lightness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a feeling of joy and pride
    elation; high spirits.
  2. noun the property of being comparatively small in weight
    weightlessness.
    • the lightness of balsa wood
  3. noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
    lightsomeness; nimbleness; agility; legerity.
  4. noun having a light color
  5. noun the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
    light.
    • he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
  6. noun the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
    lightsomeness.

WordNet

Light"ness noun
Etymology
From Light not heavy.
Definitions
  1. The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; delicacy; grace. Syn. -- Levity; volatility; instability; inconstancy; unsteadiness; giddiness; flightiness; airiness; gayety; liveliness; agility; nimbleness; sprightliness; briskness; swiftness; ease; facility.
Light"ness noun
Etymology
From Light bright.
Definitions
  1. Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness of a room. Chaucer.
  2. Absence of depth or of duskiness in color; as, the lightness of a tint; lightness of complexion.

Webster 1913