lightsomeness
- noun
- Literature
- The lightsomeness of the dancer captivated the entire audience.
Examples
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A gazelle is admired for its incredible lightsomeness as it moves across the plains.
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Even in old age, he retained a certain lightsomeness when he walked.
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Her lightsomeness made her a joy to watch on stage.
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The dancer's lightsomeness captivated the audience.
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The lightsomeness of the dancer captivated the entire audience as she glided effortlessly across the stage.
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Even in old age, he retained a certain lightsomeness in his steps, reminding everyone of his younger days.
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A gazelle is admired for its incredible lightsomeness as it swiftly navigates the open plains.
Synonyms
Quick, easy movement with good balance and steady control
A smooth, attractive way of moving like a dancer or swan
Quick, light movement that shows ease and grace
A graceful, easy movement that looks smooth
Smooth, graceful motions of the body that look easy
A quick, graceful movement that shows light, skillful control
A graceful, flexible way of moving like a dancer or tree branch
Being able to move easily and gracefully
A light, graceful way of moving or behaving that looks effortless
Antonyms
How Graceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lightsomeness comes from the everyday word light ('not heavy') together with -some ('tending to') and -ness, which makes it a quality. So it describes being 'light on your feet'—graceful, quick, and nimble.