weightless

adjective

weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs 

: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull

weightlessly adverb

weightlessness noun

Synonyms of weightless

• lightweight

Examples of weightless in a Sentence

a light fabric that feels almost weightless

She floated in the pool, weightless.

Recent Examples on the Web

From the couch or the stands, high-level tennis can appear weightless. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

However, the platform sole is made out of lightweight, foam-like material that is virtually weightless. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

The key here is to find a jacket that’s weightless enough to keep sweat at bay while providing just the right amount of warmth on a brisk summer evening or early morning. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026

The ride currently holds the record for the largest zero-G stall in America — an inversion that takes riders uphill, rotates them 180 degrees upside down, and hovers above ground for a weightless airtime moment before returning upright. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weightless

• stateless

Kids Definition

weightless

adjective

weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs 

: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull

weightlessness noun