lightness
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- noun
- /ˈlaɪtnəs/
- Specialized
:
luminosidad
- The artist captured the lightness of the scene, making the painting glow with ethereal quality.
- lightness channel
And we, we want there to be the lightness along this inner corner and then this darkness on this side.
- And we, we want there to be the lightness along this inner corner and then this darkness on this side.
- Each Sybil syllable is made of darkening lightness.
Examples
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And this just adds this really beautiful lightness to the skin and gives it that really beautiful quality.
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Elaborate chandeliers and stainless steel appliances balance the airy lightness.
Blog text (12) -
"The contrast, the lightness playing against the dark, that's exciting.
Fiction book (1995) -
The lightness of cool tones illuminates.
Academic text (1991) -
It just adds a little bit more lightness to the skin that wasn't there before.
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The lightness of this scene, with the marshal's examination of his own reflection, contrasts with the sense of despair we saw in Doc's disgust at his reflection superimposed on his diploma.
Academic text (2002) -
In her photographs, the lightness of the atmosphere made everything appear more vibrant and alive.
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The installation project highlighted the lightness in the space, allowing natural light to fill the room beautifully.
Synonyms
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Brightness from the sun, lamps, or fire that makes things visible
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How much light something gives or how close it looks to white
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4.1
The amount of light in a place or on a surface
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4.2
A bright glow in someone's face that shows health or happiness
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4.5
A very bright light that makes it hard to see
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7.3
How much light an object gives or reflects
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The brightness of a surface as seen by the eye
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The amount of light you can see coming from a lamp or the sun in one direction
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8.9
Bright, strong light that shines from something like the sun or a diamond
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The amount of light a thing gives or reflects
How bright something is because it gives or reflects light
A very bright, strong light that shines from something
A soft, gentle light that seems to glow and move slightly
The amount of light that falls on a surface
Antonyms
How Bright
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- Specialized
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4.3
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lightness comes from light, which also means 'brightness' or 'illumination'. So in art and photos, lightness refers to how much bright light is in a scene and can change the mood of a picture.