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lightness

[lahyt-nis] / ˈlaɪt nɪs /
NOUN
illumination
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


NOUN
agility
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"The series is a lovely blend of lightness and comedy, with some genuinely moving and poignant moments".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Roxana Bujack, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, led a team that applied geometry to precisely describe how we experience hue, saturation and lightness.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

The truest to buttery brioche in flavor and texture, and through its lightness, one could almost convince oneself this is breakfast.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Alexander’s production of “Sweeney Todd” has breadth and heft, but also intimacy and lightness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

She tried to swallow her homesickness and said with forced lightness, “You have every advantage. Who wouldn’t fall in love with you?”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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