lightness

• Substantivo que descreve a qualidade ou o estado de ser leve, podendo referir-se à sensação de alegria e orgulho, à propriedade de ter pouco peso, à graça e agilidade de movimentos, à claridade de cor, ao efeito visual de iluminação em cenas ou pinturas, ou ao traço de frivolidade e despreocupação.

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.

   Alegria e orgulho

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselationhigh spiritslightheartedness

   Antônimosdejectiondespondencygloommelancholysadness

2. Low weightA2formal

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

   Leveza

   • 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.

   Sinônimosairinessbuoyancyfeatherinessfluffinessweightlessness

   Antônimosweight

3. NimblenessB2formal

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

   Agilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosagilitygracefulnesslissomenesslithenessnimblenesssprightlinesssuppleness

   Antônimosawkwardnessclumsinessponderousnesssluggishness

4. Pale colorB1formal

   The quality of having a light color; not dark.

   Claridade

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

   Sinônimosfairnesspalenesspallorwhiteness

   Antônimosdarkness

5. Illumination effectB2formal

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

   Iluminação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrightnessbrillianceglowluminanceluminosityradiance

   Antônimosdarkness

6. FrivolityB2formal

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

   Frivolidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflightinessflippancyfoolishnessfrivolitygiddinesslevitysilliness

   Antônimosgravityseriousnesssobriety