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Antonyms for lightness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lahyt-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪt nɪs

Definition of lightness

Origin :
  • "quality of having little weight," late Old English, from light (adj.1) + -ness.
  • noun illumination
  • noun the state of being light
  • noun agility
Example sentences :
  • The lightness of the bread can easily be scored when the bread is cut.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The lightness is no doubt as characteristic of Shakespeare as the impudent humour.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • This will remove the acidity, and improve the bread in lightness.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • This will remove the acidity, and rather improve the bread in lightness.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • All of a sudden he dropped his mask of lightness, and became serious.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • If too hot, it destroys the lightness of the cream; if too cold, it does not mix thoroughly.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • The lightness of these cakes depending much on the expedition with which they are baked, they should be set in a brisk oven.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • You will take account of the rate of work, the lightness of the scarves, and their warmth.
  • Extract from : « A Tangled Tale » by Lewis Carroll
  • O the music, the lightness, the jollity of the zarzuelas of my father's time!
  • Extract from : « Rosinante to the Road Again » by John Dos Passos
  • "Other careers are possible in other countries," he answered, with a lightness he did not feel.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for lightness

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