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noun
The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The state or quality of being lightsome (easy, light in weight, cheerful); levity; cheerfulness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable
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noun
the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lightness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: giddiness, silliness
noun
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: agility, legerity, lightness, nimbleness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gracefulness
noun
the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: carefreeness, insouciance, lightheartedness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cheerfulness, blitheness
History
From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“bright, radiant”) + -ness.
From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (“light in weight, light-hearted, easy”) + -ness.
