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lightness (2)

light·ness [ ltnəss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. relative slightness of weight: the condition of something that weighs relatively little

2. relative slightness of force: the condition of something that has relatively little force
lightness of touch

3. ease or delicacy: the ease or delicacy with which something is done

4. nimbleness: ease and rapidity of movement

5. untroubled state: total freedom from worry and trouble

6. levity: lack of the seriousness that is required or expected

[12th century. <light2]
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