lightness
/ˈlaɪtnəs/
light · ness
ˈlaɪt · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being light in weight
Significado en Español
ligereza, liviandad
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”:
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A
weightlessness
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B
weight
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C
heaviness
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D
density
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A — 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.
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A
lightness
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B
heaviness
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C
weight
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D
bulk
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A — lightness.
“lightness” means n. the quality of being light in weight
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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
