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Definition of lightness

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
having a light color
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
the property of being comparatively small in weight; "the lightness of balsa wood"

Similar Words: light, agility, legerity, lightsomeness, nimbleness, weightlessness

Hyponyms: aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole, sunniness, highlight, highlighting, brightness, airiness, buoyancy

Attributes: light, dark

Derivational Morphology: light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate

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