lightness

noun (1)

light·ness | \ ˈlīt-nəs

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Definition of lightness

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the quality or state of being illuminated : illumination

2 : the attribute of object colors by which the object appears to reflect or transmit more or less of the incident light — compare brightness sense 2, hue sense 2c, saturation sense 4

lightness

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Definition of lightness (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the quality or state of being light especially in weight

2 : lack of seriousness and stability of character often accompanied by casual heedlessness

3a : the quality or state of being nimble

b : an ease and gaiety of style or manner

4 : a lack of weightiness or force : delicacy

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