lightnesses

Noun (1)

lightness (countable and uncountable, plural lightnesses)

1. (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
   • Well, darkness has a hunger that's insatiable
     and lightness has a call that's hard to hear.1989 February 28, Emily Saliers, “Closer to Fine”, in Indigo Girls, performed by Indigo Girls
2. (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
3. (countable) The product of being illuminated.

Noun (2)

lightness (uncountable)

1. The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.
   • The unique chassis design is largely the secret of the lightness of the locomotive.1960 January, “The Swindon Type "4" diesel-hydraulic units”, in Trains Illustrated, page 39
2. Agility of movement.
3. Freedom from worry.
   • In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.1852, Mrs M.A. Thompson, “The Tutor's Daughter”, in Graham's American Monthly Magazine of Literature, Art, and Fashion, page 266

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