lightness
gb/lˈaɪtnəs/ us/lˈaɪtnəs/
B1
Inglés
~ 10000
kis súly, könnyű, könnyűség, könnyedség, világosság, levegősség, megkönnyebbülés
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
the lightness of [something]
The lightness of the laptop makes it perfect for travel.
A laptop kis súlya miatt ideális utazáshoz.
She was surprised by the lightness of the box when she picked it up.
Amikor felemelte, meglepte a doboz kis súlya.
Designers tried to balance strength with lightness in the new bicycle frame.
The coat has an impressive lightness for something so warm.
Its lightness means you can carry it all day without getting tired.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The lightness of the bag is very helpful.
A táska kis súlya nagyon sokat segít.
I like the lightness of this chair.
Tetszik, hogy ilyen könnyű ez a szék.
The lightness of the phone makes it easy to hold.
We were happy about the lightness of our luggage.
The lightness of the table surprised me.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *“the light of the box”* when they mean its low weight. Use “the lightness of the box” to talk about how heavy it feels.
Significado
quality of being not heavy
Colocaciones
the lightness of the suitcase
|surprising lightness
|remarkable lightness
|sense of lightness
|lightness and portability
Sinónimos
low weight (More literal and descriptive; often used in technical or scientific contexts.)
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lightweight (Commonly used as an adjective or noun for objects designed to be light; slightly more informal.)
Antónimos
heaviness (Direct opposite, stressing that something is difficult to lift or move.)
Temas
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definición
The state of something being easy to lift because it does not weigh much.
The quality or condition of something having little weight and being easy to lift or carry.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
könnyedség
B2
Patrón de uso:
the lightness of [someone's] [mood/tone/touch]
Despite the difficult topic, there is a welcome lightness in her writing.
A nehéz téma ellenére üdítő könnyedség van az írásában.
His lightness of tone helped put the audience at ease.
Könnyed hangvétele segített abban, hogy a közönség feloldódjon.
The director brings a lightness to the story that keeps it from feeling depressing.
She handled the conflict with a lightness that stopped it from turning into an argument.
A bit of lightness in the conversation would really help right now.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her lightness makes people feel comfortable.
A könnyedsége miatt az emberek jól érzik magukat mellette.
The movie has a nice lightness, even with some sad parts.
A filmnek kellemes könnyedsége van, még néhány szomorú rész ellenére is.
He speaks about the problem with surprising lightness.
The teacher’s lightness in class helps students relax.
There is a lightness in his voice today.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse “lightness” with “light” as an adjective in phrases like *“a lightness movie.”* Use “a light movie” for style, but “lightness” to talk about the general quality, as in “the lightness of the movie.”
Significado
cheerful or not-serious quality
Colocaciones
a certain lightness
|lightness of tone
|lightness of touch
|lightness and humor
|lightness of spirit
|emotional lightness
Sinónimos
playfulness (Suggests more joking and fun; often more informal.)
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cheerfulness (Focuses more directly on a happy mood, less on style or seriousness.)
Antónimos
gravity (Emphasizes seriousness and importance, especially in tone or behavior.)
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solemnity (Highlights a very serious, sometimes formal or sad quality.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|arts
Definición
A happy and relaxed feeling or style, when something is not heavy or serious.
A cheerful, relaxed, or not very serious quality in a person’s mood, behavior, voice, or style.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
világosság
B1
Patrón de uso:
the lightness of [a color/a room/an image]
The lightness of the walls makes the apartment feel bigger.
A falak világos színe miatt nagyobbnak tűnik a lakás.
You can change the lightness and contrast of the photo in the app.
Az alkalmazásban módosíthatod a fénykép világosságát és kontrasztját.
Designers often adjust the lightness of a logo to make it easier to read.
The soft lightness of the sky at dawn gave the painting its calm mood.
He chose the paint for its gentle lightness rather than a strong color.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We like the lightness of this blue.
Tetszik nekünk, hogy ez a kék ilyen világos.
The lightness of the room makes me happy.
A szoba világossága jókedvre derít.
You can control the lightness of the screen.
The lightness of the curtain color is perfect.
They changed the lightness of the photo.
Error frecuente:
Learners may say *“the light of the color”* when they mean its brightness. Use “the lightness of the color” for how bright or pale it is, and “the light in the room” for actual light.
Significado
brightness or paleness of color
Colocaciones
the lightness of the room
|the lightness of the color
|adjust the lightness
|brightness and lightness
|subtle lightness
|lightness and contrast
Sinónimos
brightness (More general; can refer to light intensity, not only the visual quality of color.)
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paleness (Focuses on how close a color is to white; may sound more negative in some contexts.)
Antónimos
darkness (General opposite, stressing little or no light.)
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deepness (In color, refers to rich, dark quality, opposite of a light color.)
Temas
art
|technology
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
How bright or pale a color or place is, not dark.
The level of brightness or paleness of a color or surface, especially in contrast to darkness.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
könnyedség
B2
levegősség
B2
Patrón de uso:
the lightness of [food/fabric/material]
The lightness of the pastry comes from carefully whipped egg whites.
A sütemény könnyedségét a gondosan felvert tojásfehérje adja.
She loved the lightness of the summer dress on her skin.
Imádta a nyári ruha könnyedségét a bőrén.
Chefs praised the lightness of the sauce, which did not overpower the fish.
The blanket has a surprising lightness but is still very warm.
Its lightness and softness make the fabric ideal for baby clothes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The lightness of this cake is amazing.
Lenyűgöző ennek a tortának a könnyedsége.
I like the lightness of this dress.
Tetszik ennek a ruhának a könnyedsége.
The soup has a nice lightness.
The lightness of the bread makes it easy to eat.
We enjoyed the lightness of the dessert.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use only “light” as an adjective (e.g. *“the cake is light”*) and do not use the noun. To talk about the quality as an idea, say “the lightness of the cake.”
Significado
airiness or delicateness of texture
Colocaciones
the lightness of the cake
|lightness and fluffiness
|silky lightness
|lightness of the fabric
|delicate lightness
|airiness and lightness
Sinónimos
airiness (Emphasizes the presence of air and openness in the texture.)
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fluffiness (Informal; often used for soft foods or materials, especially cakes, bread, or pillows.)
Antónimos
density (Focuses on being tightly packed or heavy in texture.)
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heaviness (General opposite, stressing a thick or weighty feel.)
Temas
food
|fashion
|daily life
|food_drink
|clothing
Definición
The state of something, like cake or fabric, feeling soft and not heavy or thick.
The quality of being airy, delicate, or not dense in texture, especially in food, fabric, or material.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
könnyedség
B2
Patrón de uso:
the lightness of [someone's] step/movement/touch
The dancer’s lightness of step amazed the audience.
A táncos lépteinek könnyedsége ámulatba ejtette a közönséget.
He moved across the stage with a lightness that hid his size.
Olyan könnyedséggel mozgott a színpadon, hogy az elfeledtette nagy termetét.
You need lightness of touch when working with such fragile materials.
Her lightness of movement makes even difficult routines look effortless.
The massage therapist’s lightness of touch helped him relax.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The lightness of her step is beautiful.
Gyönyörű a lépteinek könnyedsége.
I like the lightness of his movement.
Tetszik a mozgásának könnyedsége.
A good painter needs lightness of touch.
His lightness on his feet helps him in boxing.
We saw the lightness of the ballerina’s steps.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with emotional ‘lightness’. Here it describes physical movement. Context like “step,” “feet,” or “movement” usually signals this sense.
Significado
gracefulness and ease of movement
Colocaciones
lightness of her step
|lightness on his feet
|lightness and grace
|lightness of movement
|lightness of his touch
Sinónimos
nimbleness (Focuses more on quickness and agility than on gentle quality.)
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gracefulness (Highlights the beauty of the movement rather than the feeling of being light.)
Antónimos
clumsiness (Opposite in terms of control and grace, not directly about weight.)
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heaviness (Suggests slow, weighty, or noisy movement.)
Temas
sports
|arts
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The way someone moves softly and easily, as if their body is not heavy.
A quality of movement that is quick, gentle, and graceful, as if not weighed down.
C1
6
könnyedség
B2
Patrón de uso:
a feeling of lightness in [body/mind/heart/chest]
When the exam was finally over, she felt a sudden lightness in her whole body.
Amikor végre vége lett a vizsgának, hirtelen megkönnyebbülés járta át az egész testét.
He woke up with a lightness in his chest that he hadn’t felt in years.
Úgy ébredt, hogy olyan könnyedség volt a mellkasában, amilyet évek óta nem érzett.
Therapy brought a sense of lightness that made daily life easier.
There was a lightness in her heart after they reconciled.
Exercise gave him a new lightness and energy throughout the day.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
After the test, I felt a lightness in my body.
A teszt után könnyedséget éreztem a testemben.
She has a lightness in her heart today.
Ma megkönnyebbült a szíve.
The news gave him a feeling of lightness.
With this change, there is a lightness in my mind.
Yoga gives me a lightness and calm feeling.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to say *“I feel lightness”* without context. It is more natural to say “I feel a lightness in my chest / heart / body” or “I feel light.”
Significado
pleasant feeling of relief or ease
Colocaciones
a feeling of lightness
|lightness in my chest
|lightness in her heart
|emotional lightness
|sense of lightness and freedom
Sinónimos
relief (More general and common; does not always suggest a physical sensation.)
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easiness (Focuses on the lack of effort or difficulty rather than the light physical feeling.)
Antónimos
heaviness (Can describe a heavy feeling in the body or a sad, burdened mood.)
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oppression (Stronger word for a feeling of being weighed down emotionally or mentally.)
Temas
emotions
|health
|wellbeing
Definición
A nice feeling when your body or mind feels free and not heavy, often after stress or pain goes away.
A pleasant feeling of ease or relief, as if physical or emotional weight has been removed from the body or mind.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
lightness
AFI
GB/lˈaɪtnəs/
US/lˈaɪtnəs/
Sílabas y acento
light - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: lightness
- Plural: lightness, lightnesses
Familia de palabras
Forms
lightnesses
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
enlighten
verb
enlightenment
noun B2
Expresiones
a lightness of heart
1/ə lˈaɪtnəs əv hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
happy, untroubled feeling
A happy and relaxed feeling, without worry or sadness.
Ejemplos
- She walked home with a lightness of heart after hearing the good news.
- Traveling gave him a lightness of heart he hadn’t felt since childhood.
- There was a lightness of heart in the room once the conflict was resolved.
a lightness of step
1/ə lˈaɪtnəs əv stˈɛp/
fixed phrase
literary
quick, graceful way of walking
A way of walking that looks light, quick, and full of energy, as if the person is not heavy or is in a good mood.
Ejemplos
- There was a lightness of step in the children as they ran to the playground.
- He moved with a lightness of step that surprised everyone who knew his age.
- After getting the job offer, she walked with a lightness of step down the street.
a sense of lightness
1/ə sˈɛns əv lˈaɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
general feeling of ease or freedom
A general feeling that your body or mind is free and not heavy, often after stress is gone or a change happens.
Ejemplos
- There was a sense of lightness in the office after the deadline passed.
- Meditation gave him a sense of lightness and calm.
- The new open design brings a sense of lightness to the whole apartment.
lightness of touch
1/lˈaɪtnəs əv tˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
gentle, sensitive way of doing something
A way of doing something that is gentle, careful, and very skillful, so it seems easy and not heavy or forceful.
Ejemplos
- The director brings a real lightness of touch to a very serious subject.
- You need a lightness of touch when talking about money with friends.
- Her lightness of touch as a manager keeps the team relaxed but focused.