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lightness

/ˈlaɪtnəs/
light · ness ˈlaɪt · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being light in weight
中文释义
轻盈，轻快
Significado en Español
ligereza, liviandad
한국어 뜻
가벼움, 경쾌함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nhẹ nhàng, sự thanh thoát
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Example Sentence

The fabric surprised us with its lightness.

这种布料的轻盈让我们感到惊讶。

Synonyms
weightlessness buoyancy airiness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lightness”:

  1. A heaviness
  2. B density
  3. C weightlessness
  4. D weight
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C — weightlessness. “lightness” means n. the quality of being light in weight

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She was quite surprised by the ______ of the empty cardboard box.

  1. A lightness
  2. B heaviness
  3. C weight
  4. D bulk
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A — lightness. “lightness” means n. the quality of being light in weight

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Common questions about “lightness”

What does “lightness” mean?

lightness — n. the quality of being light in weight. In Chinese: 轻盈，轻快.

How do you pronounce “lightness”?

lightness is pronounced /ˈlaɪtnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: light · ness.

How do you use “lightness” in a sentence?

The fabric surprised us with its lightness. (这种布料的轻盈让我们感到惊讶。)

What are synonyms for “lightness”?

weightlessness, buoyancy, airiness — all close in meaning to lightness (n. the quality of being light in weight).

Is “lightness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lightness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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