antonymesdarkness

6. FrivolityB2formal

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

   Légèreté (frivolité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesflightinessflippancyfoolishnessfrivolitygiddinesslevitysilliness

   Antonymesgravityseriousnesssobriety