lightness
gb/lˈaɪtnəs/ us/lˈaɪtnəs/
B1
英語
~ 10000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
property
1
quality of being not heavy
The state of something being easy to lift because it does not weigh much.
用法パターン：
the lightness of [something]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
heaviness (Direct opposite, stressing that something is difficult to lift or move.)
コロケーション
the lightness of the suitcase
|surprising lightness
|remarkable lightness
|sense of lightness
|lightness and portability
テーマ
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- The lightness of the laptop makes it perfect for travel.
- She was surprised by the lightness of the box when she picked it up.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The lightness of the bag is very helpful.
- I like the lightness of this chair.
- 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.
名詞
B2
property
2
cheerful or not-serious quality
A happy and relaxed feeling or style, when something is not heavy or serious.
用法パターン：
the lightness of [someone's] [mood/tone/touch]
よくある間違い：
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.”
類義語
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.)
対義語
gravity (Emphasizes seriousness and importance, especially in tone or behavior.)
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solemnity (Highlights a very serious, sometimes formal or sad quality.)
コロケーション
a certain lightness
|lightness of tone
|lightness of touch
|lightness and humor
|lightness of spirit
|emotional lightness
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|arts
例文
- Despite the difficult topic, there is a welcome lightness in her writing.
- His lightness of tone helped put the audience at ease.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Her lightness makes people feel comfortable.
- The movie has a nice lightness, even with some sad parts.
- 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.
名詞
B2
property
3
brightness or paleness of color
How bright or pale a color or place is, not dark.
用法パターン：
the lightness of [a color/a room/an image]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
the lightness of the room
|the lightness of the color
|adjust the lightness
|brightness and lightness
|subtle lightness
|lightness and contrast
テーマ
art
|technology
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The lightness of the walls makes the apartment feel bigger.
- You can change the lightness and contrast of the photo in the app.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- We like the lightness of this blue.
- The lightness of the room makes me happy.
- You can control the lightness of the screen.
- The lightness of the curtain color is perfect.
- They changed the lightness of the photo.
名詞
B2
property
4
airiness or delicateness of texture
The state of something, like cake or fabric, feeling soft and not heavy or thick.
用法パターン：
the lightness of [food/fabric/material]
よくある間違い：
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.”
類義語
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.)
対義語
density (Focuses on being tightly packed or heavy in texture.)
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heaviness (General opposite, stressing a thick or weighty feel.)
コロケーション
the lightness of the cake
|lightness and fluffiness
|silky lightness
|lightness of the fabric
|delicate lightness
|airiness and lightness
テーマ
food
|fashion
|daily life
|food_drink
|clothing
例文
- The lightness of the pastry comes from carefully whipped egg whites.
- She loved the lightness of the summer dress on her skin.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The lightness of this cake is amazing.
- I like the lightness of this dress.
- The soup has a nice lightness.
- The lightness of the bread makes it easy to eat.
- We enjoyed the lightness of the dessert.
名詞
B2
property
5
gracefulness and ease of movement
The way someone moves softly and easily, as if their body is not heavy.
用法パターン：
the lightness of [someone's] step/movement/touch
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with emotional ‘lightness’. Here it describes physical movement. Context like “step,” “feet,” or “movement” usually signals this sense.
類義語
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.)
対義語
clumsiness (Opposite in terms of control and grace, not directly about weight.)
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heaviness (Suggests slow, weighty, or noisy movement.)
コロケーション
lightness of her step
|lightness on his feet
|lightness and grace
|lightness of movement
|lightness of his touch
テーマ
sports
|arts
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The dancer’s lightness of step amazed the audience.
- He moved across the stage with a lightness that hid his size.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The lightness of her step is beautiful.
- I like the lightness of his movement.
- 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.
unknown
C1
state
6
pleasant feeling of relief or ease
A nice feeling when your body or mind feels free and not heavy, often after stress or pain goes away.
用法パターン：
a feeling of lightness in [body/mind/heart/chest]
よくある間違い：
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.”
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
a feeling of lightness
|lightness in my chest
|lightness in her heart
|emotional lightness
|sense of lightness and freedom
テーマ
emotions
|health
|wellbeing
例文
- When the exam was finally over, she felt a sudden lightness in her whole body.
- He woke up with a lightness in his chest that he hadn’t felt in years.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- After the test, I felt a lightness in my body.
- She has a lightness in her heart today.
- 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.
文法
辞書形
lightness
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtnəs/
US/lˈaɪtnəs/
音節・強勢
light - ness （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
活用形
Noun
- Base: lightness
- Plural: lightness, lightnesses
関連語
Forms
lightnesses
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
enlighten
verb
enlightenment
noun B2
表現
a lightness of heart
1/ə lˈaɪtnəs əv hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
happy, untroubled feeling
A happy and relaxed feeling, without worry or sadness.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.