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   Light·ness

   /ˈlītnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of having little weight: "you can have the strength of steel with the lightness of aluminum"
   • 2. lack of density, thickness, or richness: "the lightness of the material makes them perfect for warm weather"
   • 3. lack of pressure, force, or heaviness of movement: "the lightness of bow on strings"
   • ▪ the quality of being gentle or delicate in style: "he lacked lightness of touch in his designs"
   • 4. the quality of requiring little mental effort; lack of depth or seriousness: "the lightness of the dialogue made it frivolous"
   • ▪ the quality of being cheerful: "a charm and lightness of heart"
   • ▪ the quality of being easily borne or done: "none objected to the lightness of the sentence"

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   Lightness is a visual perception of the luminance of an object. It is often judged relative to a similarly lit object. In colorimetry and color appearance models, lightness is a prediction of how an illuminated color will appear to a standard observer.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › lightnessLIGHTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIGHTNESS definition: 1. the state of being light 2. the state of being light. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lightnessLIGHTNESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Lightness definition: the state or quality of being light in weight. See examples of LIGHTNESS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › lightnessLIGHTNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LIGHTNESS meaning: 1. the state of being light 2. the state of being light. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › lightnesslightness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   the quality of being full of light; the fact of having the natural light of day. The lightness and brightness of the room delighted her. Definition of lightness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › lightnessLIGHTNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · lightness in American English. (ˈlaɪtnɪs ) noun. 1. the state, quality, or intensity of lighting; brightness. 2. a. the state of being nearer to white than to black; paleness. b.

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   Lightness definition: the state or quality of being light in weight. See examples of LIGHTNESS used in a sentence.