lightsomeness
The state or quality of being lightsomeThe state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.
Meaning
2 senses(archaic, uncountable)The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.
(archaic, uncountable)The state or quality of being lightsome (easy, light in weight, cheerful); levity; cheerfulness.
More definitions
- the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
- the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
- the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Origin
From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“bright, radiant”) + -ness.From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“bright, radiant”) + -ness.
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous:lightness
- the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble:agilitylegeritylightnessnimbleness
- the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you:carefreenessinsouciancelightheartedness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlightsome
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable