lightness
gb/lˈaɪtnəs/ us/lˈaɪtnəs/
B1
Anglų
~ 10000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
property
1
quality of being not heavy
The state of something being easy to lift because it does not weigh much.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the lightness of [something]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
heaviness (Direct opposite, stressing that something is difficult to lift or move.)
Kolokacijos
the lightness of the suitcase
|surprising lightness
|remarkable lightness
|sense of lightness
|lightness and portability
Temos
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B2
property
2
cheerful or not-serious quality
A happy and relaxed feeling or style, when something is not heavy or serious.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the lightness of [someone's] [mood/tone/touch]
Dažna klaida:
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.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
gravity (Emphasizes seriousness and importance, especially in tone or behavior.)
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solemnity (Highlights a very serious, sometimes formal or sad quality.)
Kolokacijos
a certain lightness
|lightness of tone
|lightness of touch
|lightness and humor
|lightness of spirit
|emotional lightness
Temos
emotions
|communication
|arts
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B2
property
3
brightness or paleness of color
How bright or pale a color or place is, not dark.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the lightness of [a color/a room/an image]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
the lightness of the room
|the lightness of the color
|adjust the lightness
|brightness and lightness
|subtle lightness
|lightness and contrast
Temos
art
|technology
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B2
property
4
airiness or delicateness of texture
The state of something, like cake or fabric, feeling soft and not heavy or thick.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the lightness of [food/fabric/material]
Dažna klaida:
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.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
density (Focuses on being tightly packed or heavy in texture.)
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heaviness (General opposite, stressing a thick or weighty feel.)
Kolokacijos
the lightness of the cake
|lightness and fluffiness
|silky lightness
|lightness of the fabric
|delicate lightness
|airiness and lightness
Temos
food
|fashion
|daily life
|food_drink
|clothing
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B2
property
5
gracefulness and ease of movement
The way someone moves softly and easily, as if their body is not heavy.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the lightness of [someone's] step/movement/touch
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with emotional ‘lightness’. Here it describes physical movement. Context like “step,” “feet,” or “movement” usually signals this sense.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
clumsiness (Opposite in terms of control and grace, not directly about weight.)
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heaviness (Suggests slow, weighty, or noisy movement.)
Kolokacijos
lightness of her step
|lightness on his feet
|lightness and grace
|lightness of movement
|lightness of his touch
Temos
sports
|arts
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a feeling of lightness in [body/mind/heart/chest]
Dažna klaida:
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.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
a feeling of lightness
|lightness in my chest
|lightness in her heart
|emotional lightness
|sense of lightness and freedom
Temos
emotions
|health
|wellbeing
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
lightness
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtnəs/
US/lˈaɪtnəs/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
light - ness (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: lightness
- Plural: lightness, lightnesses
Žodžių šeima
Forms
lightnesses
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
enlighten
verb
enlightenment
noun B2
Posakiai
a lightness of heart
1/ə lˈaɪtnəs əv hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
happy, untroubled feeling
A happy and relaxed feeling, without worry or sadness.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.