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noun light·ness \ˈlīt-nəs\

Definition of lightness

  1. 1 :  the quality or state of being illuminated :  illumination

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

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First Known Use of lightness

before 12th century

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lightness

noun light·ness

Definition of lightness

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

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

  3. 3a :  the quality or state of being nimbleb :  an ease and gaiety of style or manner

  4. 4 :  a lack of weightiness or force :  delicacy

First Known Use of lightness

12th century

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