weightless

adjective

weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessly adverb
weightlessness noun

Examples of weightless in a Sentence

a light fabric that feels almost weightless She floated in the pool, weightless.
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However, behind each seemingly weightless prompt lies a real physical cost in electricity, water, and carbon emissions. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Offering weightless yet buildable coverage, this formula delivers a gorgeous skin-like finish, leaving you with a natural-looking glow. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025 Its antiaging benefits are bolstered by its sensorial application experience, marked by a subtle floral scent and weightless gel-like consistency. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 July 2025 Spray it on damp strands before combing, or apply it in the shower and rinse for weightless moisture on finer textures. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for weightless

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weightless was circa 1547

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“Weightless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weightless. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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weightless

adjective
weight·​less ˈwāt-ləs How to pronounce weightless (audio)
: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
weightlessness noun

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